The Theft Before Christmas (11 page)

He drew her into his arms. “They will be lovely on you.”

“Oh, my dearest, our first Christmas together couldn’t have been more perfect.”

“I can think of one more thing. . .” His gaze slid to the big bed that was draped in curtains of yellow silk.

She drew up to him and spoke huskily. “Just this once with no one else to hear, I must say you are brilliant.” And she kissed him hungrily.

The End

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