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Dear reader,
How often in life we think we are on track, we know exactly what
We want and taking all measures to implement the plan? We felt comfortable
and insurance. But what if we find out that it was nothing that we wanted so the
goal is
achieved?
This is the dilemma against which Theron Anetakis struggles in Rebellion. He is
ready to create
roots, start a family, marrying eat balanced and soothing woman who chose to be
his wife. Isabella Caplan to break with the force of a tornado in your life
meticulously
ordered!
She finds a way to anarquizar with plans Theron, and the worst, causes him to
question whether
It was the very thing he wanted. So teach him one of the most important lessons:
seek
we really want, and never be content commenos.
I hope you like the story of Bella and Theron much as loved writing it. It is a
novel
studded with emotions, but most importantly, is talking about a profound and
everlasting love.
I hope you sigh every page on this journey to umfinal happy.
Happy reading!

Maya Banks

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REBELLION
Translation
Vera Vasconcellos
2014

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Chapter 1
T
HERON
The
NETAKIS
separated into piles mountain of working papers that the secretary left
on his desk so he analyze. Muttering curses, threw letters to the right and the
left. When there was some that deserved more than a cursory glance, she was
thrown into the pile
issues that required his attention. Others were destined for the trash can, which
found next to your foot to.
Take the New York offices had not been a smooth process. After the discovery
that
umdos members of the company's staff was selling the project of a hotel for a
Anetakis
competitor, Theron and the brothers made a corporate housecleaning and reformed
the frame

employees. The criminal, the former assistant Chrysander, was arrested after
umacordo court.
Because of the incident, the Anetakis brothers became afraid to allow unlimited
access to
Company confidential information to another employee. But finally, Theron had
chosen to bring
own desk in your office in London. It was an older woman, responsible and most
importantly - loyal. Although none of the Anetakis brothers were willing to fully
trust
another employee, after the fiasco comRoslyn.
Upon arriving in London, Theron was greeted with a stack of documents,
contracts, messages and
emails. Two days later, he was still trying to decipher the mess. And to think that
the Secretary has
He had realized most of that clutter!
Theron stopped before a letter to Chrysander and almost tossed in the trash; but if
He stopped when he saw what was written. Deep lines vincavam his forehead to
stretch your other hand
to the phone.
Regardless of the time zone difference and the possibility of agreeing brother,
He entered the number and waited impatiently, the connection was completed. He
felt a twinge of
remorse for the likelihood of waking Marley's wife Chrysander but hoped that
he would meet before this happened.
- You better have a good reason to call at this hour - growled Chrysander comvoz
sleepy.

Theron has not lost comsaudaes time.

- Quemdiabos is Isabella? - He asked.
- Isabella? - There was no doubt about the surprise in his voice Chrysander. - Are
you calling this
time to ask about a woman?
- Tell me ... - Theron did ummovimento negative coma head.
No, Chrysander would not be unfaithful to Marley. Whatever the woman
represented in the life of
brother, should have been before he met his wife.
- Just tell me what I need to know to get rid of it - added Theron, almost angry. I stand before a letter in which she tells of their progress, whatever that means,
and
if successfully formed. - His lips twitched into a disgusted expression. - Theos,
Chrysander. This woman is not too young to be involved comvoc?

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Chrysander exploded in a torrent of curses in Greek that did Theron away from the
earpiece
heard until the brother to calm down.
- I do not like his suggestion, little brother - Chrysander said in a cold voice. I'm married. Of course I'm not involved comessa Isabella.
Then Theron heard the gasp brother across the line.
- Bella! Of course - he muttered. - I'm having trouble thinking comclareza at this
time of night.
- And I repeat: quem Bella? - Theron felt patience fade.
- Caplan. Isabella Caplan. Surely you remember.

- Little Isabella? - Theron asked, surprised.

Theron had not thought of it until Chrysander mention the name. The image of a
pregangly teenager, horse and braces tail espocou his mind. Since then,
had met a few times but to be honest, I could not conjure the image of Isabella
more
old.
She remembered that she was shy and modest, always trying to go unnoticed.
Isabella
had attended his father's funeral, but focused on the pain itself, Theron had not
paid attention to the young.
How old she would have at that time?
Chrysander let out a chuckle.
- It is not so small now. Isabella must have just graduated. I was going great
in college. Clever girl ...
- But why are you getting news of her? - Wondered Theron. - For God's sake, I
thought
she was a former lover her, and the last thing I wanted was to see it causing
problems Marley.
- Although his devotion to my wife is laudable, it is not necessary - Chrysander
replied without
rodeos. Then let out a sigh. - Our duty to Bella disappeared from my
mind. For some time now I have been focused emMarley and our son.
- What duty? - Theron was surprised. - And I've never heard this story before?
- Our parents were friends and business associates for a long time. The father of
Isabella made our

promise that if something happened to him, cuidaramos girl. Our father died
before
Her father therefore took responsibility for the welfare of Isabella when she was
orphaned.
- If so, you should know that, according to this letter, it will go to New York in the
two days - said Theron.
Chrysander released umxingamento.
- I can not let Marley now.
- Of course not. - Theron shook his head impatiently. - I'll take care of it. But I
need the
details. The last thing you need now is another concern. The New Office
York is my responsibility. I will credit this account that the problems inherited
when we exchange
branch.
- Bella will not be any problems. It's a sweet girl. All you have to do is help her
solve
their subjects and provide what it needs. Isabella will only have full control over
their inheritance
when you 25 years or when to marry; whichever comes first. So in the meantime,
the
Anetakis International Group acts as its curator. How far are you the
representative of Anetakis
inNew York, this makes it a kind of Isabella's guardian.
Theron groaned.
- I knew I should have forced Piers to take the New York office.
Chrysander laughed.

- This will be a piece of cake, little brother. It will not take long for that
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she needs.
M
AL
I
SABELLA
Caplan went through airport security control, spotted a man with
chauffeur's uniform holding a sign on which was written his name. Instantly, she
He raised his hand, waving as he approached. To his surprise, two other men
adiantaram to lade it. The confused expression Isabella should be obvious
because the driver smiled
and said:
- Welcome back to New York, Miss. Caplan. I am Henry, his driver for today,
and these
gentlemen are members of Mr security team. Anetakis.
- Uh ... hello - greeted Isabella.
- I arranged for someone to gather her suitcase in the luggage terminal - said
Henry,
as he led her toward the exit. - Will be delivered in very embreve hotel.
Outside, one of the security men opened the limo door for Isabella and sat
beside her, while the other settled in the front seat beside the driver. Privacy
I was out of the question, and all Isabella wanted was to lie down and relax that
seat.

When the vehicle is put emmovimento, she leaned back. The limousine left the
landing area
emdireo the Imperial Park, the hotel of Anetakis brothers. Chrysander always
one you providenciava
suite when she visited New York, which did not occur commuita frequency.
That trip was planned as a brief stop on their way to Europe, a fact that
informed the Chrysander in the letter he sent her. But everything changed the
instant he received a
concise message Theron Anetakis, informing her that now would be he who
would take care of her
subjects, and would find in New York to provide everything she needed for her
exterior viagemao.
Theron did not know, but the Isabella travel had become something of the past.
She would be in New
York ... indefinitely.
The limousine stopped in front of the hotel. The passenger door opened, and the
security that sat on
front seat held out his hand to help her out.
When entered the lobby, Isabella was sent immediately to the suite itself, passing
Direct the reception.
Within ten minutes, the luggage was delivered to your room, with a bouquet of
flowers and a basket
filled with all kinds of assortment of snacks and fruits.
As if that were not enough, when Isabella had just sat down on the couch and
remove
shoes, heard another knock. Grumbling down, he walked to meet, and found

comoutro hotel employee in the doorway. The homemlhe extended cream-colored

umenvelope.
- A mensagemdo sr. Anetakis.
Isabella raised his eyebrows.
- What srs. Anetakis?
The jovempareceu embarrassed.
- Theron.
Isabella smiled, thanked him and closed the door again. Then he turned the
envelope and slipped
fingers gently by handwritten letters: ". Isabella Caplan" I would be the letter of
Theron?
Allowing for a moment of folly, she touched the envelope in the nose, expecting
to feel the
fragrance that man. She were. Soft but undeniable, the fragrance of Theron. It is
remembered
that colony as it was yesterday.
It was obvious that Theron was still wearing the same.

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Isabella tore the seal and removed the envelope card. In an obviously male
calligraphy,
he had written instructions for her to come to his office the next morning.
An amused smile curled his lip Isabella. Arrogant as ever. Giving you orders
as if she were a naughty child. At least Chrysander spent in his suite to see
as it was, the last time she'd been there. But at that time, Isabella was only
18, and he arranged a real nanny to accompany her emsua visit to the city.

I was more than happy for that meeting to give in terms of Theron. Thus, it would
be
pleasurable leave you astonished. What motivated his trip to Europe aside from
the fact Theron live there. Or
I have lived. When Chrysander married, he and his wife are definitely moved to
an island
his property in Greece. Which meant that Theron had been much closer to it.
Finally.
The viagem Europe was canceled. And his plan to seduce Theron entered
emao.
Isabella let himself sink into the couch and put his feet on the coffee table. Nails
painted
a vibrant red attracted him away, while waving his feet. A delicate anklet sparked
as a movement.
Theron had become even more beautiful over the years. The youthful beauty out
replaced by sexy masculinity. As she waited grow to claim it, Theron is
It becomes even more desirable. More irresistible. What made him even more
love.
It would not be easy. Isabella did not expect him to throw in his arms. The
brothers Anetakis
eramdifceis. Podiamter the woman they wanted. Eramimplacveis in business
but tambmeram
loyal, and the honor was all.
The phone rang, yanking him an exasperated sigh. The apparatus stood on the
other side
the room, and Isabella felt as comfortable on the couch ...
After forcing up, he staggered to serve you.

- Hello?
This was followed umbreve silence.
- Miss. Caplan ... Isabella.
Instantly, she recognized the English accent, and a pleasure to shiver ran down her
spine. It was not the voice Chrysander and as Piers was out of the country and
never even had one
comela conversation could only be Theron.
- Yes- he replied, hoarse, hoping not to let the nervousness.
- It Theron Anetakis. I'm calling to find out if made good trip and was
accommodated without
nenhuminconveniente.
- Thank you. Everything's fine.
- The suite is to your liking?
- Yes, of course. It was very kind of book it for me.
- I have not booked - he replied impatiently. - This is my private suite.
Isabella looked around with renewed interest. Knowing that would be where
Theron spent much of
his time caused him an electrifying emotion.
- So where are you? - He asked curiously. - Why he gave up his suite?
- The hotel is undergoing renovations. The only suite available was ... my. I'm
taking
temporarily another room.
Isabella laughed.
- I could have stayed in another room. No need to leave your suite for my
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- A few days will not make any difference - he said. - It's good to have a stay
comfortable, before traveling to Europe.
Isabella swallowed the denial of which would go to Europe. It was useless to
leave it on alert
immediately. There would be plenty of time to tell him your plans change.
Especially when
Theron had no chance to convince her to change her mind.
Malicious Umsorriso curled his lip Isabella.
- I received his orders.
Theron let out an exclamation of surprise that sounded suspiciously like a you
name calling.
- I'm sure not sounded so autocratic, Miss. Caplan.
- Please call me Isabella. Or Bella. You should remember the time emque were
not so
formal ... I know that if passaramalguns years, but I have not forgotten about you
nenhumdetalhe.
This was followed umsilncio embarrassing.
- Okay, Isabella.
- Bella, please.
- Okay ... Bella - granted Theron, letting out an exasperated sound then before
adding: - What were we talking about?
Theron seemed distracted and, though a educadssimo man, Isabella realized he
I wanted to get rid of it as quickly as possible. A smile curved her lips. If only he
know ...
- We were discussing their autocratic orders that I attend to his office

the morning.
- It was umpedido, Bella. - He was growing impatient.
- Of course that will answer. We may combine at ten o'clock? I'm a little tired
and would like to
sleep late.
- Of course. Do what is best for you. Ask for the room service for dinner. His
expenses will be paid.
Logical. She expected nothing less than that, and knew there was no point
arguing. The brothers
Anetakis were the embodiment of efficiency. And many took seriously what they
felt were their
duties.
- See you tomorrow then - said Isabella.
Theron took leave formally, and she hung up. A smile curled the corners
lips to embrace their bodies, rapt. Oh, intended to make him a visit the next day,
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Chapter 2
T
HERON SE
He leaned back in his chair and watched the skyline through the window
office. After a hectic morning of work with meetings and phone calls, had finally
a few minutes to breathe.
He glanced at the watch and grimaced at the memory of Isabella Caplan
It should arrive within five minutes.

He felt like a revolving door. Isabella enter and leave for your trip to Europe,
while
Alanna arrive in Greece within a week. Glad you could get rid of her fast
obligation to Isabella. Would see that she had everything she needed, I would
request the
someone Anetakis International that found in London and arrange a security team
to protect her during his stay in that country.
Moreover, ... Alanna
A rueful smile curved her lips. This was a concern of yours. Theron and Alanna
had what
a close friendship could be considered. Perhaps umacordo be the most accurate
term, although he
was open to deepen that relationship. I knew he would have to take a more
orderly life
Now he had taken the New York office. Something discussed amicably with
Alanna,
weeks before.
They were a lovely couple and they understood very well. It was derived from a
family
Greek entirety. Old friends of his father. The Alanna's father owned a trucking
company.
She and Theron had much in common, so it was natural that would eventually
unite. Alanna you
It provides a friendly relationship and give her children. And he would give him
security and protection.
Yes, it was time to get married. His move to New York had every chance of being
permanent, as Marley did not wish to change the island she had and Chrysander

transformed into a home. And it was intended to live permanently there, it seemed
natural to find a
wife and start a family.
Theron's thoughts were interrupted by a knock on the door. Frowning, he
He looked up, allowing the person to enter.
- Lord, Miss. Caplan is here to see you - Madeline, the secretary said while
He stuck his head through the doorway.
- Make it go - he replied brusquely.
Theron, waiting, straightened the spine, sitting erect, and drummed his fingers on
the
top, in a distracted gesture. Tried to fish in their memories the image of that girl,
but all
I could see was a girl with large eyes, legs and braces on desengonadas
teeth. I was not sure even the age she would now. He only knew that Isabella
formed. This would mean that commais or less 22 years?
He conjured a gentle smile when the door burst open. It was not necessary to
scare her. Theron is
He is risen and walked toward the door to greet her when stopped for a second,

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feeling all the air from the lungs fade.
In front of him he was not a girl but a stunningly beautiful woman. A claw
invisible seemed to crush the throat to make him move my neck to relieve
discomfort.
Isabella displayed a hesitant smile that made him feel that gesture to the toes. For
a long

instant, everything Theron could do was watch her as a teenager full of pimples
experienced their first flush of hormones.
She wore a tight jeans low waist. The blouse, if it could be called blouse if
He adjusted to the generous curves of her body as comfortably as hands
umhomemfariam.
The sheath was just above the navel, and this, along with the low waist trousers,
exposed
that strip of skin to his vision.
The look of Theron was attracted to that point and the silver glow in Isabella's
navel.
He frowned. She had put umpiercing navel?
Theron blinked, ashamed of the fact that he was caught red-handed drying it at
him. And
Then, his eyes fixed on that gorgeous face. The long, dark hair cascaded up
below the shoulders. The long lashes framed sparkling green eyes. A hint
smile curved her full lips and white teeth almost overshadowed his vision. Two
dimples are formaramno delicate face when Isabella's smile widened.
That was not the kind of woman who could pass unnoticed. The last few years
have operated
radical changes in Isabella. And to think he remembered her as someone who
used to
desparecer in the environment to be present. A man would have to be blind, deaf
and dumb to
not notice it.
- What the hell are these costumes are you using? - He asked, before he could
stop himself.
Isabella arched a dark eyebrows, her green eyes getting not disguise

fun. Then looked down at his clothes, while sliding hands

hips.
- I believe that's what costumamchamar clothes - she said comvoz hoarse.
The lines vincavam Theron's forehead deepened before the sarcastic tone of voice
Isabella.
- That's the kind of thing that used Chrysander allowed in his presence?
Isabella gave a low laugh, and the sound made an electric current up by the scruff
of Theron,
ruffling her hair in that region. It was a warm and vibrant sound, and gave him so
much pleasure
he found himself wanting to hear it again.
- Chrysander not temdireito a say in the way I dress.
- He was ... his guardian - said Theron. - How I am now.
- Not by law - argued Bella. - You are doing a favor to my father and your
executor
wills with regard to my heritage until I get married, but is far from my tutor.
I have a lot bemde care mimmesma witha minimum interference Chrysander.
Theron sat back at the table and studied the safe jovemto him ahead.
- Getting married? In terms of the will of his father prays that you will only have
control over their inheritance
when you 25 years.
- Or get married - corrected Isabella, smooth. - I plan on being married before age
25.
Theron began emalerta, contemplating all sorts of dire scenarios.
- Who is he? I want it very well investigated. It must be very careful in his
position,

Isabella. The heritage we inherited attract a horde of unwanted suitors who want
it
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Another smile curled the corners of umdos full lips.
- It is a pleasure to see you too, Theron. I did a great trip. The suite is wonderful.
For some
time I have not seen, but recognize emqualquer place.
The Isabella reproach irritated him precisely because it is more than adequate. He
was being rude.
Nema greeted properly.
- I apologize. - He stepped forward, resting his hands on her shoulders and
leaning in to kiss her cheek. - I'm glad you had a good trip and that approved
suite. I can provide you something to drink while we discussed the preparations
for your trip?
Isabella smiled and made a negative movement with his head. Then she passed
him,
referring to the window. The undulating hips, and buttocks enhanced by very
tight jeans
They moved seductively. Theron was forced to lift the look does not seem that
coveted
that part of Isabella's anatomy.
It was then that a colored flash at the time of her thin waist drew attention. Theron
He blinked and returned to fix our gaze on that point, certain that he had been
mistaken.

When Isabella stopped at the window, the hem of her blouse shifted, revealing a
small
tattooed skin track. Theron's eyes could not move away from that point, during
the
his attempt to decipher the drawing. A tattoo? It was obvious that Chrysander out
as a fiasco
tutor that girl. Emque kind of trouble she had got? Tattoos? Intention to marry?
Theron closed his eyes and held his nose between thumb and forefinger, feeling
the beginning of a
headache.
- Temuma wonderful view from here - she said, while turning to face him.
After clearing his throat, Theron held her gaze. Anything to stop him from
sticking
those breasts enhanced by thin fabric shirt.
Theos!, That woman was a walking bomb.
- Have provided the preparations for your trip or do you want me to take care of
them? - He asked,
emtomeducado.
She stuck her fingers in his jeans pockets, while Theron wondered how Bella
managed
do this, and leaned in the window.
- I will not go to Europe.
Theron blinked several times.
- As I said?
Again umsorriso bent those luscious lips, revealing the two dimples.
- I decided not to spend the summer in Europe.
Theron put her hand to her forehead and massaged to relieve tension.

Damn him Chrysander to follow coma own life and the harness Isabella Caplan.
- Had you anything to do with her sudden desire to get married? - He asked
wearily. - Yet
He did not answer my question about his alleged fiance.
- Because I still have no - she said with malice. - I did not mention having
someone in
view, only I intend to marry before completing 25 years. I have three years left,
so
there is no need for you to quit giving orders to scour the past for anyone.
- So why do not you go to Europe? That was his plan to the last week, according
the letter sent to Chrysander.
- I have not written any of this to Chrysander - protested Isabella comsuavidade. The homemque your
brother hired to oversee my studies informed the Chrysander on my trip to
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Theron slipped his hand to his neck, feeling a migraine threaten comtoda touch on
the force.
- So what will you do? - He almost feared the answer would have.
Wide Umsorriso is stamped on the face of Isabella, illuminating her entire face.
- I'll rent umapartamento here in town.
Theron almost choked. Emseguida, closed her eyes, suddenly feeling tight collar
too. If Isabella be established in New York, he would be obliged to supervise
issues related to it and to keep constant watch over this young woman.

Suddenly, the idea of an impending marriage to Isabella not irritated him more.
She was 22
years. Too young to get married today, but by no means out of the appropriate age
group.
Perhaps the best he could do for her to introduce her to a man who owned
resources
that gives you security and stability.
The thought began to take shape in his mind, gaining body when Isabella again
speak.
- Sorry ... - said Theron when she realized that there had caught a word of it
said.
- I just stated now that got rid of the preparations of my trip, I have to go.
I need to find umapartamento.
Alarms sounded in the minds of Theron in front of Isabella idea of wandering
through a city to which
He was not used, alone and vulnerable. Hell! You could end up choosing a
neighborhood
inappropriate.
And then there was the matter of Isabella security. Now that she remain inNew
York on
Instead of traveling to Europe, would have to provide a bodyguard team. The last
thing
needed was for that jovemfosse kidnapped as happened comMarley.
- I think that's not the kind of thing we should do it alone - he said.
The expression of Isabella brightened.
- How kind of you to offer to accompany me. I have to admit I was not very
excited to do it alone, and you know the city better than me.

Theron opened his mouth to deny the idea that you volunteered to do anything
with it,
but stamped genuine gratitude on Isabella's face did make close it. Then left
umsuspiro out to see that was really emapuros.
- Of course I will accompany. I will not allow the establishment in any place. I
ask to
my secretary to select some suitable quarters for you and then start the
look. Maybe tomorrow morning. You can use the suite for as long as necessary.
Isabella frowned.
- But I hate the idea dislodge.
Theron made umgesto negative coma head.
- It is not uncomfortable at all. Chrysander also has coverage, and I can use it. I
also have
to seek umlugar to live, now I'll be in this city definitely.
By uminstante, green eyes flashed, but soon the Isabella's expression became
neutral.
- In this case, I appreciate your offer, and I'd love to look flat to you tomorrow.
We can
lunch together too? - He asked innocent comar.
- Of course I'll pay you umalmoo - he agreed comumgrunhido.
Why she felt like she had been by a steamroller? The idea that girl
barely out of adolescence have imposed their will without considering your
opinion made him feel
manipulated, but there was nothing almde genuine appreciation and relief in
Isabella expression.

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On impulse, she rushed forward and wrapped his neck with her arms, colliding
against muscular chest. Theron had to steady his feet firmly on the ground to not
stagger
back.
- Thank you - she said to the ear while Theron gave her umabrao tight.
When he allowed his arms involved, returning the gesture, he noticed the body
Isabella shaping his, and felt all those curves that there was little noticed. The
long hand touched
portion of the skin that was exposed on the soft back, and again reflected on the
Theron
tatuagemque seen there. The fact of not knowing what it was about drawing the
maddened.
Gesturing his head, Theron moved away comdelicadeza Isabella.
- Let me call the driver to take her back to the hotel.
Isabella gave him umbeijo face and turned toward the door.
- Thank you. See you tomorrow morning.
And the left rubbing where the fleshy lips touched his face, seconds ago. In
Then he let out umxingamento and around the table to sit down.
It has been so quick to condemn Chrysander to engage with such a young woman,
and there was
he desiring an even younger. Pathetic. It was obvious that it was because of
doing good
time did not relate closely witha woman.
He pressed the intercom button to call the desk, and gave her quick instructions to
find

three or four choices of apartments. If neither the pleased, could give the coverage
Chrysander for her to utilizasse.
After talking with Madeline, Theron lifted the phone to provide a team that would
make
Safety Isabella.
When he hung up, he remembered that Alanna would return within a week, and
groaned. Counted
not have to take up more of Isabella when his bride arrived. A woman was more
than
enough, and have to divide their attention between two it was a surefire recipe for
disaster.
But perhaps Alanna had some ideas on what was related to Isabella. Perhaps the
two
pudessemapresent her skilled guys who deviamestar up to your requirements.
Deciding that this was more a task for Madeline, he called the secretary and asked
him to
provide a list of eligible bachelors, with the past and checked with the pros and
cons of each. Madeline seemed amused that request, but did not question.
Theron leaned back in his chair and folded his hands behind his head. I would not
take you much
time. Find an apartment and a husband to Isabella, and then concentrate on own
nuptials.
-I
SABELLA
! CRIED
Sadie, flinging open the door to his apartment.

