l'amour, part 37

by gabrielle-jeanette perfidy

illustrated by rhoda penmarq

part thirty-seven of seventy-eight

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but now it was too late for leonie to turn back. her foot came down on the next step. no squeak this time! the next step - a soft squeak. only three more steps to go, plus the broad one at the foot of the stairs which she was sure would be silent. the front door loomed before her eyes. it had to be unlocked! what would she do if it were not!

part 38