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Brenda became aware of his presence long before she saw him. The prickling sensation began at the base of her spine teasing goose pumps all over her skin. She knew he must be staring daggers at her and she felt slightly cold and hot at the same time. The feelings he generated in her were frighteningly sensual and she wondered how long she could keep up with this battle of wits with him. She felt her knees weaken a little as she inhaled raggedly and kicked her self mentally for acting like a silly chit. She needed her senses to be on high alert to deal with the like of James and there was no place for girly nerves or fantasies in that mix. She intended to play this game and outwit this incredible man no matter what.
"Brenda." Her heart skipped a beat at his voice. He somehow made her name sound more beautiful than it was, with his delicious baritone.
"James." She turned slowly to face him, struggling to keep her face bland with a facade of absolute nonchalance. He looked stunning despite being dressed all in black. His outfit was in sharp contrast to the gaily colored t-shirts of the other men present at the party.
"Dance with me." It was not a request, it sounded more like an order laced with a bit of mockery as his eyes glinted in challenge. He seemed to expect her to refuse.
"It would be my pleasure." She was getting over her brief loss of composure and responded with as much mockery as his. He smiled sardonically and reached out to draw her close. His touch was gentle, warm and reassuring, a complete contrast to the turbulence she could feel brewing between them. She followed his lead effortlessly and they danced in perfect sync, both in tune with each others movements. Just as she was beginning to really enjoy herself, reveling in the beauty of the music and her partner's flawless movements, he spoke softly but curtly, "I know what you've been up to. I know you are somehow behind the missing jewels. They belong to me and I expect them back immediately!"
She missed a step as she felt the sting of his harsh tone, her delight in the music and the dance slowly melting away leaving her feeling a little bereft and somewhat angry. She tried to recall all the well rehearsed responses she had prepared.
"You must be mistaken. I have nothing of yours in my possession. All jewels with me are rightfully mine." She said as sweetly as she possibly could. Her calm response only seemed to goad him further.
"Don't push me. I am warning you..." He stopped speaking as a couple danced a little too close to them. She felt a tiny hint of fear at the savagery of his ground out words. She could see feel his pulsing anger beneath her fingers. She drew in a deep breath but that was a mistake. The scent of his perfume and aftershave flooded her senses and she was caught between keeping up the charade and controlling her responses to him. He was dangerous, she knew this without being told. Yet instead of scaring her, she felt irrevocably drawn to his untamed unpredictability. He was the most intriguing man she had ever met.
She watched as he visibly controlled his anger, schooling his expression into a calm visage. He began to speak again as soon as they could no longer be overheard. "Give me the jewels and I will make it worth your while. Refuse me and I will take them from you by any other means. You are no match for me Brenda. Be smart and make the right decision."
He quickened his steps and led her through some pretty intricate dance moves that seemed targeted at showing her how easily he could control her.
"I'm not interested in you money, James." She said this breathlessly as he slowed down a little to allow her catch her breath.
He looked slightly baffled at her response. "What exactly are you interested in then?"
You. The truth nearly rolled off her tongue.
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