Beth lost every shred of self-respect. She had come so far she could not give up on him now.

‘Luca…look at me, please! Then tell me you didn’t enjoy what we were doing just then.’

Candlelight flickered in the black pools of his eyes. It was a long time before he spoke.

‘I enjoyed it very much.’

He could hardly deny it. Beth had felt the unmistakable, insistent pressure of him crushing against her. But now the look on his face mocked the flames of light dancing around the room.

‘If I wanted to, I could take you right here and now, Beth. But as it would mean nothing to either of us, there would be no point.’

‘You don’t know that.’ She looked up at him with the hopeful ghost of a smile.

‘I know enough. Self-knowledge is a wonderful thing, Beth. I could have you any time I wanted, but it won’t be today.’

She took a step back and stared at him, confused.

‘What?’

He checked the Rolex on his wrist. ‘It is getting late, Beth. My pilot will take you home, before your new neighbourhood comes alive—if you know what I mean.’

Beth groaned. The fear of what might be waiting for her back at that horrible apartment squashed all her deepest physical needs in an instant.

‘Don’t worry. I shall tell my pilot to see you right to your door,’ Luca added quickly. ‘He will have instructions not to leave until you are safely inside. And remember—don’t open that door to anyone overnight. Not even me.’

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