Expecting The Fellani Heir

But there was also the apprehension at the way she was losing control. Deep inside her a nervous voice was crying out.

‘What am I doing? Do I dare do this? Am I just a little mad? Or am I turning into somebody else—somebody I don’t know? I mustn’t do this...not now—not this time—’

Even as she spoke, she gasped with the tremor of remembered sensation that possessed her.

Be strong, whispered the warning voice. Stay in control. You lost control that time and you’re paying for it. You know that.

‘Yes, I do. And I mustn’t—no—no!’

Then everything changed. There was a pounding on her door. The next moment Leonizio was there, leaning over her, taking her in his arms.

‘Ellie,’ he said hoarsely. ‘Ellie! Wake up!’

The sound of his voice startled her awake. Gradually her breathing slowed and the world came back into focus. She found that she was clinging to him.