Ties That Bind
Chapter 47
Limits
Authors' Note: I would like to thank everyone for following along with this story, I received no feedback on last week's chapter and I hope that the gradual changes happening within the characters are being well received, rounded, and appreciated. I also have received a lot of reviews stating that Constance is a character you love to hate, which is very much the way I have her written and if you continue to follow along I promise there will be some more unexpected surprises along with some redemption and retribution. Thanks for following along Mars Light.
Standard Disclaimer: I do not own Sailor Moon never did, never will. Thank you!
Serena awoke early the next morning and turned to see she was alone in bed. She let out a stretch of her arms feeling sore down her back from last night as she took a deep breath thinking of the carnal way he took her.
She gently reached down and touched her breast feeling the tightness of her nipples there, she had grown used to his advances and even welcomed his tender touch, but yesterday had been different as she raised her hand up and rubbed one of the marks on her neck he had left her with.
She sat up on the bed and looked over to her bureau where he stood last evening and thought about him, how he stood in this very room and tried to push her and his memories away, but ended up opening up to her about his past instead.
She looked over to her night stand to find a lotion Lita had given to her to ease sore muscle pain, but found there was an empty liquor bottle sitting there that had not been there the evening prior.
She stood up from the bed and saw there was more than one bottle with another one on the floor also by her feet, she carefully walked over the bottle and stood by the window looking out seeing the sun was up high within a cloudless blue sky and decided today would be a good day to go out for a walk rather than face him just yet as she looked over to the two empty bottles left without an owner.
She quickly dressed and quietly left out a side door trying not to draw too much attention to herself and started walking up the large hill that he explained last night to her this place was named after.
She stood at the top of the hill and sat down on the grass looking out on the large manor house before her then let out a small sigh remembering the lovely story he had told her about his parents, hearing him tell her of how much they loved each other, even though the story did not have a happy ending. For however short a time he had two parents that loved each other and him also.
She let out a small sigh wishing she had something like that to tell herself, all she knew of her parents was they were happy once and then she ruined it all by being born.
She lied back on the grass looking up to the sky watching the clouds going by seeing how they turned into different objects if she looked close enough to see and then put her hand up to block away the sun as the clouds parted ways and she saw a shadow standing over her.
She immediately sat up startled by the sudden appearance, but then quickly realized it was just him. She began to relax slightly In his company, but then thought of the empty bottles she found by her bed this morning and gulped not sure what Darien she would get. The cold Lord Montgomery who wanted complete control over everything and demanded her respect or the softer Darien who opened up to her and told her private things about his life as she saw him put out his hand telling her calmly "come take a walk with me"
She quickly stood up from the ground at his request and did as he asked expecting him to lead her back towards the manor, but he continued on the same path that she walked along towards the gardens. She kept her eyes suspiciously aware of him waiting on his true purpose to be known as they walked along together or rather he walked forward and she stayed two steps behind.
Darien stopped walking realizing she wasn't exactly walking with him, but following his lead and stopped turning around and reached out to take hold of her hand in his he told her "walk with me"
Serena looked up to him with a little smile feeling a bit relived that she was still dealing with Darien and hoped maybe they had crossed some new barrier last night as she stepped forward so they could walk along side by side he turned to her and asked curiously "did you sleep well"
Serena looked up to him surprised by his question knowing he must have not slept much himself and from the location of the bottles he left behind, he had been watching her sleep then nodded her head replying "yes I guess I was more tired than I thought"
Darien nodded his head solemnly thinking of the last evening as they continued walking he told her coldly without emotion "Serena what happened between us yesterday will not be repeated"
Serena looked to him surprised by his words that he would actually apologize for being as forceful with her as he had been and truthfully part of her actually enjoyed it too, she shook her head telling him innocently "I don't mind it so much now and again"
Darien looked to her with a shake of his head knowing weakness was for those with nothing to lose and told her strongly "I am not one to speak of personal reflections and chose not to dwell on them"
Serena looked to him and gulped down the lump in her throat now understanding what he wished not to repeat opening up to her at all then nodded her head solemnly telling him "I understand"
Darien nodded his head pleased that all would be as it should be without question, no showing of any weakness total control and complete power. He held onto her hand tightly as they continued walking along silently as Lord and loyal servant.
