Edward gave a nod.
"Just follow me."
She wasn't expected to know the layout of his home, and, in fact, he was still only learning it as the castle was only his home within the past year. IN fact, as they were making their way back, he had to apologize for taking her down the wrong hall at first!
"Highheart's castle is.. really quite large," he said, laughing lightly as he continued until they made it to the Duke's hall.
"Now tonight.. err.. a marital bed has been prepared." His cheeks went pink at the idea, but he tried to present it civilly. "And I.. I can assure you I'll be as gentle with you as I can."
After all, consummating was the whole purpose of this evening, schmoozing aside.