Almost exactly five minutes had passed when the passage door opened again and Mara reappeared.
She moved between the two sofas, positioning herself naturally in the space between them.
"My lords," she said, addressing both of them with a slight bow of her head. "The performers are ready. They will be with you in just a few moments."
She paused then added:
"In the meantime—do either of you have any particular requests? Anything you would like to be involved into the evening's arrangements?"
Julian glanced up at her, then shook his head once. "No."
Mara nodded and turned to Kraven. He set his wine glass on the table and joined his hands together as if thinking something.
"Positions," he began. "I want variety. Not just the obvious. I want to see the boy take the mother from behind while the girl watches. Then the girl and Helena together—facing each other. Close."
He tilted his head slightly, thinking more.
