Josephine smiled and closed her eyes, focusing on the steady, strong rhythm of Raoul's heartbeat. His voice was soothing to her as well, but it could be imagined. The beat of his heart, and his touch, were more believable to her. "I am glad you are so faithful... I know not what I would do without you." Little by little, she began to fall asleep. But before she could fully rest, she heard noise from outside. 'What are people doing out so late? And why are they so loud?' That wasn't normal, and it awoke her again. She glanced nervously up at Raoul, then to the window.