A little over an hour later, Clarisse managed to pull herself away from the comfort of Joseph's arms and snuck back to her suite through the secret passage, closing the door slowly and quietly behind her. Looking towards the bedroom door as she heard the suite door being closed and knowing it was her maids, she began to panic at the thought of them catching her 'sneaking' back into her own suite.

Seeing the handle on the bedroom door go down, her eyes widening.

She froze.

Seconds later her maid Anja appeared in the darkened room, like she did every morning. Placing the breakfast tray down on the ottoman at the foot of the bed before walking over to the french windows to open the drapes, letting the morning light in the room.

Smiling she turned to the bed "Your Majesty, It's time to..." She stopped when she realized that her Queen was not in bed, where she normally is whenever she came into the room at this time of morning.

Walking out into the bedroom while tying up her robe "Good morning, Anja..." stopping when she saw Anja's mouth open. Following her gaze towards the bed, Clarisse's heart skipped a beat. "Ahh." Clarisse sighed and looked towards Anja as she looked over at her "I was awake early, I couldn't sleep and so.. so I made my bed." She said forcing a smile "Thank you for breakfast, shall I call you once I have finished?"

"Yes." Anja said with a slight nod.

"Thank you, Anja." Clarisse smiled and grabbed the breakfast tray.

"It's no trouble." Anja answered while walking out into the suite to begin her chores.

Clarisse sighed a deep sigh of relief.

After having her breakfast, she had a quick shower and as she stood in front of her sink and mirror, a towel wrapped around her body and one around her hair, she rubbed lotion into her arms. Smiling at herself in the mirror when something caught her eye, shifting her gaze down to her neck as she ran her hand gently over the small mark. Knowing exactly what it was and where it came from and the fact that she really didn't care, she looked back up at herself in the mirror, the biggest smile on her face.

Later that day Joseph stood out of sight watching as Clarisse emerged from the thrown room with the Prime Minister and other members of parliament. Seeing the smile on her face and the way she walked just made him fall in love with her even more. Leaning back against one of the pillars he watched as she made her way over to the doors, and sensing his eyes on her she turned her head to see him stood smiling at her.

"Go on, I will catch you up." She smiled and closed the door behind them before turning and walked towards Joseph. "How long have you been stood out here?" She asked while coming to stand in front of him.

"Long enough, I wanted to see you." He whispered while taking hold of the bottom of her silk scarf as she took a deep breath and looked down.

"Joseph?" She whispered, looking up into his eyes and gasped as he grabbed her arm and pinned her back against the pillar "Joseph the camera's?"

"Don't worry, we are out of sight." He whispered and began kissing her jaw while putting one hand on the wall behind her head and the other on her side.

"I will worry though, what if we get caught? Which by the way reminds me." She said and watched him lifting his head "I nearly got caught this morning, I got back into my bedroom just seconds before Anja arrived.. you should of seen her face when she saw by bed, still made from the day before." She whispered.

"Oh, I would of loved to have seen that. What did you say?" He asked, moving his hand around her back.

"The only thing I could think of was that I was up early, because I couldn't sleep and made it." She said looking up into his eyes "I think next time there isn't going to be any more extra hours."

"Next time?" He asked in surprise.

"Well yes," She said looking up at him "Unless you don't want a next time?" She asked while studying his face.

"Of course I want a next time, I want plenty of next times." He smiled and kissed her "I just wasn't sure if you wanted them, but I am glad that you do." He said while taking hold of her hand, locking his fingers with his.

"Of course I do." She smiled and watched as he looked down, bringing their joined hands up to his lips "I just wish we could wake up together without the worry of being caught."

"One day my love, one day." He whispered, looking into her eyes while letting go of her hand to cup her cheek "And I will wait forever." He whispered against her cheek as he brushed his thumb over her lips.

"Hopefully it won't be forever." She whispered while closing her eyes as he kissed his way to her neck "Now, before this gets out of hand I must stop it." She said putting his hand on his chest while taking a deep breath.

"But I haven't finished yet?" He whispered and watched as she looked up at him.

"I still have meetings to attend Joseph, I can't get lost in any moment or caught up in the passion that is clearly building right now." She said and kissed him, regretfully pulling away just moments later "I have to go." She whispered while putting her hand up, cupping his face "I will see you tonight, in your suite?" She asked.

"That sounds like a plan." He smiled and watched her close her eyes while leaning closer and kissed him.

Just a moment later, his heart sank as she hurried away. Watching her as she disappeared through the door, he started making plans for the night ahead.

Later that evening, after finally finishing everything for the day Clarisse stood while slipping off her glasses.

"Well here she is." Violet smiled as she slowly entered her office and watched her look over at her.

"Good evening." Clarisse smiled while walking around her desk and over to her, kissing her cheek "What do I owe this pleasure?" She asked and stood back.

"Oh I need a reason to visit now?" Violet asked with a smile as Clarisse turned her head slightly, giving her a side glance "Oh don't give me that look." She said with a smile.

"Well I have just finished for the day, and was actually just about to go and get some tea... if you would like to join me?" Clarisse asked.

"I would love too." Violet smiled.

"Great." Clarisse answered and started walking past Violet and out the door.

Walking a few steps behind Clarisse, Violet couldn't help but notice the bounce in her step as they made their way to the kitchen. Entering the kitchen Violets suspicions were confirmed when Joseph stood up from the table as Clarisse entered "Your Majesty." He said as his eyes danced and they shared a smile reserved only for each other, one that would light up a dark room.

"Joseph, please sit." Clarisse said still smiling at her HOS.

The fact that they were trying to hide it made Violet laugh out loud. Both Joseph and Clarisse turned to see what was so funny. Clutching her chest as she tried to control herself "I'm so sorry. It's just that you two are so adorable."

"I'm sorry? The two of us?" Clarisse questioned giving her sister a stern look.

"Don't worry, your secret is safe with me" Violet smiled.

"What secret are you referring to?" Joseph asked.

"It's okay Joseph, my sister knows. I confided in her yesterday which I'm sure is the real reason she dropped in today...she wanted proof." Clarisse said while looking at him then back at Violet as she stood grinning at them.

"I see." Joseph answered feeling slightly embarrassed.

"Joseph, I mean it your secret is safe with me and you two are more than welcome to visit me to escape all this anytime you wish. Don't worry I wouldn't have suspected a thing had I not been looking for it." Seeing the relief wash across his face she added "Clarisse's bounce and your smile gave it away though. I am very happy for you both, honestly."

"Thank you, Violet." Joseph smiled across at her.

"Anytime." She smiled "Now how about some cake?" Violet asked as she moved to stand beside Clarisse.