The kiss wasn't enough. Emmeline even whimpered in protest when it ended up being far too short. And far too innocent. Her bottom lip came out in a pout even as she felt him tying with her skirts.

Breath caught in her throat again, she gulped nervously at his words. "I.. I don't know," she stammered, eyes wide, "It wouldn't be easy." And that was certainly the truth. She normally had to have her mother help her get out of everything she was forced to wear on a daily basis. It could be a bit of a disaster really.

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