“You’re late, my Lady Casia.” Sagemore’s strong voice rose above the others in the room, and silenced them, turning all eyes her way.
“I am sorry, sir,” she curtsied politely with a gentle smile.
“It seems we have come full circle, back at the beginning of this venture, you and me.”
“True, I will be leaving tomorrow.”
“And there are yet acts I wish to engage in to satisfy my current discontentment.”
His little speech made her nervous. Why would be venture into this conversation across a room full of attentive ears, when it seemed this was more suited for a private aside? Her distrust of the moment grew strong, strong as the powerful s****l desire that moved through her insatiable loins.
“I am still, sir, your humble servant.”
“Indeed you are.” Mockery filled his voice, bringing b
