CHAPTER NINE
When Wanda woke, the sun was streaming across her and she was astounded to see Art sitting on the edge of the bed. Before she could speak, he let her know that he had read her puzzled expression.
"It's all right, darling. I've phoned Sam Gold and told him you won't be at school today. Coffee's ready and as soon as you give me a kiss, I'll bring you a cup."
Wanda kissed him with wild abandon and curled up against him like a happy kitten. For just a moment, she wanted him to make love to her, then the ugliness of the night before came back to her and she understood why she couldn't permit that.
"Easy darling," his gentle voice was soothing. "You're home now and safe. Everything's all right." As he spoke, his right hand moved soothingly over her back.
In a little while, thin