He led her through the many gardens that were here on castle hill as she looked around at the beauty of all the different blossoms and spoke aloud to herself "Rei sure does do a marvelous job of keeping all the flowers looking beautiful and in bloom"
Darien looked around hearing her comment and seeing she was right, in all the times he had come out here he never stopped and took notice of all the different colors and aromas nearby and commented back telling her "yes she does have a special gift for it, doesn't she"
Serena nodded her head in reply, then let out a sigh thinking of a different conversation they had prior when the only thing she found out about herself is that she is only good at one thing, being his obedient servant and giving him his pleasure as she let go of his hand and started walking ahead.
Darien was shaken from his thoughts by the sudden way she pulled away from him and reached out to grab hold of her arm again asking "where do you think you're going?"
Serena turned back around and knew whatever interest he held with her, it would always only lead to one thing and looked to him with sad eyes saying "I would prefer to go back inside. I am not in the mood to be walking through the gardens any longer"
Darien nodded his head not understanding what her sudden change in mood was knowing she usually enjoyed being outside telling her "very well"
He turned towards the manor to walk back in doors as he put out his arm for her to take, but she continued walking ahead. He looked to her with her a little smirk seeing how in her own way she was keeping her fortitude.
He quickly caught up with her and walked by her side, but made no attempt to hold her hand as they came up to the backdoor and he held it open as she gave him a slight nod of approval saying "thank you" while she walked back inside.
He walked in behind her closing the door behind him then turned and saw her standing by the entrance of the drawing room knowing she was standing right between his study and the stairs leading up to the bedrooms in almost an unspoken challenge she spoke questioning him coldly "will you be needing anything further of me?"
He looked to her seeing how distant and far away she seemed today, which was the first he had seen her be so in days, but decided not to dwell on it, knowing with her it was all about emotions and released her with a shake of his head telling her "no I have other business to attend to, when I need you I will send for you"
Serena nodded her head quietly expecting his answer, then walked her way up the stairs alone. He let out a deep breath watching her walk away and could see the solemn way she started up the stairs knowing he had other plans for them, but decided to give her time alone to deal with whatever insecurities she has in her own way so not to complicate anything further, then turned and went back to his study closing the door behind him.
Darien worked late into the early part of the evening, then turned looking out the window seeing the sun was starting to set. He let out a small sigh realizing how much time had passed and knowing she had not come in to disturb him as he had become accustomed to her doing so.
He closed up his ledger locking it away in his safe then stood up from his chair and looked out the window that he had seen her out of earlier this afternoon taking a stroll and thought about the cold demeanor that she had shown earlier and then the way she looked at him when she walked away from him, he took a deep breath thinking of the complex mystery that is Serena.
He knew she needed to figure out whatever it was that plagued her mind, but more so he felt his need of her growing and went into the dining hall where Lita was setting out plates for supper, he looked to her knowing since Serena arrived here many of the other female servants took a liking to her asking "where is Serena?"
Lita looked to him feeling a little nervous that she didn't have a direct answer and shook her head telling him honestly "I haven't seen her all day my lord"
Darien nodded his head and walked back towards the foyer where he found Mina and Rei, two others he would see her speaking with stood hanging up a large picture as he loudly commanded "have you seen Serena?"
Both girls quickly stopped what they were doing and placed the picture down to the floor gently. Mina bowed her head down low replying "no sir I haven't" Rei replied telling him "I saw her walking out towards the gardens, but that was much earlier today, otherwise I have been occupied elsewhere with chores and haven't seen her"
Darien nodded his head feel aggravated knowing the cold demeanor she had to him earlier and now for no one to have seen her all day, he shook his head aggravated telling them "stop whatever you are doing. I want her found and brought to me at once"
Mina and Rei quickly nodded their heads and then rushed off in opposite directions to search for her, while he waited down in the foyer slowly pacing back and forth as time went by and servants along with some of his guards went around the manor and surrounding grounds searching for her, but still no words of her where about.
He heard the manor alive with activity while everyone rushed about in and out of different rooms up and down stairs trying to find her while his concern grew he became more frustrated.
Andy quickly opened the main door then stepped inside and stopped to catch his breath as he looked up and saw Darien standing there with his arms crossed sourly, he shook his head telling him "I searched all throughout the property she did not leave the grounds"
Darien grew impatient with the replies and excuses knowing she still was left unfound. He didn't understand where she could have disappeared to. Where was left unchecked, they went over every inch of the manor, all the places she would spend most of her time, including the stables, the gardens, and the library as he shouted out loudly "I want her found now"
Andy quickly jumped hearing his raised voice and the anger behind it then nodded his head letting out a gulp telling him "I will check the surrounding areas once more"
Darien nodded his head knowing there would be no rest until she was found and brought before him which she better have a good reason for this disloyalty he replied "good, once she is found she will be in for a well-deserved punishment"
Andy nodded his head knowing how angry he was and hoped where ever she hidden away it was worth it, then quickly left back out the door again.