Isabella found herself wrapped in her friend's embrace, which returned comigual
intensity.
- Come in. Come in. It is very bomvoltar to see it! - Sadie exclaimed, causing her
to enter.
The two sentaramna small living room, and Sadie did not waste time to ask:
- And then? You found?
Isabella smiled.
- I just got out of his office.
- And ...?
Isabella shrugged.
- I gave up going to Europe, and I will look for an apartment in the city. Theron
will help me He added comumbreve smile.

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- He received bema news?
Sadie threw a lock of long red hair over her shoulder, leaving the handsome
features in
evidence. A year older than Isabella, will graduate a period before, and moved to
New
York to pursue a career on Broadway.
- I would not say welcomed - Isabella replied, amused. - I think it was Theron
wondering what the hell was going to do with me. The Anetakis brothers take their
responsibilities very
seriously. After all, they are Greek. And I'm a big responsibility that Theron wants
to get rid of. I have

sure I was anxious to shove me emumavio to Europe as soon as possible.

- Okay, so tell me every detail - stimulated Sadie anxiously. - What's your
plan?
Isabella grimaced.
- I] do not know for sure. I planned to travel to Europe to closely marked on
Theron there.
But suddenly, he settled in New York, and I had to change all my plans. The good
news is
we'll have lunch tomorrow, after we seek an apartment. I think from there we'll see
direction things will take.
- How did he react when he saw? - Wondered Sadie. - How long had it been since
the last time
you saw her? Four years?
- Argh! Yes. Thank God, my body is now more curvaceous.
- And then? He was enchanted comseu feminine charm? - Sadie outlined umsorriso
off.
- I'm sure he noticed, but I think he felt a mixture of interest and amazement. You
You have to understand that Theron is a man very ... uh ... traditional. - Isabella let
out a
I sigh and leaned back on the couch. - But if I had come dressed as a Greek young
demure, he would not have dedicated me a second look. It would have been
relegated to the status of little sister,
as Chrysander see me, and there was no way to change that.
- Oh, so you better throw the challenge from the beginning. - Sadie realized at last.
- Exactly - Isabella murmured. - If he never sees me as a harmless, it will be very
hard to ignore me.
Sadie laughed and held the hand of Isabella.

- I am very happy to meet her again. It had been a long time since we saw each
other, and was
longing.
- Yes, I did. Now, enough about me. I want to hear all the news about his career
Broadway. Tell me, could algumpapel?
Sadie twisted lips Ona sad expression.
- Few and far between, but I did not give up. By the way, I umteste next week.
Isabella frowned.
- You're getting a living?
- I have a job. Few hours. Just a few nights a week. They pay very well, but
require a dazzling appearance - said Sadie, bold. - But will until I get my
big role.
Isabella watched the comdesconfiana friend.
- What kind of job is that?
Sadie exhibited stealth umsorriso, eyes sparkling with mischief.
- It numclube male. Very elegant and exclusive.
Isabella's jaw hung.
- You're working as a stripper?

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- Not always shooting clothing - Sadie replied. - It is not a requirement, but gain
more tips
pulpy when I do - added wide comumsorriso.
Isabella watched by umlongo moment and emseguida, he laughed.
- I could have some classes with you. Theron would have to notice me if I undress
in

front of him.
Sadie also burst into laughter, and they both laughed until their faces were wet with
tears.
- If he did not realize then he is dead.
Emumimpulso, Isabella leaned forward to hugged her friend.
- It's so good to be here! I missed you. I'm having a good feeling about my stay in
New York. As if that were to work and I could do Theron fall for me.
Sadie returned the embrace of Isabella and then let go with a gentle smile on
face.
- I have complete certainty that Theron will fall in love madly for you. But if it
does
happen ... You're beautiful joveme. You can choose any man.
- Only Theron interests me - replied Bella, comsuavidade. - I love you for so long!
- Well, in that case we need to think of a way to hook you, right? - Sadie blinked
with
a smile.

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Chapter 3
- The
LANNIS
-T
HERON
He greeted smooth comvoz. - I believe that is all bemcomvoc.
The other end sounded polite greeting in some distant and reserved manner; but he
did not

I expect anything more than that. Alanna lived in his world of propriety, and never
offer a
compliance more effusive. That simply was not his style.
- I arranged so that the jet Anetakis transport from Greece to New York in about an
week. His mother will accompany on the trip?
That was a rhetorical question, to demonstrate more education than getting the
information.
After all, Theron knew very well that Alanna family would never allow her to
travel
unaccompanied to visit umhomemsolteiro.
- I wait anxious - he continued. - I made reservations for an opera soon after his
arrival. If all went well, ask to speak privately comAlannis and propose marriage to her.
Then, the two
families poderiampartir for the party preparations and the ceremony.
Of course I would have to inform the brothers of his intentions. After he broke the
connection, looked at the
phone for a long time. Was sure Chrysander, rapt in his newfound
love, would prove reluctant to encourage you to enter into a marriage devoid of
that
feeling. On the other hand, Piers'd shrug and say that this was his life and, if
desired
spoil it, it was on.
How long, he could learn to love Alanna. I liked her and respected her, which was
more
I felt by most women she knew. Was not naive enough to expect a

woman love him with the same intensity that Marley loved Chrysander. But he
liked the
thought to be friends with his future wife and enjoy his company on and off the
bed.
He frowned at the thought Alanna naked in bed, under his body. He looked down
to the groin as if
expected some response. And he was disappointed.
Alanna ... she seemed cold and extremely rigid. But I could not blame her for that.
In all
sure, it was virgeme would be its function to bring out the passion in it. It was his
duty as a husband.
With a sigh, he checked the time on the watch, and drummed his fingers on the
table.
Madeline had given her a choice of three apartments, all in great areas and near the
Imperial Park Hotel. But the secretary had not yet submitted a list of singles
qualified.
It did not matter. The first step was to accommodate Isabella. The sooner the
better. Then, if
worry emlhe get ummarido.
When Theron heard the office door open, she looked up, puzzled. Then furrowed
his forehead when he saw Isabella in. At that very moment the intercom rang, and
the voice of Madeline
emumtomseco announced that Isabella was coming.
- Bomdia - she greeted humming when stopped at the large table.
Theron swallowed and narrowed his eyes as he watched the costumes of Isabella.
Not exactly

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indecent and therefore could not complain. Conseguiamcobri it. Almost.
He felt the dry mouth as she slapped his hands on the tabletop and leaned
front. Her breasts swelled very close to the shirt neckline, allowing him to see the
bulges lacy bra half cup that suspended.
Theron dropped emseu intimate umxingamento and forced herself to looking up.
- Bomdia, Isabella.
- Bella, please. Unless you call me Assimo bother somehow.
It was not the case, although the name sounded more intimate; even more when
you thought the
Italian meaning of that name: beautiful. Exactly what she was. Stunningly
beautiful. Different
the sophisticated types of women who gravitated around him, but undoubtedly
beautiful. There was something
indomitable and selvagemnaquela jovemumtanto bold.
Theron gritted his teeth and shifted in his chair. Although his manhood had not
responded to Alanna souvenir, come back to life in a painful way, the instant
Isabella
had entered the office.
Was the tutor of the young woman, algumque had to take care of their welfare,
and there he was fantasizing
have it. A wave of grief washed over him. It was not only disrespectful to Isabella,
but also
comAlannis. No woman deserves that the future groom died of desire for another.
- Bella - he repeated, accepting the suggestion to use the nickname.
Combined comela. Smooth and beautiful.

Theron went up from the chair and walked around the table. Isabella watched with
curious look, and he
found wondering why.
- Is informally dressed today - she said after releasing a laugh. - I'm so
used to seeing it just comternos and ties.
- When you saw me? - He asked, surprised. Theron thought of the times when she
could
I have seen him and, although he was probably wearing a suit, it could not serve as
a basis
for such an assumption.
Isabella blushed, and he watched, fascinated, the blush spread across the beautiful
face of perfect features.
Bella lowered her head, and the movement made the hair slipping over her
shoulders.
- Emfotos. There is always his picture in the papers.
- And you get all these newspapers in California? - Questioned Theron.
- Yes. I like to be aware of life quemcuida my financial well-being.
- It's fine - said Theron, in a tone of approval. - Ready to go? I have a list of
apartment options. I took the liberty to restrict the possibilities to more regions
suitable for a single jovemmorar.
And then he realized he had taken a foregone conclusion. There was no reason to
believe
that a woman as beautiful and vibrant as she was living alone. But Theron refused
to
back in the claim or to ask whether, at the time, she thought involved with
someone. But it was
need to know, because if Isabella was in a relationship, he would have to leave the

Project present it to empotencial husbands.

- Yes, if you are - she said, presenting him affectionate comumsorriso.
Encaminhavam up out of the building that housed the center of the Anetakis
operations when he
He puts his hand on the back of Isabella, making her feel that touch even through
the shirt. The
contact seemed to burn her skin, and she could swear that if it were to see, find the
contours
those long fingers seared Embrasa emsua meat.
After nurturing that platonic love for so many years, Isabella had prepared for

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disappointment to the possibility of the man Theron become not correspond to the
your dreams. It has been so far from the truth that reality almost choked. The man
was
more, much more than expected. The feelings for him not dissipated to review it.
To
Rather, consolidated haviamse.
Isabella sat beside him in the backseat of the limo. In addition to the driver, Henry,
was a
Theron security staff member sitting in the front seat. When they parked on
the first apartment building, she noticed another small car stopped behind the
limousine,
where two men saltarampara carefully scan the surrounding area.
- I do not remember such an overdone last time I was here - murmured
Bella, when encaminharempara entry.

Theron stiffened.
- It ummal necessary.
Isabella waited for him to add something, but no further information was him
given.
Three hours later, the two had visited all the apartments that were on the list,
of which the first two Theron vetoed before it to issue any opinion. He said nothing
about
the third, but offered him the choice between that and the last.
Isabella suppressed a laugh and said in a serious tone that like the room. Theron
nodded in
approval and began the process of guarantee it for her.
- You want to carry your furniture to the apartment? - He asked when returned to
the
limo.
Isabella did not.
- I want to buy everything I need here and send deliver there. It will be very fun!
Theron growled something between his teeth, but when the green eyes fixed on
him, questioning,
merely compress the lips.
- I'll arrange algumpara take her shopping - said grudgingly.
Isabella raised an eyebrow.
- I can assure you I do not need babysitting. Chrysander pegged me a four years
ago,
pormagora have no more need for it.
- I will not let wander the city alone - he replied, resolute.
Isabella shrugged and gave him umsorriso loose.
- You could go with me.

Theron looked at her in surprise.

- No? You seem the logical choice, since it does not know anyone else in town. She omitted
Sadie purpose.
No reason to Theron know about Sadie, if only because not approve that friendship
I knew that she worked in a strip club. And it was certainly find out. The instant
Isabella inform him of one of his relations, Theron raise all the past that
person, and certainly the ban to continue finding her friend.
Not that she would obey him, but meant that their relationship began in the best
possible. The desire was enough for now, but wanted Theron fell in love with her.
I wanted he needed it.
- Yes, you're right - he agreed with annoyed expression. - I forgot you lived in
California and was just visiting here.
Isabella slid to the seat of the limo and presented him with a smile as he

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He settled beside her.
- This means that will make shopping with me?
Theron muttered something incomprehensible, and she could no longer contain his
laughter. The eyes of
Theron widened, and he fixed them there, as if he thought that somencantador.
Isabella gasped when she recognized, for a brief moment, the desire reflected that
look. But as fast as hinted, Theron blinked to cover it up.
- I'll have to check my schedule allows it - snapped, tense.
- Where are you going to take me to lunch? - Isabella asked, more to remind you
that

commitment than out of curiosity about the restaurant. He did not mind as the
place where
They would eat. I just wanted to spend algumtempo beside him.
- We have an excellent restaurant in the hotel - said Theron. - I have a table always
available
for me. I thought emalmoarmos there, and then you can retire to your suite to rest.
Isabella resisted the urge to roll his eyes. He was slippery. Planning to form more
easy to get rid of it. But I could not blame him. I knew it was an unexpected
burden, and Theron was a
busy man.
Isabella bit her lip and looked away for traffic flowing almda car window,
wondering how to do it see it not as an inconvenience, but as the woman who
loved him
and he wanted desperately.
- Something wrong, Bella?
By turning, she faced as worried look Theron. She smiled and shook his head
coma.
- Only umpouco tired. And excited.
Theron frowned.
- Maybe you'd better let me arrange the furniture for your apartment. Noted
all your preferences, can hire a designer to work with you, and thus not
I need to go buy everything you need.
- Oh, no, this will be a lot of fun. Can not wait to choose everything for the
apartment. I
I found stunning.
- What are your plans, Bella? - Wondered Theron.
Isabella blinked, confused.

- Plans?
- Yes Plans.. Now that was formed, what are your career plans?
- Oh! Well, I plan to take sabbatical umvero. In the fall, I will concentrate in the
future.
Theron said nothing, but she could feel that what bothered him. Isabella smiled
within.
Such an attitude should cause you hives. He and his brothers tended to a relentless
attitude when it came
respect for business. No wonder that possuama hotel company more successful in
the world.
When they reached the hotel, Theron led her, rushed inside, while the team
security surrounded them on all sides. It was strange and somewhat surreal; as if
they were
a royalty.
A few minutes later, we were guided to the table Theron in the restaurant which
was located in a
quiet corner, almost excluded from the rest.
Theron settled into the chair and then walked around the table to sit on the opposite
side.
After leaving the body tall and slender sink into the chair, he watched idly.
- What would you like to eat, pethi mou ?
Isabella flinched inside her before the endearment. It was like Theron wore
when she was 13. My little. It made her grit her teeth. It was not something

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evoked images of the two curled up in bed.

- What do you suggest? - She asked, studying his lips Theron, firm and sensual
curvature
mouth and the dark shadow of Overture's beard already covered his jaw.
She was tempted. Extremely tempted to reach out and slip his fingertips over
that roughness and then on the smoothness of lips Theron. How would kiss him?
Kissed
several boys in college. Boys, because compared to Theron, were just that. Some
erammuito good, others clumsy and "nice".
But Theron ... Kissing him was like chasing a storm. Hot. Exciting. Panting. The
Isabella's pulse quickened, to imagine the warm rustle of that language in his.
- Bella?
Isabella blinked several times, shaking his head when he realized that he was
called
seconds.
- Sorry ... empensamentos Lost.
- I was suggesting she try the salmon - said Theron.
Isabella nodded and turned his head toward the garomque was standing beside the
table.
- I'll have what he suggested - said comvoz hoarse.
Theron made the requests briefly, and the garomse rushed logo empartir
emseguida.
- Now, Bella - he began, leaning back in his chair. It seemed at ease while
let his gaze wander through his features, making every nerve ending of the body
Isabella entered spontaneous emcombusto. - Maybe we can talk about your future.
Isabella could not help the nerves.
- My future? - She gave a slight laugh in an attempt to reassure the unruly beats
from heart. If it was her, his future would be inexorably linked to it.

- That's it. About their future. I imagine emalgummomento stopped to think about
it.
Theron spoke sarcastically, impatient with someone who did not have an
indisputable plan. If
only he knew! That was all she had done in recent years: planning your future.
With
it.
- I thought about my future, semdvida.
- You mentioned marriage. He is even planning to get married before turning 25?
- I'm counting commission.
Theron nodded as if he approve, and Bella almost let out a laugh. Does Theron is
show as favorable to that idea if he knew that he was the chosen groom?
Isabella sighed. She was so pernicious. As if planning a murder instead
a seduction.
- That's nice. - Theron nodded. - I took the liberty of making a list of possible
candidates.
The Isabella's brow furrowed as she watched, perplexed.
- Candidates? A que?
- Marriage, Bella. I intend to help her find ummarido.

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Chapter 4
I
The SABELLA
He watched suspiciously, wondering if he suddenly developed umsenso of humor.
- You want to do what ? - She asked again.

- Are you looking for a husband. After my initial apprehension, I ended up finding
a good idea.
A woman in her social position should be very careful. - Theron went on,
obviously
hype surrounding the subject: - So I took the liberty of drawing up a list of
candidates
qualified.
Isabella let out a hearty laugh. He could not help himself. Of all the absurdities that
have
heard, that was semdvida, the icing on the cake.
Theron blinked, comexpresso surprise. Emseguida, frowned, seeing her still
laughing.
- What do you think so funny?
Isabella did ummovimento negative coma head, comumsorriso you still curling his
lips.
- I've been in town two days ago and you have plans to get married. And tell me:
what do you mean,
"A woman in my position should be very careful"?
- You are rich, young and beautiful - he replied flatly. - All men between 20 and 80
years
will be willing to marry comvoc and take her to bed; not necessarily in that order.
Isabella leaned back, feigning surprise.
- Wow! And no mention of my intelligence, wit and charm. Glad to know that not
I plan to get married for superficial reasons.
Theron has adopted a serious expression, reached across the table and held her
hand.
Intense heat spread through Isabella's arm as his long fingers caressed her

palm.
- That is why I think I should get involved in seeking a husband. There will be men
They will try to take advantage of you, pretending to be what they are not. The
hunting skills pretend to ignore her
fortune. They pretend to have been seduced by his gentleness and generosity . It is
important that any
homemque we allow to approach you to be thoroughly assessed for me.
Isabella's lips trembled, but she did not dare drop another laugh. He was very
serious, and
I had to admit that all this concern was flattering. It would be lovely even if he
does not
was so committed emcas it comoutro man.
- Do not be discouraged, pethi mou - he said reassuringly. - There are many men
that you
dariamo world. It's just a matter of finding the right.
Isabella had to struggle not to shrink in the chair. That was the most painful speech
I had heard.
- Temrazo of course - murmured.
What else could you say? What he wanted was indeed lean forward and ask if
it could not be that man. But Isabella knew the answer. Theron could not be that
man. At least for now. Not until I had time to get used to the idea.

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Theron smiled approvingly and let go of her hand, before leaning back in his chair.
She
She looked down at her hand, lamenting the loss of that contact.

- So tell me, what are your requirements in relation to a husband? - Asked Theron,
indulgent.
Isabella fixed a thoughtful look at it, the mind bringing together all aspects most
appreciated
Theron. And then he began to tell the qualities fingers.
- Let's see. I wish he was tall, dark and handsome.
Theron rolled her eyes.
- The desire described half of the female population.
- I would also like to be kind and responsible. As I prefer to not have children right
away, it would be
important that he agreed commission.
- Do not want children?
Theron looked surprised. I should think that all women were eager to give birth to
an extensive
offspring as soon colocavamuma her wedding ring.
- I did not say he did not want to have children - Isabella replied, calmly. - Let me
guess: you the
either immediately.
Theron raised an eyebrow.
- We're not talking about me, but I see no reason to wait.
- That's because it's not you Chemosh will - she said.
For a moment, Bella thought Theron would drop a laugh, but then he gestured
for Isabella continued to list the characteristics of her suitor.
Before answering, she pretended to think about it.
- I want him richer than I that my fortune is not umproblema.
Theron nodded in agreement.
Emseguida, Isabella lowered the tomde voice and leaned forward:

- I want him long for me, that is not able to spend a day without touching me, hug
me,
caress me. It must be a great lover. I want a man who can give me pleasure concluded
hoarse voice and eat full of desire.
Theron's eyes swept her exposed skin, and for a moment she imagined seeing the
passion
response to his words.
- Do not agree that I should expect this from a man? - Bella asked, in a gentle way,
while he is studying.
Theron cleared his throat and looked away for a moment. She was affecting or
would
he completely immune? No, there was something in that look. The whole body of
Theron emanated a
intense sexual energy. Isabella might be young, but not naive, and certainly not
foolish in
He referred to men. Had its share of interested boys. Was able to identify a
innocent flirtation; and later also experienced the dark and brooding intensity of a
man whose
fervilhavamprofunda and intense passions.
Isabella never before felt the intense magnetism that existed between her and
Theron. Spent years on
looking for something that at least resembles to that passion that flourished emsua
adolescence.
She had some experiences with their boyfriends. Kisses, awkward groping that
made

put the boy out the door. There was only one that almost seduced to deliver in full.
Finally,
out he give umbeijo smooth and tell you that was very honored eat possibility of
your
first man, but that she should protect her innocence for someone to occupy a place
Special emseu heart.

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At the time, Isabella interpreted it as the excuse of a man fleeing from a woman
obviously linked to sex commitment, or at least a relationship. Now, I felt
I am thankful for not having delivered willingly his innocence. Travis was right.
Her virginity
It was something precious, and should give it just umhomemespecial.
Once again, Isabella blinked realizing that Theron spoke comela.
- I think it is right to emphasize these qualities ... - he agreed, unable to
disguise the embarrassment. - Clearly it would be inappropriate to neglect in
umhomemque
any aspect. And it's natural to want someone who shares his views on marriage and
family.
- But do not think I'm right in wishing a good lover? - She insisted, with one of the
raised eyebrows.
Theron's eyes sparkled with the reflection of the candle in the center of the table.
The breathing
Isabel got stuck somewhere in his chest, and his throat began to close. She
swallowed
Dry on the early strength radiating from Theron emumzunido low and sensual.

- It would be a shame if a man had no idea what to do with a woman like you,
Bella. - Theron looked up, relieved eat appearance of garomque brought requests.
On the other hand, it cursed such interruption.
But after garomse withdraw Theron surprised muttering comaquele sexy accent:
- Your mother died when you were a child, right? There was someone you could
talk about ... men?
Isabella looked at him in astonishment. Theron really thought she had reached the
age of 22 without ever
I have heard the story of the stork? I could not tell who was more horrified if she or
Theron.
He looked embarrassed and, hell, she also.
Raising the fork, Isabella cut a piece of delicious fish. When the felt on his tongue,
almost sighed with pleasure. It was wonderful, and she found herself hungry.
It was obvious that Theron waiting for your answer. That ridiculous question was
more appropriate
a 14 year old, as a face full of pimples, than a woman of 22.
- If I answer no, you will be offered to take charge of my education in this
direction? she asked comumlampejo smile.
Theron stared exasperated comexpresso.
- I suppose it is a "yes". Algumconversou comvoc on these issues.
- Just missing you offer to buy womenswear for me- muttered Bella.
Theron gasped as sip of wine swallowed and rushed to land the cup on the table.
- Your little devil! It's not polite to algumrir when drinking.
- I must remind you that it was you quemcomeou this conversation - she snapped.
Isabella watched him eat a forkful of food and clean the mouth with the napkin.
That

homemtinha indeed stunning lips. Perfect for kissing.

- You're right. - Theron shrugged. - I was just wondering if you would have talked
to
another woman about men, husbands, and of course, what kind of men would
prove to be the best
husbands.
- And lovers - added Isabella.
- Yes, of course - gave Theron, resigned.
Isabella leaned back in his chair witha stamped challenging expression on face.
- Do not want your future wife to be a good lover?
Theron gave her what she could classify as horrified look.

