QUOTE : Then…he vanished. Simply vanished from her view. His shadow remained, and it rushed under her as though it were now a sentient creature. Before she could react, hands settled on her shoulders over her dress. She tried to yank away from him, but they held her firm. “I agree to your terms, darling Maxine. And I find them very interesting indeed.” His voice was a whisper by her cheek, his breath cold against her skin.