"The world should be full of beauty," she said, even more amused by his reactions. This was her power, and she knew it, to be able to seduce a man through beauty. "I desire to have the very best at court."

The growl only caused her to move against him firmer. She had not indulged her more carnal nature in quite a long time, and Richard did look like a delicious meal. "We are royal, and we are Toreador."