A Soldier's Heart
“Tempers were slightly on edge from their forced confinement, especially Cecily, who was having to gently fob off Frederick’s adoration. Longford, who was deprived of riding his wild stallion on a daily basis, had little to do with the assemblage, preferring to spend most of his time with his father in the study. The letter’s arrival was a welcome diversion, so, as was her habit, Serena shared most of it. She read Blackwood’s regards to all the family, his glorious reports of his men’s bravery, and of course, the mention of Kendall for a rapt Cecily.
The rest of the letter was hers alone: regret they couldn’t be together for their first holiday; delight at receiving the chrysanthemum petals, which he kept close to his heart. These passages fed the feelings Blackwood had inspired in her heart since the first time she looked into his dark eyes.
That the messenger was able to get through from London heralded the clearing of the roads.
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