But, since she was sleeping, there was no need to look away. He'd always known she was pretty and, through tantalizing glances at unguarded moments, s...spected that she was even beautiful, but never expected it to be like this. From the first time she'd submitted to his attentions, his plans and self-control had taken a serious blow. When he looked back at the way he'd expected to use Marigold when this all started, he laughed at his own naivete.When Thule had imagined getting revenge on. ’ ‘Take them off and best me if you can.’ I move close and remove the shackles. Holding her wrists tightly I look deep into her eyes. ‘If you win, I will return you to your father and if I win, you are mine for life.’ ‘If you live, I will let you return me to my father.’ With that, she leaps back and her feet impact my chest with great force. I loose my footing and fall backward. An urn barely misses my head as I roll and slash with my foot. She tumbles to the ground and I roll to pin her. 'so, where do you want me?' you ask, 'here will do for now, just stay as you are, and I will get a shot of you in your kitchen' click. The sunlight coming through the window makes your hair shine like gold. 'Let’s try one of you sitting on a stool. As you do, you gown falls open a little revealing a stocking clad leg, and just the hint of suspender belt. Click. 'Would you like to see more of the house? ‘Yes please.’ 'Bedroom first I think' you lead me to your room, where you sit on the bed.. She was just about ready to leave, when suddenly her desk phone rang, causing her to momentarily freeze in the open doorway. Who could that be at this hour? she reached for the receiver.“Hello, who is this?”“I’m disappointed in you Sophie,” a deep male voice said softly, “I had hoped that we could help each other out.”“I ... I’m sure that I don’t know what you mean,” she replied nervously, “And by the way, how did you find out who I am?”After ignoring her question he went on. “The other evening.