And what's even more amazing is that she just doesn't seem to understand it.

He put his hand on her shoulder.

"Let's not worry about it right now. Just understand that this is a one-time thing."

Michel doesn't miss her grimace of disappointment and it soothes him, even a little, to know she wants to be with him, too.

"But we have tonight, and right now there's something that I need to do."

Fanny's insides became loose as Michel's eyes grew hot and fell to her ...