going to just sit there and
glare at me or are you going to behave like a grown up and talk?”
he snapped. He wasn’t going to analyze the fact he was the one who
sounded like a pouting child.
“First of all, just because I’m an
employee of yours doesn’t give you the right to speak to me the way
you are. Second of all, I’d never marry you for any reason,
especially to torture any child of mine,” she said
coldly.
“If there’s a child, you damn well…”
Lucas began demanding of her again, but she interrupted
him.
“If there were a child, it would be
mine and mine alone. This isn’t the old days where a woman has to
do a man’s bidding. But a child isn’t something you have to worry
about. I’ve already checked my calendar and there’s nothing to
fear.”
“Last night was a mistake. I’ve been
dating a man for about a year and have been reluctant to take that
last step. Since being with you wasn’t too uncomfortable, I can now
cement our relationship,” she lied.
Lucas was stunned by her words. He knew
she’d been a virgin. The thought of her with another man sent
physical pain coursing through him. She had a boyfriend! She sure
hadn’t mentioned him when she was moaning his name. He was steaming
mad, but maintained an outward calm.
Lucas got a stealthy look on his face
and walked slowly to her. She remained standing firmly planted, not
backing away again. She’d show strength even though she was shaking
uncontrollably on the inside.
Without any words, Lucas bent down and
yanked her head back, moving his face to within an inch of hers. He
remained frozen until he saw desire return to her eyes. “So, last
night was just a test run for you and your boyfriend,” he said in a
voice so quiet it was far more frightening than if he were yelling.
She could feel the coiled power running through his
arms.
She wasn’t afraid of him hitting her.
She was far more afraid he’d kiss her again. Her resistance was at
an all-time low and if he took her lips again she’d end up begging
him not to stop. The heat kept pooling in her body in anticipation
of just that happening.
“I don’t appreciate being used, Ms.
Harper, not at all, and I really don’t appreciate you lying to my
face. Last night may have meant nothing to you, but while I was
hard and deep inside your body, there was no other man on your
mind. You were quivering for me, and only me. When you lay with
this boyfriend of yours, my face will be what you see. He won’t
make you quiver the way I did. You can think about that.” He pushed
her away and walked out of the apartment.
Amy waited until she heard the door
shut before she allowed herself to lose her composure. Once she
heard the click of the latch connecting, she slumped where she was
and allowed herself a good cry.
Why had she let this happen? If she’d
just taken her bath later and not been standing there in only a
towel. If only she could’ve been able to say no, then maybe, just
maybe, they’d be able to occupy the same room without snapping at
each other, or trying to rip each other’s clothing off. Maybe they
could’ve stayed completely professional. Even as she thought it,
she knew it was a fantasy. The fierce attraction was just too
strong, even from the first day.
She remained in the same spot for more
time than she should’ve, crying and feeling sorry for herself.
Finally, she got up, she wouldn’t let this affect her any longer.
She’d go to work and then stay far away from him at all times. It
was the smart thing to do.
She’d been smart for the first
twenty-eight years of her life; she’d have to forgive her one lapse
in judgment. Everyone was allowed to make a mistake once in a
while.
Chapter Six
Amy had mixed feelings going into work
on Monday. She was floating on clouds because her new car had been
delivered the night before and she loved driving it. It was an
exhilarating feeling, controlling the beautiful machine, and
knowing she’d never have to
glare at me or are you going to behave like a grown up and talk?”
he snapped. He wasn’t going to analyze the fact he was the one who
sounded like a pouting child.
“First of all, just because I’m an
employee of yours doesn’t give you the right to speak to me the way
you are. Second of all, I’d never marry you for any reason,
especially to torture any child of mine,” she said
coldly.
“If there’s a child, you damn well…”
Lucas began demanding of her again, but she interrupted
him.
“If there were a child, it would be
mine and mine alone. This isn’t the old days where a woman has to
do a man’s bidding. But a child isn’t something you have to worry
about. I’ve already checked my calendar and there’s nothing to
fear.”
“Last night was a mistake. I’ve been
dating a man for about a year and have been reluctant to take that
last step. Since being with you wasn’t too uncomfortable, I can now
cement our relationship,” she lied.
Lucas was stunned by her words. He knew
she’d been a virgin. The thought of her with another man sent
physical pain coursing through him. She had a boyfriend! She sure
hadn’t mentioned him when she was moaning his name. He was steaming
mad, but maintained an outward calm.
Lucas got a stealthy look on his face
and walked slowly to her. She remained standing firmly planted, not
backing away again. She’d show strength even though she was shaking
uncontrollably on the inside.
Without any words, Lucas bent down and
yanked her head back, moving his face to within an inch of hers. He
remained frozen until he saw desire return to her eyes. “So, last
night was just a test run for you and your boyfriend,” he said in a
voice so quiet it was far more frightening than if he were yelling.
She could feel the coiled power running through his
arms.
She wasn’t afraid of him hitting her.
She was far more afraid he’d kiss her again. Her resistance was at
an all-time low and if he took her lips again she’d end up begging
him not to stop. The heat kept pooling in her body in anticipation
of just that happening.
“I don’t appreciate being used, Ms.
Harper, not at all, and I really don’t appreciate you lying to my
face. Last night may have meant nothing to you, but while I was
hard and deep inside your body, there was no other man on your
mind. You were quivering for me, and only me. When you lay with
this boyfriend of yours, my face will be what you see. He won’t
make you quiver the way I did. You can think about that.” He pushed
her away and walked out of the apartment.
Amy waited until she heard the door
shut before she allowed herself to lose her composure. Once she
heard the click of the latch connecting, she slumped where she was
and allowed herself a good cry.
Why had she let this happen? If she’d
just taken her bath later and not been standing there in only a
towel. If only she could’ve been able to say no, then maybe, just
maybe, they’d be able to occupy the same room without snapping at
each other, or trying to rip each other’s clothing off. Maybe they
could’ve stayed completely professional. Even as she thought it,
she knew it was a fantasy. The fierce attraction was just too
strong, even from the first day.
She remained in the same spot for more
time than she should’ve, crying and feeling sorry for herself.
Finally, she got up, she wouldn’t let this affect her any longer.
She’d go to work and then stay far away from him at all times. It
was the smart thing to do.
She’d been smart for the first
twenty-eight years of her life; she’d have to forgive her one lapse
in judgment. Everyone was allowed to make a mistake once in a
while.
Chapter Six
Amy had mixed feelings going into work
on Monday. She was floating on clouds because her new car had been
delivered the night before and she loved driving it. It was an
exhilarating feeling, controlling the beautiful machine, and
knowing she’d never have to
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