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YOUR LOVE (ROMANTIC SERIES) RELUCTANT WIFE 8
It was now 7 a.m. Would a cold shower dampen the fire in his loins? Up to now no thin g had dampened his imagination. Yes, it was definitely time for a shower, then straight to the office. Relaxing wasn’t on the menu today; not when Carrie had his deadline looming over her. Petros was convinced she would say yes to his ludicrous suggestion but Alexis had his doubts. What they were doing between them was tantamoimt to blackmail, and Alexis had agreed to it!Petros had pooh-poohed Alexis’s idea about him courting her. Time was of the essence, he’d said. Time was something he didn’t have, which was why Alexis had agreed. He’d been emotionally blackmailed too by the man who’d to all intents and purposes been more of a father to him than his own. His own father had often left his family to their own devices, and when Spiros had been killed Petros had been a rock to all the family.He went upstairs to his ‘en suite’ bedroom. No one really knew about this building, it was his secret, his hid
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Alexis rushed to her, barking out orders for his secretary to get a doctor. Lifting Carrie easily, he carried her to his couch, and laid her softly against the pale cream leather of the settee. He studied her complexion, at the same time noticing just how frail she was. Gently he began brushing her hair back from her hot cheeks. He shook his head, scowling at his own thoughts.Quickly he found a cloth and a bowl of water. If nothing else he could keep her cool. As carefully as he could he wiped her face, her neck.Carrie felt the blessed coolness on her forehead. It pressed gently down her neck into the hollow of her throat, then back once more to her face.‘Carrie. Can you hear me, Carrie?’Weak blue eyes opened to see Alexis wetting the cloth once again.‘How do you feel?’Their eyes met. Carrie had been expecting to see triumph in his gaze, not this soul-searching concern.She swallowed uneasily, unable to cope with the look of compassion in his eyes. It was much easier when he was
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He’d love to trace his tongue over the edges of her low-cut bra and nibble his way to her nipples, each in turn. He was no fool; he knew the sparks of lust had only to be ignited and he’d known that for a long time. Even in her teenage years she’d flirted withhim, her stunning eyes and body telling him one thing, her imruly mouth biting out another.He’d wanted her for a long time too, much too long, he laughed bitterly to himself. Instead of courting her in the proper way, he’d left it all too late. Time was running out. Now he was making all kinds of demands he knew he shouldn’t have to make. Yes, a child was needed, their child, but was forcing her hand like this the only way he could have her and a baby?She stretched her legs in sleep, then dropped her knee crookedly over the edge of the couch. Her position as she lay there, legs apart, made his blood boil. He was like a youngster wanting to rip her clothes off and let his passion awaken her.Alexis tore his gaze away, then pull
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‘That’s not true!’ she defended herself. Whoever said loving someone was easy? Since their disagreement he had been intolerable.‘It’s common knowledge that my dear cousin likes a diversion when on the yacht. Could he have been trying out the merchandise?’ His look showered herwith disgust. ‘Maybe you’d like to try for the biggest fish of all. I doubt even he could resist some the things you have on offer. Horizontal gymnastics have nothing on your moves.’A loud clap echoed arotmd the outer office as Nina’s small hand contacted with Stephan’s face.‘Why you . . .!’‘What in hell’s happening here?’ demanded Alexis as he witnessed Stephan about to grab Nina. ‘I wouldn’t if I were you Stephan. Your private life should be dealt with outside this office.’Stephan reddened. ‘You know then. I suppose she’s told you all the fascinating details.’Nina’s face dropped. The hurt was obvious.‘That you’ve both been using my office as . . .’ He sighed heavily. ‘I think the whole of Athens knows.
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It was cooler now with the evening breeze co min g in from the sea stronger. She threw Alexis a shy look from beneath her lashes, a smile appearing on her full pink lips.‘Why the smile? Are you happy?’Her smile broadened. She was throbbing, her whole body was throbbing, she needed to take part in the act of love once more.‘I didn’t think your performance was entirely up to scratch. I could be happier.’ She heard Alexis’s indrawn breath as she dared herself to raise her cheeky face to his. For there was no mistake what message it would relay to the man at her side.He sat up on the rug, his strong forearms resting on his knees, his chin on his hands. He met that look. ‘Cheeky baggage, the doctor said you should rest.’ His eyes connecting with hers, he whispered, ‘You’re jesting, right?’‘Hell no.’ Carrie held her breath, hoping wildly that he would take the hidden challenge.He frowned, drew his breath slowly in again. Expanding his powerful chest he imfolded his arms, then dropped
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Alexis was still watching her, that strange look on his face. ‘Didn’t I tell you, your clothes arrived about an hour ago. I came up, but you were asleep.’ He didn’t want to say, I couldn’t bear to wake you, you looked so peaceful, so I just watched you, and I imagined . . .She smiled. ‘In that case I’d like to walk around the national gardens, then maybe walk through the fleamarket. We can eat in the plaka. If that’s all to your liking.’Grabbing her chin, he frowned slightly. ‘You’re up to something. I know when you’re up to something, Carrie. You never agree without a fight.’Her smile broadened as she shook her head and locks of white gold hair cascaded around his fingers. ‘I’m just enjoying myself. I have to make the most of a . . .’‘A bad situation,’ he broke in, watching the colour of her eyes change with mood and thought.‘A promise,’ she replied softly. ‘Now if we are to stroll aroimd the gardens, we must go soon. I believe you 11 have to practise the art of wooing me amongs
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Alexis’s voice came from the darkened doorway: ‘If it hadn’t been for us learning about your visit to New York, believe me, Carrie and I would be tucked up in bed. As it is. I’ve left her asleep on the yacht.’ He moved further into the room, his commanding, angry figure sending even Christina a few steps back. ‘And while she’s out of earshot maybe you’ll enlighten me about this marriage, and your possible operation, Petros.’ He pushed his fingers through his dark wet hair. The spray from the sea had been heavy, the sailing tougher than he had anticipated.Petros turned to Christina. ‘Get Alexis a drink. . .’‘Coffee will be just fine, Christina,’ Alexis cut in.Christina nodded and left the room quietly.Alexis turned to Petros. ‘It’s not that I want you dead, my friend, but you told me the doctors had given you five years at the most to live, and there was no suitable operation. Do I take it there is some miracle cure? Quite convenient, wouldn’t you say?’‘Alexis, please. I am visiti
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‘Huh. I’m not sure anyone is coming, and to think we had to forego our night of romance yesterday evening,’ she complained, pouting just a touch, then adding, ‘But I’m glad you understood that we had to see Petros.’Alexis smiled and admitted, ‘Last night was not a good night for romance, after all. You’re looking tired and I think it’s time we took the doctor’s advice and let you rest. However, while we’re on the subject of romance maybe you’d enlighten me about Peter. Who is he and why do you have to phone him?’Carrie nodded her head and forced a smile; so, there was some kind of interest in Peter. If only he would try and care for her feelings, maybe she could give her love imconditionally. Love} Was that a word she would associate with Alexis? She looked across at him.‘I told you. Peter is someone I love. He won’t cause problems with this arrangement we have, but don’t expect me to stop loving him, because I can’t!’ There, let him think on that for a while.He held out his hand
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