It knew things, that smile.

“Kinkade sketched the occasional nude woman, and was generous about passing the …”

“I took a fall,” he confirmed evenly. After a hesitation doubtless only Phoebe n…”

“Charm, my dear, Cynthia wanted to tell her, is not learned, it is innate. And i…”

“No, Kinkade,” Chase said thoughtfully. “I don’t think a woman can destroy you. …”