Rebekah and I have always feared that she would not able to get a husband as worthy as you. She’s a wonderful girl, despite her faults, and I’m pl...ased that you can see that instead of dwelling on her poverty.’ ‘It is my pleasure, cousin, and I agree with you that she deserves a fine husband. I will make sure to be such a man,’ he reassured his father-in-law. ‘It is a great man who sees more virtues than just wealth,’ a voice spoke behind them. It was Rebekah, Miriam’s mother. She was standing. She leaned forward only slightly, and that seemed to be the signal Luke was looking for. He crushed her mouth against his in one of the most powerful kisses Lacey had ever expierenced. Luke held her face in his large hands, while pushing her backwards. They didn't even share words as they made their way to the elevator. Luckily the reception was in the same hotel Luke was staying at. He smirked at Lacey's flushed face as he pushed the button on the elevator to take them to the tenth floor. He. . I keep thinking that he'll begin to change in the other direction. Oh, Mom--maybe I'm a fool, but remember I did love him, and I guess it's not all dead yet. Give me a little more time to work with him..."Carol made no reply as she stared at her daughter's lovely but distressed face. She knew that it was useless to argue with Kit at this stage; she simply was not yet ready to recognize the obvious. Well, in that sense maybe the evening ahead would serve a useful purpose--it might make Kit. Janna stared at Tarras in disbelief at the implication. "You don't seriously think the Emperor might have the rooms magicked to listen in on..." I will put nothing past him after seeing that little demonstration of his lack of restraint in the courtyard the day we arrived." Is that what you meant about the focus being on Lord Uras as well? You never answered that."Tarras considered. "Lord Uras admittedly goaded the Emperor. There is little doubt about that. But the Emperor did not respond with.