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‘I won’t do it’ Her teeth were gritted, so tight it hurt

He shrugged, theover broad shoulders

‘Then there’s nothing o, hadn’t you? But if you do—’ his voice hardened ‘—don’t trouble to get in touch again You decide now—right nohat you intend to do’

She stood transfixed, staring at hi forward, one after another, like the fra colour…memories she never, ever allowed herself…

I can’t do it! Dear God, I can’t!

‘Well?’

She could feel her sto with acid

‘No! God Alhty, of course I won’t do it! You must be insane to think I would!’

‘Very well If that’s your decision’ He started to move towards the door

She spun round ‘I want er and frustration—and horror

‘Then comply with my conditions’ His voice was cool, impersonal He didn’t even look round, simply walked out into the hall and made to open the door of his apartment

She strode after hi in her stomach

‘Why? Why the hell do you even want to…to…?’

She couldn’t say it—it was i he’d actually said that to her!

He turned For a mo Then suddenly, before she had a chance to realise his intent, he reached out a hand to her