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‘Sienna!’ he gasped as she began to shudder around him, and her name seemed to be torn from his soul

‘Hashi into the rich silk of his skin If only I could tell you how much I love you

For a while they stayed just like that, Sienna still astride hied outline of his jaw

‘What are you thinking?’ he questioned softly

That what should never have happened had done so That the falling in love was complete That it was too late to stop herself and protect herself And it had happened just at the ti to an end

‘You should never ask a wo love to her’

Not when she’s vulnerable enough to tell you so you won’t want to hear She shivered a little as the flush of passion on her skin began to fade

‘Better get that fire going,’ she said lightly, and climbed off him

Escaping into the kitchen while he built the fire, she etables and served it with chunky wholeht from the nearby farm They quenched their thirst with elderfloater and then drank scented tea, sitting on a furry rug in front of the gradually roaring fire

‘Do you like that?’ she asked

‘Perfect,’ he said, but there was a sudden heaviness in his heart

They watched a video of Sienna’s favourite fil like a hay-fever sufferer

‘You’re crying!’ he accused

‘No, I’m not—it’s just a corny old film,’ she said crossly

‘Come here,’ he said

And, even though it made her heart ache, she went