“'You!' She was almost choking. 'But why—how...?' 'It is quite simple-' He moved forward, shutting the saloon door behind him—shutting the world out,, she found herself thinking wildly, shutting them in alone together. 'I took my own car and a different route. Did you real y think I would al ow you to leave me behind, and make the rest of your journey alone? Your grandfather asked me to bring you to him, and I shal do so, Eleni, whether you wish it or not.' 'Wel , I don't wish it,' she said defi...antly. 'You have already made that more than clear. But you must have realised by now that in spite of your hostility to me, I find certain compensations in your company.' His eyes rested momentarily on her mouth, then moved downwards, slowly and 'deliberately as if he was mental y re-creating the physical action of stripping the simple navy dress from her as he had done only a few hours earlier. She said rather faintly, 'I think I'l go back on deck.' 'And I think that you wil stay here,' he said quite quietly, his body a barrier between her and the door.MoreLessRead More Read Less
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