Katie averted her eyes embarrassed that he had seen it taking place. In some part of her mind, she knew that at some point the inevitable question was going to be asked.
"You shouldn't let men kiss you frivolously," his words offended her.
Alexander hadn't meant to phrase it that way, but his anger had slipped through getting it out before he could prevent what he said.
"Forgive me, I didn't mean it that way," he apologized to reduce the damage while she nodded not meeting his gaze.
"I didn't mean it to happen. It was the first time," she said whispered softly. It was the first time a man apart from her family had shown such affection.
"I know, love," Alexander's face softened while his hand rested on her waist gently, "Letting a man kiss you and not reprimanding makes one think that you are okay with it because that's how society thinks. Or is it that you like Lord Nicholas?"
