Drake strode between tall hedges in the garden, a labyrinth of beautiful design with generous curves and twists before coming to its grassy center. He found Sierra alone, sitting at the picnic site on a colorful quilt near the garden's fountain,a statue of an angel's arms wrapped around his earthly enchantress in the center of a basin.? Sierra was a lovely vision, with her rose-colored skirt widely flowing about her. His heart accelerated at the sight of her. Only seconds had passed, and he was lost in her. Mounds of porcelain dishes, which smelled of savory aromas, made his stomach growl. Sierra smiled self-consciously at Drake as he came closer. She certainly felt sorry for how she'd struck him last night, whether he was worthy of the punishment or not. Now she only wanted to kiss hi

