Chapter 25 Soft And Gentle

• The woman who had just showered had a slightly flushed face, her long hair cascading over her shoulders, soft and gentle. But Zachary knew that it was all just a facade; this woman was a wild cat ready to bite. He never minced words with women, yet Blair piqued his interest.
• A lightning bolt streaked across the sky, plunging the room into complete darkness. Startled, Blair shivered, pulling herself entirely under the covers. She hated stormy nights; it reminded her of her days in the orphanage, where everyone mocked her for being a scaredy-cat, locking her in the utility room.
• Blair hugged herself tightly, her body trembling incessantly. Too afraid to look outside, she turned inward, only to be startled by another lightning flash.