Faint Scent of Herbs

Needless to say, they were someone sent by Madam Collins. Lucille stayed quiet. Her whole body was stiff, and they stayed in that position for a few seconds. She could hear his strong heartbeat, and the faint scent of herbs on his body lingered around the tip of her nose. Although he was a sick man, his figure was really too good. He was tall with a straight back, and his body was well-proportioned. Even through his clothes, she could tell how strong he was. Lucille could not help but wonder if the rumors about him being sick were true. It didn't seem like it. While she was lost in thought, she heard his clear and pleasant voice coming from above her. He asked, "That person has left. Do you still want to stay in this position?" When Lucille came back to her senses, she realized that he had already moved his hand away. He was gentlemanly and polite, with a hint of indifference. She immediately stepped back and realized that there was a jolt of pain in her ankle when she stood up straigh