Sinful Deeds by Holt Samantha

Author:Holt, Samantha [Holt, Samantha]
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Published: 2015-05-01T07:00:00+00:00

Chapter Seven

Not taking things further with Josephine had been the hardest thing Dante had ever done. The desire to throw up her skirts and plunge his fingers deep into her to remind her of how good they were still fired through his veins.

Her fingers rested lightly on his forearm as he guided her home. He could only blame the moment of madness—not taking her then and there that was, rather than the kiss itself—on his resolution to prove to her they could have a respectable relationship without marriage. She didn’t need to feel like a mistress, there for his pleasure and nothing else. The truth was, even while their desire burned bright, she had always been more than a mistress to him. They had been friends, confidantes, and lastly, lovers. It was only in the recent months had he not had time to see her for more than a quick bedding.

He scowled at himself. Why was that exactly? It was heading into summer so his social life inevitably became busier. But still...

He really had been quite an ass.

When they arrived at her house, he slowed his pace. A tall gentleman stood at her door. He cut an elegant figure with buff trousers and a long jacket.

“Are you expecting a visitor?” he asked lightly.

“Oh, it’s Robbie.”

The way her voice trilled with excitement set him on edge. He gritted his teeth and talked himself out of clamping her arm firmly to his side or turning around and dragging her back to the office so he could do what he really wanted to do with her.

He certainly didn’t want to see Robbie, whoever the heck he was.

This Robbie turned when he spotted them and gave Josephine a wave. Dante loathed the man on sight. Who did he think he was, waiting at Josephine’s door, looking dapper and handsome? The man drew off his hat and pushed his hands through sandy hair. Every part of him said refined and elegant.

Respectable.

“I wasn’t sure I’d catch you,” he said to Josephine. “I was about to take a stroll to see if you were gathering inspiration.”

She tilted her head in a manner that was all too charming. The sandy-haired fellow’s eyes seem to glint in appreciation. Dante had to draw in a long, calming breath. It was bad enough that Josephine had nearly become the victim of a mugging but now this...

Who was this chap?

“Mr Allen, this is Lord Dante Cynfell.”

Mr Allen, Mr Allen... now why did that...? Oh yes, something to do with art. Damn it. Not only was he handsome and affable, but was knowledgeable about art. How was Dante meant to compete with that?

“Dante, this is Mr Robert Allen. He works at the National Gallery.”

“I just came by to see how the latest masterpiece was coming along,” Mr Allen explained.

“Masterpiece?”

She unlatched her arm from his and pressed her hands together. “Yes, my latest painting. There has been some interest in my older pieces and Robbie believes I could make quite a name for myself.”

He snorted inwardly.

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