Chapter 67

• Although she knew it was in fun ,and although she was fully aware that this was a man and not a beast, an unreasonable fright filled Rose and she shrieked. The game was becoming too real. She grab both of the twins hands and swam quickly toward the steps, intent on getting out of the pool and escaping her stalker’s clutches.
• She was almost out when a woman’s high-pitched voice cut through the air.
• “Well, what have we here?” As one, they spun in the direction of the voice. And there stood Mirabella Amor, the woman who lived next door to the villa. Rose has guessed she is one of Luke's playthings. Either in the past or presently. She is looking cool and crisp in a pants suit of white linen. In her arms she gingerly held a tray on which lay a colorful cake cover.