“...she studied his clothes, his top hat. And youve just come from Parliament? How are you finding that?Its much like piracy. You tell your enemies that if they dont fall in line, youll leave them t...”

“Minas mouth dropped open, and he bent his head as if to kiss her. She jammed her gun barrel under his chin. He grinned.”

“Yes. I rememb”

“A jagged stone existed where her heart had been.”

“His gaze settled on her mouth. Have you been kissed before, inspector?Why? If he wanted virgin lips, shed claim to have serviced an army.If its your first, Ill do it differently.You wont do it at a...”

“His dark gaze searched her face. Arent you curious, inspector? A kissand only a kiss.Only a kiss . . . from someone who wanted her. Longing slipped through her, tugging at hopes best kept buried. Y...”

“History has been written, but it has not always been right or complete.”

“I want to kiss you again, Tess.Why?He chuckled, low under his breath. Why? Because youre beautiful, and because I want you. And I think you want me too.”

“With every breath I take, I will always love you.”