THE MAFIA AND THE ARTIST
She felt conspicuously illiterate in his presence.
“I have several of his first editions.” He picked out a book and opened it, flicking through to a page. He read aloud. “The insatiable thirst for everything which lies beyond,” he paused, turning a page, “Bending over you I thought I breathed the perfume of your blood. Night deepened like a wall and my eyes in the darkness sensed yours and I drank your breath.”
Genevieve didn’t know what to say, embarrassed.
Simon entered, bringing in a tray with the champagne and glasses. He opened the bottle and poured the champagne into glasses.