“He was relaxed, feeling at ease and comfortable in his shirt, his jacket and tie discarded over an hour ago. There it was again … the long sigh, this time followed by another curious whispery sound. To him it seemed like the swish of silk, faint yet intriguing. Unexpectedly, the scent of gardenias floated across to him on the warm air, and he struggled to sit up in the armchair, rousing himself. The library was awash with moonlight, and as he blinked and adjusted his eyes, he saw he...r standing in the doorway. Elizabeth. Lamplight from the Long Hall was shining behind her and her curvaceous figure was a tantalizing silhouette quite visible through the smokey-grey chiffon peignoir she was wearing. Her waist-length silver-gilt hair was loose, flowing around her face. To him it was still the most beautiful face he had ever seen, absolute perfection, as if sculpted by a great artist from flawless marble.MoreLessRead More Read Less
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