Ann removed her apron and placed it on the chair by the bed. She propped up extra pillows to the headboard, then sat up over them, lying next to him. The older woman reached at the end of the bed and placed a blanket over her and the the young man under the covers. Ann touched his cheek, nodding softly as placed her arms around him. She smelled like fresh bread and lavender. Ann spoke quietly as she held him to her and smoothed his hair lightly, "Yes, his lordship has a heart like most men, rarely shows it. "You will be kept busy. If you feel overwhelmed or so sad as you are now. Come to me and I will take you to a quiet place. Your parents will watch over until your time to join them. You are a part of them both. I know ...I know how you feel. There was nothing to prepare for your loss and heartache."<br/><br/>She