Rose noted that he did this not only when his hunger or anger seemed to be emerging, but also when their conversation became livelier or friendlier. XXX When the clock struck two she realised that she should get dressed. The Beast came in and averted his eyes, almost dropping her egg. For the first time in quite a while, Rose was impatient to finish dinner, but she forced herself to maintain her dignity and delicacy, as she knew a proper lady should. “That dress suits you very well. Fantasising about your own Mr Darcy I take it?”
Rose smiled wryly. Maybe her plan was working. For the first time in quite a while, Rose was impatient to finish dinner, but she forced herself to maintain her dignity and delicacy, as she knew a proper lady should.
