Saved By A Saint

and I had no idea when I thought you were a ghost that your hair was so long.”

She blushed and he added,

“Could anyone look more like the Princess in a Fairy

The Marquis was now looking as he always did, extremely smart and very handsome.

Christina said shyly,

“Now I feel – embarrassed – in only my – dressing gown

And I adore you,” the Marquis answered, and his voice was very deep. “You are mine, Christina, and I will never, never lose you

His kiss was urgent, possessive and passionate

Very easily,” the Marquis answered, “because when I thought that I had lost you, I knew that I had lost my most treasured possession

-married?”

The Marquis smiled.

“I love you, my wonderful one and I think you love me.”

He pulled her close to him and she said

safe – you are – really safe!”

“Thanks to you,” the Marquis said gently, “and now, my precious, we can go back to Melverley Hall and decide how quickly we can be married.”

Christina stared at him

what has occurred here today,” the Marquis answered. “As I have already said, this will never happen again, and we do not want anyone to know or to talk about it.”

“No – No – of course not,” Christina agreed

I was – listening,” Christina said, “and I think I heard – someone say that your – cousin Terence was – in the – whirlpool.”

“You must forget what you heard and

Before he could start to climb them, Christina came hurrying down