~LEONA~
I stretched out between the sheets as my eyes flapped open. Through a chink in the bed curtains I saw it was still dull in the room. Dawn had not yet broken fully, so I laid back, as the events of last night flashed through my mind.
At last, I have an aid.
My lips curved into a smile as I remembered the burning fire of desire in Rowlands's eyes. I only need that fire to pay him back.
I yanked the bedclothes off my body, leaving my slim body exposed in its thin lawn chemise before walking over to the window, to watch the sunrise.
The air was calm and clear before I heard some footsteps from below.
I withdrew sharply and watched from the side as I saw a familiar female figure covered in a veil walking suspiciously to the passage.
It stopped as another person joined. A female. The one in the veil handed over a parcel to the other person before walking away fastly.