"I made no promises," he answered, turning but not rising yet as he watched her walk past.<br/><br/>As the initial concern ebbed, the realization of what must have kept her from her chambers sank in.  And as it did, a strange pang blossomed inside him.  He shook his head at her statement though.  "No, it wasn't what I thought best.  I danced with her seeking to sway her thinking.  Then I... I don't know what came over me."