Constance walked into the room casually witnessing the scene with her head held up high telling him "I told you my lord that girl has been nothing but trouble since she came here and I believe what would be best for her is" Darien grew frustrated hearing others speak out of place in front of him and raised his voice telling her "I did not ask for your thoughts" as he went to step around her, then stopped as a thought crossed his mind, thinking of last evening when they had spoken and the things he shared with her"
He quickly left the room in a rush leaving Constance standing there starring back at him wondering what he was up to why he suddenly went rushing up the stairs to join the others in search of her as she carelessly walked herself into his private study closing the door behind her.
Darien walked down the halls until he came to a part of the manor that remained unused since he was a child. He took a deep breath knowing he had not stepped inside this wing for years and then shook the thought away knowing it was impossible she found this place and began to walk past it, but then stopped knowing they had checked every else in the manor and began walking down the hallway.
He looked around knowing this part of the manor was completely vacant except for all the memories it held, then started to turn back when he heard a voice barely a whisper coming from the end of the hall. He stopped listening hearing a sound from a distant memory long ago coming back to him as he heard the slight humming of a little tune "la da dee, la da doh, la da dee, dah da da doh"
He turned around and quickly followed to where he heard the sound coming from needing to know where the delicate voice of a songbird was coming from and opened the door to the large banquet hall that once had been used for large gatherings and grand balls now left empty gathering dust.
He stopped at the entrance of the opened doors and saw her standing there in the middle of the dance floor, she was the one who had been singing. He stood for a moment silent and still just watching her, seeing she appeared to be in a deep conversation with someone, but there was no one else in the room besides them.
A little smile curved his lips while he watched her curtsy down telling her imaginary partner "yes, thank you I would love to dance with you sir" as she pretended to be taken into someone's arm and did a quick turn around and let out a sweet laugh then did a slight curtesy as he heard her hum that tune again she told her imaginary partner "you dance divine"
Serena was startled away from her day dream when she heard clapping coming up from behind her. She turned around surprised to see Darien slowly walk up to her as he told her in a commanding tone "you should not be in here"
Serena hung her head low knowing she over stepped and was in a closed off part of the manor she told him apologetically "I'm sorry I didn't mean to over step my place, I will go"
She went to take a step away past him, but he had no intention of just letting her walk away, not this time and reached out to catch her hand telling her "wait"
She looked to him feeling a bit guilty and embarrassed knowing she had been caught here in the middle of one of her fantasies as he looked to her with a raised brow asking "what were you doing in here anyway?"
She laughed trying to act calmly hoping he would look past it telling him "nothing, shall we go"
Darien looked to her amused seeing how she purposely avoided his question and didn't let go of her hand telling her "it didn't seem like nothing, go on explain yourself"
Serena looked to him and let out a small sigh knowing he wouldn't just let this go then looked down to where he held her hand seeing he wouldn't being letting her go either, not until she explained her actions further and let out a nervous giggle telling him "I was just fantasizing what it would be like to dance at a fancy ball, all dressed up in a beautiful gown and have a gentlemen ask permission to dance with me"
She let out a nervous chuckle waiting for his response after hearing herself speak and try to explain her situation, knowing he was probably angry with her for being in here, just to pursue some crazy and impossible dream she had, then shook her head saying "it is only a fantasy"
He looked to her seeing the way her shoulders slumped down and a small smile graced his lips thinking of the way he found her here twirling around in a circle by herself and replied saying "it doesn't have to be"
Serena looked up to him surprised by his comment, but even more so as he took a step back and then respectfully bowed down to her saying "Ms. Serena may I have the honor of leading you in your first dance"
Serena stood there stunned feeling breathless and partially speechless that he was actually doing this for her as he stood back up and looked to her expectantly asking "well may I?"
She took a deep breath knowing it could be wonderful to share a first dance with him, but then shook her head telling him "no" he looked to her confused not sure if he heard her right and stood up with his shoulders back abruptly questioning her "no?"
