<span style="font-size: 120%; line-height: 116%;">Cedric lingered in the kiss with Kate, not wanting it to end. But the thought of spendin a day with her ice skating and riding in a sleigh warmed him inside. When they finally broke their kiss, Cedric ran his nad aling Kate's cheek and caressed her ear and hair,<br/><br/>"I love thee Lady Kate, ever and always. Thank you for your love, for it has drawn me home. May it be that we part not. Should it be our fate to go seperate ways, I will hold to the North Star, knowing it will bring me back to you."<br/><br/>The walk was soothing as he held Kate close to him. As much as he wanted to stay with Kate, he would do what was right and honourable. They paused outside the baracks, and Cedric turned to Kate. He said,<br/><br/>"Kate, you make me burn with desire inside. I long for the day when we will not have to part in the evenings. I will dream of thee m'lady.<br/><br/>He drew her to him and kissed her long and slow, knowing they would have to part until tomorrow.</span>