My gold satin dress shimmered like liquid sunlight, ruched at my hip with a daring slit that kissed my skin.

I didn't wear this dress to defy Lucien; just for the neckline. Low enough to tempt, and perfect for concealing the tiny bottle beneath my left breast.

"How nice of you to use my words against me, Ms. Sterling,"he said, holding out the door for me. "And no, I don't sleep with liabilities."

"Ouch." I said lightly. "I guess I need to work on my seduction skills."

He shut the door, ...