Sharon felt a huge relief that it had only been a nightmare.

'You ate safe now', Bryan's eyes were smiling, his long fingers moving along her palm.

Sharon nodded, turning her face away, embarrassed by the tenderness of the mood between them.

'You look like a little girl when you are asleep', he said looking at her averted profile.

Her head swung round in shock. He had been watching her sleeping. She felt vulnerable, disturbed by the knowledge. She looked into his black eyes and her stomach lurched.

'Who was that woman at the party? she asked in a small voice.

'What woman?' His smile was indulgent.

'The one in...