Lilia watched Montgomery scan the crowd, felt his gaze lock on his target, then watched him stride directly toward her. He looked as grim as a reaper. She was surprised to feel her body respond to his presence, even though his evil twin was missing in action.
It had to be the pseudoskin. The majority of people in attendance were watching Montgomery, their expressions a mix of admiration, surprise or curiosity. That meant they’d soon be watching Lilia. She tossed back the rest of her wine and met him halfway.
The pseudoskin is a marvel of modern technology, one that turns anyone remotely buff into a super hero. Half an inch thick, the pseudoskin is constructed of a slightly stretchy polymer embedded with lead mesh. The best pseudoskins require a body scan for the fitting and are cast for
