CHAPTER 45

  Elizabeth's Point Of View

  "No!" Sebastian says quickly. "Just walk towards me and hold it out."

  I walk in the direction of his voice and hold out the key. Warm, callous fingers brush against mine as he takes the key, causing them to tingle slightly. The sound of a pad lock pening reaches me, then the sound of a chain rattling.

  "Now go and wear something." I say, my tone more authorative than I intended. "I'm going to wait here."

  "Fine." The sound of his footsteps gradually becomes distant and I let out a breath I wasn't sure I was holding.?

  Well, you can't blame me, my mother raised me to be a demure maiden. Though I didn't turn out the way she wanted, I did catch some of her lessons. A few minutes later, someone touches my shoulder. My eyes fly open and I see Sebastian standing near me, thankfully clothed.

  "Thank Goddess," I say as we start walking again.?

  Sebastian raises his brows. "Since when are you so concerned about decency?"