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NIALL HELD A thick, carved oak door open for Fianna. “I think you’ll like this section of the castle.” He’d built the spa for Laila. After she was gone, it had been a long time before he’d been strong enough to enter and appreciate it again.
When he’d finally managed to return, the exercise and relaxation had helped restore his well-being, though he’d often felt Laila’s presence here. He glanced around. Today he felt nothing, just the joy of being here with Fianna. Had Laila really left him for good?
Fianna’s face lit with pleasure, and he was deeply pleased he could share this with her. He’d asked his houseman to prepare the spa and arrange a masseuse for when they returned. Sure enough, the lights were dimmed and the Jacuzzi was swirling. Aromatherapy oils of eucalyptus and lavende
