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Heady satisfaction rolled through her blood and swarmed her head Dio, she was so hot her skin practically melted off her bones This hat she craved--the doasers Carina raised her chin and aze head-on "Maybe I took a turn in the majors and liked it"
"Noho’s the liar?" He lowered his head and nipped at her jaw Her body shuddered and a ue licked for a quick taste, and she arched up "You think you can control the results, but teasing a ht you were sirl"
"Did you ever think I want more than any man can handle?" The brave words lost a bit of iasp escaped "All this ti, Max It’s not me who can’t handle thee "They can’t handle me"
He lifted his head The air sparked and crackled between them "Let’s find out, shall we?" Hislesson; a control of an art for
His fingers tightened around her wrists as he plunged and conquered, so she begged for release Carina begged, but it was for ue met and matched every dominant thrust She surrendered every inch and loved every ainst her blouse She greet and tried to open her legs farther for him, until he muttered a vile curse, shoved her skirt up, and pushed her wider
He never released the bruising pressure of hisand pressed his palainst her da him on with her body and--
Suddenly there was only eht for breath and sanity as he stood by the bed His eyes widened with shock and sory that suddenly flickered to life She sat up, pushed back her tangled hair, and made no rowled in fury "You were supposed to push et me off!"
She snarled like a pissed-off pit bull "Who the hell are you to set up a challenge and not follow it through? I’m not afraid of your little demonstration, Max I told you, I’ for trouble I’ve had enough I’ht out of here"
Body still huaze and spit out the words "And ould you like me to tell Michael when I arrive back hoers in his hair "I deserve for Michael to know I’ve betrayed hiet over yourself It’s none oflike we’re in medieval days where you’ll duel for the loss of as to protect thehter and horror Carina enjoyed the sudden loss of his control as he struggled to learn how to deal with her Finally Max clung to the little girl he knew in the past, but it was time to see the reality and decide if he wanted it Wanted her
"You’re going hoot up frohtened her blouse "I’ home I came to learn how to close an important business deal and I will But I want you to think about soether Just one Get it out of our syste friends"
He shook his head and backed away as if afraid she’d launch herself at hiht for you"
"I know" She ta hiht Slake the lust she’d lived with for years and move on "I don’t have a crush on you anymore, but I have sexual needs I want to satisfy I’ve been protected and sheltered rooman now It’s time you accept it"
His obvious erection and conflicted expression gave her the confidence she needed He wanted her He was just too afraid to take his shot Carina reached deep and gave hi for ater to clip them too soon We’re attracted to each other, respect each other, and have a coas Where no one will ever have to know"
His jaw clenched Heat burned in his eyes Good He was tempted--that’s all she needed for now She closed the distance between them and he sucked in his breath Full female power shimmered within her She s to the pool Catch you later"
She didn’t wait for him to respond
Carina pushed him and the shut the door behind her
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Max studied the man across the table Eyes flat as a shark’s Mouth set in a firers as he flipped up the card He sat back in the cushioned chair, reached for his cigar, and grinned at Max
"Any tinored the taunt and concentrated on his hand He threw the chip in "Call" He flipped over his pair of aces and waited "Any time now"
Sawyer Wells chuckled and copied the motion Three deuces stared up at hi, Max I’ve "
Max buckled and lit his own cigar The elaborate poker table fully stocked with chips was only part of the unique features of his longti quarters The bar was just as impressive and one shelf alone held as uest could de the walls would rival any famous collector’s Decorated in vivid reds and earthy tones, Sawyer Wells always reminded him of a man who revered the life of luxury and focused on every eleet me drunk so you tempt me into a lousy deal with your hotel"
The blond man shook his head and flicked the thick ash off the top of his cigar His fair skin and golden eyes pegged him as a nonchalant surfer or bored prince Until he turned sideways and revealed his scar A wicked slash down his cheek, so hair Max knew both assu The man made his own fortune, owned a sharp sense of hued thethe Venetian for a fewa brand-new chain to rival that asshole Tru ability, let’s just say it’s better than your poker gaed I should’ve played on the main casino floor"