Serena nodded her head wishing her answer could be different and told him politely "it was kind of you to offer but…"he looked to her aggravated knowing he put himself out there for her and she refused him asking frustrated "but what?"
Serena smiled seeing how flustered he appeared before her and shook her head telling him "it is just a fantasy, I don't dance"
He looked to her with a slight nod now getting a better understanding of her response, that while he was raised in this world, she would not have received many invites to parties and balls then a smirk crossed his lips he asked her "don't want to or can't?"
Serena looked to him knowing she was being put on the spot and this was another thing she could not do well telling him regretfully "I never learned, girls in my position don't usually have to worry about knowing the latest dance steps"
Darien nodded his head expecting as much from her response he told her "I see" and then stepped forward putting one hand at her waist and with his other hand he reached down and took her hand in his own telling her "I'll teach you"
Serena looked up at him amazed at the gentle kindness he was showing, but then stopped realizing there was something missing and shook her head telling him "there's no music"
Darien smiled hearing her innocent remark and told her back with a little curve to his lips "we'll make our own music" and then before she knew it he had her in his arms as he twirled her along the dance floor.
She knew she had stepped on her own foot as well as his a few times, but he didn't seem to notice or care as he led her through each turn with complete grace and poise.
After a few more turns she seemed to find her footing and before she knew it he was leading her all around the dance floor as they flew and soared together through the clouds as one.
Her laughter was the sound that echoed throughout the room as he watched her face light up brighter than the sun. He led her into a final turn and then dipped her down low seeing a bit of cleavage sticking out from the top of her dress and let out a small sigh remembering why he went in search of her in the first place and helped her back up again to her feet.
Serena held onto his shoulders regaining her standing and felt exhilarated and light as a feather she looked to him excited telling him "thank you so much I never dreamed it could be like this"
He had to smile seeing the jubilation in her face by such a simple act telling her "I think we may have found something else that you are especially good at Serena"
She looked at him thoroughly amazed that in his eyes he saw that she could be more than just another sexual toy and felt pleased by his comment asking "my special gift"
Darien nodded his head seeing with just a small amount of praise it made her mood that much lighter he smiled telling her "you are by far my favorite dance partner"
Serena felt happy inside seeing him smile and knowing they could enjoy each other's company in different ways other than just sexual pleasure as he reached out and took her hand in his own telling her "come along now"
She followed him out of the ballroom and then watched seeing him turn around and close the door behind them and then he just stood there for a moment and let out a long sigh. She reached out to put a comforting hand up to his shoulder when she heard him coldly ask "that tune that you were humming before where did you learn it?"
Serena stepped back hearing the sudden coldness behind his question, almost asking if she was hiding some dark secret away from him and shook her head telling him "I don't know it is just something I heard a long time ago"
He nodded his head his in response knowing he kept this area, this portion of his life, tightly closed off and then bolted the door closed shut to be sure no one would be entering again, then turned around to face her with a displeased look telling her "the banquet hall is off limits to you and later I will teach you a lesson about going where you are not supposed to be Serena"
Serena sighed heavily at the expectation for her punishment to follow. She knew that she had gone to a forbidden part of the manor without his permission, but for one moment she thought things had changed between them, that maybe he had changed and looked to the door that remand bolted shut behind him. For the briefest of moments she thought of what had lied beyond that door, what had started as a dream with a charming and wonderful man, her fantasy came true, ended just as quickly. She was back to being his servant, his prisoner while he spoke of punishments again then nodded her head solemnly telling him "yes my lord"
Darien looked to her hearing her address him so formally and let out a deep breath knowing they were back to this again, then took hold of her hand telling her "come along, our food is getting cold"
They walked back to the dining hall in silence with Serena keeping herself two steps behind, Darien pulled out her chair waiting for her to come sit while Serena cautiously sat down and he took the seat across from her.
Lita walked out of the kitchen feeling the heavy tension in the room and quietly placed a plate down in front of each of them and then quickly went back into the kitchen where she listened from the door hearing them quietly eating, so all that could be heard was the silverware touching against the plates.
Serena sat eating her meal in silence with an occasional look up his way seeing him doing the same, knowing her punishment would soon begin once the meal was completed.
She picked up a piece of veal on her fork and looked over to him seeing his mouth slowly chew and wondered if he was punishing her for going somewhere off limits or if it had to do with her singing, which he seemed displeased about. Whatever the reason she was sure about his purpose, whether he chose to deny her again or beat her it was meant to show her his complete control.
