Roland thought it was important to mention this fact to Sigrid before Christie found herself in a family way. "My love, I should mention this before it is too late. Orpheus is an Ashford. If rumors are to be believed, the time he has spent talking to Christie is enough to see results in nine or ten months."
Sigrid looked back and she caught a glimpse of Christie smiling at Sir Orpheus. She thought back to the day Christie had said with much vigor that she would not be among the women that bore Ashford children. Perhaps she had spoken too soon and in future, she would have to eat her words.
"We should head inside first." Roland put his hand on the curve of Sigrid's lower back.
She smartly dodged his touch and shook her head. "I am afraid that I cannot invite you in your highness, even in courtship, a gentleman does not call on a lady in the dark. Not unless he has nefarious plans. Do you have such plans?"