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- No, of course not expect my future wife to be a good lover. It is my duty ... - He
silent, in a strangled voice. - We are not discussing my future wife - he added
roughness.
But curiosity was aroused Isabella. Leaning forward, she rested her chin on
one of the palms, forgetting about the food.
- What is their duty?
- This is not the kind of conversation appropriate for us - he said tensely.
Isabella sighed, and almost rolled his eyes. He, apparently, did not mind
in making the role of tutor when it suited him, and the last thing she wanted was to
sow any
kind of paternal instinct in brain Theron. However, desperately wanted to hear
what he
considered it their duty to eat woman would share his bed.

- You are my guardian. Comquemmais can talk about these issues?

Theron let out umsuspiro long and desolate, before taking another sip of wine.
- I do not expect my wife to be sexually experienced when you lie down with me.
It is my duty
awaken her passion and teach her everything she needs to know about ... making
love.
Isabella wrinkled her nose.
- This looks very medieval. Never thought of the possibility that she teach you one
or two
things?
Theron landed the cup, stamped with outrage on his face. It was obvious that had
never occurred to him that
a woman could teach you whatever it was when it came to sex.
So Theron was considered a good lover. Isabella had to struggle to contain a
tremor
that pierced his whole body. Desperately wanted those long, elegant hands on
every
centimeter of your skin. Was more than willing to be a pupil applied under the
tutelage of that
man.
- I can assure you that there is very little that a woman can teach I no longer know
very well he said, witha slight arrogant intonation.
- As experienced so?
Theron frowned.
- I do not know why our conversation came down to this level, but by no means is
appropriate between a
tutor and his tutelage.

And there was the barrier again. At least he tried to lift it to a level not
threatening, which meant that it was the opinion of Theron about her: a threat.
Isabella concentrated on finishing the meal, letting the silence those involved.
Theron to
He noted, and she allowed, taking care not looking up and find it.
There was curiosity in the eyes of Theron, but also interest, not the Platonic kind.
He could
comunhas be fighting tooth and against that feeling, but the look was not lying.
When they had finished the meal, he wondered about what the next step in relation
to
apartment.
- I'll need furniture, of course. Semmencionar food and basic items.
- Make a list of foodstuffs and any household items you need. I send
deliver in the apartment so that you do not buy. If you can stay a few more days in
the suite
the hotel, I'll see if I can fit a trip to any furniture store in my schedule, more to the
end of the week.
- Oh, I need everything - she replied cheerfully. - Towels, dishes, bedding ...
Theron raised a hand and smiled.

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- Make a detailed list. I'll have to be provided. - Theron threw his napkin on
the table and gestured to the waiter, before turning to face her. - Ready to return to
your suite?
Isabella was not tambmsabia but he could not monopolize all morning Theron.
After all,

he was a busy man. Therefore, he nodded and rose from his chair. They met to
circumvent the table. Again, Theron put her hand on his back, at waist level,
as he led her to the exit.
- I'll walk you to your quarters - he said, when sarampara the lobby.
The elevator doors slid open, and they entered. Even before closing
completely, she turned to Theron. They were so close. The heat it radiated
involved as umcasulo. I could feel the citrus scent of male cologne Theron wore.
- Thanks for this morning - Isabella murmured.
She reached out to hold him, knowing that Theron would lean and give her a kiss
each face. The elevator approached the coverage.
- There is nothing to thank pethi mou . I will ask my secretary to contact you
about the apartment and our trip to the furniture store.
As Bella predicted, Theron leaned to deposit her a quick kiss on the cheek.
However,
she pressed her body against his and, before he could outline any reaction,
involved him
neck hows arms instantly emque warm lips face side roavamo you.
Isabella turned her head so that the mouths of the two to meet. The atmosphere
seemed
explode around them. The lips have merged, and an electrical discharge gravitated
between them with a
power equivalent to the rays of a storm. At first, Theron stood motionless as she
kissed boldly. Then with a hoarse moan emerging from the throat, he took
control.
Pulling her against his body until there was no space between them, Theron
wrapped him
the body with the arms, slipping one hand palming the slender back and buttocks

firm through the fabric of his pants.

Isabella stood aware of every touch. Fingers caressed were like iron
hot against her skin, burning her even through the jeans. He buried his other hand
in her hair
long and soft, slipping on the scalp, before closing it in thick and silken strands.
It was a simple kiss or caress efetuosas exchanged between two people who were
knowing. It was umbeijo of two lovers hungry umpelo other.
There was no hesitation or waiting for permission. It was as if they had been
separated for a long
time and finally conseguissemse shown. Two people who conheciamintimamente.
Hot friction Theron tongue induced to open his mouth even more for you easier
access.
And then he invaded, waging a frantic battle with the language of Isabella, calling
on it to
match comigual intensity.
What she did not refuse to do, proving it and testing the contours of that sensual
mouth.
The hand that was flattened in the curve of her buttock headed up, slipping under
the
blouse and pressing her waist tightly until Isabella is found crushed against
stiffness that muscular body.
Losing her breath, she gasped as her hand Theron made that first contact with your
skin.
The breasts intumescerame latejaramcontra his chest.
Isabella did not dare make a sound, fearing that if he did, that would be time
lost. Theron would remember that he was kissing her. Instead, the energy focused
on making

that contact last as long as possible.

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When Theron's lips left hers to slip through his jaw and neck, she
He groaned, unable to help himself. A tremor pierced her body, awakening all the
senses after a
long winter.
I never felt anything like Theron's lips, whispering gently against the skin
sensitive below her earlobe.
Isabella felt her knees buckle and had to cling to it. Suddenly, the soft mouth and
hot abandoned, and a low curse escaped the lips of Theron. She closed her eyes,
knowing that this moment was lost.
Theron pulled away, holding her tightly by the arms. Her brown eyes burned with
parts
equal to anger, and self-condemnation ... desire.
Isabella looked at him helplessly, unable to say at least one word.
Cursing again in Greek, he made a negative movement with his head, before puxher out of the elevator to the suite door, which opened inserting the card with all
the strength in
lock.
Then threw the door open with one hand. Isabella came slowly. When she turned
say something, Theron was already dropping the door to it closed. Before it clicks
the lock, she heard the hurried footsteps away in the hallway.
Isabella leaned back against the door, closed his eyes and hugged the body, while
relived
those precious moments in the arms of Theron.

The passion between them was instantaneous. The chemistry they shared, an
overwhelming fuel.
The last puzzle was discovered. In all other respects, the pair Theron proved to be
perfect for her. The only thing that was left to him to know was whether there was
sexual compatibility between
two. Not that Isabella had had any doubts in that regard, and now, during those
Burning times in the elevator of confinement, the last piece of the puzzle will fit.
Anyway, all he had was to make him see that.

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Chapter 5
T
HERON HELD
his nose between thumb and forefinger, releasing a coarse cursing and
long. It seemed that someone had hammered his head. I was tired, and not
managed to sleep more than an hour all night.
Madeline cast her eyes all morning, as if he thought he had lost
head, and maybe he was right. Forgotten to two meetings and dismissed three calls,
umdos
which the brother Piers.
All that occupied his mind was a young saucy black hair and green eyes tempting.
Theos mou! I could not forget that kiss, the feel of the soft lips on hers, the curves
perfect molded to his body as if fossemfeitas tailored to you belong.
It was the tutor of Isabella. Responsible for their welfare. And yet for almost
dragged
suite bedroom and had sex comela.

The body still yearned to do just that. For what seemed like the hundredth time
since
had come to the office that morning, Theron shook his head. No matter what
I did, could not get rid of Isabella image. The engaging fragrance. That woman
I was destined to drive him mad.
Impatient and a busy both, Theron pressed the intercom button. The calm voice
Madeline
He was heard, asking what he wanted.
- Did that list I asked you?
- Which one is this?
- In the list of eligible single men who asked. Those who intend to present to Bella.
- Oh, that ... Yes, I did.
- So bring it to me- he ordered.
Moments later, Madeline crossing the threshold, holding a sheet of paper.
Theron gestured to the secretary to sit in emfrente chair at the table.
- Read the names for me- he said, leaning back in his chair.
- You slept bemesta night? - Madeline asked, narrowing his eyes observer.
Theron muttered something and closed her eyes, waiting for her to give up and do
what he
asked.
- Reginald Hollister.
Instantly, Theron made ummovimento negative coma head.
- It is an immature idiot. Very spoiled by parents. Bella needs someone more ...
independent.
Madeline traced the first theatrical comummovimento name.
- Very well, then. How about Charles McFadden?
Theron frowned.

- Rumor has it that he assaulted his first wife.

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- Bradley Covington?
- Umchato - Theron replied.
Madeline let out umsuspiro, and hastened to scratch that too.
- Tad Whitley.
- It is not rich enough.
- Garth Moser?
- I do not like him.
- Paul Hedgeworth.
Theron frowned again and tried to imagine a reason to disregard Paul.
- Aha! - Madeline exclaimed when no comments have been made, making a huge
circle
About that name. - Can I invite you to the cocktail that you offer on the night of
quintafair?
Theron grunted an affirmative.
Madeline smiled.
- Great, so Isabella will be pleased. - The secretary looked down the list and re-pin
it on
Theron. - I think we should include Marcus Atwater and Colby Danforth also. Both
are
single, handsome men and are not dating ningumno time.
Theron made a gesture of surrender by hand. It was better to leave that subject
because of

Madeline. She must have known what pleased Isabella better than him.
The two were interrupted when the door burst open and Isabella came in, hurried,
with a
bright smile plastered on his face.
- Excuse me for untimely entrance - she said breathless voice. - I did not see
Madeline ... Here
are you - said when he realized the presence of the secretary.
Madeline rose and smiled at Isabella.
- No problem, my dear. I was even out. I'm sure mr.
Anetakis have some time for you. Apparently, he canceled all his commitments
morning.
Theron looked at Madeline with severe expression. Not that it seemed to intimidate
her. She gave
light slaps on Isabella's arm on his way toward the door. When he arrived, he
stopped
and he turned.
- I'll suspend your links and record the messages.
- That will not be ...
But the secretary had already left, and he was left alone with Isabella. The look of
the Theron
swept up and down, to see that she was wearing a short. Short. Which left her legs
long, tanned bare.
A golden anklet hung loose on his foot. Sandals left him exposed nails
painted pink. As his eyes went up, Theron realized that the shirt was short and you
revealed the abdomen and the navel piercing. And if the Moldovan firm breasts in
a way
which reminded him of the wet T-shirt contests.

There could survive to that.

Theron cleared his throat and gestured to the chair that Madeline had vacated.
- I'm glad you came. We need to talk.
Isabella turned by uminstante, giving his view of the tatuagemque had back. The
drawing
almost sparkled. It seemed to be a fairy or a butterfly. He could not say, and what
was the
leaving crazy. I wanted to get closer and you start to see that short design.

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A tattoo.
Theron was discovered about to shake his head no again. What was
thinking? If Isabella was his, he would never have made nonsense like that. No
sense
Macular that body.
Theos! There he was, sitting, wondering what would or not she did to him
belonged. But Isabella was not his. I never belong. I should not even entertain such
thought.
Isabella settled into the chair across from him, which made her perfect breasts in
his line
vision. I could not accuse her of using a very deep and revealing neckline. The
shirt covered the
very well, but clung to the rounded volumes, highlighting every curve and
elevation. It was very
more exciting than umdecote generous.
- What did you want to talk? - She asked.

Theron stood to lose his head and control, while Isabella stared with
calm countenance, as if they were about to discuss the time. He wanted to slam the
head on the tabletop.
Rubbing his face comas hands, Theron decided to focus on this issue.
- About yesterday ... - began.
Isabella raised a hand, and the surprise did silence.
- Do not spoil it - she said comvoz hoarse.
Theron blinked several times, confusing.
- Spoil what?
- The kiss. Do not spoil what happened, apologizing.
- It should not have happened - he replied stiffly.
Isabella sighed.
- You're ruining everything. I asked to not do it.
Theron stared, open-mouthed. How the hell could do the sermon he had planned
with both
Care Isabella was shown disappointed as fact that he brought it up?
- If you have repented, I would like to do so in silence - she said, before Theron
I could add anything. - You have the right to forget what happened, to repent
and swear by all that's holy that will never be repeated. But do not expect me to do
thereof; and would not take on a paternalistic attitude, minimizing what happened.
In what
refers to kisses, I thought it was close to perfect. The fact that you claim otherwise
not
depreciate what happened emminha mind.
Theron found herself speechless. A novelty. Soon he, who always had something
to say. It was the

Family diplomat, always the most sensible and still that annoying woman had
reduced to a
stupid meaningless.
Isabella crossed his legs and folded her hands in her lap.
- Now, if that was all he had in mind, I think we could finalize preparations for
the apartment and plan our purchases. I arranged for papers that need my
signature were faxed here, as I'm sure you will want to review them
before.
So that was it? Isabella was able to easily sweep the mind what had happened the
day before,
as he consumed all morning? The memory not only consumed as tortured.
Even then, when he looked at those full lips, reliving the feeling
have them in their. I could remember the taste and fragrance that woman. The
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masculinity intensified to imagine her naked, emsua bed, as he moved inside her.
Again, Theron swore in his heart and forced the mind to focus on the issues
present.
- See if Madeline is with the contract. I'll have my attorney review it if you want.
As for shopping, Madeline is with my week schedule. When you leave, see if she
can
fit a few hours to choose your furniture.
Isabella's smile warmed her body parts would not dare mention. Throwing long
hair back, she rose, very graceful. Then he waved his hand to say goodbye and
He walked toward the door.

A fairy. The tatuagemera drawing of a fairy wrapped sparkling golden empoeira.

Combined comela.
But that raised another very intriguing thought. There would be other tattoos?
Maybe one or
two that could only be seen if she was naked? The thought of going out on a hunt
to
tattoos, and that body as map, did experience an electric shock.
Isabella left the office, biting her lower lip to suppress a smile. It was obvious that
Theron is prepared to spend you an endless sermon are to not repeat what they had
done the day before. Nothing I was not expecting, so it prepared to cut it before
he started.
She welcomed quietly by the way he had dealt with the situation. It was likely that
Theron
still find unbalanced, trying to understand what had just happened.
Madeline approached the table and asked politely if the secretary would have
received
algumfax addressed to it.
Madeline took a stack of papers emumcanto the table and smiled at Isabella.
- Did he tell you about the party?
Isabella took the lease and frowned.
-. No Theron did not mention any party.
At that moment, he poked his head through the gap of the door ajar.
- Bella, I forgot to tell you that a cocktail planned for Thursday, and would like
you
attend. At 19 hours in my coverage. Madeline will arrange for a car to go
get it at the hotel.
Before she could answer, Theron went back inside and closed the door.

- Well, now he mentioned - Madeline said, amused. - I suppose you do not have it
tell you what the occasion is.
Isabella turned again toward the older woman, the lines vincavam his forehead
deepening.
- Why do I have the impression that they are preparing a trap?
- Why are they? - Madeline replied cheerfully.
Isabella sat in the chair beside Madeline table.
- Tell me.
The secretary held up a sheet of paper and pushed it toward her.
- I did not ask me secret about it, so I'm not betraying the trust of anyone. Beyond
After all, if I was being invited to a party where my future husband would be
present,
I would at least have the chance to choose stunning umvestido for the occasion.
Isabella held up the paper, read the contents and returned umolhar astonished to
Madeline.
- Husband?

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The secretary's eyebrows shot up.
- Mr. Anetakis did not tell him I was looking for a husband for you? I thought he
I have mentioned it at least once.
- Yes, he mentioned superficially. Yesterday. Theron has already found someone?
- Isabella
He tried to keep the voice the horror he felt, but was not sure that he has attained,
judging
the compassionate look in his eyes Madeline.

Not opposed to the idea because it felt that Theron was not serious. And even if he
spoke, Bella
He thought it had left long before he fulfilled the promise.
- Maybe he's in a hurry to be able to focus on the marriage itself - added
Secretary emumtomde voice reassuring.
- What ?!
- He did not speak about it? - Madeline asked cautiously. - Well, then, for all
effects, you have not heard of my mouth.
Isabella leaned forward.
- Tell me - asked anxiously. - It will even get married? You are engaged?
Madeline looked confused by uminstante, but understanding softened his
expression.
- Oh darling! - She gasped, rising then and around the table to where Isabella
I found sitting with her back rigid and his hands clasped tightly in her lap. And
whispered: - What
I say we go to the meeting room?
Isabella allowed the secretary to lead her into the other room and to lock the door.
- Sit down. - Madeline pointed to a chair.
Numb, Isabella obeyed, and the older woman settled beside her.
- Now tell me, how long feel this excitement by Theron?
- Excitement? - Isabella said with equal parts fun and devastation. Excitement is a superficial and fleeting feeling. I love since my teens. That
occasion could even be considered an excitement, but now?
Madeline did umgesto negative coma head and gave him light slaps on the hand.
- Theron is determined to present it to potential with boys to be good husbands. It
It has an agreement with Gianopolous family to marry their daughter, Alanna. She
and her mother

come to New York emmenos a week. I'd hate to see her suffer ..., dear. Perhaps the
best
thing to do is focus on men Theron has in mind for you. This fascination
by Mr.. Anetakis can only end emdecepo.
Isabella knew that Madeline had good intentions, but Secretary of Theron also
made no
idea of the depth of his feelings and of his determination.
Still, the thought of being engaged Theron, having umcompromisso comoutra
woman ...
He closed his eyes against the sudden stab of pain that washed over her. It was not
surprising that he
I had been so upset as kiss trocaramno yesterday.
- When's the wedding? - He asked her soft comvoz.
- Well, first he will have to make the request, but as I understand it will be a mere
formality. Mr.
Anetakis not want umnoivado long, so I think that is for next fall.
- So he has not yet made the proposal of marriage?
A sense of relief washed over Isabella. If Theron had made the request, so there
was
time to ensure that it did not.
Madeline frowned.
- I do not like this look.

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Isabella took the hands of the secretary.

- Temde help me, Madeline. Theron commit umgrande error. I need to make him
see that.
Madeline denied vehemently comumgesto head.
- Oh no. I not enfold me that. Theron made his choice, and I do not like philosophy
involved in the personal lives of my bosses. You are alone in this endeavor.
Isabella dropped the hands of Madeline and sighed.
- You'll thank me when it umhomemmais happy.
Madeline stood and watched comcerta reservation.
- Make no mistake, Isabella. No man is worth losing your self-respect. If your
mother were
alive at the right would tell you the same thing.
- My mother loved my father madly - Isabella said softly. - And it was matched.
Both queriamque me to be happy. Ficariamfelizes emme marry as homemque I
loved.
- So, I wish you good luck.
Isabella outlined umsorriso, although forced.
- Thank you.
The two left the meeting room, and Isabella was quick to sign the lease agreement,
before returning it to the desk.
- Ask him to read and, if you have no objection, send me back, okay?
- And the purchase of furniture? For when you want to score?
Isabella denied eat head.
- I'll go alone. When even this cocktail?
- On the night of Thursday. At 19 hours.
Isabella nodded slow comumgesto head.
- All right. I'll be there.
Then turned to withdraw from office, his mind whirling by unexpected shock

I had to learn of the impending engagement Theron. He picked up the phone and
dialed the number of
Sadie.
- Hi, I'm me: Isabella - said when her friend answered. - Are you busy? I need to
find her. It is
urgent.

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-I
SSO is
a disaster! - Isabella moaned, letting yourself sink into the sofa Sadie.
Her friend sat beside her, the concern you distorting the beautiful traits.
- You did not give up, do you? He still nemfez the marriage proposal.
- yet . That's the problem - Isabella replied wearily. - yet it means he has full
intention to do so. So for all intents and purposes, Theron is engaged.
- She can not accept - argued Sadie.
Isabella gave him umolhar disbelief.
- Would you say "no" to Theron Anetakis?
- Well no.
- Neither she will say. - Isabella sighed. Then stared at the ceiling, trying to sketch
a plan. - This woman is without doubt a good young Greek of a good Greek
family. The right has
an impeccable lineage. The father's have lots of money, and she would prefer to
take acid
battery to challenge umdesejo parents.

- How exciting woman, right?

Isabella laughed, before fixing his gaze again on the friend.
- I'm not being very kind. It must be lovely.
- Now you are making it seem umpoodle. - Sadie laughed, amused.
Isabella covered her face with her hands and tried not to let panic overwhelm her.
Or the
despair.
- Oh, dear ... - Sadie wrapped in his arms. - That does not change anything. It is
true. Need only
do the same as intended. Do you see it as you really are. Theron does not resist you
umtempo to pass by his side.
Isabella let himself be embraced by her friend. At that moment, I needed all the
support
could get. Loneliness never bothered her, but now saw himself at the possibility of
not
get the only person he wanted at his side.
- We kissed yesterday- she said, when for fimSadie let go.
- See? I told you! - Said the friend.
- Do not celebrate yet - Isabella replied wearily. - Theron made that speech this
morning.
Or at least he tried.
Sadie's eyebrows went up.
- That speech?
- You know, that's like, "This should not be repeated ever again, it was umerro."
- Oh, that ...
- At least now I know why.

- All right. It will not be easy as he thought it was - Sadie said. - But that does not
mean
not achieve. From what he told me, I do not think a union based on love.

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Isabella let out another sigh.
- So what should I do?
Sadie shook her hand and smiled.
- Make him fall in love with you .
- What does make him forget the issue of guardianship. The kiss was ... - Isabella
took a deep breath and
He smiled dreamily. - ... Hot. I need him to see me as he saw me at the time.
- If I think of me for a moment, maybe I have a means devious method
do comque Theron to see nearly naked.
Isabella turned his head quickly toward the friend.
- Now you attracted my attention.
Sadie frowned.
- I wanted to ask it anyway, and can seem a little selfish, but could
function. Perhaps.
- Come on, tell me what it is - stimulated Isabella impatiently.
- I umteste on Saturday night. Well, not exactly umteste, but could become a
umse know how to play my data properly.
- Can not go to the point, Sadie? This suspense is killing me.
Sadie smiled.
- I have to work on Saturday. It's very important. A group of wealthy outsiders who

They come to town once a year. Well, this weekend they will rent the club for one
night.
All dancers must be present, no excuses. However, I have this party for which
I was invited. Howard Griffin will be there, and Leslie will introduce him to me.
- Burn Howard? And quem Leslie? - Asked Isabella.
- Howard is producing a musical on Broadway and will test next week. You can
only
make the guest quemfor test. People are able to kill for his invitation. Including
me.
Leslie got a call, but it is high on Broadway now. Everyone wants. I met
a few weeks ago, and we became friends. She's doing me a great favor just me
recommend Howard. I can not miss this party.
- All right. But what does this theme do with me?
Sadie gave him umolhar pleading.
- If I do not show up to work Saturday night, I lose their jobs. Until I get good
roles, major roles, can not give me the luxury of losing money I make at the club.
Then,
I thought you could replace me, just for a few hours on Saturday night.
Isabella laughed.
- Want me to pass me by you at a strip club? Sadie, do not even look alike
physically. I'm a terrible dancer. I would be fired emdois seconds.
Sadie did umvigoroso negative movement coma head.
- First, I wear a blonde wig at the club. We have the same height and with the right
makeup,
no one could tell the difference if you are using my clothes. No one is
looking at his face emumlugar like that - she added.

- And what does that have to do with Theron? He would have a heart attack if he
knew that I entered
umclube of striptease, the more I know I worked there for one night.
Sadie's eyes flashed, malicious.
- Think about it. If he found out where you were undoubtedly explode in anger,
would there
drag her by the hair and, therefore, would see half naked.

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- And that would not cause his resignation? - Questioned Isabella.
Sadie frowned.
- Damn! - He muttered. - I did not think about it.
Instantly, Isabella took pity of a friend.
- How about I replace without Theron know? Then I think of a way to draw
his attention.
- Are You Sure? - Sadie asked anxiously.
- I'll find a way around the security team. Apparently, he hired a bunch
to follow me to New York. In my opinion, this is leading tutor matter too far.
Sadie stood gaping.
- You temguarda back?
- Yes. I know, it's ridiculous, is not it? I have to go to his office early in the
morning to
be presented to them and, according to Theron, I do not go anywhere without those
securities she said, comumsorriso mischievous to bend his lips.

