“He told me that you sprained your ankle and then I heard the servants gossiping about how a tree had nearly fell on you both. I haven’t slept a wink all night worrying about you. I didn’t know what happened to you yesterday morning. Mara say something.” “If you would let me get a word in ...
I was just going up the stairs, teacup in hand, when I glanced out of the window on the small middle landing and saw a man standing in the back garden. He was watching the house, watching me. A tall dark silhouette was all I could see. I was unable not make out any feat...
