““Talia gestured wildly around the loft. “You said the loft is secure. Is it?” She was never to fall in love, buy a house, and start a family of her own. His eyes narrowed. “Yes.” “And your war business is on hold for the moment?” Never to share her deepest secrets or desires. His face darkened at her sarcasm. “For the moment.” “No other life-and-death situations to tend to?” Never to know passion and be fulfilled. “Not at present.” He clipped his words with visible anger. “Fine.” Talia stalked across the room, closing the distance between them. It was past time she took what she wanted.””
