"Not banned," she confirmed with a giggle. Mr. Honeyduke was a kind man, and Jo had never taken advantage of that again. "I do miss their peppermint toads when I'm away, they were always such a treat.

The giggles ceased as the tension between them grew. Zach hadn't answered the question, either, but why? Did he even know what she hoped for? Were men more educated than women in school? Men were the ones responsible for guiding women through the wedding night. Was it something they just inherently knew?

Placing first hers than his wine glasses to the side, Jo lent forward and kissed him gently. They wouldn't explore the answer to that question tonight, but soon, she hoped. Before the trip was done Jo would educate him if he wasn't already.