She can't help herself, she has to take his face in her hands, lightly. His skin is warm and his lips touch hers with a gentleness that makes her heart ache. When it's over, she holds him for another moment, savoring being allowed this close to him.

'People will talk...' Her voice is warm velvet, and for the first time, she smiles at him with real hope in her eyes.

Maybe he can find it in him to forgive her. Maybe.