BURNING DESIRES & TEARS

His stare makes her feel uncomfortably uncomfortable. She's not sure why, but his deep blue eyes are making her feel so warm in this so cold environment. He's making her feel emotions she doesn't want to feel right now. "You talk so well like you have anything that can make Brooks freely do your bidding or do you think you will just say the word and he will do it?" she says, taking her mind off where it is going. She asks, dismissively.

Lucien chuckles. He's not surprised she is part of those who think of him as a pauper but then he doesn't mind as long as he isn't what they think he is. "My word will not only make him do what I freely desire, but it will also make him shiver."

Juliet bursts out laughing, causing tears to fall from her eyes. What does this man believe he is? She can't help but be curious.

"You can laugh all you want, but I've said it and I'll surely do it. I swear on your mother's head."

Her laughter comes to a halt as she stares at him intently. His determination and