The hall of the castle was filled with servants, gardeners, and grooms, and their entrance set off a cheerful and amused hubbub. 

For a moment, Eden felt as if Ian was going to run up the stairs without stopping and take her straight to his room. 

Her heart was pounding with fear and excitement. But he dropped her off in the hall, keeping his fingers entwined with her own.

“Three cheers for milord,” said Jackson. Hip, hip, hip…

The assembled staff didn't really need the butler's encouragement, and the cheers shook the walls of the old house.

 Eden felt his eyes fill with tears. All these people seemed genuinely happy...