The man (Jeff she reminded herself) had shed his winter coat and boots, and she realized with those articles of clothing gone he was not half as bulky...or foreboding as first he had seemed. He was crouched in front of the fire, and as she watched he stirred it and threw on another log. When he stood she stepped further into the room. Turning around, he caught sight of her and veritably started; he was obviously a bit taken aback by her transformation. However, before either of them could say. Her next visit came on Yule, the winter solstice. Her body was swollen to the breaking point. The hunger I had for her grew when I saw her swollen belly carrying my child. It didn't matter; we made love all night yet again. Even though her pregnancy complicated things, we were able to sate our lust ourselves in each other's arms. Our time together was even more wonderful than any of the previous nights.When Imbolc came to pass, also known as Saint Brigid's Day, Ceiwen came to me with a newly. They tell me there is no tipping in NZ, but the three of us all decided we were all going to tip Trish if it was a good night, so I’ve left you my contribution. Please don’t take it the wrong way, it's just for you to buy yourself something nice to remember me by. It’ll make me feel good if you accept it as it is intended.”Adam also came and kissed her, “I don’t want to go, but you understand it’s out of my hands. I’d like to see you again.”Then they were gone. She felt a bit cold, so she. "It was my turn then to wipe a tear away as she slipped it on my finger and kissed me."There," she said proudly, "we're engaged now." Oh, Vicky." I said and hugged her, "It's very beautiful, but if you want us to be engaged, we have to celebrate with a drink." Oh yes of course," she giggled. "In or out?" Out," I laughed. "I want to show you off, to my friends."Half an hour later, the taxi dropped us off outside a very discreet house in Belgravia, only a brass plaque on the wall announced it as.