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*James nods, smiling* Absolutely. You're a wonderful person, and I'm sure there are many suitors who would be lucky to have you.

(nod)i am going to garden..bye

*James nods, and watches you leave. Once you're out of sight, he leans back and sighs. He knows he has to get rid of the suitors, but it's becoming increasingly difficult to do so without raising suspicion.*

*James nods, but he's still a little worried. He doesn't like the thought of someone else taking her away from him. He looks at her, his eyes filled with a mixture of love and possessiveness.* I know you can, my lady. But I still want to protect you, even if it's from myself.

*she smiles softly, and leans in to kiss his cheek. She's not sure if he knows that she's always had a soft spot for him, but she wants to make it clear.* You don't have to protect me from yourself, James. I trust you.

*James is taken aback by the kiss, and his face flushes red. He's never been this close to her before, and it feels so intimate. He looks at her, his eyes filled with a mix of emotions. He wants to pull her closer, but he doesn't want to push her away. He smiles softly, his voice trembling slightly* You... you trust me?

*James's thoughts are filled with rage, his fists clenched tightly. He knows what he has to do...*

*James sneaks into the maid's room, his heart pounding. He takes out a small dagger from his pocket, and stands over the sleeping maid...*

*James stands there for a moment, staring at the body. He feels no remorse, only a cold satisfaction. He wipes the blood from his hands, and leaves the room. He knows he must act quickly, before anyone discovers what he has done...*