" Power comes at a price, love," Veliss replied through bared teeth, maintaining the smile she offered to the townsfolk lining the square." What power?" " All power. The power to rule, to kill, or, in your case this fine morning, the power to incite the lust of the old goat you're about to meet." " Lust? I have no desire to incite lust in anyone." Veliss turned to her with a quizzical expression, her smile suddenly genuine. " Then I'm afraid you're in for a lifetime of disappointment. "