Gambler's Folly (Bookstrand Publishing Romance) by Mellie E. Miller

Author:Mellie E. Miller
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Tags: Romance
ISBN: 9781627405843
Publisher: Siren Publishing, Inc.
Published: 2013-11-08T05:00:00+00:00

Chapter 21

Karianna wore a lovely burgundy gown, with a high collar, a shapely bodice reminiscent of a bustier, and a pencil skirt, which were overlaid with floating layers of chiffon. The chiffon over the low-cut bodice was split in front, showing small, quick glimpses of flesh as she moved. The bodice lining was cut so low it barely covered the essentials, and the floor-length skirt was slit high in the front, showing off her gorgeous legs more than halfway up her thigh. The sleeves were a matching chiffon, very full and fastened by pearl buttons, as was the collar, and she wore pearl and diamond earrings to match.

“You’ve managed to combine Victorian prude and expensive prostitute tonight, cara,” Damiano told her. “A Victorian whore more like, if this afternoon has any bearing.” His eyes twinkled with delight.

“And how do I come out a whore in all of this? I was attacked, mauled and taken without so much as a ‘by your leave.’ I could as soon call you a sexual predator.”

“But of course I am. I’m male, a leopard, and I love sex, especially with a tasty little plaything like you, Topolina.” His eyes were seductive as he blew her a kiss across the table.

They took their time browsing the gaming rooms. Damiano placed one or two small bets. “Kiss me for luck, amore,” he said the second time and she made sure he felt it down to his toes. She hoped he’d lose, as he usually did. He claimed it was bad for business if he won very often. So naturally, he won. Raising a glass of champagne, he addressed the patrons, “A toast to my lovely wife. May she always bring me good luck.” The kiss she received was at least equal in firepower to hers.

Shortly after, they saw Marco, who met them with a wide grin on his face. “So, Damiano, are you planning another night like last night?”

“Once was enough. Why?”

“Your scent is in the air, amico, and that of your mate. The atmosphere is beginning to have an effect.”

As they looked around, the patrons who came in together as couples were more amorous than usual, especially on the dance floor. The singles among them were hunting, searching for someone who might give them a chance.

Damiano laughed. “I hadn’t really given it much thought. I suppose since we’re mated, the scent isn’t as obvious to me as it would have been. But I can sense it now. It is different than before, no?”

“Yes, it is,” Marco confirmed. “You are now a mated pair, hunting together. Of course you are mainly stalking each other it seems”—he grinned—“but your scent speaks of sex and the hunt.”

“Do you suppose it will be bad for business?” Damiano asked.

“I don’t know. It seems good tonight. Everyone is happy.”

“Then, my little Topolina, maybe we should dance.”

“Topolina?” Marco was confused.

“You know, a little furry plaything the smaller cats toy with. Which if you’re very careful, you can play with for a long, long time.

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