metal screeched as the shower curtain was dragged back . she 'd hardly ever seen the duke , but she could n't remember him laughing like this . that kind of money could probably get you a dozen or so people killed . you were in bad shape , could have died . '' i lift one of her legs over my hip and ease into her . i know , but he put her in the attic . `` this is also a very strange call . lets get you inside before you become an ice sculpture , grace teased . 