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jumping dark shapes on the wall where a shadow
woman reached around the neck of a defenseless shadow man and fasten-
ed the cloth over his lips. The ends were tied firmly, and he was
silenced. Again, Julian swallowed and felt himself begin to sweat.
He shook once, all over.
saw it. "This will be slightly painful, but may not be unplea-
sant." He turned his head at 's words, and saw 's pick up the ta-
per and kneel again behind him. "Lean forward," he was told. He did
not, but tried instead to twist away from her, looking with fear at
the flaming candle. From over the gag, saw his eyes, lit by the
candle flame, watching 's -- awaiting 's actions.
"Lean forward," repeated, taking a handful of his dark hair and
pushing his head toward the headboard. He could not resist, and was
gradually pushed until his bound hands pressed against his brow. He
was shaking.
A sparkling spot of heat awoke the nerves on the skin of his lower
back; he jumped and inhaled sharply at it, but before he could react
to it, the heat was gone.
Another little stab of heat sprang to life on his left shoulderblade.
He tried
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