- Why do I have the impression that security will see this as a challenge? - Sadie
shook her
head.
Isabella's smile widened.
- I'll leave Theron crazy. Listen. I can circumvent these bodyguards and replace it
in the club. They
shall report to Theron. He did not know where I am, but this will give you a chance
to me
make another sermon. I'll meet you in the form of attracting attention. If the
sermon is too severe, I
I kiss again.
- You know what? I hope it's worth all this sacrifice - Sadie said. - In my
opinion, nenhumhomem worthy of effort.
- Theron, yes- said Isabella comvoz smooth.
I
SABELLA SPRUNG
taxi outside the building that housed the office and walked Theron
hurried toward the entrance. He entered the elevator to the desired floor and when
entered the
Company offices, faced witha pile of luggage in the hall.
Followed by Madeline room to ask what was happening and found the place full
of people. When he reached the desk, he leaned to whisper:
- What is happening?
Madeline cleared his throat.
- Alanna and her mother arrived. That's your security team. - She pointed toward
three

men of intimidating appearance. - And the others are people related to the
commitments of this
morning. They are waiting because Alanna and limited company are in his office.
Frowning, Isabella straightened the spine and glanced at the closed office door
Theron. Semdizer a word, he walked in that direction, ignoring the pleas of
Madeline.
Part of Isabella wanted to run away as fast and as far as possible, but
another wanted to see the comquemTheron woman wanted to marry.
Therefore she opened the door and entered. Theron, who was standing at his desk,
lifted the
look and frowned when he saw her. That was not good. An older woman also
turned, with
his brow furrowed even more. Finally, that it should be Alanna, he raised his head
and gave him a
curious look.
Of course the woman would not be simple-minded, because it was asking too
much. Alanna and her mother
It was beautiful in a classical and elegant way. While the mother had her hair in a
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impeccable, Alanna wore loose in a cascade of dark curls over her shoulders. The
eyes
eramafetuosos and friendly brown when she outlined umsorriso hesitant.
- Bella - she said Theron emtomde rough voice. - Madeline did not tell him I was
busy?

The disapproval was evident in his tone, but Isabella chose to ignore that detail. I
was
too busy trying to find a fault with Alanna. But unless his voice was
shrill, the woman approached perfection. She and Theron fabulous
formavamumcasal.
- Maybe she mentioned that you were busy - Isabella murmured.
- Who is she? - He asked Alanna emumtomautoritrio's mother.
Theron turned his attention to the lady and exhibited umsorriso reassuring.
- This is the girl on which I commented, Sophia. - Emseguida, returned to fix the
emIsabella look.
- Bella, I would present it to Gianopolous Alanna and her mother, Sophia. Ladies,
this is
Isabella Caplan, my ward.
Instantly, Sophia left the posture alert and gave him a sweet smile. For your
greater surprise, the lady approached him extend both hands.
- It's a pleasure to meet you, Isabella. Theron told us all about you. Think it's
wonderful that he
it is tasking to present it to potential husbands. - Sophia kissed her cheeks, and
Isabella thanked him, puzzled.
- You umprazer know her - said Alanna comumsorriso shy.
- Also - Isabella said with a small voice. The gaze met Theron another
time. He sought some indication that he was suffering, but the expression of the
beautiful face
manly was unreadable.
- You need something? - He wondered.
Isabella consulted the affected emumgesto wristwatch.
- You told me to be here in the morning. Well, here I am.

Theron frowned for uminstante, and then recall was reflected emseu look.
- Ah, yes, of course. You will have to excuse me. - He gave a smile toward the
bride. - With
agitation by the arrival of Alanna, I totally forgot his security team. They are
waiting outside. I instructed them on what to expect of them. Madeline can do the
rest with
you.
Then Theron pressed the intercom button and told Madeline that was sending
Isabella
to meet his security team.
And thus it was exempted.
Sophia gave him a warm hug, and Alanna gave her a sympathetic smile. A moment
later, Isabella met thrown out of office.
Umautmato as she made her way back to the table Madeline.
The secretary gave him umrpido look of compassion, before lifting and around
the table.
- Come with me - said, almost dragging.
Isabella left lead to the same meeting room the day before. Madeline shut the door
and
He turned to face her.
- I changed my mind. I decided to help her.
Isabella gave him umolhar surprised.
- What do you mean comisto?
Madeline let out umsuspiro.
- Alanna is a jovemadorvel.
- Now you're making it look like a poodle - Isabella said, remembering what you

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Sadie said.
- Yes, it is truly lovely, but it is not the right woman for Theron. I realized the
moment
I laid eyes on the energetic mother she has. Alanna is a mouse, and Theron is more
a lion.
- Maybe he wants umrato - Isabella murmured.
- Then you quit? - Madeline asked, tapping his foot again and again, in a gesture
impatient.
Isabella frowned, witha sad expression.
The secretary made negative umgesto eat head in exasperation.
- This marriage will be a disaster. We both know that. Theron should also know at
some
place that his hard head.
- I thought I had a philosophy never interfere in the personal lives of their leaders said Isabella.
Madeline snorted.
- I will not interfere. You will. - Isabella raised his eyebrows. - He plans to make
the request
wedding late on Friday, after the opera. Are you the tickets, the alliance and all
night
planned. I'm giving you the information. What will you do with it is your business
- concluded, giving
shoulders.
- So soon?
- Yes, that means you have to act fast - Madeline replied cheerfully.

Isabella nodded slow comumgesto head. The mind turning Ona absurd rotation.
- While reasons, let me introduce you to your security team. - And Madeline
guided
Isabella back to the office, where the men were waiting. - They have strict orders
accompany her wherever you go. - The secretary turned toward Isabella and
smiled. - This
It should make things interesting for you.
Isabella heard only part of the instructions. I had to arch his neck back to power
enxerger the faces of the three thugs. No doubt they are suited to the role of
security,
although she could not say that subtlety was the strength of those men. But the
subtlety
alsocan was the strong point of Theron.
When Madeline was showing you the last bodyguards, the Theron office door
He opened and the three came out of there. Alanna was arm in arm with him, and
the head of Theron is
I felt inclined to hear what she was saying.
Isabella watched them with sad expression until Madeline give him a slight nudge
in
ribs.
- It's been very obvious, my girl. - The secretary sighed. - It's best not to raise
suspicions of mother bear. I have the impression that this woman turns into a
barracuda
when it comes to daughter.
Isabella forced umsorriso the instant emque the trio approached.
- His security team is to your liking? - He asked Theron emtomeducado.
Isabella's smile widened. Then in a Herculean effort to be extremely

kind, focused on emAlannis attention.

- How was your trip? I hope you have gone all right.
The smile of jovemde classic beauty she lit the entire face.
- Yes, it was great - she said with a slight English accent. - I am very happy to be
here. Alanna glanced Theron and Isabella flinched in his heart before worship he saw
reflected in the gesture.

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- We hope to see you again on Thursday night - Sophia said.
- Thursday? - Repeated Isabella, casting umolhar confused Theron.
- The cocktail - he explained softly. - Of course I extend the invitation to both.
- Of course - he agreed Isabella.
While the bride was found beside him, clinging to his arm like a seaweed, the
look Theron is dug in Isabella, the probing brown eyes leaving a trail of
sensations on their skin.
Theron would love Alanna? I feel some affection for her? Alanna was older than
her, but not
by a very big difference. Maybe a few years? There was a youthful innocence in
the eyes of that
girl who was Isabella feel older and experienced.
Swallowing hard the knot growing in her throat, she turned toward Sophia
witha lively expression.
- I am also eager to return to see them. Perhaps you can tell me all about Greece.
Listen
umpas say it's lovely to visit. Maybe I pass my honeymoon there when married.

Sophia proved very lively, while the expression of Theron was closed.
- I'd better go now - he told Alanna's mother. - You made a long trip.
I'll see that the bagagemque trouxeramseja dispatched to the hotel immediately.
When passarampor Isabella, he gestured eat head toward her.
- Let me know if you have algumproblema.
Unable to utter a word because of the node that was lodged in his throat,
she only do ummovimento positive coma head.

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Chapter 7
T
HERON NOT
could get it out of mind. He rubbed his face in disgust, trying to focus on what
Alanna and Sophia said. He brought them to lunch after accommodate them in the
suite which would occupy, but
all I could remember was that there was lunch comIsabella that same table before,
irrational emumato, kiss her on the elevator.
Sophia was ecstatic with the intention of Theron to propose marriage to Alanna
after the opera.
He meticulously planned that night, bought tickets for the favorite show
Alanna, in order to end the evening with a party at your hotel. So why not was
more enthusiastic?
Alanna was shown very lively. Theron was certain that Sophia had hinted to her
daughter without
no subtlety, ask your Alanna in marriage plan, although he had asked to
keep emsegredo details.

Apparently, all estavamradiantes but him.

- Managed to find qualified candidates for Isabella? - Sophia asked.
- As I said? - Theron nodded, expelling those thoughts.
- You said he was trying to find a husband for her - Sophia explained patiently. I imagined it could ever find the right guy.
- Oh, yes, of course. I plan to introduce you to some guys that were thoroughly
investigated, in
Cocktail Thursday night.
Sophia nodded emaprovao.
- She's a very pretty young, but seems lonely. Doubt have a hard time
find ummarido.
Theron frowned. No, Isabella would have no difficulty in this area. Men would
queue for the chance to seremescolhidos.
Sophia leaned forward, excitement making you shine your eyes.
- You know what? I'd love to instruct me personally Isabella. She could come back
with me
for Greece. Myron would be very happy emapresent her boys from good families.
- What a wonderful idea, Mom! - Opined Alanna.
- I'll pass on the idea the next time emque talk comela. - Theron did not know why,
but
the thought of leaving the country and Isabella married comalgumto far left him
in umtravo
mouth.
Not that that she marry so close made him feel better. He heard Alanna repeat
every detail of the trip and again express contentment for visiting New York for
the
first time. But his mind was not in the present. Thoughts were villages

by emforma temptation woman with dark hair and umsorriso can melt umhomem.
As if he had conjured, Theron looked up and saw her across the restaurant.
Isabella walked beside the receptionist who guided her to a table next to the
window.

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Remembering the Sophia's comment about her look lonely, Theron took the
opportunity to observe it. The Alanna's mother was right. She actually seemed
lonely. To
even umpouco sad.
He wore jeans and shirt. Her hair was tied in a ponytail, and there was no
Smile trace over which he had little remembered.
Isabella settled herself, and smiled when the waiter went to answer it. But the smile
did not
expressed in those beautiful green eyes.
For the first time, Theron reflected on the circumstances of the young woman. As
it should be difficult
for her to be unaccompanied Ona strange city.
No family. And if friends had not told him anything about them. A feeling of guilt
reached at the memory of his own EMSE anxiety rid of it.
Now I was happy to have planned the cocktail for the night of Thursday. Could
transform
insipid meeting in its coverage in a welcome party at the Isabella Hotel. Could
present it to the boys Madeline list, but at least she would have a little more fun.
A girl that age would be bored coma party he had planned initially.
Feeling a little better, again focus attention on Alanna, reminding himself that,

within a few days, ask to marry. She was his mistress and mother of his children.
That was
the woman comquempassaria the rest of his life.
A cold wave of panic washed over him until beads of sweat on his forehead sprout.
Instead of
you inject solace and contentment, the idea to enter into such a commitment filled
him with fear.
Why react so badly now, when a week before found himself looking forward to a
life beside
Alanna? It did not make sense.
Again the look of Theron wandered toward Isabella, who was looking almda
window, witha
thoughtful expression, fingers curled in a lock of hair she wrapped distracted.
Took umgole water semdesviar the point where the look had fixed.
Theron reached into his pocket and pulled out the cell phone. Then typed a
message to
Madeline asking about the day that would make shopping with Isabella. After all, I
did not want to combine
nothing comAlannis for the same time.
After a moment, the secretary said the message. He frowned as he read it again and
fix the
look at Isabella. She would go alone? He did not want his company? With the
same expression contradicted
stamped on his face, he entered his response to Madeline.
Discover the day she plan to go and suspend my schedule.
Once Isabella left her suite, a man approached and began to walk beside you.
It is not yet accustomed to that escort, and the fact that men in their heels wherever

He was made her nervous.

The man stepped into the elevator with her and stood in the background. When
they reached the lobby, if
juntarama two bodyguards. Trying to ignore them, Isabella walked resolutely to the
door
front, where he met taxis.
Before she could take two steps toward the queue first, one of the security guards
brought before her, barring her way. Isabella paused, letting out a sigh
exasperation.
- Listen ... what's your name?
The bodyguards had been submitted the day before, but she had been distracted by
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News of the impending engagement Theron.
- Or should I call them Huey, Dewey, and Louie?
One who faced exhibited a career white teeth when he smiled. So those
thugs tinhamoutra expression almdo statue's face!
- Call me Reynolds. - He gestured toward the two other Team
security that lined that had arisen suddenly. - One on the left is Davison and either
is
Maxwell.
- Very well, Reynolds. - Isabella addressed him because it seems that it was the
chief of the band, and
for being the bodyguard who blocked his way, preventing it from taking the taxi. I need to get

that taxi. I'm going shopping. No need to follow me as female program.

Poderiamesperar in the restaurant.
Reynolds exhibited another smile.
- I'm afraid not possible, Miss. Caplan. We have orders to accompany her
everywhere.
Isabella cursed through clenched teeth and watched the amusement of bodyguards.
- Even the toilet?
- If need be ... - snapped the safety, sweeping the face of smiling Isabella.
- Well, what the hell! - Muttered, before stating the obvious. - There is no
possibility of
cabermos all within that taxi - said, hoping that he would agree.
Reynolds watched comsemblante seriously.
- We have strict orders to take it wherever you want to go in the car that Mr..
Anetakis provided
to miss. However, this morning, Miss will have to await the arrival of Mr.
Anetakis.
Isabella frowned, alternating his gaze between Davison and Maxwell. Expected by
a
confirmation or negative of those two, was disappointed.
The bodyguards were limited to stand still, constantly looking around, looking
of algumperigo empotencial.
- You must be mistaken - she told Reynolds. - There'll meet Theron today. I will do
shopping for my apartment.
Reynolds confirmed the time on the watch and then watched the luxurious and
sleek car
stop a few feet away from where they were.

For electrifying surprise Isabella, Theron went down the vehicle and walked
toward him.
When he was in front of her, she removed her sunglasses and put them on the polo
shirt pocket.
Emseguida, held her hand, his long fingers closing firmly on hers.
- Algumproblema? - Asked coma frowning.
Reynolds did umbreve negative gesture eat head.
- Miss. Caplan was about to enter the cab, and I explained to her why she should
not do it.
Theron approved the attitude and turned his attention to it.
- It is important that you follow my instructions, pethi mou . The steps I took are
for your
well-being and security.
- Of course - she said. - I do not want to take your time. I'm sure you're here to see
Alanna. - Isabella glanced Reynolds. - Could I call the car, as there is me
allowed to take the taxi?
Theron raised an eyebrow.
- A few days ago, you wanted my company. You changed your mind?
Confused, Isabella looked at him.
- I assumed that, as is comconvidados here, would not have time to accompany me.

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- Ah, but you are also my guest - he snapped, pulling her by the hand and guiding
in
toward the car that awaited them. After gesturing for her to accommodate in the
back seat,

She turned to address Reynolds. - Are excused until we return. My team will take
the
Miss safety. Caplan.
Isabella settled in the comfortable leather seat, and he sat beside her. When the
driver put the vehicle in motion, she made a negative gesture with his head and
displayed a
sad smile.
- When was the last time I could not do things your way?
Theron gave her umolhar surprised.
- And why such a heavy security? - He asked in exasperation. - It seems a little
pretentious.
The expression Theron closed instantly.
- Before getting married comChrysander, Marley was kidnapped and held for
emcativeiro requirement
rescue. I was pregnant at the time. The kidnappers were not arrested. Do not risk
security
of those under my care.
- How are Chrysander and his wife? - Isabella asked softly.
-. Well Marley rather live on the island, therefore, are living there. Occasionally,
Chrysander
the business traveler, but usually does not leave his wife and son commuita
frequency.
- I can not imagine Chrysander so passionate - she said with a laugh. - He seems
as intimidating.
- Obviously not fear the same perception me- snapped Theron emtomde dry voice.
Isabella let his gaze wander the muscular body and the set brown eyes Theron.
- My perception of you do not temnada to do that I have to eat Chrysander.

There was a change in the expression of Theron, an awareness against which he

fought. Those
conflicting emotions were reflected in the face, he tried to keep unmoved. But
before
he could give you an answer, Isabella turned to the window.
- So what did come here this morning? - He asked excitedly. Although not the
most was
watching, she could feel every movement Theron, and realize your breath as if it
were a
a. - I thought you were too busy at work and as entertainment ... their guests.
- I'm not so busy you can not keep a promise. I told him I would make purchases
you, and here I am.
Then Isabella turned and smiled.
- I'm glad you came. Thank you.
The two spent the morning shopping list items she needed for the apartment.
Theron seemed to appreciate the fact that Isabella did not take long to decide on a
product. But
truth was that she did not care much as the type of furniture that would put emsua
home because,
if all went as he wished, I would not live there for long. Otherwise, there would
remain in
New York to see Theron comoutra woman.
At 14 hours, Isabella was in tired and hungry, and said that the Theron. He
suggested that
have lunch at the hotel again. The fact that he did not seem anxious to run to
Alanna so
acabaramde shopping left her excited.

When they returned to the hotel and were greeted by Reynolds, who reported that
Theron
They remain at the restaurant while they were there. Isabella began to get used to
small retinue of bodyguards who seguiamTheron wherever he went.
If he was being so protective of someone defined as being "in his care" as

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comalgumque be loved?
A dreamy smile her lips curved, while the two were led to the table Theron.
I could live comaquela overprotective tendency if it meant he loved her.
- It seems pleased with herself, pethi mou . - The deep voice penetrated her
thoughts. - He
glad comas purchases made?
Isabella nodded, smiling.
- Thanks for walking me.
- My pleasure. I should not walk alone as emumlugar which is not used.
After placing orders, Theron leaned back in his chair, witha glass of wine in hand,
and the
He noted.
- So tell me, Bella. Why New York? Would not you rather stay close to your
friends
California? And tempensado what will do now that graduated from college?
Isabella smiled patiently.
- My decision might let someone like you crazy, but actually have a plan
bemtraado much for my future.
- What did you mean by "someone like you"? - He asked. - May I ask what this

mean?
- Just imagine that your life is planned in minute detail and you do not have
patience
with people who are not as organized as you. Am I right? - She asked in a tone
malicious voice.
Theron fought against contradicted expression before relaxing and smiling.
- There is nothing wrong emplanejar all comantecedncia.
- You're right. I have my life planned well, but not always things go according
our will. The real challenge is how to readjust their plans when desandam.
- Wise words for young algumto.
Isabella wrinkled her nose and rolled her eyes.
- You insist EMSE remember my age not to be tempted to do something
outrageous like me
kiss again?
Theron blinked several times, gaping. Emseguida, contracted the jaw.
- I thought we had agreed to forget it happened.
- I did not agree comnada it. However, you can do what you see fit.
The approach of the waiter who brought requests spared him an answer. She
watched Theron
throughout the meal. The excitement he felt was evident in sudden movements and
short
while eating. Several times, his brown eyes lifted and met hers. There were
flares in those golden depths. Theron was not immune to it. Not even a little. If you
had to
umpalpite risk, I'd say he was quite affected comsua presence.
Isabella finished his meal when he heard the name of Theron be called a few tables
away. She looked up to encounter a beautiful man walking toward them.

He was well-dressed and exuded wealth and refinement. And I looked at her with
undisguised interest, although
It was not his name to be pronounced.
Theron looked very unhappy with the interruption, but that did not seem to
intimidate the man,
who now was standing beside the table.
- Theron, which bomrev it. I was happy to receive your invitation to the night of
Thursday.
The relanceava boy looking to Isabella as she spoke, and she was watching,
wondering if
that was one of the men of the infamous list of potential husbands Theron worked
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an eyebrow Ona questioning expression, but Theron ignored.
- You will? - Said Isabella, offering bright umsorriso the boy. - Clean source of
knew that
Theron is worth this Thursday party to get me a husband - he added, smiling
before the surprise of the boy expression, and eventually drop a laugh to realize
that frown
Theron became even more intimidating.
- You must be Isabella Caplan. I am Marcus Atwater, and, yes, I will. Now that I
know my
attendance puts me in contention, I would not miss this party for the world.
Content, Isabella held out his hand.
- Please, call me Bella.

Marcus accepted the outstretched hand, but rather than simply exchange a friendly
squeeze, brought it to
lips and kissed her.
- Okay, Bella. Umlindo name for an equally beautiful woman.
- Want something, Marcus? - He asked Theron umjeito unfriendly.
The glare could melt steel, but Marcus seemed unfazed ... or intimidating.
Isabella leaned back in his chair. Maybe if Theron saw another man flirting
openly with her, those his protective instincts to surface. Who knows if suddenly
saw
before some competition ...
- Nothing - said Marcus, polite. - I saw him accompanied by a beautiful young
woman and wanted conhecla. And confirm whether it was the mysterious Isabella Caplan, one in whose honor
the party will be given.
I'm glad I have come to confirm. - He returned to fix their gaze on Isabella. - Will
guard the last
Dance Thursday night for me?
Comumsorriso off, she confirmed head comumgesto.
- Of course.
Isabella watched him away and turned his attention to Theron.
- Tell me, how is the price of it compared to the other men who is considering
for the position of my husband?
Theron gave her umolhar disapproval.
- Near the top - he grumbled.
- Oh, great ... In this case, we will not mind if we pass algumtempo together in the
cocktail?
- No - replied Theron clenched teeth. - Marcus would be a good choice. It is well

successful, has no debt, has never been married and is healthy.

- Good heavens! Do not tell me who raised the medical records it! - Isabella
exclaimed incredulously.
- Of course yes. Not suggest you a sick man or had some problem that could
be transmitted to their children.
Theron looked affronted by it to have asked.
Isabella suppressed a laugh and tried to adopt umsemblante serious and grateful.
- So I can trust that any man who is in your party has been carefully
searched and temseu seal of approval?
Theron nodded slow comumgesto, not looking very pleased comaquilo.
- Well, then it could be fun - she said eat enlightened expression. - Umsalo full of
wealthy men and beautiful so that I can choose. - Isabella leaned forward,
pretending
whisper conspiratorially way: - found if they are good lovers too?
Theron gasped eat drink, put the glass and muttered emtomde low voice:
- Of course not questioned the sex lives of her suitors.
- What a pity! I suppose I'll have to figure out mimmesma, before I decide on one.

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- It will not do any of this! - Growled Theron.
Green eyes widened with innocent expression, as she watched her evident
irritation.
Theron was about to explode.
When the phone rang, he looked relieved before answering it. After a few concise
sentences,
He hung up and set the emIsabella look.

- You'll have to excuse me, but I must go. It is an important meeting, which can not
me
absent.
Isabella gave a casually shoulders.
- Do not hold me. I was really intending to climb to my suite.
Theron gestured to Reynolds and rose from the chair.
- His bodyguards will accompany to his quarters. And Bella, try not to go
anywhere without
them.

