The Prince Who Charmed Her by Fiona McArthur

Author:Fiona McArthur [Fiona McArthur]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Romance, Contemporary, Fiction
ISBN: 9780263231311
Google: TCR0vraiz6oC
Amazon: 0263231313
Barnesnoble: 0263231313
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: 2013-01-01T07:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER EIGHT

WHEN KIKI ARRIVED for dinner, she’d chosen black. The demure effect of her high collar was lost by the keyhole yoke neckline which allowed a glimpse of the swelling valley between her breasts.

Stefano rose smoothly, as did his libido, and one glance at the maître d’ was enough to keep the man away from her chair.

‘You look stunning.’ He leaned over her shoulder as she was seated. Along with the subtle scent of spring flowers he always associated with Kiki the view was even more incredible from this angle.

He returned to his seat and looked across at her with a lightness of spirits he wasn’t used to.

As he glanced down at the menu he wondered how she did it—lifted him from being immersed in business, too involved in matters of state, too focussed on his patients. She made him remember he was truly a man who deserved a life that was not always lived for others. It was this quality that so intrigued him, tantalised his consciousness, because with her he felt unlike he did at any time without her.

They had two days left —not enough to throw caution to the winds, but enough to convince her she needed to join his team. And then he could see if they had a future. Already it was at that stage.

When they had both ordered, and the champagne had been poured, he raised his glass. ‘To an interesting day together.’

She bit back a laugh. Interesting didn’t nearly describe it. ‘Great word-choice.’ He did make her laugh. ‘Salute.’

He leaned forward. ‘So, what did you think of my hospital.’

Kiki felt her shoulders relax a little. He’d started with an easy one. Thank goodness.

She’d spent the last half an hour shoring up her defences. She needed a protective barrier around herself just in case he brought up the fact that she was like soft soap in his hands as soon as he touched her.

The easy stuff first.

‘Your hospital is amazing. I love your work and the miracles you create.’ And I see you love children. But she didn’t say it. Couldn’t say it. She just felt the gaping hole and smoothed it over before it could cloud her mind.

He smiled, and her heart ached while she smiled back. It wasn’t fair. Why had she crossed paths with a man it would be so hard to forget?

He leaned towards her. His intense gaze captured her as easily as if he’d caught her physically, yet her fingers were tucked safely in her lap.

‘And if I offered you a position there? On a surgical term, learning what I could teach you? Would you be interested?’

‘Is that what you are offering?’ Because she knew without a doubt that if she became his mistress again she would lose herself. One day she would regret it.

And she worked hard, believed in the good she could do, and deserved more self-respect than choosing that life for herself.

‘It is a job offer. Yes. I believe so.’

‘Do you?’ She shook her head.

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