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

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    As she went she turned and met Charlie’s eyes for a few seconds then smiled at him, rather like the cat that got the cream, before she minced away in her ultra high heels.
     
    Gina stared after her with mixed feelings, intrigue because no one had attempted to introduce her and a flash of jealousy because for one heart stopping moment Gina had thought she might be Dark’s date.  But whoever she was she obviously knew Dark, Carlotti and Charlie very well. She looked at the Scotsman her face full of questions but he simply took hold of her arm and addressed the others.
     
    “Excuse us for a few minutes, gentlemen,” he said.   “But I need to have a private word with Miss Haddon,” he announced.  
     
    Then gripping her firmly h e guided Gina towards the French doors and out onto the terrace , leaving both Carlotti and Charlie thunderous at his interference.  But neither of them tried to stop him and simply watched as Gina swept off at his side.
     
    Having him so close made Gina quiver with nerves .  She couldn’t understand why except that he was touching her again and the heat of his hands on her bare skin was having an intoxicating effect on her senses. 
     
    “You’ re very rude,” she challenged, trying for some semblance of being in charge of her reactions. “I’m here with a friend,” she said, nodding back towards Charlie, “so whatever you want it’ll have to be quick.  I’m hoping he’s a prospective employer,” she emphasised, giving him a knowing look and trying to dispel any other ideas he might have.  “He was on your list so as you can see I’ve wasted no time.”
     
    “I wish you luck, Gina he said.  “And working with Charlie Spence you’ll certainly need it,” he told her with a wry smile.  “He wasn’t your best choice.  Surely you saw that I’d crossed him out and for very good reasons.” he whispered.  “You must know about his reputation with women,” he warned.   “And if you need any proof of his intentions check at reception.  Did you know he’s made a reservation for tonight, a double room?”
     
    No, Gina didn’t but she’d take that one up with Charlie later.  She gave him a sarcastic smile back and looked up into his handsome face. “Don’t worry I can tak e care of myself, Mr Dark.”
     
    Dark smiled and shook his head.  ”Just be very sure, Gina.  The man’s a rogue.”
     
    Gina rolled her eyes at him.  “And you are very different, I suppose,” she posed with more sarcasm.  “The man who thinks he can write his own employment laws and treat women like second class citizens.  Your tactics appal me, Mr Dark.  But if you really think he’s that unsuitable you could just reconsider and employ me yourself,” she added .   “And of course if you did it would prevent all that nasty business to come with the sex discrimination people.”
     
    The threat was a bluff but she watched the fleeting look of doubtful amusement cross his face and took a sip of the champagne she was still clutching .  It would do no harm to let him think she’d actually done as she’d threatened earlier today.   
     
    “So despite your poor opinion of me and my employment methods you still want that job?”  He shrugged and leaned against the terrace wall with his hands in his suit trouser pockets.  “I think that after such harsh criticism of my methods you have to be either very desperate or very stupid, Miss Haddon.”
     
    “I’m neither of those things, Mr Dark,” she shot back at him.  How dare he think her stupid, was there no end to this man’s cheek?  “Like I’ve said before I need a job and you know I’ve been cheated so I think the very least you owe me is a change of mind.”
     
    “Are you sure that’s all it is?  Are you quite sure that you don’t have an ulterior motive for wanting this job?”
     
    Gina’s big blue eyes flew to his face searching it for any clue that her cover might be blown, and he knew