Epilogue: ten months later
Frederick went two by two up the staircase leading to the bedrooms of Kellynch Hall. On the way, he got rid of his tie and took off his dress uniform jacket; a more informal outfit was required for the task that awaited him.
"Shhhh" Anne whispered smiling when she heard him open the door.
Sitting in the nursery rocking chair, she was cradling her one-week-old baby boy.
"How was the wedding?" She asked in a low voice as he bent down to kiss her and with his big hand touched the cheek of their son who was sleeping peacefully.
"James was very excited, although never as excited as I was on our wedding day" He winked, searching his wife's lips again "The Musgroves, unruly and loud as usual" He added laughing.
"And Louisa? Wasn't she excited?"
"Lively, as usual, I would say" Frederick shrugged and laughed again, as Anne stood up to put the baby in the crib "I shall never stop wondering what those two have in common, but I am just glad to know James is happy again"
"Love knows mysterious ways, Captain" She whispered mischievously, before throwing her arms around his neck and drawing him to her in a passionate kiss.
"Definitely, Mrs Wentworth, and I am glad it was through you that he too has found love again. He helped me regain you and you repaid him by introducing him to Louisa" He laughed, before kissing her again.