I steeled myself for the next response. I knew it was going to be one of the Zen life lessons. [...] Instead he kissed me.
Richelle MeadBless you, daugher of man," Carter said, his eyes luminous and almost silver now. He leaned down and kissed my forehead. I closed my eyes and caught my breath. His lips were both burning hot and icy cold.
Richelle MeadSomething clenched in my chest, and for a moment, the whole world narrowed down to the green of his eyes.
Richelle MeadFrom behind Lissa, I heard Christian say, "Worst. Timing. Ever." Adrian studied Lissa and then looked at Christain sprawling on the bed on the far side of the suite. "Huh," Adrian said, letting himself in. "So that's how you're going to fix the family problem. Little Dragomirs. Good idea." Christian sat up and strolled toward them. "Yeah, that's exactly it. You're interrupting official Council business.
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