Darien picked up his cup and took a large gulp of his drink, then put his cup down on the table seeing how she sat there in front of her plate not eating just holding a fork full of food out in front of her and let out a sigh telling her "I was a boy the last time I heard that tune aloud"
Serena stopped frozen in her thoughts and put her fork back down on the plate, surprised that he chose this moment to open up to her and nodded her head telling him "I always find that singing helps bring peace to my mind"
Darien nodded his head knowing it was not peace that he thought of when he heard that tune and nodded his head telling her "you sing well"
She looked back at him surprised that he did actually enjoy her singing after his earlier comment then shook her head telling him "there are others that do not think so"
Darien looked to her surprised that anyone could find fault in what he heard from her and shook his head wanting to have words with anyone who dared speak otherwise questioning "the others you speak of?"
Serena looked down at her plate so not to face him, then picked up her fork and moved the carrots and peas around on her plate knowing it was her singing that usually would get her extra chores to be done and explained "my aunt she would say otherwise that it was just noise"
Darien sat there looking at her seeing the depth of emotion in her eyes and took a deep breath remembering back to long ago when a woman with dark hair and very frail skin sat sickly by his bedside and held him tenderly in her arms as she hummed a familiar tune and then thought of a few years later with his uncle standing behind him while he stood next to his bed packing a bag. He felt his uncle put a hand to his shoulder and turned around to face him only to see his uncle's cold eyes staring back at him and heard the words that would bring him into his adult life telling him "they are gone now, you must be a man, tears only show weakness"
Darien stood up quickly from the table tossing away the distant memories stating aloud "I will be taking midnight out for a ride later"
Serena looked up at him confused by his sudden change of subject, unsure what she said to make him pull so far away as she heard his command "finish what is on your plate" knowing this punishment would not be one of doing without.
She looked up to him sensing a coldness unlike anything that she had witnessed from him before, unsure what changed, but feared disobeying him now and quickly finished what was left on her plate while he kept a steady focus on her the whole time.
She put her fork carefully down on the empty plate and then looked up to see him with his arms crossed as he commanded her "stand up behind your chair"
She looked to him knowing the kindness he could show and as quick as a snap of her finger, it could all change and everything they had experienced this past week would be gone. She looked at him trying to keep herself feeling strong and with a shake of her head she questioned "do you wish to punish me now?"
He looked to her seeing those eyes of her again looking back at him, almost challenging him, questioning without words being spoken, asking was this what he really wanted to do. He nodded his head telling her "I told you that you have a punishment coming your way for your disobedience"
Serena stood there behind her chair knowing what he was, hoping he had changed inside, but he hadn't. She believed for a moment that it could be possible he could change and almost felt she deserved this punishment, that she should have known better of him and not put her guard down as she heard his order telling her "bend over and put your hands flat on the table in front of you"
She took a deep breath and silently walked up to the table and did as he instructed her to do so with her hands flat on the surface waiting for her punishment to begin.
Darien walked around to the other side of the table seeing her standing there in front of him, showing no weakness or fear and raised up the bottom of her skirt up to her waist he asked her "do you know why I am punishing you Serena"
She nodded her head replying back with the same cold demeanor he used "yes" but she was really left unsure feeling as though she were being punished due to his own personal demons instead of something she did as he instructed her loudly "say it"
She stood there and took a deep breath, then closed her eyes tight wanting to tell him for being born, but replied quietly "for disobeying your orders"
He nodded his head feeling a bit thrown at how quickly and obediently she was following his orders and responded back "that's right, now bend down"
Serena bent down over the table so her head was lowered to the table with her hands flat on the top, he walked over and put his hand flat on her ass and for a moment she thought maybe it was a punishment of her weakness, until he grabbed one of the large wooden spoons off the table and hit her bottom with it hard and fast.
The sudden contact made her tears start to fall down her cheek thinking of what they once shared as she held her feelings for him inside, she felt him hit her again with more might behind his swing she cried out to him "why?"
Darien raised up the spoon ready to hit her again hearing his uncles voice in his head telling him "be a bigger man" and told her back coldly "you know why"
Serena cringed feeling the pain, but was unsure whose pain she felt as she grabbed onto the table tighter, when she felt him hit her once more harder with the spoon.
