Petty Charade

Celine did not move, letting him hold her.

But he was restless, pinning Celine on the sofa to kiss her.

She had underestimated his stamina. Still feeling weak from her recent illness, she didn't resist and let him have his way.

Suddenly there was a knock on the door.

Thomas, the butler, didn't dare enter. He knocked from the hallway. "Sir, Ms. Whitmore is at the door."

Vance looked down at Celine,