―It must be jet lag.‖ Said Nikos knowing it wasn‘t.―She doesn‘t travel much?‖
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He put up with Helene‘s advances but he didn‘t encourage them and he certainly didn‘t welcome them. He had spent the entire time through dinner fending off her advances although it looked entirely different to Lily because she wasn‘t used to Helene‘s experience and she obviously thought he was ignoring her. However he wasn‘t one to toss a woman on her ass either and there was also the consideration of her family. Truth of it was he couldn‘t take his attention off of her for a moment or she‘d have been on his lap and had his cock in her hand if he‘d let her despite her family being at the same table.She had attempted to grab his crotch several times under the table but he‘d stopped her with his own hand. Frankly, he was disgusted with the woman‘s outrageous behaviour, but he wouldn‘t cause a scene. He would definitely set her straight but later, when he got her alone.unfortunately Lily was ignored because of Helene‘s actions and Max knew was hurt over it.
Several hours later Lily was still awake staring at the ceiling. Was he with that other woman now? She really had no right to feel the way she did. It was a mock engagement, but did that mean he could have another liaison in Nikos‘ house? After going over everything in her mind for several hours she should know better than suspect that Max was with another woman.
He‘d gone through great lengths to protect her and he wouldn‘t drop it all for a night in another woman‘s bed, even one as beautiful as Helene. Wouldn‘t he?He was a smart man.She took a deep breath and hoped to God her faith wasn‘t misplaced.
After all, it was her he kissed, not Helene. Oh, and what a kiss!
Just then the door opened and she shut her eyes rolling on her side pretending to sleep. She heard him moving around in the room then in the bathroom.A few moments later he emerged and she felt the bed shift with his weight.
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She never said anything.She couldn‘t help being angry about what happened even though she shouldn‘t blame Max.
Women couldn‘t help themselves around him.He was just too darn sexy for his own good.
She felt the bed shift and he got close enough so she felt warmth of his body at her back without coming in contact, then a hand on her shoulder.
―She‘s not my type.‖
―She seems to think so.‖ She finally said quietly.
―We‘re engaged honey.‖ He said with humour in his voice, but he didn‘t feel it at all. He was already hard with wanting her just knowing that her body was inches away from his.―I remember telling you before that I don‘t stray.‖
She could hear the smile in his voice and was sure he was smiling himself.―Someone should tell her that.‖He chuckled and it sounded surprisingly sexy in the dark.
―I did as soon as I got her alone.‖
She rolled toward him, putting her face inches from his,
―You did?‖ she felt like weeping.
Hell, this is completely unfair, thought Max as he caught the scent of her skin. He was sure it smelled like lavender. Also, knowing that beautiful lush body was inches from his near had him undone.Surprisingly he was able to keep his voice from cracking when he spoke. ―Yes.‖What he didn‘t tell her was Helene ignored him and started fidgeting with the buttons on his shirt. It was easy to stop her from undressing him, but the hand on his thigh at dinner was a little more difficult because of the company at the table. No matter how angry he was getting over it,
