“Then how will I provoke you?” “I am certain you’ll find a way.” Reeve’s mouth hung slightly open as he studied her from head to toe with royal ease. His playful expression faded as his eyes sparkled with flecks of fire. “You are a magnificent creature,” he said slowly. Maeve’s eyes widened at the change in his tone. She looked up at him. Panic flooded her mind, chilling her skin and kicking her heart into motion.

