AllFreeNovel
Share Us
He said nothing to correct her, but the slight raising of his brows stated that it was only his control that had stopped them.
‘Are you?’ she asked.
‘What?’
‘Involved with anyone.’
‘No.’
‘The woman I saw you with in the foyer...?’
‘Is this a trick question?’
‘You don’t know who I’m talking about, do you?’ Her voice was derisive as she looked around the restaurant. ‘This is early for you. You’re more after-parties and casinos...’
‘Actually, no.’ He shook his head. ‘The truth is I only gamble when I’m working. I’m a good host, though. Got to keep the investors happy...’
‘I never thought you’d be one to succumb to peer pressure, Dante.’
He moved the candle from between them very deliberately and leant forward. Cross now, he looked right into her eyes and jabbed a finger towards her.
‘We all do what we have to to survive,bella.’
She wanted to snatch his finger.
Hold it, press his hand to her face or her breast.
He wasthatpotent.
She felt as if his hands were almost on hers under the table. When he’d leant forward she’d almost reached towards his fierce kiss, but Dante wasn’t here to make out.
‘My father can’t keep up with the lifestyle, so...’
She startled at the news. ‘You found your father?’
‘He found me,’ Dante said.
‘Tell me!’
‘What?’
‘Do you have brothers, sisters...?’
‘A brother—well, half...’
‘Older or younger?’
‘Two years older, apparently, but really he’s a spoilt teenager.’ He rolled his eyes and leant back against the velvet of the booth. ‘Believe me, be careful what you wish for, Alicia. Family is not so easy. You must have seen some of this when you were doing your “research” on me?’
‘No.’ She shook her head.
‘Right...’ His disbelief was evident.
‘Dante, please... Tell me how it was to finally meet—?’
‘I don’t want to get into it.’
‘Dante?’ she urged. ‘Please don’t do that.’