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Chapter 8
The
CAUTION
Theron was still echoing in the ears of Isabella the next morning, while engendered
a plan to circumvent security. Not that they would care to accompany her
shopping.
Perhaps those men could offer a male view on which dress was you
better. I wanted to be with a stunning appearance at the party on Thursday, and not
to please
the men who invited Theron.
As soon as left the suite, Reynolds followed.
- Bomdia - greeted her, witha good dose of honey in her voice.
- Good morning - said the security. - Where you want to go this morning? Reynolds withdrew
cell phone pocket to call the car.

- Would I like to tour the city - she replied. - I do not know New York well,
so I'll have to tell comsua help.
- And the Miss interest you? - Questioned the security compolidez.
Isabella pretended to think about it.
- Museums, art galleries ... Oh, and I would like to know the Statue of Liberty.
Reynolds nodded, as he passed the guidelines the driver by phone.
The elevator doors opened to the lobby, and the two joined Davison and Maxwell.
Isabella stopped suddenly before them, watched them and made ummovimento
negative coma head.
- Algumproblema? - Asked Reynolds.
- Listen, if you have to walk like three shadows behind me, I prefer to use
something less
caricature of mafia movie characters. Not to mention the fact that I do not want
everyone
know that I'm walking around with three bodyguards in my heels. This will only
serve to call
attention to me.
- What do you suggest then? - Maxwell did not seem very pleased comaquele
comment.
- Well, they could start removing his sunglasses. They give them an appearance of
agents
secret Service.
Maxwell Davison and obeyed. The latter gave him a stern look, which was greeted
with a
Isabella's smile.
- Now rid itself of the tie and blazer.
The three men negaramcoma head.

- The suits are - Davison spoke for the first time. To justify the negative, he
dismissed the
lapel, revealing the pistol that was shoulder emumcoldre.
Isabella gasped. Did not consider himself a naive, sensitive to guns. Understood
need for them. Just had not realized the intensity of concern as Theron
to their safety.
For a moment she hesitated. May escape the security was not a good idea. But in
his
way of thinking, be accompanied by three thugs made it more remarkable than

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could sneak into a department store and look for her dress.
- All right. I agree hows suits - grumbled.
The four saramdo hotel where the car awaited them.
Davidson took the front seat, while Maxwell walked around the vehicle to sit
back seat opposite. Reynolds opened the door to the back seat closer and waited for
she entered.
Isabella pretended exasperation and slapped eat forehead.
- Wait here. I forgot my purse - she said.
- I seek to miss. Get in the car - Reynolds replied.
But Isabella was already heading to the front door. Turning, she lifted umdedo.
- It will only take umminuto.
Reynolds began to follow her, but she slipped hurriedly, through the lobby toward
the toilet
male. Surely he would seek the female when he realized his disappearance,
but was unlikely to remember to scour the men's room.

Isabella left the door ajar slightly so he could see what was
happening.
Reynolds spent rushed, growling in a small device that was attached to
shirt.
Seconds later, Maxwell and Davison ran past in front of the men's room with the
tense expressions. Isabella took the opportunity to escape from the toilet and run
without hesitation toward the
front door, waiting for the three non olhassempara back up to take umtxi.
Then slipped into the passenger seat of the first car in line and promised to pay the
double the race if he left running away. Being more than willing to cooperate, the
driver immediately away from the hotel entrance and stepped in front of two other
cars.
Hoots and curses ecoaramde all directions, but the driver shook his fist and smiled.
- Where are we going, Miss?
Isabella looked up and saw that the homema looked in the rearview mirror.
- I'm not sure - she admitted. - I need to buy a dress. A stunning model capable
making umhomembabar.
- I know just the place - said the man, so comummovimento head.
Willing to not overlook any precautionary measure, Isabella asked if the driver
He could wait for her while shopping; to on, clear meter.
The taxi driver left at the entrance of a luxury department store and gave him your
number
cell.
- Call me when you're done and I seek here - he said.
- Thank you - thanks Isabella as she left the vehicle.
Being careful to stay close to the flow of people, she entered the store. It was not a

complete idiot when it related to safety. He avoided the corners, not eschewed the
paths
main and remained within reach of security cameras. When the time came for
try on the dress, she had the company of a very helpful saleswoman in the dressing
room.
After all, he needed an opinion.
After experiencing six models, Isabella found the right. The fabric had a perfect fit
in your body, appreciating her every curve, like a second skin. There were no frills
or ruffles,
nothing to disguise her forms. The fabric was soft, had spaghetti straps, and the
hem was five
centimeters above the knee. Jump Comumsapato, would the men eating emsua
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She frowned when he realized that no matter what other men do unto you.
Theron was his goal, and ningumsaberia say what would be his reaction.
Isabella came out of the dressing room to show the seller, and the woman's face lit
up.
- Perfect, Miss. Caplan. Simply perfect. How right shoe will crush!
Isabella smiled.
- Would algumpar of black shoes comsalto 7 cm that combine eaten dress?
The saleswoman smiled.
- Be right back.
Minutes later, Isabella turned, assessing their own feet on the shoes. The heels
were

needle, but emprestavamuma him godlike.

Not content to sell you a dress and a pair of obscenely expensive shoes, the seller
tambminsistiu emassessor it in buying the perfect jewelry, of course, and a
handbag.
Two hours after he mocked his security team, Isabella was in sitting in taxi
heading back to the hotel. When the driver pulled up, she picked up the bags and
leaned
forward to pay the fare.
- Thank you. Thank you very much to have expected me.
- No problem, Miss. Good luck with your party tonight. I'm sure I will take the
breath of everyone present.
Isabella smiled, stepped down from the cab and waved as the driver pulled away.
With a smile on
lips, she walked into the hotel and walked to the elevator.
The absence of his security team made her hesitate, as a wave of guilt to
reached. She had been so involved with the purchases had not thought to call for
Reynolds
reassure him. Neither the safety nor Theron had the number your phone, so were
prevented from making contact.
She entered the suite by entering the Reynolds number, and looked up to encounter
four
angry men hows stares it.
Theron got up from the place it occupied on the couch, with anger flashing pupils,
and gestured
for the other three.
- Leave us alone - ordered, concise.
Isabella let the bags slipped through his fingers as the three passed her.

Reynolds gave him umolhar censorship, and Isabella exhibited umsorriso hesitant.
When the guards left, she focused on Theron, who had closed the distance between
the
two, looking very threatening, the upset face.
- You did not fire them, right? - He asked, annoyed.
- You can be sure I know exactly who is to blame - he said, between his teeth
clenched.
Isabella bent to pick up the bags, and rounded to address the couch.
- Circumventing their safety was one inconsistency, Bella. Do not let clear the need
for their
body guard? What was I thinking?
Isabella turned and watched him thoughtfully.
- I had my reasons - merely responding.
Theron threw his hands in the air emumgesto exasperated.
- What reasons?
Isabella smiled.
- No that will approve. I stayed away not long, and I care. The kind driver

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taxi took care of me very well, and the seller of the store did not leave me alone for
a moment. Well,
except when went to get the shoes.
The Theron's face turned gray.
- Taxi Driver? Entrusted their welfare to taxi ummotorista?
- Relax - replied with a smile. - He was a perfect gentleman. It took me to a store
departments and waited for mimat I complete purchases.

Theron swallowed hard, looking to print a Herculean effort to master the rage.
Hum ...
Theron losing his cool. That could make it worth having told the truth.
- Why he decided to leave without his security team? That was important enough
to
risk like that?
Isabella raised a shopping bags.
- Umvestido needed for the party tonight.
Theron took a deep breath, closed his eyes and then opened them. Then came
wide rhythmic and held her shoulders.
- Umvestido? He gave me the fright of my life because of umvestido?
Theron was shaking while he spoke, and Isabella was bolstered eat both hands on
the waist straight not to
off balance.
- It was not any dress - she said, trying hard not to laugh. Maybe I should not
tease him like that, but doing it lose composure suddenly became his mission. I could not meet my future husband wearing nothing short of stunning umvestido.
- You are the most annoying and frustrating woman I've ever met! - He snapped.
And then he pulled it tightly against the body, taking over from those full lips with
a
Gross kiss that kidnapped all the air of Isabella's lungs. When strong hands slid
his back as two claws Embrasa iron, she let out umgemido pleasure.
Theron I tasted like a starving man. It was as if he could not indulge it. A
exciting tingle down her spine, the throbbing breasts, the nipples become hard
against the solid wall of that broad chest.
The sound of accelerated breathing and kissing filled the atmosphere. A hand
Theron

He slipped by soft back to the height of the jeans waistband and pulled the fabric
of her blouse to free her
the pants. Then brushed his fingers over the exposed skin waist, where it was
located
tattoo. Theron went around those contours as if he knew what was there.
Eager to feel the flavor of the man, Isabella traced with the tip of his tongue the
outline of
sensual lips until he responded with a relentless invasion of his mouth. Hot.
Extremely manly. Theron had the flavor of strength and power.
Isabella was lost in the dizzying circle of his arms, melting under the mouth that
violated.
The pulse raced, ungoverned. As I longed for this man!
The long hand rose to touch her bra strap. Theron's fingers fumbled the catch and
They paralyzed.
With a muffled curse, he broke the kiss, the labored breathing and sound. The eyes
brown were like flames. Then Theron moved his hands as if contact with her body
burn.
Dropping another curse Ona mixture of Greek and English, he ran his hands
through his hair.
- Theos mou ! We can not ... not again. This should not happen again. Excuse me,
Bella.
Theron raised a hand and walked away. When he reached the door, he stopped,
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unconnected as if drunk. And then, he turned to face her, his eyes still burning with

desire not satiated.

- Your security team should accompany her everywhere. Are we clear? Of
emdiante now, the escort even to the toilet.
Isabella nodded, incapable of any reaction. Her whole body was shaking. When
Theron left, she
She rubbed her arms to alleviate the chills.
- You can deny all you want - whispered to the empty room - but you want me as
much as the
desire.

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Chapter 9
T
HERON RUBBED
the neck in an attempt to alleviate the huge strain that had overtaken him. Isabella
not yet arrived, and he felt equal parts relief and disappointment.
He looked around the Imperial Park Hotel ballroom, watching the guests who
They moved around talking and laughing, while the jazz band sang soft notes from
above
of umpalco.
Alanna stood standing beside her, touching her arm with one hand. Sophia was
next to the daughter, who did not hide the pride. He cocked his head to listen to
what Alanna
He is trying to tell him and nodded in a polite gesture, though not to focus on a
word.
When straightened the spine, look headed for the entrance, and Theron gasped.

There she was.

Isabella, standing in the doorway, ran through the hall with a nervous look. Theron
swallowed the
analyze the costume she wore. The short black dress clung to every curve of that
perfect body
and ended a few centimeters above the knee. Isabella arrested her hair in a bun,
which you
showed the neck format. Strands of dark hair escaped fashion hairstyle
elegant and roavama her skin shoulders.
Theron felt his fingers tingle with the desire to drop her silken strands and
watching them you
cascatearempelas back. I wanted to slip his hand that soft and shiny mass, I felt it
as
a web that involved him his knuckles.
- Oh, look. There is Isabella! - Exclaimed Sophia.
Like he was not aware of the second emque she set foot in that room ...
- Comlicena - he whispered to Alanna, who released him comumsorriso.
Theron walked toward the front door.
There was no easy way to deal with the sexual tension between the two, so he
decided
ignore it along as fact that kissed her a few hours ago.
- Bella - she greeted staking in front of her.
The bright green eyes fixed on him, and a warm smile curved those lips
fleshy.
- Sorry, I'm late - she said, breathlessly. - I think not booked a dance for me ...
Theron almost groaned. The thought of having it down itself was almost torture.

- The dance has not yet begun - he replied, turning to look in the direction of the
band. - Maybe
we inaugurate the track, and then I will present to guests.
Theron gestured to the pianist, who nodded. A slow and sensual melody filled the
room, and
he extended his hand.
Trembling fingers Isabella tocaramos him and Theron pressed her to reassure her.
When they reached the middle of the dance floor, he turned, and Isabella gave
willingly to
arms that were waiting. The instant emque soft body molded to his, Theron
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The delicate fragrance enveloped while the heat that invaded her contact
body. There was ummilmetro its structure he was not aware of those feminine
forms.
Theron looked down when they made a gentle turn and swallowed. She was not
wearing
bra, and firm breasts were pressed to his chest, which emphasized them the
contours
higher against the neck.
He had to resort to all his self-control not to drag out of that hall
more ningumpudesse see it.
Releasing the breath she'd been holding as discreetly as possible, he reminded
himself
that woman was not his, and therefore had no right to be possessive.

But that did nothing to soften his anger when he saw how many men
directed covetous glances Isabella. There would miss her suitors after that night.
Should
I feel relieved, but felt exactly the opposite.
I could not undo the closed expression.
- The party is very beautiful - Isabella said with a smile as he looked over his
shoulder
wide. - Thanks for plan I emminha honor.
- There is no why, pethi mou . I want you to have fun.
- Your invited are adapting Bema city? - She asked emumtominocente.
Theron narrowed his eyes. Isabella knew of his plans to comAlannis? Not that she
was not
know shortly, but for some reason he felt reluctant to reveal to you about your
imminent engagement. Or perhaps it was a rascal who kissed a woman days before
requesting another in
marriage.
- Very well he murmured, turning her so that she would not be facing Alanna and
her mother.
An uncomfortable feeling of guilt came over him. What kind of man took
advantage of a young
We are committed to another? Even Piers, which was never without a woman,
would have
denied to seduce his ward coma bride waiting for an opportunity.
Chrysander not hesitate to send it back to Greece with a kick in the ass because
comIsabella that feat.
- Well, which one is my husband empotencial? - She asked, looking around.

Isabella umsorriso mischievous stamped on his face that only served to illuminate
it further.
- I will present them assimque this dance reach the end- he assured.
At least during those moments Isabella belonged to him, was in his arms, and he
did not
I had the slightest urge to throw her into the clutches of applicants who were
waiting gathered around
the dance floor as umbando Vultures.
For the first time, he regretted the untimely attitude to seek a husband for Isabella.
She should have fun sempensar emumcompromisso for life.
And yet, he was about to do just that. Panic ran through her spine
as the cold metal of the blade of a sword. Before Isabella invade his life, was very
satisfied with the idea of marrying Alanna and have children. Isabella was just a
distraction
temporary, nothing more. Once everything was agreed between him and Alanna
and could
Isabella forward to security and stability, I was sure that would be able to hold
their own
semhesitar future.
When the song was over, he let hang his arms and held both hands of Isabella.
- Come on, pethi mou . His feast awaits.
Isabella tried his best to smile and allow it to guide her, pushing through the
invited to the stage where the band was. Then raised a hand, and chords

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They ceased. Only then he addressed the present.

- I thank the presence of all this welcome event to Isabella Caplan to our city Theron began emumtompolido.
A waiter came and handed a glass of champagne to Isabella, and turned to offer
another
Theron. He accepted it, holding it at waist level while continuing to report to
guests:
- We are gathered for an evening of entertainment, dancing and conversation. They
are welcome to
permanecerempor how long quiseremou to drink finish - added comumsorriso.
Pipocarampor laughter around the room.
Emseguida, he turned toward Isabella and raised his glass.
- Umbrinde Isabella.
- Isabella - responderamos emunssono guests.
Theron played the cup in her, and looks the two met. For a long moment they both
They faced. Emseguida, he looked away and took umgrande sip of champagne.
Although it had no interest in wandering among the entourage of qualified men
Theron invited, which for her was choosing steaks in a butcher shop, Isabella knew
I had to
play their role. Especially if there was any hope of awakening jealousy in
Theron. What was wait too long, because to do so, he would feel more than simple
desire for
she. But at the time, it was his only hope.
The toast seemed to signal a return to normal activities. The band began to play,
and
comearama people flowing across the dance floor.
- Come with me, Bella. It's time to present it to guests.
- You mean it's time for me to know the men who chose to me- she said, without

rodeos.
Theron gave her umolhar questioning.
- Prefer not know them? Temobrigao not to do so.
Theron sounded almost hopeful and a little anxious, which was strange,
considering the time
that consumed gathering that select group of suitors. Only the removal of the last
of those
men should have been a chore. And Theron would have left no stone to remove.
Isabella almost smiled at the thought.
- No, go ahead. My future awaits me and everything - she said lightly, giving you
arm and allowing it to be guided by the crowd.
Not knowing what to expect - perhaps imagined that there would be an uproar Isabella surprised
eat civilized way comse gave the process.
Theron took her from group to group, presenting it to business associates and
friends. Era
very easy to immerse in the fantasy that she and Theron were a couple and he acted
as his partner, and not
as a man determined to marry her. It was also easy to forget that, a few meters
distance, and Alanna Sophia watched them.
Still, Isabella was not prepared to let the reality that invaded
time. Theron clung to the arm, smiling and, at other times, laughing with the issues
agenda. After algumtempo, he was found relaxing and enjoying all that festivity.
Isabella looked up when an attractive man walked toward him with a
determined expression. Instantly, she recognized Marcus Atwater, the man who
presented to her at the restaurant the day before.

- Isabella, I apologize for my tardiness - he said to the stake before her, with a
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charming that stimulated the return. - I had a mishap with a client - added before
I hold her hand, as he had in the restaurant, and take it to his lips. Then he directed
a look
questioning the Theron, who was still as if he had a black cloud hovering over
your head. - I would ask Isabella borrowed. I promise to keep her safe, and you
can go back to his girlfriend, who, let me say, seems eager to dance.
Theron showed a frown, and Isabella looked over his shoulder to come across
Alanna
watching the couples on the dance floor with what could be interpreted as a
wishful eye.
I not want to feel sorry for the rival. Alanna wanted to dislike. If it were it would
be ungrateful
easy, but the truth was that both the daughter and the mother haviamsido
gentilssimas comela.
- You're asking me borrow just to dance or for another purpose? - She asked,
provocative, to accept the outstretched hand of Marcus.
- How about we dance first and then discuss other purposes? - Suggested the
elegant
young, playful comumbrilho in his eyes.
The expression Theron ice age. Isabella dropped her arm to follow Marcus, but he
him
He held his free hand, holding it between the two.

Isabella looked at him, expecting him to say something, but Theron seemed
speechless; or maybe
He had not meant to stop her.
- Want something? - She asked.
Theron dropped her hand and made ummovimento negative coma head, even as
the relanceava
glance at Alanna.
-. Not Have fun, pethi mou . This is your night.
With one last glance at Theron, she turned and allowed Marcus to lead her back to
dance floor. He turned into a precise movement, making it collide with his chest.
The eyes
smiling blue if fixaramnela, and Isabella could not help but return comumsorriso.
- Still hunting for a husband or arrived too late to enter the contest? - Marcus
pretended
seriously.
- Men do not usually run in the opposite direction when the word "marriage" is
mentioned?
- Not if he does not mind Emser hooked by emquesto woman.
- You are a philanderer. - Isabella laughed. - I can not take seriously a man so
charming.
Marcus smiled, but did not refute his claim.
Both flowed among the other couples, and every chance he had, Isabella stretched
his neck in
directed by Theron.
Alanna and he danced on the edge of the track. The Greek youngster looked up,
smiling at

look at him, and it did not take a genius to realize the worship her for Theron.
Isabella
I knew that feeling well.
- And then? - Marcus said emtomcasual, rotating it. - Go let him escape?
Isabella averted a look full of Theron's fault to find the amused smile of Marcus.
When he realized he had no chance to play the innocent, he sighed.
- I that obvious? - He asked resignedly.
- Just to another homemque is recognizing the territory to compete.
Isabella's shoulders bowed.
- I knew I should not have agreed to this farce. Theron was the idea of, if you are
unsure. It
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Marcus lifted her chin until she faced him.
- I told Theron how you feel?
Isabella glanced umolhar to homememquesto and made negative ummovimento
eat head.
- It's complicated.
- I'll tell you what to do. Why does not wait for me in that corner over there? I'll get
a drink
we and you will tell me the whole story.
The
LOOK
Theron found Isabella again as he politely listened to what Alanna,

Sophia and a small group of people who formed a semicircle next to the dance
floor
They are talking. He had to grit her teeth when she saw Marcus lean toward
Isabella,
hows lips almost brushing her ear to her mumble a few words.
Isabella laughed, and the seductive sound rose above the clink of glasses and the
murmur of
conversation. Marcus's fingers touched the exposed shoulder Isabella and stopped
there for more
time Theron deemed appropriate.
Then he swallowed the roar of anger that welled up in her throat when Marcus
He slipped a finger down the side of delicate face, and then let him down, so
seductive, to the base of Isabella's neck.
Leaning toward the boy, she seemed to get that touch. Marcus has changed the
angle of the
head and pressed his lips gently against the area below the ear of Isabella.
- Theos mou ! - Growled Theron. - This is too much.
- Something wrong? - Alanna touched his arm, comolhar concerned.
- It's nothing - Theron rushed emresponder.
Alanna looked at Isabella direction before turning to face him.
- She seems to be having fun.
- Yeah. - Theron to look back to settle in the couple, the anger rising when
advances
Marcus became bolder. - Give me leave for a moment - he said, with a gesture of
head for Sophia, before walking away as calmly as he could in the direction where
they were
Marcus and Isabella.

