[i]The handsome Chad woke to find himself in his Ladyship's bedroom again. He found that this was a recurring thing whenever his Lordship, her husband, Lord Deormond, was on one of his trips away from the manor. Lady Judeth was only four years older than Chad at twenty-five but he held no proper feelings for her and nor she for him. At least he thought she didn't. This 'arrangement' was purely part of the service he provided to the Lady of the manor in which he had served for six years. It was a duty, an order and who was he to decline a request from his mistress. He rose from the bed, removing the bed sheets, revealing his naked form. Perched on the edge of the bed he yawned, before glancing over his shoulder at the sleeping Lady Judeth. She was a beautiful woman, with long locks of fair hair, and could do much better for a husband than the much older, fatter, Lord Deormond. Still, he was wealthy and a nobleman and could provide a much better life than a farmer or blacksmith could. Chad reached for his clothes that had been thrown to the floor. Still on the edge of the bed he carefully and slowly began to pull on his trousers. It was at this moment he heard Lady Judeth stir behind him, before he felt a soft hand press against his arm. "Leaving without saying goodbye?" said Judeth not maliciously. Chad found it slightly odd that after three month's, which was the current duration of this affair, that she had wanted him to say goodbye or even say anything at all, before he left. It was a sort of unsaid rule that they weren't to say anything the morning after their nights of passion. He hesitated, feigned a smile and continued to dress. Lady Judeth released Chads arm and elegantly sat back against the pillow, revealing her bosom. "My husband will be back from Cealnor at noon. The bastard will no doubt take advantage of Lord Banweald's hospitality and eat as much as the mare's in our stables," she said, this time a little malice and loathing in her tone. Chad was again taken back that she had chosen to speak. He turned and faced her. "I must get back. The other's will be waking." He turned away as she nodded and this time stood up from the bed. He put on the rest of his clothes and ran a hand through his hair. Before he could place a hand on the doorknob and get ready to make his way back to the servants quarters, Lady Judeth had one last request. "Have my food brought here today. I wish to break fast alone and await my dear husband's return." she said, mockingly. [/i]