MOONLIGHT AND MADNESS She turned to leave, but Lucian's arm snaked out and caught her hand. "I didn't follow you away from the party looking for work, you know" "I know." "You knew what I wanted." "Yes." "What I still want." "Don't ," she pleaded breathlessly. "Look, Lisa, this scheme of yours is crazy." "Not to me. Not to my people." He released a long sigh of frustration. "You're an intelligent, educated, refined woman. My Lord, you look like a pagan goddess, a fantasy woman, something out of a dream. Ask me to do something logical, like father your child. I'd be happy to do so. But your idea is nuts. You know it is." "We'll see." Her tone of voice changed as she withdrew her hand from his and rearranged the mosquito netting. She stepped out of the fan of moonlight. "Good night Lucian."