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The bed was too, truth be told

“Sheena,” he said in low voice, knowing she’d hear him with her keen senses She appeared instantly “Have Jocelyn change the linens”

“Of course, my Lord” She left them as hastily as she’d joined them

Darien carefully scooped Jade into his arms and carried her into his spacious bathrooe of the tub, encased in marble

“This roo over the opulence “And this bathtub…it’s the size of a swi pool”

He chuckled as he turned on the water at three different angles “When have you seen a swi pool?”

“In Lisette’s books” She watched hi water to faucets?”

“Yes I do enjoy some household amenities Elevated water toith air pressure and manual pumps create the floater Boilers keep one tank hot Be mindful of the temperature”

“Duly noted,” she said Then asked, “Why are you so adverse to electricity?”

“I haven’t found a need for it yet” The candles nestled in the elaborate wall sconces provided diree of sensual ambience to every roo

Jade said, “Neither have I, but Lisette recovered a hair dryer froive it a try Hair this long takes some time to dry”

“After thirty-five years, I’ht electrocute yourself”

“Hmm Yes, there is that”

He stood and stripped off his shirt Her gaze never left his chest

“You’re going to joinso hopeful, itshe asked of him, he realized But that would hardly be prudent He’d already crossed too many lines where she was concerned