Savage Interlude by Carole Mortimer

Author:Carole Mortimer [Mortimer, Carole]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781488098147
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: 2018-05-05T04:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER SEVEN

‘GOD, I’m tired!’ James slumped down into an armchair. ‘Sorry I’m so late, but Damien is working like a demon—and expects everyone else to do the same.’

The smile faded from Kate’s lips at the mention of Damien. She tried to think of him as little as possible, but just occasionally someone mentioned him casually and the old heartache started up again. But this time she wouldn’t let it. She had Alan now, and she wouldn’t let thoughts of Damien ruin that for her.

It was ten weeks since she had last seen him, and they were well into production with the film, hence James’ moans and groans. During that time she had met Alan Reed, a tall, well-built man of moderate good looks and a generous nature. Kate had liked him from the first and had gladly accepted his invitation to the theatre. The two of them had met at a party Josie had insisted on taking her to, and fortunately he had no connection with acting. She felt she needed a break from that type.

‘You aren’t late, James. Alan hasn’t arrived yet.’

‘It’s pretty decent of him to offer me a lift home.’

‘Well, he hasn’t exactly done that yet,’ she laughed. ‘But as we’re going to your party it seems only fair we should take you with us.’

‘Damned car, breaking down like that,’ he scowled. ‘I could have got a taxi, I suppose, but—’

‘It isn’t necessary,’ she interrupted. ‘Not when we’re going to your place anyway.’ She handed him a coffee.

‘Thanks.’ He drank some of it thirstily. ‘I’ve never worked as hard as I have this past few weeks. Damien’s insatiable when it comes to work.’

‘That’s how he got to be the best,’ she said stiffly, back to the subject she had hoped to avoid. ‘He’s a perfectionist.’

‘But this isn’t normal—everyone’s complaining.’

‘Never mind,’ she smiled. ‘You can all air your grievances together tonight and then go back to work tomorrow with fresh minds.’

‘Hardly.’ He visibly started to relax, the lines of tension starting to leave his mouth. ‘I don’t think Damien would appreciate the criticism, and he’s hell to work for already without that.’

Kate looked at him sharply, a feeling of dread starting to invade her body. ‘Damien is going to be there tonight?’

‘We could hardly not invite him, everyone else to do with the film is coming.’

‘Matt Strange too?’

‘Mm,’ James grimaced. ‘He’s turning out to be just as obnoxious as I always thought he was. And he’s always surrounded by girls,’ he added with disgust.

‘Jealous?’ she teased.

‘No. I’m past the stage where I have to have girls clinging to me all day to prove how clever and handsome I am. Besides,’ he grinned, ‘Sheri wouldn’t like it.’

That marriage agreed with her brother was obvious; he and Sheri were positively glowing with love for each other when they returned from their honeymoon.

‘You’re right,’ she agreed, ‘she wouldn’t.’

‘No Josie tonight?’

‘She has a dinner date with Paul.’

‘Getting serious, isn’t it?’ he frowned.

‘Yes, I think so.’ She knew that the couple had already started talking of marriage.

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