Interview with the Daredevil by Nicola Marsh

Author:Nicola Marsh
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: 2011-01-03T23:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER EIGHT

ROMAN knew the after-effects of an adrenalin rush well. The buzz, the high, the invincibility, the feeling you could take on the world.

He was addicted to the guaranteed feel-good buzz that ensured he stayed on top, stayed the best, stayed focused on conquering the next big thing.

Medical experts had argued with him that the rush wasn’t due to adrenalin being released as a response to fear but more to do with the increased levels of dopamine, serotonin and endorphins following high exertion.

Whatever the cause, he didn’t care, he’d take it. Time and time again.

So why did he experience the same rush earlier today watching Ava battle her fears and do a tandem jump?

There’d been minimal exertion on his part, he’d merely supported her through it, yet when the jump had finished and she’d looked at him in wide-eyed wonder he’d felt the same heart-pounding exhilaration he did following a B.A.S.E. jump or skydive or mountain boarding. What was with that?

He’d been so proud of her he’d wanted to crush her to him and never let go.

Right about then was when his fear kicked in, for he didn’t do for ever.

Depending on the sports he loved for gratification, you bet. Depending on people? No way. He’d be better off jumping without a chute. Either way, he’d crash-land.

He’d needed to re-establish their relationship boundaries so he’d rung the hotel and set his plan in motion for when they returned. The sooner they remembered why they were together, the easier he’d rest.

Fling was good. Anything else? Not on the agenda.

‘Thanks for today.’

Ava laid a hand on his arm as he was about to swipe the key card for his room and he stopped, hoping she’d like the next surprise he’d planned for her as much as today.

‘You’re welcome.’

He swiped the card, waited for the green light to blink and turned the door handle. ‘Though I think you’ll enjoy the rest of this more.’

‘This?’

He loved how a simple arched eyebrow transformed her to imperious princess in a second.

‘This.’

He flung open the door, suitably chuffed by her gasp.

‘Wow.’

She stepped into the room and he followed, impressed with what the hotel had managed on short notice.

Tealight candles in glass holders were strategically placed throughout the room, their shadows dancing across the walls as he guided her into the suite.

‘There’s more.’

They stopped in the arch leading to the bedroom, where the king-size bed had been sprinkled with rose petals and more tealights created a sexy ambiance.

‘How did you…?’ She shook her head, her lips curving as she caught sight of the bath-tub, a huge spa bath built for two filled with what smelt suspiciously like honey.

Champagne propped in an ice bucket beside the bath, along with two crystal glasses, and the soft crooning of some soul singer filtered in the background.

He’d wanted to reward her; the hotel had come through for him.

‘I didn’t know what you liked so I went for a combined Romance and Honey Bliss Package.’

‘I’m speechless,’ she said, her eyes sweeping back to the tub and the tray of almond Florentines and melted chocolate sitting near the champagne.

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