She’s not wearing any panties. He would have liked to gaze upon her forever, but weariness set in, and he too made his way to bed. Eporner Richard swallowed and cleared his throat. Charlotte, blissfully alone, breathed out a gentle, dreamy sigh, mumbling something too quietly for anyone to hear. Well, maybe to spend some more time with Charlotte now and again, but for now all he had was Bernie, his pet Beagle. The professors are so supportive and just a few weeks ago we went to an archaeological dig at an iron-age hut – and guess what I found.’
Richard listened. I just need to – and don’t call me clichéd – I just need to get away from the city for a bit.’
Richard felt himself go all tingly and queasy inside. The necklace had become uncomfortably warm, and so he laid it on his bedside table before falling to sleep.
