“You’re supposed to tell me not to get too excited, that it’s only on loan.” I shake my head. “Richard Gere must be a cheapskate.” “Edward Lewis,” she says softly. “That was his character’s name.” “Well, Amelia Valente,” I murmur, bringing my gaze level with hers. “This is for you even though it feels a little like trying to gild a lily.” “Edward Lewis has nothing on you,” she says as her lips brush mine, the pass as soft as silk.