Beneath a Darkening Moon (2012)
“Bright red definitely didn’t suit him. It made his skin look sallow rather than tanned. But when combined with the silver-gray contact lenses, it went a long way toward disguising his identity. Add faded denims, black T-shirt, and a worn black-leather jacket, and he looked nothing like his usual suit-wearing official self, even though he’d done nothing to disguise his features.
But then, he didn’t need to. Few people really stopped to examine faces. Most folks just scanned the surface, making basic assumptions based on little more than clothing and skin color. That had been proved time and again in lineups and undercover operations the world over.
He picked up his keys, wallet, and coat. As he headed for the door, anticipation rose. What sort of disguise would Vannah wear? At Rosehall, she’d worn all sorts of costumes—from the prim and proper librarian to a leather-clad whip-mistress, both of which he’d enjoyed immensely. Neither of those was suitable for tonight’s venture, but he had... no doubt that whatever she came up with would be equally exciting.MoreLess
But then, he didn’t need to. Few people really stopped to examine faces. Most folks just scanned the surface, making basic assumptions based on little more than clothing and skin color. That had been proved time and again in lineups and undercover operations the world over.
He picked up his keys, wallet, and coat. As he headed for the door, anticipation rose. What sort of disguise would Vannah wear? At Rosehall, she’d worn all sorts of costumes—from the prim and proper librarian to a leather-clad whip-mistress, both of which he’d enjoyed immensely. Neither of those was suitable for tonight’s venture, but he had... no doubt that whatever she came up with would be equally exciting.MoreLess
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