<div style="text-align: justify;">Catherine felt her heart break a little when Thad said he would remain in celibate for her. It was unfair and hurtful that a man like him had to spend his life without the comfort of a woman and children. Yet, Catherine didn't want him to have another woman. The thought alone was enough to make her fly into a jealous rage. No, Catherine decided. If she couldn't have him, neither could anyone else. He was hers, and hers alone. Forever. She would kill him before she allowed him to be touched by another woman.<br/><br/>Of course, Catherine knew that it was irrational and silly. She was going to allow another man to touch her. But that was because she had no choice. Feeling a little guilty, the girl lowered her gaze. That was terribly unfair.<br/><br/>Feeling Thad's kiss on her cheek made Catherine blush a little. It felt delightful, and once again, unfair that that was all they could share. <span style="color: #40FFFF">"You will not remain untouched"</span>, she murmured. <span style="color: #40FFFF">"Once I am a woman, I will be yours. No matter what. I mind not that it is a sin. Pulling us apart is a much bigger one"</span>.<br/><br/>Thad's question made Catherine's gaze move to the old watch on the mantelpiece. <span style="color: #40FFFF">"Probably another hour or so"</span>, she murmured. Putting on her best serious face, she looked at Thad. <span style="color: #40FFFF">"I command you not to move from my side until then"</span>.</div>