Thread: Au-delà du Temps: Beyond Time (LeatrixSage x SacrlettRose)

I barely slept at all, actually, Addie smiled pleasantly at the wink he gave her, stubbornly ignoring his smirk as she took her seat. Just a small nap before dawn, but that doesnt mean I didnt think about stabbing you in your sleep a time or two. She returned the wink he had given her, and then settled her arms on the table as she began to eat. Aright, yes, Adelaide knew that putting her arms on the table was uncouth, but that was rather the point. She even crossed her legs at the knees instead of at the ankles, allowing her dress to lift and show off her ankles and calves. These were basic breaks in propriety that even the common would raise their eyebrows at. It bordered on lewdness, and she was doing it on purpose. She didnt mind the silence that settled between them. Although, he didnt seem to mind, either. The man must still believe himself to have the upper hand. All right, fine, she could allow him that. If anything, a man that was confident with his position as the one in charge wasnt given to being careful about where he stepped. The more he underestimated her, the more power he put in her hands. She would let the peacock strut. Addie raised her eyebrows at him when he complimented the dress, but the statement soured as he prattled on about the other woman, or women, he thought it might had been for. It made any generosity he showed for her no different than his usual practices of giving women gifts to get them to open their legs or in her case, her secrets for him to enjoy. She had to agree, however. She thought the dress looked lovely, even with the floral pattern. Or, maybe because that floral pattern was hand sewn into place. Each delicate flower was a little piece of artwork, and all together they created the illusion that Addie was a delicate creature. I agree, she paused to reach over and steal the tea that Annette had set by Roarkes plate, sipping the fine English tea with a little smile. Ive never seen a group of women so excited to do my hair. Sitting back, Addie playfully tapped at the swell of her left breast, utterly amused by the fact that they seemed twice their usual size. I dont know, I think I rather enjoy the illusion. It looks like I actually have breasts. Without the corset, I barely have any boob at all. Addie sipped his tea one more time before she handed it back, giving him a little frown as she did. Dont you have any coffee? Tea is lovely, but coffee is much better for you after pulling an all-nighter. She didnt wait for his answer before she turned her attention back to her plate. She was determined to be problematic. But, not in the loud or defiant fashion. Oh no, Addie was going to be so sweet it was going to make his teeth hurt. So, she listened as he explained that they were leaving tonight. She supposed it didnt really matter, accept for that she had to get back to the home of someone she didnt know, but was somewhere here in Paris. But, Wessex would come back to Paris he had to, because he died in Paris. Adelaide was going to ask why his plans had changed, but then Annette came in to announce the arrival of the seamstress. When the woman looked to her to answer her question, Addie raised her eyebrows at the woman, and then turned her attention to Roarke. He suggested the morning room as he lifted her hand to his lips to kiss her knuckles. There was a wicked smile on his lips as they touched her skin, and she watched him narrowly as the hairs on the back of her neck stood on end. Whether it was attraction or simply a heightened awareness, she wasnt quite certain. The morning room should have the proper lighting, Addie mused, too aware of how close Wessex was to dare looking away from him until she stood, and then delicately plucked his piece of bacon off his fork before she walked around him to gently press Annette back out of the room. Tell her to get ready, Annette, Je serai l bientt, merci. As she clicked the door shut behind the other woman, Addie paused to listen for the whispers of those listening just outside. There were so many ears, and she sighed as she turned to face the man. They heard what they heard, that was just going to have to be. You are going to have to make up your mind, she told him, her amusement fading despite her smile. One moment you flaunt the women you have fucked under my nose to try and insult me. The next, you dare to kiss my hand as if I mean something to you. Tu crois que je suis un espion franais - Un thif, un menteur, un vrai disciple de Bonaparte. Vous allez devoir dcider, monsieur, quelles seront vos intentions avec moi. Addie clasped her hands behind herself to hide their shaking as she smiled indulgently, the same way she would smile kindly at a stubborn child that refused to see reason. If you plan to rape me, be on about it. I am aware that I am your prisoner, and as you said last night, I have nowhere to go, no one to help be, and no means to help myself. I will be pleasant, but I must ask you to decide what the nature of our association is, and then stick to it.