The Blackmail Pregnancy by Melanie Milburne

The Blackmail Pregnancy by Melanie Milburne

Author:Melanie Milburne [Milburne, Melanie]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Tags: Contemporary, Fiction, Romance, General, Man-Woman Relationships, Love Stories, Pregnancy
ISBN: 9780373124688
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: 2003-12-31T16:00:00+00:00


CHAPTER EIGHT

‘HOW about this?’ Byron held up a sheath of silk georgette. ‘You’d look sensational in this.’

‘It’s nice.’ Cara fingered the silky green and silver fabric and wondered how she’d allowed him to talk her into this. They’d spent the last hour touring the designer boutiques, stopping occasionally for her to try something on so Byron could give his verdict.

She tried on the green and silver dress and twirled in front of him for his inspection. She hoisted up the hem and stood on tiptoe as she eyed her reflection in the full-length mirror.

‘I need higher shoes,’ she said. ‘What do you think?’

His eyes burned as he ran them over her. She felt her skin prickle. It was as if he touched her all over, his warm hands cupping her flesh, stroking her in places no one but him had touched her before.

‘I think that dress should come with a warning.’ His tone was wry.

She tilted her head questioningly and he smiled.

‘Wearer beware. Men are likely to act with uncontrollable lust when this dress is worn by a petite brunette with golden highlights.’

She turned back to the changing room without responding, but a tiny smile tugged at her mouth and there was nothing she could do to stop it.

She came out to find him with the dress in a designer bag, which he handed to her. She took it hesitantly, her eyes meeting his as he smiled down at her.

‘Now for the shoes.’

He insisted on paying, and bustling her in and out of shops like a whirlwind, coaxing her into choosing lacy underwear, sampling heady perfumes and hunting down the perfect pair of shoes for her new dress. She worried about the amount. Every time she protested about the expense of an item he held up to her he’d roll his eyes and take it straight to the cashier. She soon learnt to keep her mouth shut, and secretly she was pleased. She knew he was trying in a roundabout way to apologise for pressing her about details of her childhood, but it didn’t take away from the enjoyment of indulging herself at his expense—especially when he smiled at her encouragingly as she showcased yet another outfit.

As far as retail therapy went, Cara was sold. She hadn’t realised how distracting spending money could be. The fact that it was Byron’s money and not hers didn’t totally dampen her pleasure in being spoilt, however it made her feel slightly uneasy all the same. She felt like a cheat. She wasn’t playing by his rules at all, and the thought of him finding out secretly shamed her.

Byron was eventually satisfied with the purchases they’d made and ushered her back to his car, carrying the numerous bags for her as she fell into step beside him.

‘How many guests are coming this evening?’ she asked conversationally as they headed back towards Hawthorn.

‘About fifty or so,’ he answered. ‘Friends of the family, a few relatives and so on. I’m sure you’ll find someone other than me to talk to.



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