“He wanted to pursue the vanishing figure but couldn’t leave her unprotected. One, two, then more pinpoints of light shone from inside the French doors. With Cecilia secure in his arms, Linc shoved his way back inside. He tried to call the alarm, but the deafening hubbub inside swallowed his words. Who had doused the lights and tried to make away with Cecilia? While the servants brought in candelabras and lit more and more candles, the would-be kidnapper had gotten away. Linc’s jaw clenched. Cec...ilia stirred in his arms. She was so frail, so young. He wanted to chase down the culprit, punish him. Leaning close to her ear, he said, “Cecilia, who was it?” “I couldn’t see him.” She gasped, struggling with tears. As candlelight quelled the darkness, the festive mood around them bubbled up again. Through the dimness, Linc finally located a sofa and set Cecilia on it. She wouldn’t let go of his shoulders. “Don’t leave me.” “Cecilia,” her aunt snapped, drawing close to them.MoreLessRead More Read Less
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