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Chapter 22

I affected to watch the news report along with him—though I had to admit that “it was Greek to me.” I felt comfortable, though, and even began to drift into a kind of doze, when a sound next to me brought me back to full wakefulness. I turned and looked at him.

He was snoring!

My heart fluttered at the realization. I looked at the door. He had locked it, of course. But then, he had the keys in his pocket.

Thus thinking, I returned my attention to the sounds of his snoring. He did definitely sound asleep, but was that a real sleep or a doze? And was he a light sleeper? Could I get the keys out of his pocket and make my getaway?

I sat up cautiously, went over, and checked the door. Yes, it was locked. Then, turning to the bed, I went over to Anatole’s side and looked down at him. This unwarranted opportunity almost took my breath away. I was both entranced with his commanding presence, and terrified as well. I felt a sudden, intense desire to kiss those lips.