The young man was trapped in a corner, his body moving like a particular predator
to
shoot down its prey.
When Theron began, Marcus lowered his head and brushed his lips in the neck
Isabella. Anger exploded within Theron. He closed the distance between them and
held the
homemmais jovempelo shoulder, pulling him close to Isabella.
- What the hell ...? - Marcus fell silent in mid-sentence. - Theron, algumproblema?
- Come here, Isabella - shot Theron, holding out his hand.
She stared at him open-mouthed.
- What is the problem? - He asked, even accepting the extended hand.
Theron pulled, pasting it into the side of the body, and concentrated all the force of
his fury emMarcus.
- Keep your hands off her - ordered. - You can not touch her. There can not even
think
it. Got it?
Marcus surprised, smiling and walking away with both hands raised in a gesture of
surrender.
- As you wish. - Then he winked at Isabella. - I think I better go. Something me
He says I'm no longer welcome.
- Oh, no, Marcus, stay. - Isabella glanced Theron with confused expression. - I

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sure Theron makes no objection.
- I make many objections. He is harassing in front of a room full of guests. - In
Then Theron went again to Marcus, pulling Isabella even closer. On a

voice low enough not to be heard by others, he added: - If you come near
Isabella again, I will break in half. Is that clear?
Theron ignored the shocked gasp of Isabella. Marcus merely smiled and continue
to move away,
comexpresso smug.
- I see her emoutra opportunity, Bella.
- See you later - she said, comsuavidade.
- Come. - Theron almost dragged you. - Do not go out of my hand by the nights
rest.
To his surprise, Isabella did not object. Halfway to where was Alanna and
mother, she stumbled, and Theron turned quickly to hold it.
- Go slow - she said. - I can not walk fast eaten shoes.
- Sorry. - Theron granted harshly while amparava. He continued holding her
arms to make sure that she regained her balance. - All right?
Isabella nodded and the two continued.
- Everything in order? - Sophia wondered, worried, when they reached the.
Isabella smiled.
- Yes, Mrs. Gianopolous. Thanks for asking.
- Please call me Sophia. - The woman reached out and pulled the hand of Isabella
Theron held. - Can I get you something to drink? Eaten anything since coming? She went to her daughter. - Would you excuse us a minute dear? Stay here with
Theron as
I take Isabella to eat something.
Theron raised a hand to silence the verbiage Sophia. I felt the throbbing head, and
what
really wanted to do was punch Marcus to have touched Isabella. For daring to
brush his lips that

soft skin.
- Stay here. I will ask a waiter to bring a tray. I'd rather Isabella stand by me
the rest of the night - he added emtomde sharp voice.
Sophia's eyes widened in surprise. Alanna approached Isabella and touched her
arm.
- Temcerteza that okay? - He asked smooth comvoz.
Isabella's smile was strained when he pinned the emAlannis look.
- I'm great. Theron is that exaggerated - said, addressing a challenging look to it. - I
do not know
how do you expect me to find a husband when he loses his temper at the instant a
man
shows interest in me.
Theron took a deep breath.
- I do not call what that guy was doing to show interest. Theos ! He seemed to be
doing
comvoc love in front of everyone.
Isabella's eyebrows arched, and umsorriso slow curled his lips.
- It is currently assimque chamambeijar? - Teased.
The Theron nostrils flared to remember the kisses that the two had exchanged. I
was
stuck in a trap he had spread.
- The ways it was not appropriate - said between clenched teeth. - You are under
my
protection. Follow my directions.
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- I think he will cut that the potential husbands list. - Then let out a
dramatic sigh, dropping his arms on the sides. - Not even managed to dance
another
time.
- Theron dance with you - suggested Alanna. - It is an excellent dancer, you must
have
perceived earlier.
- Yes, go dancing - stimulated Sophia. - I'll arrange for a food tray is
here when they return.
Theron felt the mouth dry out. I would not survive another dance with that
delicious body pressed
to yours. A torture session was enough for the night.
But the alternative would be to let her dance with that bunch of guys that coveted.
Boys
handpicked by him.
Nempor over his dead body!
Without saying another word, he held Isabella's hand abruptly and almost dragged
to the track.
- You're spitting fire - she murmured, Theron took her in his arms.
For the first time since the arrival of Marcus, he relaxed as she felt the soft body
shaping
gently to his. It provoked a sense of innate perfection. I loved touching her. It was
hard
prevent the hands of vagarempor those sexy curves.
- You feel it too - she said softly, looking up to face him. - Does not want to

feel. Combating this, but feels everything I feel. It is that why you kissed me. Isabella gave a
chuckle. - I could not resist kissing me, as I am unable to resist.
I do not want to resist.
Theron shook his head, though his whole body zumbisse accordingly. She smiled
and her
He touched his lips with a finger while the two were moving to the music. Then
turned
so that he was facing away from Alanna and let his hands slip off the chest. The
green eyes narrowed, and the sensual lips entreabriramemumgesto seductive.
Theron groaned.
- You should not do this, Bella. You drive me crazy. Temde stop comesta
provocation.
- And quemdisse this is provocation? - Isabella asked raising an eyebrow.
Theron pulled her hands and turned to the two ficassemposicionados laterally
Alanna.
- See that young man? Alanna. I will ask her emcasamento.
Isabella received the news calmly. No apparent reaction. Does it ever was
knowing?
- What's between us temde stop - pressed him. - We're getting married comoutras
people.
- And yet assimcontinua kissing me - snapped Bella comumbreve smile.
- I will not do that anymore - promised Theron.
Emvez of those words to intimidate, a spark lit her green eyes.
- If it were risking umpalpite, I say you will.
But before he could answer, Isabella gave umpasso ago.
- I'm hungry. - And suddenly leaned close, whispering in his ear so that he alone

could hear: - You say you do not want to, but do not want another man has me.
Very
Strange, is not it?
Isabella turned and walked away, his lips curling into a smile to pave the way
towards
Sophia, who was waiting witha tray of food.

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Chapter 10
-E
LE STILL
You want to order wedding tonight? - Isabella asked, discouraged,
COMFORA holding the phone to his ear as he listened to what Madeline told
her.
Somehow, harbored the hope that Theron realize he felt something for her,
after last night. Maybe not love. Not yet, but thought he would awaken to the
attraction
that existed between the two.
Okay, maybe Theron was not completely oblivious to that feeling, but surely
decided to ignore it.
Isabella closed her eyes, listening to the secretary of Theron confirm that,
according to the
boss said, the proposal was standing.
- Thank you, Madeline - thanked her, drawled.
When he hung up the phone, she sank further into bed. Theron with Alanna. I
could not

imagine that. ... He needed someone to shake, someone who does not allow him to
be as
serious and organized.
Theron needed algumigual to it.
Alanna not the challenge. There was no electrical or chemical sparks between the
two. It was as if the
future bride was a daughter to Theron, judging by the attraction tinhamumpelo
other.
Maybe he wanted umcasamento stable and boring.
Isabella made a negative movement with his head. No. I could not believe, because
if
believe would have to give up, and was not prepared for this.
Stretching again the hand to pick up the phone, punched the number that Marcus
had given her the
Eve.
- Hi, it is Isabella - said when he answered.
- Hello, how are you? - Greeted Marcus.
Isabella let out umsuspiro.
- I've heard that the marriage proposal still stands.
- I'm sorry to hear that. I was sure that Theron was willing to scalp me after
our little scenario ontem night.
- It gets me frustrated. - Isabella took a deep breath, discouraged. - I can not
understand it. Theron
It is so controlled emtodos way except when alone with me.
Marcus laughed.
- Can not say I blame him. I have the impression that you are able to try the
patience of

umsanto and umpadre votes.

- Could you get tickets for the opera tonight? I hate to ask you this, but
I'm desperate. He and Alanna go to the opera, then there will be a party at the hotel
where he plans
I ask her emcasamento.
- I'm sure I can get them, but how you want to prevent you from ordering?

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- I do not know ... - confessed Bella emtomsuave. - But I will think emalguma
thing.
- I think it's not the time to admit that I hate opera. - Marcus laughed.
Umsorriso loose curled the corners of Isabella's lips.
- Alsocan am very fan of the genre, but it seems, that is the favorite of Alanna.
- So I suggest umplano alternative?
Frowning, she sat on the bed covered comas bent at the waist.
- What tememmente?
- How about a date? You inform your security team your plans for this
night, revealing that go out with me. I have no doubt that they keep informed
Theron
regularly. - The fun was reflected in Marcus's voice. - This will let afflicted by
being trapped
comAlannis in opera and have no idea what we're doing. However, if we are in
opera, it can control us.
- But what about the party and plans Theron asked her emcasamento?
- I'll have come to the party before Theron. Maybe by then you have managed to
draw a

plan.
- I do not know - she said, dragging the words.
- Come on - stimulated Marcus. - We will have a great dinner. This will leave
Theron crazy.
After you show up at the party and it will be emsuas hands.
- It is well agreed Isabella.
- Great. I'll get it to 19 hours. Phone when you're coming for you to come down.
When he hung up the phone, Isabella threw his legs off the bed. Again, need
a perfect dress. Something stunning. I did not know if the stores sold dresses to
prevent
marriage proposals.
Suddenly, an alarming thought flashed into his mind. That made her "the other"?
Was she one
femme fatale trying to destroy umrelacionamento?
The thought was not very comforting and did not feel very well. But on the other
hand,
Isabella knew she and Theron eramfeitos umpara the other. Even though he still
did not know.
Moreover, nothing was solved. Alanna was not wearing an alliance, and no
commitment out
assumed. Until then, everything was fair in love and war.
Isabella nearly groaned before the pathetic clich. Urgently needed to think of
something to give
right.
Forcing himself to his feet, walked to the shower. It was only until that night to
find out what do to prevent Theron committed a big mistake. And keep himself
heart was torn.

T
HERON ATTENDED
the intercom when the Madeline triggered and said that Reynolds was in line to
I spend daily report. He then heard the head of Isabella security team list the
morning activities of the employer, which consistiamemcompras emumshopping
and umalmoo at the hotel.
But the fingers of Theron closed tightly around the appliance when Reynolds
passed
to report Isabella plans for the evening: leave comMarcus Atwater.
Theron swore in Greek, but soon regained his composure. What was she thinking?
Certainly
It could not have been attracted to a man like Marcus. He was the kind of guy
slippery, and harass obscene manner at the party.
Semmencionar the fact Marcus parade witha different woman every week.
- You must keep it under close surveillance - ordered Theron. - Do not trust the
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You will find. Under no circumstances the two devemficar alone.
- Yes, sir - said Reynolds.
Theron broke the connection with pills lips into a thin line. Was Isabella
just trying to drive him mad? That demonic sorceress must have known that he did
not approve any
comMarcus meeting, after what had happened the night before.
And maybe Isabella did not care what he approved. She had not taken into account
your opinion

emnenhumoutro aspect.
Theron leaned back in his chair and opened one of the desk drawers, reaching out
to
pick up a box that was in a corner. He touched her with his fingers, took it and
opened it. The ring
of diamonds sparkled against the light while he was studying.
That night Theron would put in Alanna's finger. So why did not feel excited?
Why I was not looking forward to your future? A year from now could even have
children, a family.
It is stabilized. And yet he was decidedly unsettled regarding Alanna ...
everything.
The sound of the buzzer sounded again, and Madeline announced another
important link, but hung up
before he could ask who it was. With a negative nod, Theron
He answered.
- Are you crazy? - The question of Piers did frown.
- Give him a chance to explain - intervened Chrysander. - After judge if he lost
judgment or not.
- Madeline Disserama not to reveal that the link was you, right? - Accused Theron.
- That's right - handed Piers. - You would not have attended if he knew. Coward.
- There is nothing stopping me off - countered Theron, though it was not serious.
- Your sister wants to know why you did not tell her he was thinking of getting
married - said
Chrysander.
Theron frowned.
- It is not fair to use Marley to make me feel guilty, and you know it.
- What you think you're doing? - Piers impatiently cut that bullshit. - What the hell

You may be going through your head ?!

- What your brother is trying to say is that we were taken by surprise and would
like to welcomes
it; so we understand why we learn that only now - explained
Chrysander, diplomatic.
Piers let out umrudo rude.
- Do not talk to me. If they confirm that it will do this, I can only offer you my
condolences.
- What's wrong with the fact I get married? - Theron was surprised eat Piers
reaction.
- Besides the fact that I find anyone willing to join the institution of marriage
have loose screws, there is the issue that is chosen Alanna Gianopolous. It has
nothing to
see comvoc - opined Piers, semrodeios.
Theron frowned.
- Alanna is a perfectly acceptable choice.
This was followed umlongo silence and emseguida, Chrysander cleared his throat.
- Choose acceptable ? This is umtermo at least awkward to use in this case.
- I'm more interested in why you believe it is not the right woman for me. Theron decided to ignore the comment Chrysander.

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- Damn! Her father vemtentando marry her comumde three of us for years,
Theron! And she's ... she's ...
- What is she? - Theron interrupted.

- Tell us just why the sudden urge to get married? - Chrysander asked calmly. And
who preferred to tell something as important by e-mail?
- Probably by the reaction I'm getting now - Theron replied angrily.
- Since when do you care so much comnossa opinion? - Asked Piers.
- Is not it ironic that recently have been Piers and I have this same type of
conversation
with Chrysander about Marley? We were wrong about it, and you're also wrong
about
Alanna.
Chrysander let out a sigh, and Theron realized he had hit in full. As Brother
could refute the truth? Theron and Piers vehemently opposed Marley. And they
could not be
more wrong.
- Just make sure that that's what you want - answered Chrysander, resigned. - E
keep us informed of their plans. Marley will issue to attend the wedding.
But Piers was not prepared to throw in the towel.
- Think about what you're doing. This is something for the rest of your life.
- I appreciate your concern - Theron replied in a dry tone of voice - but I can take
my own decisions.
- Tell me how things are going with Isabella - Chrysander asked in an obvious
attempt to
change the subject. - You've dispatched to Europe?
Again, there followed a long silence. Theron slipped a hand through his hair,
wishing he insisted comMadeline to know quemestava the phone.
- She did not go to Europe - he said.

- Burn Isabella? - I wondered Piers. - They are referring to the little Isabella
Caplan?
- I put together this issue later, Piers. Why she did not go to Europe, Theron?
Where is Isabella then?
- Here, Crysander. She decided to stay in New York - said Theron. - And it is not
so
small - he added, although he did not understand the need to make clear that point.
Chrysander let out a chuckle.
- Poor Theron. Linked to women everywhere. Imagine how much has cursed
against
me.
- I arranged what Isabella was in need and settled. It's okay. I 'm fine.
Now, you two podemlargar of my foot.
- It is sounding very defensive, right? - Piers asked smugly. - I'm feeling something
up in the air. Something rotten. I just wanted to be able to be inNew York to see
commeus own eyes.
- Stay where you are - Theron muttered. - You temumhotel to build.
The Piers of laughter echoed across the line.
- I'm off now. - And Theron landed the handset.
Now I know how Chrysander felt when he and Piers tormented him in relation to
Marley.
Well-meaning relatives always it was worse.

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Chapter 11
- The

RAN YOU SOME

idea that will say, Isabella? - Marcus took the cup of wine to
lips.
Reluctantly, she did umgesto negative coma head and looked down at the entrance,
which barely touched.
- I do not want paper insistent, but at the same time I have to make him see that I'm
not
just teasing. There've been doing algumjogo fool, and he is not just a passing
excitement.
When Isabella looked up, he saw the compassion stamped in the dark eyes of
Marcus.
- Put yourself in his shoes - she whispered. - You are about to ask for a
emcasamento woman.
He kissed her twice and are fighting with all our strength against this attraction.
What this other
woman could say to convince him not to marry comningumalmdela?
Marcus put his cup, leaned forward and let out umsuspiro.
- God! You make tough questions, right? I think it would depend on I really love
woman
I was intending to propose to. But never to ask in marriage if he had not
sure my feelings. And if she had, and was determined to ask you to hand me
anything
demoveria.
- I was afraid to answer it - muttered Isabella.
- All you can do is try - he replied gently. - Quemno ventured, nothing gained etc.
etc ...
Umsorriso danced on the lips of Isabella.

- You and I love to make use of umclich.

Marcus reached out across the table and held her fingers.
- Temcerteza that is what really want? I'd hate to see her hurt and disappointed.
- You are so sweet! - She began.
- God! Men hate to hear those words from the lips of a woman! It is as bad as
"You are like umirmo for me."
Isabella laughed and felt her shoulders relax. The tension you tensed every muscle
body.
Marcus was right about one thing: all he could do was try. What happened
then you are out of your control.
- It is stunning tonight - he said, as he let out a hand.
- Thank you. You are really sweet.
Isabella looked down at the dark blue evening dress chosen during a busy tour
shopping, for which dragged his bodyguards that morning. Without false modesty,
I knew
I was really stunning.
Aristocratic line, away from the usual style consists of jeans, shirt and fingernails
painted with
vibrant colors. That night, he fits the world of Theron. That, in fact, was also the
her, though he had never adopted. I had money and a great line, but did not wish to
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- What time should we leave? - She asked anxiously.
I could not control the racing pulse to imagine being late to the party. She made her
sweat

cold thinking it would come in time only to see the happy wedding couple.
Marcus showed umsorriso reassuring.
- The opera has barely begun. We still have a good time. Do not worry, I'll take
you well
advance. Try to relax and enjoy our dinner. It would be terrible to get to the party
and pass out
hunger at the feet of Theron.
- It would be a way to spoil the show - he said mischievously.
Marcus laughed, negative comummovimento head.
- I'm almost sorry to have agreed to help her. Instead, I should have tried
conquer it.
- What if my heart no longer belonged to Theron, I would be pleased to encourage
you in this attempt. Isabella smiled.
- So let me tell you this and will not touch it anymore. If things do not go as
waiting comTheron ... remember me.
Isabella stretched his arm across the table and held her hand.
- Thank you. You're a wonderful friend, despite the short time we met.
I hope to remain my friend, no matter what. This is a lonely city when
You do not know anyone.
- I will be honored. Now eat. I insist. They have the most delicious desserts in New
York
here.
T
HERON held
frowning in his chair while the opera dragged before him. To
her, Alanna watched mesmerized as that, his face shining with delight. Sophia was

less enthusiastic, but watching the show.

Just before the opera begins, Reynolds telephoned Theron to report that Isabella
Atwater found comMarcus for dinner after shopping umdia. There was not much
he
I could do at the time, since he was firmly entrenched in the commitments that
night.
Finally, he had given strict orders Reynolds necklace Isabella and ensure that
Atwater did not
take advantage of it.
Trying to send a text message to your cell phone Reynolds, but did not
sure Alanna was so engrossed in the show to the point of not noticing, and
promised him not
allow the business interferissemnaquela night.
Still, Isabella asked the security team to actualize the news, and find
a way to check your messages, even if it meant a trip to the men's room.
During the next hour, he fidgeted, longing for the end of the show. It irritated him
the fact
We are forced to think about Isabella of well-being in a night that should be
relaxed. That
woman was entranhando in your life in a way that does not please him. Which
meant not
able to take advantage of a future wife comsua night for thinking emIsabella
Caplan?
Alanna touched his arm, pulling him from the turbulent thoughts.
- He just - said numsussurro.
Theron glanced behind closed curtain. Lost all bis? Another nudge of Alanna made
him

lift. He offered her his arm, and they left the cabin, with Sophia and two security
guards
his team following them.
- Did you like the show? - He asked while dirigiam limousine that awaited them.

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- It was wonderful - said Alanna, rapt. - Very I love opera. There was a time
what a ...
Alanna lowered his head, but not before he realizes umleve flushing emseu face.
- There was umtempo emque ...? - Stimulated Theron.
- Oh, there was umtempo emque wanted to be an opera singer - she said,
embarrassed.
- Why did not pursue that goal?
Alanna smiled negative comumgesto head.
- It was not good enough. Also, my father would not allow. He considers this a
career
ordinary.
Theron raised an eyebrow.
- I can not imagine such talent be considered vulgar.
- But he thinks any career ending on a stage is not appropriate for a young woman.
Rather I do umbomcasamento and give her grandchildren.
Something flashed in the eyes of Alanna, but soon dissolved in the usual
sweetness.
- And what do you want? - Theron asked, curious.
- I like children - she only answer, before heading to his mother.

Theron rushed to help them get into the limo and joined the two, before the vehicle
goes down
moving the way to the hotel. I had wet hands and found himself doing a negative
movement
with head before his apparent nervousness. He prided himself on his self-control
and calm. Nothing
that situation should make you anxious. He had his whole future mapped, and
everything was leaving
exactly as planned.
That thought made him relax in the car seat. He felt the jewelry box in his pocket,
and left the
hand tip when made sure that he brought with him.
Traffic was free, and half an hour later they reached the hotel. Alanna yawned, and
the Theron
He helped her out of the vehicle.
Smiling, he held her hand.
- I hope you're not too tired for a party.
- What party? - She looked at him in surprise.
Sophia smiled and gave his arm to his daughter.
- Theron planned a party emsua honor, honey. This is a very special night.
He winked at Theron, who followed them, which made him feel the restlessness
swell.
- A party in my honor? This seems so exciting! - Allanis's eyes flashed
joy.
Alanna was really lovely, in a calm, serene. However, for some reason, Theron
I could not shake the mind imagemde another woman when he looked at his bride.

Theron looked away, the contracted jaw as they crossed the lobby toward the
lounge
parties. When they entered, the band began to play, and a shower of confetti fell
from the ceiling.
Alanna looked up, ecstatic, trying to hold the tiny pieces of paper
despencavamemuma blizzard neon.
- Oh, that's wonderful, Theron! - She gasped.
With the heart down to your feet with every step, he guided her forward. The hand
brushed
pocket that was the alliance, as they approached the center of the room. The edges
of the box
jewelry atritavamcontra his skin as he rolled in his pocket.
Alanna would prove equally amazed when he asked to marry you? What about
him?
Or was making the biggest mistake of your life?

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- Alanna ... - he began, angry as the very voice trembling.
Turning, she stared at him with eyes blazing and lips curved into a bright smile.
Lips not suscitavamo her desire to kiss them.
- Yes, Theron?
I
SABELLA SE
He leaned forward on the seat, craning his neck to see through the glass
the windshield.
- What is holding us back? - Asked desperately. - Why we are not out of place?

Marcus put his hand emseu shoulder.

- It was a hit, Bella. Calm down. Sit back in the seat. We will get there. Theron will
not do
request at time emque the party begin.
Isabella turned his head to look out the window, watching the sea of parked cars.
Never
chegariamao hotel in time.
Ona explosion of frustration, reached for the door handle and swung open.
- Bella, what are you doing ?! Go back to the car. You can not go running through
the streets of
New York! - Marcus exclaimed when she jumped out of the vehicle.
Isabella turned and bowed toward the bench where he was sitting.
- I must go. We never arrive in time, and you know it. I have to be there before it
the part
in marriage. I can not ... - She swallowed hard and looked away for a moment.
When he returned
to look at him, tears nublavama her vision. - I have to go. Thanks for everything.
Isabella closed the door, lifted the long skirt of her dress and started running
between traffic,
ignoring the horns, as he cut in front of cars trying to move in that chaos.
Reynolds heard the cries, and looked back to see him running full speed down the
street emseu
heels. Spinning, Isabella continued emdisparada. I had no time to stop to explain.
Not knowing where he was going, he kept in parallel to the sidewalk traffic. When
I saw a taxi
vacated, he ran to the window and tapped on the glass.
The driver rolled his eyes and rolled down the window.

- Listen, lady, ningumir the place algumcomesse bottling.

Isabella raised a hand.
- Could you please tell me how do I get in Imperial Park Hotel? I am very far?
The homemestreitou away and returned to face her.
- Straight, not too far. If you cut down this street to the next block, will be six
the hotel courts. Always follow emfrente and after the fifth block, turn left and
you'll see it.
Murmuring a thank you, Isabella lifted the skirt of her dress again, removed the
shoes and continued to run as fast as he could.
- Hey, girl! Miss forgot your shoes! - The homemgritou behind her.
Isabella had traveled three blocks when a light rain began to fall. Not that it
matter. His appearance was already frightening, and the hope stunning look when
arose in Theron Engagement Party had long been dissipated.
When he turned on the last block corner, the sky seemed to open to give passage to
a
flood. Blinking to disperse the water that fell in her eyes, she rushed toward the
hotel, avoiding the puddles that formed haviamse already on the street.
Please, please, let me being on time! prayed as hair plastered on his face.
When she could take shelter under the hotel awning, water trickled down the body
and mass
shapeless that was the dress. The feet were sore, and was sure that had

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cut emalguma thing.
Ignoring the inquisitive eyes at his door, Isabella led the way among people, trying

enter. He slipped on the polished floor, but managed to balance and ran as fast as
he could
as wet tissue glued to the legs.
As he approached the ballroom, he heard the ovation that came from within,
followed by
a burst of applause. Not . It could not have come too late. Could not.
Through the door, searching with frantic look in the crowd. And there, in the
middle of the room, if
They found Theron and Alanna. She beamed with happiness from head to toe,
while driving a
look passionate Theron, who smiled at him.
Around them, the aplaudiame guests, emseguida, ergueramsuas emumbrinde
bowls.
Isabella found herself speechless. I could not hear anything but ringing in his ears.
Not
I could see nothing but as Alanna looked radiant. Composed an astonishing
contrast
eat sense of annihilation that Isabella experienced emseu intimate.
Slowly, with every part of the body aching, she turned, with eyes bathed in
tears, and left the ballroom. Almost collided with Reynolds, who ran toward him.
Keeping his head down, Isabella continued, ignoring the questions that the security
was for him
make sure she was okay.
Well? Never anything would be fine.
Gradually, the lively sounds of the laughter subsided, replaced by the murmur of
conversation
of people who encontravamno lobby.

