RELUCTANT WIFE 22

‘We could share nothing!’ Alexis bit out harshly. ‘I don’t know how many times I’ve told you. It’s over. I thought that by seeing me with Carrie you would understand. I have never loved you. You came to we, remember.’

‘Make love to me again,’ she whispered hoarsely. ‘You wouldn’t want it to be over then. We’d rekindle everything.’

Alexis closed his eyes, pleased that the breeze was whipping around his face, cooling him down. His temper was still hot from dealing with his irresponsible sister. He couldn’t cope with this too!

‘I know your game, Marsha. Sorry I can’t oblige,’ he growled, his eyes glittering. ‘Maybe you should return to your husband. Maybe one of the other men on board can help you out, if you’re that desperate.’ He caught the upswing of her hand. ‘Oh no! There isn’t a woman alive that would get away with that, unless I actually deserved it, of course.’

‘You do, you bastard! You let me believe I was coming on this yacht for a reconciliation.’

He shook his head. ‘Oh no, ho