Kerensa gazed across at Oliver, bringing Kernick closer to him. They had exchanged many tender glances but now she kept her eyes fixed on him.

‘Are you cold, beloved?’ he said. ‘The wind’s getting stronger. The inn is not far now.’

‘I am a little cold and lonely too. Can I ride on Gereint with you?’

Smiling, he lifted her across to sit in front of him, holding her fast to his body.

‘We have a child to bring up now, Oliver, as if she were our own. Tamara has lost both parents. It will not be easy for her when she learns what her father did and how he died, but I believe she should be told. We know the cost of keeping secrets.’

‘We will do our best for her, beloved. At least it will be the truth when we tell her Bartholomew loved her.’

‘I love you so much, Oliver. Your change of heart, the way you were at Greystone’s today, showed me what a great man you are.’

‘And how much I love you too, I hope.’

‘That too.’ Winding her arms round him, she vowed, ‘I’ll never say goodbye to you, Oliver. Never, ever.’

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