His Vienna Christmas Bride by Jan Colley

Author:Jan Colley [Colley, Jan]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Tags: Oct 2009, Category
ISBN: 9780373769742
Publisher: Silhouette
Published: 2009-10-12T22:00:00+00:00

Seven

Adam could not take his eyes off her. The pleasure he took from her enjoyment of the evening was unsurpassed by anything he had known, which perplexed him because of his selfish reasons for doing it. He crushed it down in case the feeling became addictive, and then where would it all end?Her enchantment was to be expected. What was unexpected was how enthralled he was watching her eyes sparkle—no sign of sadness now—her lovely mouth curve in yet another delighted smile as each new image or dance or bar of music registered and gave her joy.

His instincts about the color and style of the gown were spot-on. Her pale skin and dark hair and brows lent the delicate shade of fabric a richness that anyone else would have overpowered. Dusky gray eyes and her hair pulled back in a classic, elegant chignon completed a picture that would stay with him for a long time.

And yet what arrogance he’d displayed to choose her clothes. What vanity to set the scene as he had. But what pleasure to see her happiness, especially knowing that this woman did not usually allow herself to get carried away.

What anticipation he had of the night to come…she looked amazing in that dress, but he wanted her out of it more with every minute that passed. His body had been reminding him of that all night.

Just before midnight, the orchestras faded away to the chimes of the giant bell of St. Stephen’s as it rang the old year away. Adam stood behind her at the stroke of twelve and as the crowd erupted into applause, his hands dropped onto her bare shoulders and Jasmine turned and smiled at him. Everyone was smiling, some were kissing and hugging and shaking hands, some had moved between the tables and began to dance to the first strains of The Blue Danube waltz, heralding the New Year in.

He and Jasmine stared at each other and he saw his desire glow in her eyes, darkening them to a shade deeper than her gown. He knew now why he’d bought it. He stepped closer and bent his head, keeping his eyes open.

“Happy New Year, Jasmine.”

She raised up to meet him, whispering something, her lips soft and fragrant and perfect. He tasted her upper lip with the tip of his tongue, tracing the outline of her mouth, and she leaned even closer, sighing, her mouth moving under his. His hand on the small of her back tightened, drawing her close, and they kissed until they were breathless.

When Adam drew back, he felt on a more even keel, even though his breath was ragged and he was as hard as rock. Normal service had been resumed. She wanted him. He wanted her. She would go where he led, just like on the dance floor.

They stayed to watch the New Year operetta and the Fledermaus Quadrille, a highlight for Jasmine. It was late and the ball would go on for hours yet, but Adam was suddenly tired of people.

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