![]() ![]() I knew she was only anxious to see if she had been paired with Vincenzo. ![]() But I was not about to tell her all of that.Īs though she had read my thoughts, I perceived a hint of jealousy coming from her.Īfter dinner, Giuliana and I leisurely walked back over to the courtesan’s lounge to see if the list has been posted for the night’s performances. And a damn impressive first, he had been. He had introduced me to my sexual awakening, after all. ![]() “Indeed, he is, amongst other things.” I smiled at her nodding my head in agreement. “He is just quite a handsome man, is he not?” “Oh, I am not looking for love,” she rebuffed, smiling defensively. ![]() Love is something best forgotten while you are serving as a courtesan. Sanguelascivia is not the place for love. I was quick to add, “Giuliana, be careful. He was already here whenever I arrived several years past,” I answered, unable to keep the concern from bleeding into my tone. The reality of this place would eat her alive! I had seen it happen before. I needed to take this girl under my wing or she would lose herself all too rapidly. I knew right then she was headed for trouble. “Vincenzo,” she said, savouring the sound upon her tongue as would a naïve girl in love for the first time. Expecting her to ask such a question, I laughed. ![]()
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