A tear rolled down her face, but she did not nenhumesforo to clear it.
Quemperceberia?
Seriamconfundidas hows raindrops escorriamdo her hair, which indeed was true.
As he approached the entrance, Marcus came in, flustered, and stopped abruptly in
front of her.
- Isabella, are you okay? What you did was crazy. - He held her by the shoulders
and turned to
to face him. And then, he must have seen the sadness in his face, because
interrupted the speech,
with eyes softened by a gentle understanding. - It's too late? - He asked
unnecessarily.
Isabella nodded and closed her eyes tightly, with a new wave of tears running
down her
cheeks.
Marcus wrapped in his arms.
- I'm sorry, Bella. I promised I would bring her here in time.
- It was not your fault - whispered.
- Come, let me take you to your room - he said, as he led her to the elevator.
- You're soaked. - Marcus did umgesto short upside Reynolds. - I'll take you there
above.
Numb, Isabella left lead into the elevator. As they climbed, the pictures
Alanna and Theron is infiltravamemsua mind. Both pareciamto happy!
Happy.
Almost ... as if estivessemapaixonados.
Isabella closed her eyes again. Why Theron could not love her?
Marcus pulled the card trembling fingers Isabella and unlocked the door. Cold air
immediately involved, causing him umarrepio.

- You are too soggy - she said seeing the state it was in his shirt and
the trousers of Marcus.
- I ran behind you and was caught by the storm - he said, oblique comumsorriso.

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Isabella nodded and went to the toilet.
T
HERON SHOVED
hand on inside the suit pocket and from there took the cell phone. Frowned
when he read the last MessageThere answered.
He excused Alanna with a smile and with short nods for the guests
surrounding them, he walked away. He withdrew from the ballroom and headed to
the men's room, which
It was two doors down. When he was about to enter, let his gaze wander down the
hall and
Reynolds spotted standing next to his men, drenched from head to toe.
Frowning, Theron walked determined toward the three men.
Reynolds looked up when she saw him approaching.
- Where is Isabella? - Wondered Theron.
- In your suite, as Mr. Atwater - said the bodyguard.
Surely he had heard wrong, he thought, narrowing his eyes.
- Comquem?
- She went to Mr. minutes ago. Atwater - Reynolds replied calmly. - They were
both
wet.

Theron felt his temples throb. Nothing would prevent him from climbing to the
Isabella room, drag
Marcus there and beat him to teach him a lesson.
With a low curse, Theron turned and walked to the elevator. Anger coursed
through him the
veins like molten lava. What the hell was that guy thinking?
I knew very bemo that Marcus was thinking and who was thinking.
When he finally reached the door of the Isabella room, he slammed. Seconds later,
the door
It was opened by umsorridente Marcus, dressed only comumrobe.
He looked surprised to see Theron stopped there, but emseguida squeezed away.
- Sorry, I thought it was the room service. - Marcus turned his back and walked
him on
direction of the toilet.
- You can stay in the tub for longer, dear. The food has not arrived yet. - Voltandoagain to Theron, he ran up and down with his eyes and said in a tone of voice
reflecting boredom: - What can I do for you?
- You arrogant ... - said Theron emtomameaador.
- You left your engagement party to come here scolding me? - Marcus asked,
amused.
A sound down the hall Theron did turn his head to see the food cart being
pushed in the direction of Isabella's room.
- And finally the food! If you'll excuse me ... or anything else? - He asked
Marcus emumtombeligerante.
Theron walked away, upset, feeling as if he had just come out of a boxing ring.
Semdizer one spoke, came stomping, hows fists on the sides of the body.

A whirlwind seemed to revolve his heart as he entered the elevator. What did it
matter
what? It was he indicating Marcus as a choice in the search for Isabella by a
husband. Because if
I felt queasy at the prospect of her having made your choice?

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Chapter 12
I
SABELLA WOKE
with a loud knock on the door. He opened his eyes and grimaced at the
feeling of exhaustion. He puts his hands to swollen eyelids and recalled that he had
cried the night
whole.
Theron asked Alanna emcasamento. She had come too late. And the two
pareciamto happy !
Which explained that she be feeling so distressed.
The knock sounded again, forcing her to ward off the covers and get out of bed.
Gathering the robe that was thrown over the back of a chair within walking
distance, she
He dressed and tied the strip to the waist, as he headed for the door.
When peered through the peephole, she saw Sadie stop outside, or at least someone
like comela. It was hard to tell, comaquela blond wig adorning his head. Isabella
opened the
door, and her friend entered, flustered.
- Thank God you're here! - She said. - For a moment I thought I had forgotten

commitment tonight.
Isabella closed the door and turned to face her friend.
- I brought everything here in my bag, and we have plenty of time to prepare it. Continued Sadie
chattering. - It will be a breeze. - And then she stopped when he saw the state of
Isabella, wrinkling her
forehead, confused, and parting her lips. - What went wrong? He has been crying?
To the dismay of Isabella, her eyes began to sting with tears that were forming.
Annoyed, she blinked several times to disperse them. I was determined not to shed
more
a tear.
Sadie closed the distance between the two and wrapped her shoulders with one
arm, guiding her in
toward the couch. Logo Isabella was in sitting, and Sadie, crouched beside him.
- What happened? Theron was?
Isabella closed her eyes and nodded.
- Oh, honey, I'm sorry. - Sadie pulled her into a hug. - He asked Alanna in
marriage?
That's it?
Once again, Isabella nodded against the shoulder of her friend. Sadie stepped back
and pulled him a lock of
facial hair.
- Let's forget all about tonight. We will ask food in the room and in chafurdaremos
contenhamzilhes calorie desserts.
Isabella smiled.
- Do not miss your party. It's very important. Just because my life is a rag there is
no reason

for you to lose your job or a chance on Broadway.

Sadie watched comolhar undecided.
- I do not know if it's emcondies to do this.
Bella forced umsorriso off.

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- What harm can happen? I will wear me how you dance a little and draw attention
of men. It will be faster and you will save your job.
- Are You Sure?
Isabella nodded.
- Let's get something to eat. I'm hungry. Then you can teach me the moves
I need to know. - She stared at the wig Sadie wore. - That's what I put out
here tonight?
Sadie smiled.
- It is a perfect way to circumvent their security. I made sure to make them see me
come in and,
honestly, who would not notice this? - Added her friend, slipping his hands so
the suggestive curves of the body.
Isabella exploded Ona laugh.
- Semfalsa modesty.
Sadie blinked and went on:
- We clothed exactly like me, and you will rebolativa this hotel. No one will know
that is no longer here. I'll wait a while, and then clothe me to the party and leave no
looking emnada eat femme fatale who arrived earlier.
- Well, what can happen worse? - Isabella asked, shrugging. - Being caught and
Reynolds having another attack. I'm sure Theron is too busy with the bride to give

importance to my whereabouts.
- It assimque speaking - Sadie said. - Get to work!
I
SABELLA HAD
sure was crazy for agreeing with it. Inspired
deeply when the elevator stopped in the lobby, he threw a long strand of hair
artificial bay over his shoulder and waited for the doors to open.
The costume in which the imprisoned Sadie was many things. Modest was not one
of them. Although not
care emexibir their own emproveito attributes, that bordered on obscene.
High heels boots echoed against the marble floor as he walked hurriedly in
toward the exit. The short was a slightly more expensive version of the type
models Daisy Duke, and had
a low waist that made her navel and more extensive range of skin exposed.
As for the top, even the girls cheerleading Dallas Cowboy exhibited necklines
more generous.
But as Sadie said, no one would lose time watching his face. Not with everything
to
shows.
Isabella walked to a taxi that was waiting and entered. When the driver started the
car
movement, she gave him the address that Sadie had given her. The man did not
blinked - and who
I could blame him, with the costumes she wore? Isabella found it amusing that the
taxi driver be
assuming that she had come to that hotel "business".

Nervousness made her feel butterflies in my stomach as the car flowed by traffic.
When
chegaram entry of club funds a sheen of sweat covered his forehead.
Isabella sat for a moment looking out the window until the driver cleared the
throat.
- Sorry - she muttered before delivering the proper amount for the race and jump
the taxi. Well, here we go - muttered, walking hesitant measures toward the door.
The inner side of the hall was immersed in darkness. What was an advantage.
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had guaranteed that no one would notice the subtle differences between the two,
that farce still
made extremely nervous.
Isabella was so made up that the very security team was not able to recognize it.
When she reached the door identified only with the word "girls" came. There was a
lot
activity in the room, and no one paid attention to their presence. Another young
woman bumped into Isabella,
making her out of the way not to get too close.
- Hello, Sadie - greeted the other dancer. - I did not know if you would. You will
need to enter soon
after Angel, so it is best to get ready.
Isabella experienced a cold sensation in his heart and tried to swallow the dry
panicked.

I was able to do that. No one knew his true identity there. Though not as
gabaritada as her friend knew how to do the movements, and Sadie had spent all
afternoon taught him
that it was necessary. She smiled and nodded toward the young. It occupied a place
in space for
Sadie in the locker room to check how was the makeup and make sure that the wig
is
found safe.
On seeing her reflection in the mirror, all he could capture was the sadness in her
eyes. No matter how much makeup, or as hair was neatly combed, the
eyes reflected everything that was happening. And what was happening was that
lost the only
homemcomquemesperara spend the rest of life.
More to keep busy than by real need to touch up her makeup, Isabella
applied a little lipstick, watching his lips glowing with bright red. With
mechanical movements put another layer of mascara, lengthening the already black
lashes.
Still, his green eyes still encaravamsemvida.
- Sadie, you come in five minutes - a male voice sounded from the back door. It stir.
Isabella took a last look in the mirror. He looked panicked. Taking a deep breath,
adjusted his clothes,
He raised the breasts and headed for the door.
T
HERON watched
by Chrysander cover the window, the drink almost forgotten in one of
hands.

Dusk was falling over the city, and the lights began to illuminate the horizon. Not
yet
sure if made the right decision. Is questioned repeatedly during the day and still
nenhumseno could not find the path she had taken.
But now, I had no idea what to do comIsabella.
He turned, angry, when the phone rang. The unit was resting on the coffee table to
meters away, where he had shot earlier. With a resigned sigh, he walked over there
and raised.
When he saw the name of Reynolds on the LCD screen, stood immediately on
alert. He pressed the button
to meet and took the phone to your ear.
- Anetakis - said, concise.
- Anetakis M., and Reynolds. We comumproblema, sir.
Theron landed cup of comumbaque drink.
- What kind of problem?
- Earlier in the evening, Miss. Caplan gave us a ride. Another time. - What ?! And
you
He allowed her to repeat this feat?
- I fear that this time is worse, sir. I will gladly acquaint you the details later,

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but when we are on the way to La Belle Femmes. - This was followed by a short
pause. - The
You know this club?
Theron frowned, concentrated emabsorver that information.
- Not umclube male? Why the hell are going there?

- Because that was the fate of Miss. Caplan - Reynolds said quietly. - I thought you
were going
wonder.
- Of course I want to know! - Exploded Theron. - On my way there now, and do
not think not
I will require all the details of how it happened.
Theron left the coverage, calling the driver by phone. When we reached the lobby
building, the car was waiting on the front door.
What, emnome of God, Isabella was doing emumclube male? What was I
thinking?
Marcus would be in some way responsible for what? If it was, I would kill him.
When the driver braked to a halt in front of the entrance of the club, Theron
jumped from
vehicle and saw Reynolds, comseus two men running toward him.
- She is here? - Theron asked, authoritarian.
- He just arrived - said the head of Isabella security team. - We were going in
sure now.
Theron went stomping ahead of them to the door and stopped when a thug, using
sunglasses, stopped him.
- Your name, sir? - Asked the man, polite.
- Theron Anetakis - he said impatiently. - Someone I know is there, and not
should be.
- Unless you are a partner, I can not let him in.
Theron was seething with impatience, when he turned toward Reynolds.
- Take care of it. Pay this man that is needed by the Membership and meet me
there
inside. I'll find Isabella.

- But, sir, the Membership is not umprocedimento Instant ...

Theron refused to continue listening, as he passed the man and entered. He was
sure
Reynolds and the other would be able to circumvent any objections that the
security of the club
emrelao had before him.
The club was different than expected Theron. At the moment mentioned male club,
you came to mind the image of a decadent place at the back of some building,
where
prostitution and drugs were running loose. But that was created to establish a select
clientele.
The clean interior, even impeccable, reminded him of the areas of high stakes
casinos.
The waitresses, although almost half-naked, had no ordinary appearance.
Customers were welldresses, fumavamcigarros imported expensive and bebiamo finest cognac.
The kind of place whose existence Isabella should not even know.
Theron walked among the tables, with watchful eye, his forehead furrowed by
concentration, watching
every woman he saw. Towards the front of the hall, more men were gathered
in front of a curtained platform. It was obvious that umshow was about to begin.
When found that there were no women among them, he deflected the group's
attention
men. Where the hell was Isabella? Reynolds would have received the right
information?
He looked at the entrance and saw Reynolds and the other two security guards
coming, hurry. Theron

He waved at them with a slight gesture, and the head of Isabella security team
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among the tables to where he was.
- Why do you think Isabella is here? - Asked Theron.
- I heard on good authority that Miss. Caplan is in place - said Reynolds, austere. The
You're looking in the wrong place ...
The security guard was cut by the music exploded behind Theron. He turned, with
a grimace,
to see the curtain rise and smoke stage sliding sensuously by the long legs of a
woman.
She wore barrel just high boots that only accentuated the contours and called
attention
for her shapely buttocks. The dancer began moving to the music. Hips
swings and arms hanging gracefully on the sides of the body.
When the smoke dispersed, she reached up and grabbed the mast that was in
stage. The look of Theron was attracted by tatuagemnas back, at waist level.
I knew that drawing. Very well. What was not surprising. He spent a lot of time
fantasizing
comaquela tattoo.
Then she turned, making fluttering a mass of blond hair. False. Theron found eyes
green, before she saw him. He saw fear reflected in them, the panic as she looked
around
the hall filled with men who juicy umpetisco observavamcomo.

Theron felt the blood boil.

When she looked up, he met his, and the fear was substituted to recognize shock
skin
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Chapter 13
I
SABELLA paled
when he saw a furious Theron, standing a little behind the group
men that surrounded the stage. Anger vibrated beneath the surface of that strong
body, eyes
They flashed to measure it up and down. Suddenly Isabella was invaded by the
desire to protect
Breast hows arms and run for cover.
But before he could make any decisions, Theron approached with firm strides and
decided toward the stage, as umpredador in the act of hunting.
Not stopped at the edge of the stage, nor urged downhill from there. Simply
jumped on the
platform and comumnico and precise movement lifted her in his arms and threw
her over his shoulder.
Isabella let out a startled yelp while the music stopped and chaos settled in
lounge. She looked up to see Reynolds, Maxwell and Davison away the security
guards of the club
that precipitavamemseu help.
Customers got up from their seats and looked at Theron, flabbergasted, but were

too civilized to have engaged in a mess of that type. They did not want to risk
ruin his suits of hundred dollars.
The ground turned sharply as Theron jumped from the stage. The force with which
he held the
prevented him from breathing, and Isabella began to squirm trying to get him to
loosen the
arm.
But Theron merely squeeze it against the back of your legs and walk toward
output. Emseguida, she heard him growl:
- Depart themselves. She's mine.
And to her surprise, Theron through the door and out into the night.
Still stunned, Isabella made no further effort to drop. Not that it had
algumxito achieved. The arms of Theron eramcomo iron straps syringing around
his body while
semnenhumesforo he walked, holding his weight like a feather.
Theron stopped before the car itself, leaned forward and threw the door wide open
the
vehicle. Semperder even umsegundo, he sat down beside her and slammed the
door COMFORA.
- Imperial Park - said, concise.
Lying at an angle nuisance in the bank, Isabella tried to get up, but his legs collided
eat it and she walked away fast, which made her Ona even more precarious
position.
Damn boots! He felt awkward and ungainly. One look at the own body made her
gasp,
discouraged when he realized that her breasts were almost escaping the deep
neckline top.

She crossed her arms over her chest and slid back on the bench until his back
collided with
opposite door.
Isabella opened her mouth to speak but was silenced by the grim look he gave her.
- Not a word, Bella. Not a damn word - he said menacingly. The emanated anger
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back to the hotel. Until then, I do not want to say anything.
Isabella gulped and stared at him, speechless. Never seen him so angry ...! He used
to be so
unmoved. Cold and controlled. It was the prototype of order and calm. The Theron
she knew not
I ranted to umleo the farm as twice his height.
She looked away, hugging the body itself commais force.
- Take - he offered, rude, removing the blazer suit. Then he held it with one hand
and pulled her forward, to wrap his shoulders as sweater.
Isabella pulled the lapels to further fit the body, grateful for the fact that the blazer
least cover it.
Several long minutes later, the car pulled up to the hotel. The look you Theron
directed suggested that she stayed where she was, and Isabella obeyed. He jumped
out of the vehicle and the
rounded to open the opposite door.
To the surprise of Isabella, he leaned inside, closed the blazer that no cm
his skin was exposed, and emseguida, withdrew from the bank in arms.
- I can walk commeus feet - she protested.

- Silence - he ordered, as he headed to the door, ignoring the curious stares of

passersby.
Isabella frowned but sat back, exhausted, the muscular chest. He entered the
elevator and
triggered the floor button of the suite she occupied. Okay, I had already noticed
that he was
upset. Even furious. But Theron seemed to take it as a personal offense.
Why was not emalgumlugar in Bride company?
A sharp stab of pain pierced, kidnapping him the air from the lungs. Isabella closed
her
eyes against the simple truth that kept her from having the man she loved. He
belonged to another
woman.
- Bella? - Intonation Theron had changed, softened, and reflected insecurity.
Pride made her open her eyes to find the look of concern comque he watched.
- It's all bemcomvoc? Did something happen? Alguma hurt or threatened?
Isabella shook her head, unable to make the sound go through the knot that had
formed in his
throat. For a moment he could immerse yourself in the fantasy that belonged to the
man, he
She cared for her in a way that went beyond the duties of a tutor, someone in
charge of caring
their well-being.
But that was a lie. It was all a lie.
- Then why? - He muttered.
The elevator doors opened. With a negative nod, Theron went out and followed by
hallway toward the suite door. Neither I had the key, but he did not lose

time finding one. He kicked the door shut, rather than set it down on the floor to hit
with
the hand. But quema would open? There was ninguml.
For continuous surprise Isabella, since there had been many that night, the door
opened and a
homemque was titled "Security" written emtoda your body structure received.
The surprises did not stop there. Once Theron entered the room, a cry rang the
other
end of the room.
- Bella! Are you okay?
Isabella turned her head to the left with a sudden move toward Sadie running
through your
direction. Finally, the Theron landed standing on the ground, and her friend
wrapped tight emumabrao.
- Why are you here? - He whispered Isabella. - His party. I could not miss your
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Sadie blushed guiltily comexpresso.
- The party does not matter. I should never have allowed to do it for me.
- In this regard, I agree - intervened Theron, tense. - It was an irresponsible and
dangerous attitude.
That's umlugar where neither of you should never have entered.
- But you lost your opportunity. - Isabella ignored the outburst of Theron.
Sadie exhibited sad umsorriso.
- There will be others. Inaddition, it was not worth the risk you run. Sorry.

- What happened? - Isabella asked, confused. - Why are you still here and ... - She
turned
toward Theron. - How did he know where to find me?
- The head of his security called me, as it should do - Theron replied with
expression
closed.
Isabella went back to emSadie.
- As they ficaramsabendo?
The friend looked down and sighed.
- When I left her suite to go to the party, one of his security guards approached me
immediately. They
saw only you, posing as me, leave early and, as planned, never assumed that
it was you. However, they knew that the true Sadie had not entered into his room,
so they distrusted. I had to tell them everything. They fizeramesperar me here
while iambusc it.
- Sadie directed a glare to the man who stood in the doorway. - I had to support a
His sermon at all times emque you were away.
- It is good to know that someone tried to put sense into his head - shot Theron
before
gesturing with his head for safety. - Make sure you take it home safely and
remain there to see if she does not return to the club.
- But I work there! - Sadie said.
- No more - growled Theron. - I do not want Bella frequenting a strip club because
friend works there.
- But ... - he tried to argue Sadie even being escorted out of the room by security.
When the door closed, Theron turned to face Isabella with stern look. He stepped
in

toward her, which made her retreat. The frown Theron became even fiercer to
reach out
to stop her.
- Now, Bella, will deal comvoc - he said Ona soft, menacing voice.
His hands Theron closed around Isabella's shoulders and pulled her against
rigidity of his body. The blazer, she had adjusted so hard to you, slid to the floor,
and
her breasts comprimiramde obscene way against his chest.
She found herself unable to hold his gaze. If it did, Theron would know. Instantly,
would
all she wanted to hide right now. Which he had not been able to realize before.
- Go wash - he ordered. - I'll wait for you here.
Grateful for the chance to desparecer, Isabella walked to the toilet. Almost cringed
before the image that the mirror back at him. "Garish" was the word that came to
mind.
Garish. Sad.
Isabella washed his face, getting rid of the heavy makeup and removed the wig
head. In
then let the clips from her hair and ran his fingers through wires to tame them. A
bath
long, hot tub was a tempting idea, but not with the Theron waiting outside,
sounding more impatient by the second.
Isabella undressed and removed the boots, throwing them to the side. Then he
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brought an outfit to change. Shrugging, reached for the terry cloth robe hanging
behind the door and got involved in it.
He left the toilet and walked, barefoot, back to the living room, shoving both hands
in his pockets
the robe.
Theron was waiting, standing by the window that overlooked the avenue below.
When heard,
He looked at her with eyes still flashing comintensa unrest.
- Why are you here? - She asked, enfimse recovering.
Theron closed the distance between them, once again closing his fingers on the
shoulders of
Isabella.
- Dare to ask this, as if I had no right? As if you had not just
committing stupid? You have no idea what I thought when I heard where I was?
The fear I felt?
Or the shock I had to see her on that stage, half naked, for all those men
devour with his eyes? Tell me, Bella, what would you do if instead of me, had been
one of them
to invade the stage? If you put the emvoc hands and forced her to go comele?
Isabella blinked several times before the ferocity and absolute anger that distorted
her the
features. Several explanations have spiraled in her exhausted mind, but did not
believe that Theron was
emnenhuma believe them. Therefore, remained silent.
Theron slipped a hand through his hair in a gesture of frustration, before you
approach it more
once.

- Marcus knew you would do it?

Isabella leaned her head back in surprise.
- Marcus? Why would I need to inform you about any of my actions?
- I expected him to be more protective of what belongs to him or what he believes
him
belong - Theron muttered.
Isabella blinked several times, confused.
- You're not making any sense. Marcus has nothing to do with anything. He's a
friend. I do not feel
need to tell you about my steps.
Theron resfolgou.
- A friend ?! It's what they call it now? - He replied, returning the sarcastic
comment
Isabella had the party about kissing.
- What are you implying? - She crossed her arms over her chest.
- I've been here, Bella. Last night. I went up ... to see how you were - he added,
embarrassed.
- So what?
- Marcus answered the door, wearing only bathing umroupo - shot him.
Isabella gasped.
- And so I assumed he was sleeping with me?
- You are denying? - Challenged Theron.
- I'm saying this is none of your business! - Exploded Isabella.
A long silence fell upon them, as he measured with his eyes. Oh, she would love
answer yes, I slept with Marcus, but that it would? Theron was engaged to
Alanna, and I was not willing to play the promiscuous. He still had control over
their inheritance to

to marry comoutro man.

- I did not sleep with him - said, annoyed. - Pick up a storm, and Marcus rose to
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bathtub until he was fully clothed. Ordered food in the room and then he
He left.
A flicker of relief shone in the eyes of Theron. Why? Where this could affect you?
And
then he made ummovimento negative coma head.
- Why do you insist on me going crazy? - She murmured. - It's not enough I spend
time
emvoc all thinking? Remembering the feel of his mouth against mine?
Theron approached, the hot breath against Isabella's face. In an unconscious
gesture,
she licked her lips as Theron bent his head to the side.
- Should not ... kiss me - she whispered.
- You never objected before - grumbled Theron little before capturing her lips.