Her sorrow took over and rocked her body, she fell down hard on her knees to the floor with tears running down her cheeks. She looked up to him begging "please you are better than this. Why must you do this to me? What pleasure do you get from seeing me like this? I don't want to be punished any further. I'm sorry I broke your rules and I didn't mean to disobey you, but please stop"
He looked to her sitting on the ground begging him to stop hearing her words questioning his motives and dropped the spoon down to the floor telling her "I think it would be best if we took some time apart" and then left her alone on the floor as he walked out of the room.
Serena sat there shaking watching him walk away from her unsure what just happened? Did he really just listen to her and then saw a hand placed out in front of her and heard Mina's voice tell her "let me help you up"
Serena didn't take her extended hand, but put her arm on the table to steady herself as she got back up to her feet and composed herself she told her "I'm fine" then walked away from the room when she heard Constance's voice behind her say "not in his good graces any longer are you?"
Darien had taken Midnight out for a long ride feeling with each pound of the horse's hooves on the ground he could hear the voices in his head over and over again, but none were louder than hers with her words haunting his thoughts she cried out to him "please stop"
He slowed the motion of his horse and stopped, not knowing where he was or what he was doing? What had made him stop tonight with her punishment? His uncle would have called it a show of weakness, but he had done so anyway.
He saw his mother's face in his head with tears streaming down her eyes and then slowly her face changed into hers asking him "do you get pleasure from seeing me like this" as he heard the tune playing again in his head he quickly grabbed onto the horses reigns and pushed Midnight into a faster pace.
Hours later he rode his horse back to the stables and handed his reins to the groom, then walked from the barn up to the main house ready to find a bottle to drown his troubles in when he heard Andy's voice from behind him ask "enjoy your ride?"
He turned around to see Andy standing next to a tree on the path leading up to the manor as he asked "what are you doing out here?"
Andy looked to him with a shrug of his shoulder knowing he had been waiting hours to speak with him about what happened earlier and said simply "Serena's fine"
Darien shrugged his shoulders trying to act like he hadn't been able to get her from his thoughts all evening, act as though nothing had happened between them and he wasn't trying to out run her and what she thought of him and replied back him "oh"
Andy looked to him knowing there had been a change in Darien recently and he was pretty certain it had something to do with her saying back "after you didn't come back right away, well I thought you might want to know that she's fine"
Darien nodded his head knowing Andy was out here for a reason and wanted to tell him more than just that Serena was fine he asked suspiciously "so what does this private meeting have to actually do with. I am sure you are not waiting here just to tell me, she's fine"
Andy nodded his head and crossed his arms asking "do you think you were a bit rough on her tonight? Did she really deserve the punishment she got?"
Darien let out a breath asking himself the same question, after hearing Serena question his actions, but he wouldn't tell Andy or anyone else because that would be only showing weakness in his decisions and told him back strongly "she didn't follow my orders and in doing so she was punished for her actions"
Andy stood there with his arms crossed hearing his explanation and nodded his head asking him "so what was it she punished for again?"
Darien gave him a cold stare back knowing Andy had been with him longer than any of the others and in doing so also knew him better too, then told him the reason he assured himself was the truth saying back "she went somewhere she was not supposed to"
Andy laughed at his half-witted response knowing it was untrue telling him back "that's right, so if Mina, Ami, Rei or any of the others had gone missing within the manor for a time. You would have dealt with them in the same manner"
Darien stood there hearing Andy's words knowing he was right, that as much as he chose not to believe it he did what he did tonight for the wrong reasons, but told himself anyway not to back down from any challenge saying back "yes I would have"
Andy shook his head no, not believing the words Darien convinced himself with and told him strongly "you didn't punish her because she went to a closed off part of the manor did you, you punished her because she had you worried?"
Darien turned to look at him like he was crazy repeating back "worried?"
Andy nodded his head hearing the truth in his unspoken words telling him "you couldn't find her tonight and that scared you"
Darien turned away from him thinking of earlier that evening when he stood in the foyer waiting but, there was no trace of her telling him "I admit, I was aggravated she was not where she was supposed to be, but I was not worried"
Andy nodded his head with a little smirk knowing him better then he thought and told him with a small chuckle "of course you weren't" as he bowed his head down formally telling him "good evening Lord Montgomery" and then walked past him back to the manor with a knowing grin.
Darien stood there shaking his head watching his friend walk away thinking to himself, maybe he should look into getting a new captain of the guard one who wasn't half as intuitive.
