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    She had the feeling that if she was not careful she would be getting more than she had bargained for. ‘It’s a beautiful night,’ she said lightly, attempting to twist away.
    Guessing her intentions, he tightened his grip, both arms snaked behind her back and she was imprisoned.
    ‘What are you playing at?’ she enquired tremulously, almost as frightened of the feelings that were surging through her as she was of the man himself.
    It was ridiculous that she should so easily weaken, especially after last night. She ought to be fighting him, declaring her hatred—instead of which her legs trembled and her heart raced as though she had been running.
    ‘My reward for taking you out,’ he mocked. ‘Don’t say you didn’t expect anything like this.’
    He spoke blithely, but she suspected he was serious, and she guessed that this was his normal pattern of behaviour after taking a girl out. He had probably treated Liz in the same manner! An appalling thought, because how would the poor girl be able to refuse?
    ‘No, I did not,’ she said tightly. ‘Take me home now, I must see how Liz is.’
    ‘Scared?’ he taunted. ‘Don’t you think any good of me at all?’
    She wanted to say no. She wanted to shout it at the top of her voice, but something stopped her. Instead she said, ‘I don’t think anything. I don’t know what to think. I’ve never met anyone quite like you before.’
    ‘I know you haven’t,’ he said. ‘It sticks out a mile. You think I’m playing around with Liz, you hate me for it, yet you can’t help feeling a little attracted towards me yourself.’
    Again Debra tried to tug free. ‘Of all the conceited, arrogant pigs!’ she cried. ‘I’m no more attracted to you than ’
    ‘You’re missing all the fun,’ he cut in. ‘Why hold yourself back when there’s a whole new exciting sexy world waiting to be explored?’
    ‘You mean you’d like to make love to me,’ exploded Debra furiously.
    He nodded, suddenly serious. ‘Yes, I would— you’re the most fascinating woman I’ve met in a long time. But I haven’t got that in mind right now.’
    Debra shook her head angrily. ‘You said you were after your reward. Why else did you stop here? We could have gone straight back to the villa if your intentions were as honourable as you claim.’
    ‘We could have done,’ he said softly, ‘but it seemed a pity to waste such a beautiful night, and Repulse Bay is one of the nicest spots on the island.’
    She could not dispute this, and seen by moonlight it was doubly attractive, but she did not trust this man, she did not trust herself, and it was for this reason she continued her battle. ‘It is beautiful,’ she agreed, ‘but now we’ve seen it can we go?’
    His eyes glinted in the silvery light. ‘In good time, my little friend, there’s no hurry.’
    A pair of lovers walked by, arms entwined, feet kicking the soft sand, laughing, kissing, oblivious of the two still figures.
    ‘An admirable example,’ said Vane softly. He tilted her chin and kissed her, his lips moving gently, expertly, with none of the violence with which he had assailed her last night.
    Debra felt her whole being set on fire, but resolutely stood mute. She had no intention of giving herself away again. If and when she allowed herself to become involved it would be with a man who loved her, not someone to whom the whole thing was an experiment, a game he was playing.
    As he sensed her resistance the pressure of his mouth increased, her lips were forced apart as he furiously attacked her defences. There was no escaping, no matter how she struggled, and after a few minutes she found she did not want to.
    Of their own volition her hands again crept behind his head, her fingers mingling in his short wiry hair. Emotions ran riot inside her and she knew she wanted this kiss to go on for ever.
    When Vane’s mouth left hers to trace its way across her face, kissing her cheeks, her eyes, her ears, she revelled in