Chapter 21:
As soon as she woke up, the first thought that came to her mind was to kill him, but on the pillow next to her she saw only a light pink silk garment. Her dress last night was torn. She rubbed her aching arm, put on the clothes, and left the bedroom. The gentle sunlight through the windowpane stretched across the white marble floor, illuminating the room. From her position, she could see the calm, sparkling River Thames that shone under the sunlight. Dalziel was standing by the window, staring blankly at the cup of hot tea in his hand. Seeming to notice her presence, his misty eyes immediately turned to look at her and then his face revealed a surprisingly childish smile. If it weren't for her still sore body, covered in kiss marks, she would have thought that what had happene
