Julian's lazy amusement warmed her further, confirming what she already suspected, that he often stayed a shadow in her mind. Desari smiled at herself in the mirror. Her dark hair cascaded in waves down her back. There was a sparkle in her eyes. She knew Julian had made her feel more alive than she had ever been. men. He sounded stern, the fierce Carpathian male at his most menacing. Desari laughed aloud. His voice dropped low with the affront. cara, she accused him, amusement curving her soft mouth. It was said somewhere between jest and complaint. Desari drew in her breath sharply, finding herself wavering between laughter and exasperation. cara mia