Mistaken Identity by Montgomery Alyssa J

Author:Montgomery, Alyssa J. [Montgomery, Alyssa J.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9780857991003
Published: 2013-10-31T22:00:00+00:00

Chapter 7

Leah had to avoid Alex. Every time she was with him, he overwhelmed her. He exuded more sex appeal than any other male she’d encountered, and that made him dangerous.

She cringed, embarrassed in the knowledge she’d returned kisses that were meant for her famous sister. How would this powerful man react when he discovered her true identity? He’d probably be disgusted.

Despite missing dinner the previous night, she wasn’t hungry. Forcing down another mouthful of yoghurt, she acknowledged that there was no denying she was attracted to Alex, yet even if they’d met under different circumstances, it was unlikely he’d feel the same way about her. Pain ate away at her like acid — Leah just didn’t stand out in the crowd.

She wasn’t Susie and didn’t have her sister’s confidence or flamboyant personality. Kyle had betrayed her, and Alex was way out of her former boyfriend’s league. This Greek billionaire was probably used to dating supermodels. She was kidding herself if she thought she could ever hope to catch his attention.

Tears welled in her eyes; a giant fist squeezed around her heart. It was pointless tormenting herself with hopeless fantasies. The fact was, even without the conflict of their siblings between them and the unforgivable masquerade she’d maintained, she and Alex were worlds apart.

Susie’s arrival with Spiros would expose her deception. Alex would find out. A volcano would erupt, and she’d be trapped directly in the pathway of the molten lava that would pour out. There would be nowhere to run, nowhere to hide. He’d hate her.

There was a firm knock at her door. She put down her spoon, stood up, and pulled her dressing gown tighter around her. As she went to the door, her heartbeat accelerated. Her reaction addled her brain: One moment she wanted to avoid Alex, the next she was hoping he was the person at her door.

Taking a few deep breaths, she slowly opened the door. As it swung to, Alex’s frame was revealed, filling the doorway. Wearing a white short-sleeved shirt and light tan drill pants, he looked sexier than any man had a right to.

Her blood heated in her veins. ‘What do you want, Alex?’

‘To speak with you.’

She wanted that too. As much as she wanted to have him present, she had to deny her need. He was getting too close to the truth.

‘I think we’ve said all we have to say to each other,’ she said, beginning to close the door.

‘Susan.’ His voice was a low growl of warning.

She opened the door and stood aside. He would not be stopped — not by her. She braced herself for another confrontation. Tensed at the knowledge she’d probably have to tell more lies or at least invent half-truths.

Alex walked into the room and closed the door. ‘I’ve been thinking over what you said last night.’

‘You have?’

‘You were right. Spiros and I, well…our relationship hasn’t exactly been smooth.’

She was speechless. Why was he conceding the argument to her?

‘I was wrong to lay all the blame at your door.

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