Pride and Regret

Rosalind took a few steps back, creating some distance between herself and Alistair, and gave him a slight curtsy. "If you have no further business, I shall take my leave."

The garden was bustling with activity, and if anyone were to see her with Alistair here, no amount of explaining could clear the misunderstanding.

Alistair remained where he stood, not budging an inch. It was clear he wasn't wi