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[ Pobierz całość w formacie PDF ] other of them with a frown between her wide-spaced eyes. Only a few knock-down, drag-out arguments, Garet said with a hint of a smile. Young Kate has a streak of impudence in her. Only when I m pushed over the edge, Kate replied darkly, putting down her fork. I d like to be excused. No doubt you would, but just sit the hell where you are, Kate, Cambridge said harshly, freezing her as she tried to rise. I plan to get some work done today. That is what I pay your salary for, not to play hookey with that damned journalist! Kate bit her lip to keep the hot words back, and the smug look Anna gave her didn t help any. She didn t like Garet s girlfriend. One look was enough to tell her that the older woman s only interest in him was his money. She didn t have the light of love in her pale blue eyes when she looked at the big man beside her. There was only a shrewd, cold look there, as if she was measuring the size of his wallet every time she looked at him. But Garet couldn t see that. His big hand slid along the wooden finish of the table to catch Anna s and squeeze it. He smiled, and there was no mockery in it. Tonight, he told her, we ll go down to the beach and you can describe the moonlight on the sea to me. Anna leaned forward with a sigh, and it was a pity, Kate thought bitterly, that Cambridge couldn t have the benefit of Anna s low neckline. Oh, darling, Anna breathed, I ll describe everything to you. It ll be just like old times. Kate wanted to be sick. She wanted to scream at him. But all she could do was sit and pretend not to be affected. I ll have to get some work done first, however, Garet said with a grin. Make yourself scarce while Kate and I finish up the paperwork. Put on your bikini and decorate the beach. Tell Jacques to get you a beach umbrella so you don t burn that delicate complexion. Oh, Garet, you remembered, Anna said. She took his big hand in both of hers. Darling, I m so sorry about your eyes, she whispered brokenly, although there wasn t a trace of sorrow in her cold eyes. I m sorry I walked out on you, it was just such a shock& but I m back now, and I ll take care of you. For how long? he asked conversationally. As long as you need me, darling, she purred. Garet only smiled, feeling for the ashtray to crush out his cigarette. Run along, he told her. Yes, darling. Anna got up and reached over to plant a sweet, long kiss against his hard mouth. Kate turned her head away, because she couldn t bear the sight. Then Anna was gone, ignoring Kate completely, and they were alone. What do you think of her? he asked quietly. She s lovely, and when do you want to start work? she asked tightly. One dark eyebrow went up and he smiled. Jealous, milkmaid? Of what? Your wallet? she asked flatly, because that s the only part of you she s interested in! Something like amusement flashed in his dark green eyes. Not quite, he said softly. Kate blushed all the way to her throat, almost knocking over her coffee cup in her haste to get out of her seat. I ll bet your face is redder than a sunset, he remarked. I never blush, she told him firmly. Of course. He got up, feeling his way to the door and along the passageway to his study, right behind Kate. Someday, Kate& . Someday, what? she asked He stopped in his tracks, sweat breaking out, beading up on his forehead, and he leaned heavily against the wall, one big hand going to his head. Oh, my God& ! he groaned, and his eyes closed against a pain that Kate could only imagine. Eight G aret, what it it? she cried, running to him. She caught his big arms and stared up at his contorted face with horror in her pale brown eyes. Oh, please, tell me what s wrong! My& head, he groaned. His eyes closed tightly, and his hand worried them for several seconds before she felt him relax. Are you all right? she asked, in a voice more laced with emotion than she realized. I m all right. It was just a pain, Kate, he said gently. No, it wasn t! she said, a break in her voice. Garet, you ve got to see a doctor. What the hell for? he growled impatiently. So he can tell me to learn to live with it? I can t even see the blurs and shadows anymore! It s permanent! She wanted to sink through the floor. Her slender body seemed to shrink against his. Oh, is something wrong? Anna asked, joining them in the hallway in a shimmering blue bikini with a towel clutched in one manicured hand. Mr. Cambridge is having pain, Kate told her in a cool tone. Anna shrugged. One of the unpleasant side effects, I imagine, isn t it darling? she asked Garet with a smile. I m sure it passes. Well, I m going on down to the beach, I ll be back in a few hours. Bye! Kate glared after her even when the door closed and cut her off from view. She couldn t remember feeling such a surge of unbearable rage before. Aren t you going to say something, milkmaid? Garet asked, his deep voice amused even though the hard lines hadn t left his face. Kate s soft mouth pouted. Whatever I said would be either too much or too little. Anyway, she added tightly, she s your business. Is she, Kate? He caught her arms and pulled her against his big, husky body, holding her easily when she struggled instinctively to be let go of. Mr. Cambridge& ! she grumbled. A few minutes ago, it was Garet, he reminded her smoothly. His big hands spread against her shoulder blades, drawing her relentlessly closer into an embrace that melted her hunger for freedom. A& a few minutes ago, I was worried, she said unsteadily. I know. His chest rose and fell against her. I m indestructible, didn t you know? She rested her cheek against the front of his brown silky shirt with a sigh. I only wish you were, she said quietly. I wish you d see a doctor. You are worried, he murmured, as if he found the thought unbelievable. [ Pobierz całość w formacie PDF ] |