(Zacharias Blackwood)
Catherin went outside a few moments later, certain that the man would appreciate her all-black riding attire. Everyone was on their horse, and when she looked over at the Duke, there was another horse waiting for her. She gritted her teeth silently in disappointment. She had anticipated riding with the Duke. She wanted to know what it was like to ride a horse with a man.
"Could you tell me what brought you here?" Catherine posed the question as the two of them walked barefoot on the beach. She was overjoyed, but couldn't help but think that the setting was far too romantic, and that it would have been impossible not to kiss him again.
"I'd like to spend some time alone with you, Catherine." It was a romantic gesture for them to walk down the beach with their hands
