stopped at Cameo’s door.
Tension radiated from him and thickened the air, air sweet with his scent and sultry with his delicious heat. Breathing became more difficult, as if she were trying to inhale molasses.
“Invite me in,” he rasped.
The change in him devastated her senses. She licked suddenly dry lips. “Why? Minutes ago, you couldn’t stand my touch.”
“Untrue. We were in public, and you were about to touch a...wound.”
He’s not embarrassed of me. “I’m sorry, Lazarus. I didn’t know.”
He took a step toward her, invading her personal space. “I want a night with you, sunshine. From sundown to sunrise, I want to make you scream with pleasure.”
The blatant sexuality of his claim nearly knocked her off her feet. He’d meant what he said and would do as he’d promised; she had zero doubts about that. His dark eyes sizzled with lust and challenge.
Must decline. But why?
His dislike. Her memory loss.
Um, surely she had more than two reasons?
Only need one. “No,” she croaked.
Without missing a beat, Lazarus took her by the hips, swung her around and pressed her against the door. “Have dinner with me, then. Give me a chance to sway you.”
Misery hissed.
Cameo chewed on her bottom lip. “Why do you want me?” Why not go for Viola, the surer thing?
“Desire is a beast more insidious than your demon.”
In other words, he didn’t want to want her. And she couldn’t blame him!
She should lock herself in her room, end the madness. Problem was, she would only buy herself an hour, maybe two. He was a warrior, and walking away from him would incite him to battle. He would only come after her with greater fervor.
What harm could food, conversation and a little innocent flirting do? He would never breach her resolve. She, too, was a warrior. Yes?
“Yes,” she whispered. “I’ll have dinner with you.”
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