Bianca was noticeably subdued during the drive back home. The Masters exchanged looks. They could guess what thoughts were going on inside that pretty little head!

But when St Just, with Bianca comfortably sandwiched between him and O’Grady enquired in concern,

“What’s up, Pet? Something wrong?” She lifted her lovely face and gave him a brilliant smile.

“Uhm…nothing, Master…”

And she leaned back, shutting her eyes firmly.

“Is it because you haven’t been outside in a long time now, lass?” growled O’Grady, and she looked up at him. He noticed the glassiness in her eyes; she was distraught but hiding it well.

“I’m good,” she murmured briefly. And then, shrugging...