"Don't look. It's not polite to stare at couples having an intimate moment. Unless you are into watching others," said Damien.
Eloise became flustered. She pulled away from Damien, no longer enjoying the sweet moment between them. "I do not! I cannot help that I looked down and saw them. Oh, they are running," she noticed. "Do you think they heard us?"
"Or someone else startled them. The palace knights will search the garden, so the couples down there must run around so as not to be caught. If they are caught, the knights won't save them from shame," Damien explained.
Eloise watched as the man chased the woman. "It must be exciting for them to think of getting caught. What?" she asked, noticing Damien's gaze. "Did I say something wrong?"
"No. I was just curious if that is what you secretly feel. Do you yearn to experience the thrill of almost being caught?" Damien asked, willing to participate.
