that clung to the cliffs overlooking the Atlantic. It didn'

ing sharply against the marble. A maid reach

" she said, he

a said, descending the floating staircase. He was in a tuxedo now,

," she said, her eyes scanning

from her, his scent a mix of expensive cologne and ozone. "The staff ta

her chest. "That wasn't

line. She flinched, but he didn't pull away. He leaned down, his breath warm against her ear. "

ay. "You won't see anyt

hour. The stylist is waiting. Wear an emerald dress. It matc

ped. "Money can't buy class, and it certa

ing a raw, jagged edge of anger. "You talk about blood? Ask your father abo

is a man

Luca announced, his voice low and menacing. "

whirling. What was h

elegance. And, as promised, there was only one bed. It was enor

out at the crashing surf. She felt like a spy in a foreign countr

access to his

reen dress as if it were a second skin, silk that f

waiting for her. He froze. The scotch

eras?" she asked, her voi

His eyes slowly traveled from her th

she wh

crook of his arm. His hold was strong a warning. "Remember, Ar

can't lie

pretend I'm the man you're going to kill. People always

iting limousine, a flashbul

a perfect, gl

eneath the leather seat. She shifted, her hand brushi

phone. It

e window, his jaw set. She discreetly pull

. Await the signal to

n't just marrying her for the com