Lovers & Players by Collins Jackie

Author:Collins, Jackie [Collins, Jackie]
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Publisher: Simon & Schuster UK
Published: 2009-05-04T23:00:00+00:00

Now that they were alone in Max’s bedroom it was awkward. They stood at the end of his oversize masculine-style bed, all dark wood and chocolate brown sheets. They’d been kissing for a while, but he didn’t seem in any hurry to take it further.

Amy realized she needed something to loosen up, she was treading on uncharted territory and it was making her nervous. Sleeping with Jett had been so spontaneous and unplanned–they’d fallen into bed together, filled with desire and passion. It had been a lustful, crazy and, most of all, insanely pleasurable experience.

Tonight with Max was different. First, she was stone-cold sober. Second, Max wasn’t making much of a move: she was the one kissing him, and although he was responding, he was allowing her to set the pace. Also he wasn’t the greatest kisser in the world.

‘I think I’d like a drink,’ she said, in a small voice.

‘What kind of drink?’ he asked, drawing away from her.

‘Vodka,’ she said tentatively.

‘Sweetie, you never drink hard liquor.’

‘I’ll make an exception.’

‘Look,’ he said, ‘if this is making you uncomfortable—’

‘No, Max,’ she said vehemently. ‘I want us to be together.’

‘So do I, sweetie, but tonight might not be the right time.’

‘The thing is, I need to relax,’ she said, ignoring him, ‘and a drink’ll do it. I missed out on the champagne at our party, so one little vodka won’t hurt.’

‘Amy,’ he said seriously, ‘you’re stressed out. And, much as I’d love you to spend the night, I think we should wait.’

‘You do?’

‘We’ll be married soon, so why rush into something you might regret?’

‘But, Max—’

‘No buts,’ he said resolutely. ‘Believe me, I know what’s best for you.’

How humiliating was this? Her husband-to-be had no desire to sleep with her. He was turning her down flat. Oh, God! She felt like such a fool.

‘Get your coat, sweetie,’ he said, heading out of the bedroom. ‘I’m taking you home.’

With that he picked up his car keys from the hall table and started for the front door.

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