“It had to be done. Let’s just enjoy being together.”
John agreed that this was an excellent idea. She whimpered. Everything that grazed her skin jolted her. “Well, darling, you’ve been…gone. “Help me with this.” She indicated the laces of her dress. I didn’t even notice it.” His limbs felt heavy. She rocked back, breath quickening. Everything that grazed her skin jolted her. “I suppose you’re wondering what this is all about.”
“Not at all. “You have always said so,” he replied, eventually. “What do you want?”
Porphyria set a box on the countertop. She was grinding against Hester’s mouth. “Well?” she said. She went to the door, then stopped, came back, and, without warning, kissed Hester on the lips. You’ve traveled all over the isles and even to the continent, but no one who can do what I can.”
“How do you know that?”
“I know,” said Hester.
