Best Of Nora Roberts Books 1-6. Nora Roberts
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Название: Best Of Nora Roberts Books 1-6
Автор: Nora Roberts
Издательство: HarperCollins
Жанр: Контркультура
Серия: Mills & Boon e-Book Collections
isbn: 9781472094537
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“I have it.” He flashed them both for the flight attendant and nudged Juliet ahead. “Do you want the window or the aisle?”
“I need my pass to see which I’ve got.”
“We have 2A and B. Take your pick.”
Someone pushed past her and bumped her solidly. It brought a sinking sensation of déjà vu. “Carlo, I’m in coach, so—”
“No, your tickets are changed. Take the window.”
Before she could object, he’d maneuvered her over and slipped in beside her. “What do you mean my ticket’s been changed? Carlo, I have to get in the back before I cause a scene.”
“Your seat’s here.” After handing Juliet her boarding pass he stretched out his legs. “Dio, what a relief.”
Frowning, Juliet studied her stub—2A. “I don’t know how they could’ve made a mistake like this. I’d better see to it right away.”
“There’s no mistake. You should fasten your belt,” he advised, then did so himself. “I changed your tickets for the remaining flights on the tour.”
Juliet reached to undo the clasp he’d just secured. “You—but you can’t.”
“I told you, don’t say can’t to Franconi.” Satisfied with her belt, he dealt with his own. “You work as hard as I do—why should you travel in tourist?”
“Because I’m paid to work. Carlo, let me out so I can fix this before we take off.”
“No.” For the first time, his voice was blunt and final. “I prefer your company to that of a stranger or an empty seat.” When he turned his head, his eyes were like his voice. “I want you here. Leave it.”
Juliet opened her mouth and closed it again. Professionally, she was on shaky ground either direction she went. She was supposed to see to his needs and wants within reason. Personally, she’d counted on the distance, at least during flight time, to keep her balanced. With Carlo, even a little distance could help.
He was being kind, she knew. Considerate. But he was also being stubborn. There was always a diplomatic way to handle such things.
She gave him a patient smile. “Carlo—”
He stopped her by simply closing his mouth over hers, quietly, completely and irresistibly. He held her there a moment, one hand on her cheek, the other over the fingers which had frozen in her lap. Juliet felt the floor tilt and her head go light.
We’re taking off, she thought dimly, but knew the plane hadn’t left the ground.
His tongue touched hers briefly, teasingly; then it was only his lips again. After brushing a hand through her hair, he leaned back. “Now, go back to sleep awhile,” he advised. “This isn’t the place I’d choose to seduce you.”
Sometimes, Juliet decided, silence was the best diplomacy. Without another word, she closed her eyes and slept.
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