Montgomery was surrounded by the angel’s light as he strode toward Lilia. Her heart stopped cold. He was every bit as impressive without his pseudoskin, broad and tall and irresistible. Determined. It was time, Lilia decided, to get over her marathon run of chastity. Montgomery looked inclined to help with that. His gaze didn’t waver as he closed the distance between them. He didn’t hesitate or make small talk or pretend his destination was anywhere other than it was. There was only Montgomery in Lilia’s world, his desire for her and the desire he fed in her. For once in her life, l**t was simple. Montgomery reached to touch her cheek, his hand slipping smoothly past her ear, into her hair. Lilia felt the faux-leather slide across her skin and parted her lips in silent invitation. M

