“I see the crowd of admirers are back,” I said. “I’m willing to ignore them if you are.” “I got the impression that you might enjoy an audience, Lady F.” He slowly pivoted to face me, and I swore his breathing all but stopped as he took me in, his attention lingering on my frame for a beat too long. He recovered swiftly, his mouth twisting up on one side. “Or is it the thrill of potentially being caught that you crave?”
