She smiiled as he was curious. Her heart was beating out of her chest after the first kiss. She had to know where the relationship was going. The mage loved Cedric and he would follow her. She kept her promises. She was lost in his kiss and this would be the only time she have him to herself. Her body felt things she was weak in his strong arm. Her mind was on their conversation and the night would not last forever. He tasted like spiced apples and his scent was intoxicating.<br/><br/>After a moment she took a breath, "We better sit before we do something we will get in serious trouble for. I know we could not stand being apart again."<br/><br/>Kate climbed out of the pool. She dangled her feet into the water. "You saved the day. You could have any duty you want. Besides, King Atrious is my Godfather. He and Papa would want me to be happy. Cedric, I do not desire to be a lord's wife. I want a hypothecary shop in town."<br/><br/>She held his hands, "I have another request. I wanted to ask you first. Would you mind me going before Papa to him to grant you permission to be my protector?"