Chapter 75

She put on some music, and an instant later the bluesy hum of a saxophone filled the room. Yeah. This would do the trick.

Anna walked over to the fireplace sipping her juice. She wiggled her toes into the soft fur rug, wondering if it was real animal fur. Probably. She closed her eyes and let the heat from the fire warm her, the earthy sounds surround her. She swayed to the music, felt her body relaxing, her mind settling.

She swept all thoughts away and concentrated on the music, let it carry her away to a place that was peaceful and uncomplicated. She closed her eyes and let the music wrap around her. She spun in a circle, letting the thrill of movement wash over her.

Her robe swirled around her legs, the orange light from the fire dancing across the silky fabric. She felt dizzy and silly and freer than she had in a while. The song ended and she heard applause. For a second she thought it was part of the music, then realized it was coming from the other side of