Oh good she didn't have to spell it out completely for him, although she had hoped he'd seem a little less hesitant and startled by the idea. Then again if he'd been unaware of his feelings all this time then one couldn't expect him to be anything but surprised. "In what way would it not be?" Unless the two had a secret and masterfully disguised burning hatred for each other then she couldn't think of a single reason why their union wouldn't be prudent, successful, and highly advantageous for all involved. Best of all Tatiana would finally be her daughter in name and law.
