She Didn't

AN: I was so excited with the response I got from everyone who read part one, so thank you!! I heart you all. Here is the conclusion of the story. It's a bit shorter, but it's sweet.

As the carriage arrived back at the palace, she didn't wake up when he tried to rouse her.

She didn't feel him life her like a rag doll into his arms.

She didn't know that, while in her sleep-induced stupor, she cuddled into his chest.

She didn't feel his heart start beating faster when she did.

She didn't see the great care he took to get through the halls while making sure he didn't come close to waking her.

She didn't know he spent two minutes outside her bedroom door trying to figure out how to open it without needing to set her down.

She didn't know the solution came in a passing guard that held the door for him.

She didn't feel him lay her on the bed or take her shoes off.

She didn't hear him wince when he saw how red her feet were.

She didn't know his thoughts of barbaric dressing customs and how closely they matched her own.

She didn't wake as he pulled her sheets down and then settled her in before tucking her in.

She didn't see the look in his eyes as he took a moment to watch her sleep.

She didn't hear the argument the logical part of him lost as he leaned down to her.

She didn't feel him kiss her gently, as least she didn't consciously.

She didn't see him slowly make his way back to the door.

She didn't see him turn suddenly when she asked, "Cain, why can't you do that when I'm awake?"

She didn't see the panic on his face as her wondered if she was truly awake or if she had been dreaming.

And, as he walked out of her room, she didn't see his panic become a huge smile when he realized that his Princess wanted him too.