Claire felt the change in him almost instantly. His dark eyes suddenly became cold and he quietly withdrew his hand.
She almost gasped at the loss.
He had a change of heart?
Her own heart seemed to sink. A greater part of her had been anticipating his 'reward' and now… he no longer intended to follow through?
"What is wrong?" She grasped his hand before she could think better of her actions.
"Nothing. My senses seemed to have returned… I may have been quite a bit rash."
Quite rash?
She sat up and pulled her loose chemise over her breasts.
"That is… quite odd."
He rose to his feet and dusted the knees of his breeches absently.
Did something happen?
She tied the strings of her chemise over her shoulders and stared down at her torn dress.
"Can I wear you riding coat?"
That's when he finally met her gaze. There was a confused look in his eyes.
"You may… but I am only loaning it to you. I expect it returned as soon as possible."
