yeah, I wondered about Clarkent not repudiating the stories, too. I'm guessing, it's either because he doesn't want to risk another fight or simply because he's now all worried that *everybody* not in the know or actually rescued thinks that. After all, he's heard no stories other than Loisette and Gawain. And to top it, Gawain is a commoner like Clarkent himself, so he would *know* the truth from the streets, or not? Oh what a mess...
As for the next part. I do get the feeling that their next trip to the lake could result in a... well... inappropriate moment for our queen to be. One that would basically foil Alexander's great plans for 'owning' Loisette permanently.
On the other hand, Alexander might ask her to marry him on the eve of her birthday, thus spoiling everything.
But in the end... there're just so many points to one moment of passion to be shared before she's locked away in the throne room. And Gawain can't really live on when she's queen, or can he?
Am *really* looking forward to part 26. And 27. And 28. And did I mention I *really* *REALLY* like the posting schedule?
Michael
