they 'd made slow love in the library on the blue velvet sofa , with him taking care not to be too rough ; he wanted her in good shape to enjoy the evening entertainment . `` snail 's pace , '' he answered , his voice low and full of heat . she stepped from the castle , her heavy riding cape giving her the appearance of a dark sorceress . let me in to see your new digs ! '' i rolled to my side and lay with my body pressed to hers . 