wed herbs. The air filled with a rich, earthy smell

o pry open Guy's lips and let a few drops of the warm, d

bob of his Adam's apple as he swallowed. A truly coma

into near certainty. Sh

. Arthur was standing in the

help mov

om the bed and carry him into the bathroom-a space of marble and chrome the size of her wh

m here." She locked

The hot water turned the color of strong tea. Steam filled

ons of his silk pajama top. When she slid it off his shoulders, she saw a chest and abdomen sculpted with lean,

herbal water, moved over his skin with practiced skill. She wasn't just

t below his shoulder blade. She

er

flinch. Tightening for a split second before he forced it to relax. A r

eart skip

his hips, his thighs, pressing on key points. Each time, she felt the same flicker of resi

her hand drift lower, her fingers brushi

rigid in the water. She even thought she heard

yet. First, she needed to understand the rules of this strange, dangerous g