Dark Demands 01: Taken for His Captive Read Online Free PDF Page A

body as she had earlier in his office but this time it was joined by goose bumps prickl ing her back.  What was this?  Why this reaction every time he came near her?
     
    She desperately wanted to snub him, to step back, give him a disinterested look. but she couldn’t.  The effect he had on her was too powerful and rooted to the spot all Gina could do was scan him up and down and gasp.  He looked gorgeous dressed, as he was, in a beautifully fitted dark suit with a frilled shirt and bow tie.  Expensive attire that sat on his tall, broad frame perfectly and he had that familiar smelling cologne he wore emanating from him again .  
     
    “Tell me Gina, are you s talking me?”  He questioned seriously, his dark eyes narrowing with suspicion as she looke d up at him in dazed amazement.  
     
    Those eyes again, those deep, dark unfathomable eyes, they were all she could think of as they held hers fast in their questioning grip.
     
    Then by way of explanation he added.  “T his is the second time our paths have crossed today.  And given what you wanted from me earlier that can’t just be coincidence?   I’m right, aren’t I; you have deliberately come here tonight hoping to see me?”
     
    Ben ito Carlotti ’s eyes darted from Dark to Gina before settling on the Scotsman with open hostility.  He obviously knew Dark and anyone watching the se two men would guess from the vibe between them that they disli ked each other and would assume that this hostility was down to fighting for customers in the same market.  But anyone who knew them both better would know the truth, and know that it had nothing at all to do with business rivalry. 
     
    Gina hurriedly shook her head she needed to gather her wits, and fast.   “No of course I’m not stalk ing you,” she insisted . “And after your shabby behaviour earlier why on earth would I, Mr Dark?”  She retaliated, pleased with herself for sounding so convincing.   “When I saw you this morning I’d no idea I’d even be here tonight, ” she added looking to the others for some support.
     
    “You’ve got your answer, Dark , so why don’t you do us all a favour and leave the young lady and my friends alone,” Carlotti interrupted annoyed at his sudden appearance and much to Gina’s relief .
     
    But ignoring him Dark gave her a look that said he plainly didn’t believe her and shaking his head he tried to take her arm, the one that was still clutching Charlie Spence.
     
    “You bad boys’ still fighting over the ladies,” a female voice interrupted from out of nowhere, a sexy, Italian voice that instantly had the attention of all the men in the group.  She smiled a greeting and placed a possessive hand on Charlie’s arm and removed Gina’s from it in the process.
     
    Gina almost gasped when she saw the statuesque brunette standing beside them.  She was heavily made up but quite beautiful and dressed in a figure hugging, very short black dress that displayed her full curves perfectly.
     
    “Mr Dark,” she smiled seductively at the Scotsman.  “Sir,” she smiled again and flitted her long black lashes at him provocatively.  “How lovely to see you,” she purred looking at him with an appreciative smile.  “You’re such a very naughty man,” she pouted.  “You will frighten our guests away,” then she turned and gave Gina a haughty look down her perfect, straight nose and added.  “Don’t forget why we’re here, darling.  It’s Benito’s birthday, it’s him you should be giving your attention to,” she added looking Gina up and down again.  “So please be nice to him, for me,” she pleaded, kissing his cheek and running her hand along his arm.
     
    “Of course, you’re right, Lisa,” Dark allowed.  “Give me half an hour or so and we’ll catch up,” he promised placing a hand around her waist and patting her behind.  “You look lovely, as always,” he added softly and kissed her cheek again as she left the