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when he tossed them into the fireplace. When he folded his arms over his chest, she gave him the meanest look she had in her limited arsenal. “You hardly think that will stop me from leaving.” She stalked to the door and reached down for the blanket.
    His foot landed in the middle of the bundle. His hand settled on her bottom.
    She didn’t even wonder at how he’d managed to cross the room so quickly. “Fine! Keep the goddamn blanket.” She straightened, but was unwilling to turn and look him in the eye. One glance and he’d know exactly what his broad hand was doing to her. “Don’t think I won’t walk out of here naked as the day I was born.”
    “It’s cold outside—getting more so by the minute, my dear. You’ll think twice before you head down the drive.” He leaned close, his breath ruffling the curls next to her ear. “I’m really not that interested, my dear. I can wait until the smell of him no longer clings to your skin.”
    “Not interested? Then why are you squeezing my ass?”
    “I’m testing to see whether there’s even a meaty rump steak to be had. I’ll have to get Inigo to fatten you up a bit—you’re too scrawny.”
    Sidney gasped in outrage and pushed away his hand. “I’m not on the menu, you jerk.”
    “I agree.” His other hand reached around and cupped her breast. “You’re not even a late night snack.”
    Her cheeks burning from his insults, Sidney flung open the door and stormed into the hallway, heedless of her nudity.
    She jammed hard against the servant’s shoulder as he stood, straightening his tie. The man had been eavesdropping!
    He cleared his raspy throat. “Miss, may I show you to your room?” His gaze remained fixed on her forehead.
    Sidney knew he’d already gotten an eyeful and flushed hotly. “Well hell!” Soft laughter sounded behind her, and she rounded on the master vampire. “What the hell am I supposed to do with myself for the next couple of days?”
    He gave her a rapacious smile—showing his lovely white fangs for the first time. “You’re a resourceful girl. I’m sure you can find endless ways to entertain yourself.”
    “What makes you think I’ll just sit here twiddling my thumbs all weekend long?”
    “If thumbs give you pleasure…” he drawled.
    Sidney felt warmth wash her chest and cheeks.
    “Your curiosity will keep your active little mind occupied. I know you’re dying to know what secrets my desk will give up. And can you really pass up the opportunity to learn more about a vampire’s…special kiss?”
    Christ! Did he have to remind her hormones just how attractive his mouth was?
    His eyes glittered, and his lips drew apart.
    Her breath hitched, and she leaned toward him, feeling inexplicably drawn into his dark gaze.
    His mouth curved mirthlessly.
    Son of a bitch! Sidney straightened, realizing he was toying with her once again. She glared at him. “You have to sleep sometime.”
    He closed the door in her face.
    Sidney wondered how difficult outrunning the old man waiting at her side would be.
    “Beware the sentry dogs in the yard,” Master Navarro’s voice sounded from the other side of the door. “Inigo let them out shortly after you entered my library.”
    *
    “Who the fuck does he think he is? Keep me prisoner, will he?”
    Navarro raised a brow at the loud mutterings of his houseguest as she paced the length of her room. Inigo had given her the guest bedroom with the hidden cameras and listening devices.
    Although the sun would soon rise, Navarro felt no fatigue. The woman had invigorated his blood as no one else had in quite a long while—perhaps in the last century.
    “ I don’t take another man’s leavings, ” she mimicked, her mouth curling in disgust. “Well, I don’t take cold leftovers—that’s what you are, Navarro!” she shouted through the locked door of her bedroom.
    Still naked, she flounced onto the bed, beating her heels and hands against the mattress.
    Navarro studied her attributes.