'Shhhh,' Richard said covering Emily's mouth with his hand, pinning her against the wall. 'Don't make any noise. They will hear us otherwise. And I think that will be the last thing you will want in your life at the moment.' His voice was a mere whisper although it seemed laced with seduction, attraction, and warning. His eyes fixed on hers. His face inches away from hers. Emily stood there, her eyes bulging due to their proximity. They were standing so close, that their bodies were almost touching.