Betrothed
“she said, stepping forward and removing her cap. The steward looked her up and down coldly. “I see. Well, your proper attire awaits you in the same chamber you occupied the last time you were here. Stephanie, show her the way,” he said flicking a wrist at a serving woman who was standing at the ready. Julia glanced at Bronson who was looking grim. “Come to me when you are dressed,” he ordered. She curtsied and turned to the steward.“Where will I find my lord?”It was the steward who answe...red. “The king wishes to see you both. You will dress and eat and then meet in the antechamber to the throne room.”Bronson seemed to be trying to tell her something with his look, but she couldn't be sure what it was. She guessed it was that she should not speak to the king before he did. The bath Stephanie drew for her felt divine, and she took her time bathing and dressing. She chose a green dress to bring out her eyes and though her hair was cut short, she pulled it back from her face and wove a few ribbons into it to give illusion of length. She ate the bread and cheese that was delivered to her room and washed it down with ale. When Stephanie led her to the antechamber, Bronson, Sir John and Sir Andrew were already waiting. They stood when she entered and all three of them froze, staring at her. She faltered for a moment, and then remembered it was their first sight of her in women's dress. Bronson stepped forward, holding out his hand to take hers. “I have to say, I found you more than fetching in your page's clothes. But now that I've seen you in a dress...”MoreLess
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