No Red Roses by Iris Johansen

Author:Iris Johansen [Johansen, Iris]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9780345539595
Publisher: Bantam
Published: 1984-01-01T05:00:00+00:00

SIX

AN HOUR LATER, Tamara gazed into the full-length mirror with grim satisfaction. Rex had specified he wanted a glamorous companion as a deterrent—well, she’d sure provided what he’d asked for! The sleeveless gown she’d chosen was of a fine white French wool whose unusual texture appeared richer than satin. The gown was utterly simple, with a low, round neckline revealing the lush beauty of her cleavage. The bodice was loosely bloused and then cinched at the waist with a narrow braided belt of the same material, and the long, narrow skirt was very flattering to the lovely line of her hips and thighs. In contrast to the simple elegance of the gown, she’d chosen a wrap as barbarically luxurious as any woman could wish. Exquisitely worked silver and gold embroidery played over a field of cerulean blue. The wide, stand-up collar of the wrap formed a breathtaking frame for her face and enhanced the violet of her eyes. She’d brushed her dark hair to a glossy, silken veil and applied a touch of pink lip gloss and a trace of blue shadow to her lids.

She wouldn’t have been human if she hadn’t been pleased at the difference the beautiful ensemble made in her appearance, and that pleasure helped to alleviate partially the resentment she was feeling both at herself and Rex. The first flush of anger had gradually faded, but she was still filled with an odd hurt mixed with a distinct coolness toward him that she recognized as a bit unreasonable. He’d been perfectly honest about his intentions of luring her into an affair with him, and if she hadn’t been so foolish as to be swayed by that potent sex appeal, the episode in his bath would never have occurred. He’d said he wouldn’t take her until she was willing, and oddly she had complete trust in his word. She didn’t like to admit even to herself how close Rex had already come to reaching his objective. No one could have been more willing than she before he had dropped that remark that shocked her to her senses.

She was a little amazed, though, that the realization that she was just one of a long line of women attracted to the dark fascination of Rex Brody had goaded her into such physical violence. She was discovering new and not altogether pleasant facets of her character since he had appeared in her life. She would never have believed a week ago anyone could so shake her cool control!

Well, she might not have to worry about resisting his future advances. Not many men would still find a woman attractive after she’d not only rejected his lovemaking at a very sensitive point, but had physically humiliated him as well. She’d better prepare herself for a summary dismissal from his life.

Promptly at six there was a brisk knock on her bedroom door and she opened it, bracing herself instinctively for the cold anger she was sure would be awaiting her.

Rex’s eyes widened as he took in her dazzling beauty.

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