"You have to close your eyes before we enter the bedroom tonight," Roger whispered in her ear, immediately covering her eyes with his palms. Karen's heart thumped, but when he finally removed his hand, her stomach felt giddy. The red candles lining the corridor to the bedroom on either side of the red and white rose petals were the most romantic thing Karen had ever seen. She thought the garden was her favorite part of the mansion, but she couldn't say the same after entering the bedroom tonight. They had stopped by Giovanni and Molly's mansion for lunch, which felt more like a family reunion. Although they insisted that Roger and Karen should spend the night, Roger refused, and Karen could now understand why. "Roger, I don't know what to say," Karen was lost for words, he

