Kent stepped slowly into the light and offered Lady Ashton his most non-threatening smile.

It did not have the intended effect.

Eyes widening, she took a step back and tripped over the altar. Her hand flew to her heaving chest. And worst of all, she screamed. Loudly! Grabbing her, he pressed his palm over her mouth. All he needed was for her shrieks to awaken the priest or whoever ran this place and then have him alert the authorities.

Since Kent currently found ...