“You did not say ‘goodnight’ to me properly,” she murmured, lifting her lips to his.
Just for a moment Lord Charnock hesitated and then he thought cynically that it was all part of the game and it would be a pity if he showed too quickly that he did not underestimate his opponent.
Then, as he bent and kissed her and felt the fire on her lips, he knew that at least that was spontaneous and had not been ignited to order by the Secret Police or anyone else.
*
Now in the British Embassy, as Natasha commanded his attention as if by right, Lord Charnock was at the same time acutely aware of Zelina.
There was no need for her to inform him that she had been successful in assuming her rightful position in the household where she was staying.
The mere fact that she was present tonight and dres
