Chapter 5

She wasn’t what he’d expected, or wanted. No man wanted that sudden sensation that he was no longer master of his destiny. That perfidious fate still had a few nasty surprises in store.Fate be damned. Christian had stopped being its victim years ago.‘Alone at last,’ he murmured, watching her mouth tighten.So, she didn’t like this thing sparking and snarling between them either. But as well as her caution and disapproval he sensed puzzlement. As if she didn’t recognise the syrupy thickening of the atmosphere for what it was—carnal attraction.Instant. Absolute. Undeniable.‘There’s no need for us to be alone. Your business is with my father.’ Her jaw angled belligerently.Christian felt a quickening in his belly.