A Taste of Desire by Chloe Blake

Author:Chloe Blake [Blake, Chloe]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: 2017-11-13T19:49:34+00:00

Chapter 14

Monday morning Nicole woke restless and frustrated over Destin’s threat to her job and her ardent attraction to him. She wasn’t sure what was in store for her buyers, but giving Destin access to her appointments felt like handing him a grenade. And if she didn’t go through with whatever his plan was, Destin would call her boss and get her replaced. Could he do that without his father’s knowledge? She didn’t want to find out.

The morning sun burst happily through the lace curtains, and the weather app on her phone indicated no signs of rain or storms. Three showings sat on her calendar for the day, but she burrowed farther under her covers, avoiding the question that loomed like a black cloud. Did she tell Destin about them? Or did she show the land behind Destin’s back?

The look in his eyes when he’d told her he had plans to rebuild had been so earnest, almost pleading. And how humiliating her response to his kiss in the alley had been. It was as if every time she saw him, her body hijacked her mind and overwhelmed her senses. She hated him and wanted him, and hated herself for giving in so easily. But kissing him had been delicious...and disastrous.

She fluffed a pillow and rolled onto her side, trying to get away from the confusion in her mind.

The phone in her room rang. She glanced at the clock and grimaced. The only person who ever dared call her this early was Gustavo. She picked up the receiver with a murmured hello.

“Good morning,” said a deep voice.

Not Gustavo. She rolled onto her back. “A little early, isn’t it?”

“I’ve been up for hours. I told you, the life of a vintner isn’t glamorous. Did I wake you?”

“No, I’m awake.” And picturing him at his château in a towel. Maybe it was the phone, but his voice and accent were more pronounced. Penetrating. There was that feeling again, like all she wanted to do was offer herself for his pleasure. She cleared her throat. “What can I do for you?”

“I need your schedule.”

His hotness was forgotten just like that. “Schedule?”

“Your clients, Nicole. Or have you forgotten our discussion?”

“I think that’s called blackmail.”

A heavy sigh came through the phone. “Think of it as a partnership that will work in your favor.”

“Partners,” she repeated.

“You see? It’s better.”

“Right.” She hesitated. Made a split-second decision. “Okay, partner. They’re all tomorrow in three-hour increments, starting at noon.”

“More casinos?”

“A spa company, a mannequin and toy manufacturer, and a data storage company. Are those more palatable for you?”

“It won’t matter.”

“Then I guess you won’t want to hear about the others that want to come in next week.” Since her cell service had been restored, she’d gotten messages from more interested buyers. Something she would have been ecstatic over, had she not been aware of Destin’s plan.

“Christ,” he cursed. “Later. Right now we’ll focus on tomorrow.”

“Are you going to send clowns this time? Maybe a pack of wolves to chase us off the place?”

He chuckled.

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