Chapter54:

Kit had begun to unfasten the white tunic he wore, but she stopped after the first hook. She was on her knees and lowered herself back down so that she was resting on her haunches. They were almost at eye level this way. “Jate, what is it? You can tell me? If you don’t find me attractive, I can’t say that my feelings won’t be hurt, but I’ll understand.” Before he even answered, she surmised that wasn’t it. He could hardly look her in the eye now that her breasts were exposed. “No, my princess. I certainly find you attractive. You’re beautiful. The most beautiful woman I’ve ever seen.” “Then what is it?” He turned away from her then, hanging his head and mopping his hand across his face. “I’m sorry, Kit. I can’t say.” “Why not?” she asked, placing her hand on his shoulder. Her heart went out to him. It was evident there was something important he needed to share with her, and whatever reason he had for not telling her, she wanted to ease his troubles. “I can’t imagine a reason in the wo