I really want to devour her right now.
His eyes deepened, suppressing the desire rising in his heart, as he held her hand and led her downstairs.
No need to rush, he thought. Once back in River City, he can indulge as he pleases.
Brandan Hyde was contemplating this.
...
She wondered if it was just her imagination, but the villa seemed much quieter.
Iris Harris went downstairs and saw that the guards usually stationed at the entrance were nowhere to be seen. The hall was empty, as quiet as a tomb.
Iris looked up at Brandan, wanting to ask him what was going on. Casselvia was not River City; Brandan Hyde couldn't act so wantonly in Henry Ford's domain. That he could enter his estate was already incredible.
As the two reached the entrance, a male voice called out from not far away.
"Mr. Hyde, the King has invited you to the palace."
