I'm an engaged man

Garden design

You kissed me again. Again? I didn't kiss you. I gave you air. And I can't kiss you again, because I've never kissed you a first time. Now, be quiet; he's still nearby. Sienna turned around in the water, slipping her arms around his neck, looking into his eyes. You saved me, she whispered. Not yet. Be quiet, he said, looking past her. Thank you.Sienna, please, shh, he said gardening, his head swiveling. Court, I really want to say Sienna, enough. I know. I know that. I do. Then hush, he said firmly. Okay, she said, tightening her grip, her head coming down on his shoulder. She was shivering. Are you cold? Freezing, she said, her teeth chattering. Me too. We'll wait here for a little bit, make sure he's gone, then we'll risk the forest. If we can get away from the rain. Okay, she said, her cold nose on his neck.

We'll know his garden is not nearby

Court gently rubbed her back up and down under the water, hoping the friction would warm her up. That feels nice, she whispered. Don't talk, he said. She looked up into his eyes. I think I want to tell you something. Sienna, whatever it is, it can wait. And for God's sake, will you please be quiet? There is a dragon about. I can't keep this in any longer. I have to tell you. Look, I already heard everything you said in the gardening cave. I know, but No, you don't know, he said firmly. Sienna, you're a great person, and you're going to make someone very happy one day, but Celeste is the one who makes me happy. I am engaged to be married. My wedding is in seven days. I am flattered you feel the way you do.

But believe me when I say I am a phase you will get over gardening

Everywhere I go, women throw themselves at me because I'm a prince, but they're not attracted to me. They're attracted to my power, my money, my influence. And that's what you're attracted to. I know you've had a hard life. I've seen it. But I am not the answer to your problems, at least not how you want them to be answered. However, if I can, I will help you free yourself from your uncle. Gardening will help you find a place to live in town and I will ask someone to give you a job, a job that pays, and I will make sure your life is better. But I cannot be more than a friend. Do you understand? She swallowed, nodding. Yes, your highness. Forgive me. I let myself forget who I am. It won't happen again. She turned around, breaking contact, grabbing a branch and holding on to it. Court shook his head. He knew he had hurt her, but he was loyal to Celeste, and he could not let this girl go on.