CHAPTER 42

  "I wish we could do this more often," she said impulsively and then blushed as he rose from the table, a purposeful gleam in his eyes.

  "We will. And now that's enough talking." He pulled her gently to her feet and she stood, heart thumping, and he slid his hands around her face and gave an unexpected smile.

  "For the rest of the evening," he murmured softly, "It's actions, not words. How does this spectacular dress come off?"

  "Zip at the back," Holly murmured, offering no resistance as he lowered his head to hers.

  As always the skilled touch of his mouth sent her head into a spin, and she gave a moan of pleasure as his arms slid round her and he pulled her hard against his powerful frame.

  "I want you." He murmured the words against her lips, his mouth hot and demanding. "I want you naked, right now."