I was still in my white dress. My skin was exposed in more ways than one and Mr. Bates was watching every inch of it. 

My heart was beating in my chest and it wasn't until now that I realized I still hadn't eaten.

Trixy hadn't spoken in hours, I could barely feel her presence so it was just me. Me, and Mr. Bates who wore a stone--cold expression that thawed slightly when his eyes landed on my chest. Something he saw there caused a twinkle to go off in his eyes and my nerves ...