Restrained Box Set: Boston Doms Books 1-4 by Patricia D. Eddy

Author:Patricia D. Eddy [Eddy, Patricia D.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2019-04-14T05:00:00+00:00

9

H undreds of glittering lights in the crystal chandeliers sparkled, illuminating the Fairmont Hotel’s Grand Ballroom. Poinsettias adorned every table, and boughs of holly and balsam were strung artfully over every window. Elizabeth let Alexander slide the silver wrap from her shoulders and hand it to a uniformed attendant at the coat check. She’d refused another loan of diamonds, suspecting that the citrine set from the Fire and Ice Ball were still in his closet somewhere, ready to be gifted at another occasion. Instead, she wore the rubies he’d given her for Christmas.

Her dress hugged every curve, a Vera Wang one-shoulder number in shimmery silver that had been tailored for her exact measurements. Silver heels had her almost at eye-level with Alexander. She’d already elicited the promise of a foot rub when the night was over. Of course, he’d extracted a promise of his own. One that had her hoping the tiny gray thong wouldn’t let her down tonight. She’d be lucky if it didn’t end up torn in two by the time they made it home.

“Are you warm enough, chérie?”

Alexander’s voice sent heat sparking over her skin. He smelled like sandalwood, and as his lips brushed against her ear, goose flesh sprang up on her bare arms.

“I am now.” More than a hundred partygoers spread out across the ballroom, drinking champagne out of crystal flutes and sampling hors d’oeuvres served by black-suited waiters wearing white gloves.

“Alexander, how are you?” An older gentleman in a white tux

approached and held out his hand.

“Leonard, I’m well, thank you. May I introduce Elizabeth Bennett?”

“You are even lovelier in person, my dear. Leonard Blass, Treasurer for Fairhaven Business Group’s Board of Directors.”

Elizabeth shook his hand. “It’s a pleasure.”

“May I have a few moments alone with Alexander?”

“Elizabeth is my confidant in all things, she can stay.” Alexander wrapped his arm around her waist, holding her close.

“This is...sensitive. The Board requires a few minutes of your time.”

Though Alexander was about to protest again, Elizabeth patted his hand.

“I’ll get us some champagne and say hello to Ben.” She brushed her lips against his ear. “Take your time.”

Ben leaned against one of the bars set up in the corners of the room, and waved as she approached.

“Happy New Year,” she said, nodding to the bartender when he offered her a glass of champagne.

“Elizabeth, you are a vision in silver.” Ben took her hand and lifted it to his lips. “I’m surprised Alexander let you out of his sight with so many eligible bachelors here tonight.”

“He’s talking business.” She wrinkled her nose and swept her gaze across the room. Alexander was deep in conversation with Leonard off in a corner.

The older man gestured as he spoke, obviously angry. When he poked Alexander in the chest, one of the security guards turned and started to approach, but Alexander waved him away, leaned down so he was face-to-face with Leonard, and glared as his lips moved slowly, probably giving the man an ultimatum or two. A few moments later, Alexander strode towards the bar, his shoulders stiff and his hands clenched into fists at his sides.

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