CHAPTER SIXAt last Celina heard a footstep in Robin’s room next door. She held her breath.
How long now? A few minutes to undress, then he would come to her in his dressing gown. And then – Her heartbeat quickened.
But it was only a few seconds later that she heard a sound from the door. She watched as the handle turned, very slowly and quietly. The door swung open and there he was on the threshold.
He was still fully dressed and he stood there, regarding her in her glorious lacy nightwear. She turned so that he could see her better, but no pleasure came into his eyes.
In fact, something about him made her wonder if he was slightly the worse for wear.
“You are still awake?” he asked coolly.
“But of course I am. I have been waiting for you.”
“Like a devoted wife,” he observed ironica
