Chapter 12 Amy, a bundle of nerves, was determined to show Lucio that she wanted him. They had the privacy of his suite, he set her blood on fire, he’d chosen her. She was ready. Lucio traced her face and neck with his palm, but stopped on the necklace. "Let's take off these pearls." "Okay." She nodded and reached behind her to take off the necklace, then the earrings. She placed them on the nightstand and turned toward him. Her pulse raced and there was a tightness in her throat she wished wasn't there. She reached for his hand on the bed. "I'm going to need you to tell me what to do." He traced her arm and squeezed her shoulder lightly. "Just relax." Right. She closed her eyes and told herself to do as he said. He brushed her hair behind her ear and her skin felt a tremor where his f