Confidence, darling. He leans across the table and touches a finger to my cheek. You could learn something from me, you know.
I'm sorry, he says.What? Why?You're fixing everything I set down. He nods at my hands, which are readjusting the elephant. It wasn't polite of me to come in and start touching your things.Oh, it's oka...
That guys. Sideburns. You like him?My back squirms. You've asked me that before.What I meant was, he says, flustered. Your feelings haven't changed? Since you've been here?It takes a moment to conside...
When I come back, the club is packed. There's hardly any standing room. Anna snagged a wooden bar stool, one of the few seats here. St. Clair stands close to her, facing her, and he smoothes the plati...
And I realize ... it’s okay. It’s okay if St. Clair and I never become more than friends. His friendship alone has strengthened me in a way that no oneelse’s ever has. He swept me from my room and sho...
His eyes lock on mine.Anna,I promise that I will never leave you.My heart pounds in response.And Étienne knows it,because he takes my hand and holds it against his chest,to show me how hard his heart...
Wow. See? You can’t say that’s not impressive. I recognize the names, even if I don’t know what they all did. I didn’t. He reaches for his wallet and pays our admission charge. I try to get it—since i...
I'm the last one in the dark, until- suddenly- it happens. St. Clair removes something from his pocket. And then he gets down on one knee.Anna's entire body lights with shock and joy and love. She nod...