God, no matter what he does or says now, I have to thank him. He has always been your faithful servant, and I have never thanked him properly. Not enough, oh God, never enough.
"I was hungry, and you gave me something to eat. I was thirsty, and you gave me something to drink. I was a stranger, and you took me in. I was naked, and you dressed me. I have been ill, and you have visited me. I have been in prison, and you have come to me,“ he quoted. "Do you know this place?
She slid around nervously and saw that he was smiling. "I know you," he said. "You love the feeling of silk on your skin. You enjoy being served.“ His look was full of pleasurable spitefulness. "I watched you jump around with the men who came to you. You played with them and they were crazy about you. But no one could ever reach you.“
„But. Michael.“ She saw the anger flash in his dark eyes. Strangely enough, she was no longer afraid. The mere thought of Michael gave her courage. But she knew it wouldn't last. Not once Duke really got started. He was not like Magowan. He would not lose his temper, and he would not kill her.