Lover's Gold
“Chase had said little since they left the mansion but had ordered his driver to take them along the shoreline. Elaina was glad for the distractions beside the bay. Fishing boats bobbed at the docks, and several large silver fish broke the surface of the water, sending shimmering circles to reflect in the light of the moon. Chinese vendors jogged beside the carriage hawking their wares, though the hour was late. One held up a lovely silk wrapper, and Chase told the driver to pull up the horses.“...Do you like it?” he asked.“It’s beautiful. I’ve never seen such fine workmanship.” Embroidered flowers of dark pink and silver covered most of the pale pink wrapper. Chase handed the man a coin and gave the robe to Elaina.“It’s yours.”She smiled at him, accepting the gift graciously. “Thank you.”They drove along the bay a minute more, the clatter of hooves on the cobblestone streets soothing her frayed nerves. Then Chase instructed the driver to head for the hotel. The massive structure on Nob Hill wasn’t far from the Stanhope estate.MoreLess
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