Her eyes met Serena’s and Serena favored her with a big smile, green eyes glittering with mischief and vitality. Annalise knew exactly what she want...d to do, and after taking a big gulp of wine, she set her glass down and did it.She sank to her knees in front of Serena, put her hands on the blonde’s knees, and pushed them all the way open. The mingled scent of sweat and arousal rising from between Serena’s legs was truly intoxicating, and just for a second Annalise thought she might faint. But. She screamed and dropped the phone, desperately struggling to escape the intruder. But just like Nick, she couldn’t. Detective Midnight found the kitchen phone underneath the table, and concluded that she had hidden there while she tried to call for help. It was broken. She must have dropped it… but why? The stranger must have startled her when he found her hiding there… He pulled her slender body up against his chest, and whispered into her ear, “Nobody can help you now.” He licked her. ”“I own my own company and am starting a second one. I currently have two employees. Technically they are partners. I expect both companies to grow. We don’t have an office, so I will likely bring in another phone line to the house. There will be a lot of time spent lounging around, but I will need somebody sitting by the phone for me. It may sound lame, but it is only a start. Eventually, I will need an executive secretary. If she wants to stay working with me, whichever company she ends up. That’s your decision. Still, your welfare is my concern, and I do believe you should forgive.” “Why?” “Anger is a cancer that eats a bit of you every moment, until you resolve it. People were made to disappoint one another, partially to give them an opportunity to practice forgiving. Don’t let Bill have power over your happiness. Forgive, and live.” “You will be visited by one more visitor; the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come. Pay heed, woman!” he said. “Your time is shorter than you suspect..