It was crazy to think how utterly relaxed she could be when they knew perfectly well this was a huge risk. Everything else seemed to simply melt away, like anything that could upset them was miles away. Els knew in the back of her head that she was pushing the limit, but it was so just as hard not to as it was risky, but tonight had almost been too much.

Smiling softly, she sighed quietly. Though she obviously knew they were committed to this, to each other, it was nice to hear every once in a while. "I so very dislike the waiting, though." Her distaste for it grew by the day, but what could be done about it? The whole thing was one long, agonizing, waiting game and they didn't even know if they were going to win it. Any brash decisions on their parts would be highly inflammatory and that was the last thing Elsie wanted, but the waiting was incredibly difficult.

The only good thing was that it made moments like this that much sweeter and so she was determined not to let it dampen her mood. Plus whatever it was that had been in the champagne at the party was lingering in her system ever so pleasantly, making her feel delightfully airy and light. Turning her gaze up to meet his fully, she pressed a soft kiss to his lips.