Chapter FiveIsa struggled against her gag, but found that, as it had been tied between her teeth, it was impossible for her to move it.
She wanted to talk to the Duke, she wanted him to reassure her and, most of all, she wanted self-control.
She felt the fear of what was happening rising within her and she was terrified that she would try to scream and choke herself.
Worse still, the Duke would be aware that she had broken down, losing her pride and becoming hysterical.
It was dark in the cave, but there was as she had already noticed a faint light coming from the cascade.
As she sat with her back against a rock that was cold and uncomfortable with her legs stuck out in front of her, she was suddenly aware that the Duke was moving.
She could not see what he was doing and she longed t
