Mary's lips parted easily for his, inviting him to kiss her deeply. Her arms moved around his neck and she held him close. Even kissing like this before marriage was somewhat scandalous, which was why she had to make sure that they were out of anyone's eyesight. The two of them had kissed like this before, usually in the rose garden when they could steal a few moments to themselves and allow themselves to let go and feeling the racing of each other's hearts.