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Chapter 14
I
SABELLA FELT
the knees buckle and clung to the strong shoulders to avoid slipping into the body
Theron. He firmly held against his chest, while the experienced mouth took
possession of hers.

That kiss was ... different. She let out a soft sigh; one rendition of sound?
I honestly do not care. Maybe it was umsomde desire. Or anxiety.
Theron snatched the. There was no other word for what he was doing. Took
possession
the full lips as his only lord and master. As if it had exclusive rights
over her mouth and refused to divide them comquemquer it to be. Never.
Isabella's body molded to his, as she savored the rigidity of that chest and those
thighs, trembling as long hands were heading for his body to the neck. Theron
closed her
fingers that point, holding her captive. As if her intention was to escape!
Isabella was a spontaneous prey. ... That was what he had dreamed. Fantasized. So
desired.
Madly.
- I want to make love to you - he said with a breathless anxiety, barely departing
lips
hers. - I fought against it. Theos ! I fought hard against it, but if you did not, go
mad.
- Yes- he whispered Bella. - I desire so much!
His hands began to undo the knot robe she wore, demanding lips ever
leaving hers. It was as if Theron could not bear the idea of stopping to kiss her. I
devoured it,
even as she opened her robe. Then, the eager hands were splayed on your skin
exposed, making her moan and shudder, weakened against the rigidity of the male
body.
- Soft. So soft and lovely! Like silk - he muttered, leaving the palms caress the
side of the body of Isabella, before moving them to the firm breasts.
Only then abandoned the full lips to print a trail of hot kisses his jaw

delicate earlobe and below, the soft neck. Theron bit and sucked her skin,
making the experience shiver after shiver.
The experienced mouth continued his erotic journey, and Isabella had to hold your
breath
when he knelt before her. Slipping his arms under her robe, Theron closed her
around
thin waist and pulled her down, forcing her to bend your knees.
Theron's lips were almost time of the steep breasts, so that the breath
hot fustigasse her nipples, making them harden. And then he closed his mouth over
one of them,
rubbing your tongue to the tip stiff.
Isabella's robe slid to the floor, forming a puddle at her feet and she found herself
naked,
wrapped in muscular arms. Theron sucked her breast, black hair and dark skin
emcontraste
with hers. How was the erotic sight of proud and strong man, kneeling, with arms
closed COMFORA syringing around his waist ... as if it never let go.
But before Isabella let dissolve that fantasy, he brushed his lips nipple,
causing her to drop umgemido protest.

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Theron raised his burning gaze against the lamplight.
- You are wonderful, Bella - said witha low, husky voice, full of passion.
Then loosened the force with which just involved enough to rise, and the fabric of
shirt brushed her skin. Isabella stretched out his hands to unbutton her, wanting to
get rid of the piece

to feel the skin Theron against her.

But he held his hands, joining the COMFORA.
- Oh, no, Bella mou . Seduction will be on my own. And I intend to seduce her
until the last
consequences.
Theron lifted her in his arms and walked slowly toward the bedroom. The gaze on
her.
Isabella was afraid to say anything that would make him back off and dissipate that
magic.
After laying her on the bed, he stood and loomed before her. Isabella felt strangely
vulnerable under that intense scrutiny. Umtanto shy and insecure.
The hands ergueramna intended to hide her breasts.
- Do not hide such beauty me- he whispered.
Encouraged by the obvious approval of Theron, she let his hands dangle on the
mattress. The
desire was reflected in the brown eyes like two flares, while the long fingers were
heading
the buttons of his shirt. In the middle of the act of unbuttoning them, he lost his
temper and broke with
umpuxo. Getting rid of the piece came down, frantic, the zipper of his pants.
Isabella took a deep breath and held the air in the lungs, when the trousers and
underwear
boxer slipped by muscular thighs, releasing aroused manhood. A promise
silent as he approached.
Then you Theron pulled her knees and settled between soft thighs when lay
into bed. Hot, silky and yet hard as steel. The firm skin clinging to her,
burning her, causing her to squirm under the body strong.

The mouths met again, and Isabella wrapped his neck with her arms, extending
that battle of tongues and lips. Soft, moist, the duel was a dance precursor that
bodies
estavamprestes running.
- Never felt so out of control - he admitted. - So excited and sensitive to a woman.
You
me mad, Bella. I have to have her.
- Yes- delivery whisper escaped swollen lips Isabella.
He began to take on an exciting journey through her neck, the shoulders, down the
own body until her lips met her firm breasts. She stared at the ceiling. The
fogging intricate painting before your eyes, as the pleasure dominated.
For some several long seconds Theron paused to stimulate her hard nipples with
tongue, then print a wet track kisses the soft abdomen. For a brief
moment, joked with the piercing that adorned her navel before proceeding on that
expedition
downward.
Isabella stiffened when the bold mouth you found the essence, the core of her
femininity.
Helpless, she arched her hips, exposing even more to that erotic exploration.
Theron dropped
a muffled laugh and did not disappoint.
- Please, I want him inside me.
- I want you ready to receive me, Bella mou - he said as he slid one
finger on the moist skin sensitive region.
- Possess me - she said, lowering her gaze to meet his. - I'm yours.
Those words seemed to destroy the self-Theron. Instantly, he moved

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on the soft body, opening her legs and fits perfectly between the velvety thighs.
In a second he was positioning itself to enter her, and the other sliding into her,
breaking the light resistance semnenhuma difficulty.
The whole body of Isabella stiffened with shock. Although I felt only a twinge of
pain,
Fill out the feeling that almost choked her. Green eyes widened, and
umgesto instinctive, she clapped her hands on her broad shoulders to push it.
Theron watched with puzzled look, even while moving his hips back and invest
another time. Then Isabella relaxed under strong body, allowing hands clinging to
Theron's shoulders slipped to wrap his neck. A wave of fresh and exciting pleasure
It struck as fire spread by the wind.
Theron's lips met hers again in a reassuring gesture, merging them,
the gentle and tender suddenly.
- Move with me, agape mou - urged him. - Screw your legs emminha waist. This.
The skin of Isabella seemed to spark to life, taut and sensitive desire. He planted
his
elbows on the sides of the head of Isabella, suspending the body enough so that it
does not
needed to support its weight as he moved between silky legs.
His breath came hard. She gasped, and mouths and hips of both the executed
steps that new and exciting dance.
- Come with me - he whispered.
Unable to do anything almde follow pleased to whirl growing belly and emseu
spread throughout the body, Isabella cried while emque he stiffened on it.

Theron pulled her gently against the rigidity of her arousal, mumbling her words
against
heard. Some, she understood, other eramininteligveis.
And then he collapsed, releasing the warm weight on her. For a few long seconds,
only somdas changed breaths filled the atmosphere.
Emseguida, Theron looked up to face her. After depositing her soft lips umbeijo,
has dislodged the bodies of both.
- Be right back.
Isabella watched him walk to the toilet and back, moments later, witha damp
towel.
- I hurt you? - He asked, numsussurro.
Isabella sat on the bed and reached out to grab the towel, but he kept out of her
reach. Emseguida, rubbed on the skin soft to clear it.
-. No. You did not hurt me - she replied in the same tone.
- Why did not you tell me?
There was nenhumtomde recrimination or accusation voiced by Theron.
- Do not know if believe.
- Then let me rape her when it should have been conducted with all the
smoothness? Treated
a loving way?
The stamped regret that beautiful manly face was genuine. Not to have made love
to
she deduced Isabella, but think that had treated her rudely.
Reaching out, she touched his face, relishing the friction of umdia beard.
- You did not hurt me. It was perfect.
Theron let the towel slip to the floor and held her face comas both hands.
-. It was not perfect, but I do comque be.

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a twinge of pain in his chest. The desire awakened again, emerging, stretching to
reach them.
Now, Theron took his time. Flooded with kisses and caresses every ounce of that
body
perfect curves. Murmured tender words and compliments, each landing in the
region
far she reserved only for Theron emseu heart.
Isabella absorbed every touch, every word as arid land that longed for water.
And when Theron entered her slowly, she knew she could never love him more
than
that moment. He had waited so long to have it that way! Focused on her, seeing
her, touching her and
loving her as Bella loved him.
This time he waited for Isabella to surrender completely to the climax, and only
when
last spasms of pleasure you left the body was that he buried that deep tenderness
tight and hot and surrendered himself to orgasm.
Theron leaned his forehead against hers, the lips of the two just millimeters away.
Unsatisfied
even with that tiny separation, Isabella lifted her chin, causing the mouths of
two of encontrassememumbeijo sweet she felt in the soul itself.
- Better that way? - He murmured.
Isabella smiled.

- Yes.
T
HERON WOKE
with a soft female body curled up to her. She opened her eyes, blew a
dark lock of hair that fell to his lips and found that Isabella was thrown more
about it than screwed.
The firm breasts pressed his chest and one arm enveloped possessive way. The
legs entwined in his, while she was fast asleep. The rhythmic breathing and
soft reverberated in his ears.
But then reality hit and with it the weight of what he had done. This feeling of guilt
and
resignation was not unexpected. I could put the blame on the passion, the desire, in
many things, but
I knew the truth.
He wanted it and had possessed her. And surely I knew what was about to do the
same in the heat of
time. Never before in its 32 years, he lost all consciousness during a sexual act, and
it was not
now that would begin.
Had used not even a condom and, as much as he tried, he could not fathom
a plausible excuse for such stupidity. It was not even a lack of not having it with
you
at the time. It was a prudent man and always had, not one, but two condoms
your wallet.
And yet, he had not been able to stop what he was doing to get one. Not
protected; and worse, that was a conscious decision. I had no one else to blame for
all

mess except himself, and knew very bemdisso.

Carefully, he has dislodged the bodies of two. He stiffened when Isabella let out
umsuspiro soft, but she soon returned to snuggle under the covers and stay still.
Theron walked to the bathroom to take a shower, knowing that there would be
consequences for
that choice. He was even preparing and making plans mentally. But despite what
everything felt a strange sense of peace emvez a painful resignation.
Still, he feared all he had to do. And say.
Involving the hips in a towel, he left the toilet and picked up the suit he had worn
the day before.
Fortunately, always kept several changes of clothes in your office. That would be
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stop.
When was wearing the trousers, Isabella moved, long hair wrapping you part
body, as she turned and stretched his hand as if to look for him. Theron felt his
body tense, the
arousing excitement every living cell. Umsussurro soft that swelled as he watched.
Green eyes opened, sleepy, and blinked several times when focused on it.
Theron reached out and touched the face side, pushing him a dark strand of hair
back.
- I have things to do, Bella. Important things. - Tilting her head, he deposited it a
soft kiss on the hair and semdizer all, turned her back and left the room.
I
SABELLA SE

found standing beside the bed, wrapped only in a sheet, which tightened the
ends tightly. He looked down the discarded wet towel, which bore evidence
her lost virginity, and felt a strange sensation in the chest.
Where would have gone Theron? He would return? Or was she just a temptation
that had become
unbearable, and he decided to run back to understand comAlannis?
He closed his eyes and let tilt the chin up to touch his chest. I did not want to be the
other.
That idea not pleased. Alsocan wanted to be responsible for someone's sorrow. But
I had to put the welfare of another woman above his?
With that sadness contained lodged in the heart, he walked to the bathroom to take
a shower
hot. Portions estavamdoloridas. A delicious pain. And could not avoid turning a
blind eye
and remember every touch, every kiss, every caress. The feel of the strong body
moving against his.
He remained in the tub until the water warm. Finally, shivering from the cold, rose
and
Ona rolled up towel.
I felt an unusual languor. Many things remained unknown, unresolved, and she
I feared continuassemdaquela way.
Increasingly disgusted with his own lethargy, he forced himself to dress. He
refused to stay
sitting in that hotel room, holding my breath like a fool in love, waiting for
umhomemque may not return.
First, make a meal and then going to his apartment. The new furniture
bought had been delivered, and Theron had arranged for someone to buy her all

items he needed. I would go there and make a list of what was missing. Then
perhaps
better start thinking about what to do as the rest of your life.
When he opened the door, he faced immediately with the closed expression of
Reynolds. Isabella tried
smile, but failed miserably. And then let out umsuspiro.
- You better get so I can apologize properly. You can then me
follow to the hotel restaurant and emseguida, to my new apartment.
Reynolds exhibited genuine umsorriso and entered the suite.
- Now , Miss. Caplan, do you understand how things should be done. My service
becomes
much easier when you know your destination and know not escape at the first
opportunity.
Isabella exhibited a face.
- I'm really sorry to have caused you so much trouble. I think from now on will
find me
bemmais cordata.
Fun disappeared from the face of the security. The expression become closed while
the comolhar faced questioning.
- I hope nothing bad has happened to him.

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For a moment, Isabella remained silent. Then, with a sad smile, he gestured
the door.
- Let's eat. I'm hungry.
T

HERON SE
sat, exhausted, in the chair behind the office desk and lifted the receiver. Again, in
Greece would be midnight, but had to have that conversation with Chrysander so
he could give
continue its plans.
- Nai - Chrysander growled sleepily.
- I did something terrible - said Theron, semrodeios.
- Theron? - Asked Chrysander, more alert. - Why the hell are you calling at this
hour?
Once again. And the terrible thing is that referring to? You are arrested?
Theron could not help laughing on that question.
-. No I'm not arrested.
- So what's wrong?
Theron rubbed his face witha hand.
- Entice Isabella.
This was followed umlongo silence.
- I do not think I heard right - Chrysander said finally.
Theron heard him say something to Marley.
- No, agape mou , there is nothing wrong. Go back to sleep. It's just Theron. - Then
again
go to his brother: - Wait a moment so I can meet this link in office.
Marley stayed up late into the night as baby.
Theron waited patiently as he heard the rustling of the covers of the bed and
kissing the
brother gave his wife, before getting up. A few minutes later the voice was
Chrysander
back across the line:

- Now tell me you did not do what I did.

- I can not do that. The thing is even more serious.
- Worse than you seduce a young man who is under his care? I can not imagine
it would be worse.
- She was a virgin and did not use protection. - Theron flinched, even while
uttering the words.
That kind of talk made him look umadolescente 16 years confessing his sins to his
father.
Chrysander released umxingamento and exhaled breath audibly.
- Damn, Theron, who hell were you thinking ?! Okay, forget what I just said.
Obviously I was not thinking. That is a fact. But what about Alanna? He did not
tell me and Piers
I would marry her? What were you doing in bed with Isabella? And God without
protection! He was
crazy ?!
- And you were very careful comMarley? - Theron replied defensively.
- I had a relationship with her - growled Chrysander. - I was engaged to another
woman,
Nor Marley was under my care. Theron, it exceeds the limits of insanity.
- I'm engaged to another woman - he revealed in an almost whisper. - I did not ask
for Alanna
marriage.
There followed another silence perplexed.
- It is better to start from the beginning and tell me all this history - suggested
Chrysander wearily. - It is
It is obvious that with a serious problem on their hands. Start with the part where
you did not ask Alanna

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- I could not - Theron confessed with a sigh. - Planned the night, the party, the ring,
Confetti ...
- Confetti? Who the hell confetti provides for a marriage proposal? - Questioned
Chrysander, Comcerto fun.
- Was part of the festive mood - Theron defended. - It was all prepared. The
moment
We arrived ... and I could not make the request. Had his hand in the jewelry box,
Alanna looked at me, and
I left the box in his pocket and asked her to dance instead. We spent the night
celebrating
her visit to New York emvez of our future nuptials.
- And how this led him to take the virginity of Isabella? Semproteo - added
Chrysander in
tomde cold voice.
- Admit my stupidity, my brother. There is no reason to continue shooting me this
in the face Theron replied angrily. - It happened after I removed the force of the strip club.
- You what ?! - Chrysander burst into a laugh. - This is getting more absurd every
second. Do I want to know why someone who is under his responsibility was in
umclube of striptease ?
- It does not matter. What matters is that, after that, seduce Isabella. We slept
together.
Semproteo. She was a virgin. That says it all.

- Yes. I would say yes. - Chrysander shook his head. After another long silence,
He spoke again: - She was in her care. Our father agreed that the family would take
care Anetakis
Isabella if anything happened to her father. You must marry comela.
Adrenaline rose to umnvel alarming veins Theron.
- Do not have to get married comela. I will marry comela.

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Chapter 15
I
SABELLA away
aside the curtains covering the large window overlooking the street. The
apartment he had rented was located on the top floor. It was much larger than units
of
lower floors and had a magnificent view of the park across the street.
There were a lot of people practicing running, others walking with dogs, and
children played, supervised by their mothers or nannies. A small oasis in the
chaotic
metropolis, like which people podiamcontar for some leisure time.
I could live there knowing that the man she loved was in so close, married
another woman? Emumprimeiro moment, it would seem umabsurdo. Ona city that
size would be possible to spend a lifetime without encountering Theron. Except ...
the fact that he
control their heritage and the contact between the two is inevitable.
Isabella sighed. I liked the fact that apartment, but was not sure if
would be able to continue there.

The sound of the door opening did not frighten her. Reynolds left waiting outside,
claiming that it would take only a few minutes. Probably the bodyguard should
have lost
patience and come get it.
Past firm sounded behind her, but still, Isabella found himself unable to look away
from the
scene that unfolded below. Maybe it was normal that scenario, the promise of a
quiet life in which the agonizing emotions such as love, jealousy or despair, not
assombrassemcada second of your existence.
Two firm hands fecharamemseus shoulders making her gasp.
- Bella, pethi mou , are you okay? Why are you here?
Isabella turned and, to his surprise, came across as worried look Theron.
- I went to his suite and did not find. I'm beginning to wonder if my life will be a
routine
never find it where you should be. - There was a subtle fun at deep voice, but what
surprised were the words of Theron. They made no sense. - I called Reynolds
and when he told me you were here, I came running here. But you will not need
more of this
apartment - added comvoz calm.
Isabella raised a hand and palmed the muscular chest, almost afraid to touch it.
The mind reeled emincrvel speed but needed to know what he meant or what he
does not
I was saying.
- Vimver now everything was ready for my move - she only answer.
Theron grabbed her hand and held it over his chest.
- Do not need this apartment, pethi mou . - With the other hand, he pulled out a
small box

Square's pants pocket.

Isabella looked at it with suspiciously, as he lifted the lid and the left
fall to the ground. Still working with one hand, Theron turned it upside down, and

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a velvet jewelry box fell into the palm of your hand. With a few finger movements,
he
He managed to open the lid, revealing a diamond that caught the light falling
through the window and flashed
against the eyes of Isabella.
Stunned, she watched him lift his hand and slip the ring on her finger.
- We get married as soon as possible - he said, very casual.
Isabella shook his head, certain that was still dreaming emsua suite.
- I do not understand - stammered.
- We have to get married - Theron repeated, and this time emphasizing the "we". You were
virgin ... and runs the risk of being pregnant - concluded softly. - I do not think ... I
mean,
I did not use protection. And for that I apologize.
No. That was not a dream. In his dreams, the marriage proposal of Theron always
been
romantic. But on the other hand, I was getting exactly what he wanted. It was hard
argue against that fact, no matter the motivation of the request.
- It is well agreed Bella, calm.
A sense of relief flashed in the eyes of Theron. I had been waiting for her to argue?

Perhaps bancasse the martyr and offered him a tearful and tragic refusal, claiming
that he did not
I loved?
Theron wrapped in his arms, but emvez to kiss her, gave her tight umabrao.
- We have to go back to your suite. There are steps to take. Unless you prefer to
stay in my
coverage. I think I'm as established in this city as you, but remediaremos it.
We can buy a house. Where you want.
Isabella raised umdos arms between the joined bodies and departed.
- What about Alanna?
In the silence that followed, the expression of Theron closed.
- She and her mother return to Greece tomorrow.
Isabella tried to disguise the guilt. I do not want to think about suffering and
Alanna
Sophia disappointment. The two women had been very kind to her. And now
Isabella
via the role of femme fatale . That was not a good feeling.
Therefore, merely to agree with a nod, not wanting to delve into the subject.
That was umponto nerve that should not be exploited.
Diamond sparkle against the sunlight drew her gaze back to the stunning ring to it
adorned the finger. Then Isabella allowed a little happiness to flood like the spokes
Solar that atravessama window.
Comumsorriso hesitantly returned to fix the emTheron look.
- Do you really want to marry me? Okay, forget it. Question useless. I know that
does not die of
I desire to marry me. But I want you to know that it is not obliged to do so. Or
rather this idea

put a ring on my finger just because I was a virgin and that we do not use
protection
It is quite archaic. No one else does this. Even if I get pregnant, is no reason for us
forcing to marry ...
Theron silenced her, capturing her lips with a deep, sensual kiss. For several long
seconds all that Isabella could hear were the sounds of the kiss, and what caused
you to feel
that his bones estavamse melting.
Finally, he stepped back, with two flames in the eye. Theron might not want to
marry her,
but his eyes did not lie. He wanted and definitely went mad with desire for her .
This was a
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- Now, if just eaten semsentido talk, let's get back to the hotel - he said hoarsely.
T
HERON NOT
It seemed not at all different. The opposite end of the living room of his suite,
Isabella watched him do countless connections. First, he spoke with the owner of
apartment she had rented. Then some calls for the work is
They succeeded. Now knew God who spoke on flights and jets, and other things
she did not
I understand. Isabella felt her head spin.
I might have expected him look ... could not tell. Groom? But Theron had been
groom

for several days. Just do not comela.

A knock at the door interrupted his dissertation on those calls. Reynolds, who had
been
comTheron making plans, walked to the door and opened it.
By the way the security held the door, Isabella could not see who it was, but
uminstante after you answer it, Reynolds threw open the door and gave him the
look.
- Sadie Tilton want to see her.
Isabella made a subtle gesture with one hand to her friend inside. Sadie designed to
head
inside, with a wary eye. But his eyes lit up as soon as they saw, and she ran
toward the couch, where she was Isabella.
- What's going on? - She asked her friend. - It seemed so strange when he called
me.
Isabella said nothing, but raised his hand that bore the ring so she could see. A
quick look around revealed that Theron paid no attention to them, so involved was
in
hows calls.
- Oh, my God! - Sadie cried, clutching the hand of Isabella. - He asked
emcasamento?
- Shh, Theron is on the phone - Isabella murmured. - And yes ... well ... more or
less. He no
He asked exactly. He announced that get married.
Sadie frowned.
- Are you happy comisto?
Isabella smiled.
- I'll stay. It's all I ever wanted.

- And what he said then? What about Alanna?

- Not much. Said only that he had taken my virginity, I could be pregnant and that
we needed to get married.
Sadie showed a frown.
- Are you sure you want to marry a man for these reasons? I mean, what about
I love? Or at least a legitimate reason to date this century.
Isabella looked at her friend and let out umsuspiro.
- I will not be able to make you fall for me if they do not get along with each other.
Yes, the
Ideally, he loved me and now we were getting married for the right reasons, but I
have to
seize any opportunity that is given me. Theron has feelings for me. Of that I'm
sure. And it goes beyond just sexual desire. He just needs time. But if I'm not
married comele, Theron marry comAlannis, and where does that leave me?
- You're right, you're right - agreed Sadie. - Because I was expecting something
more. You dreamed
comisto for so long. I wanted it to be something perfect for you.
Isabella pressed her friend's hand.
- It will be perfect. Maybe not immediately, but will be. The day Theron says "I
love you" will
It is worth everything that happened to get to that point.

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Sadie smiled.
- Now that everything is settled, I have to thank him. Did not need to do this, but at
the same

time, I am grateful.
Isabella raised umolhar confusing to face her friend.
- What the hell are you saying?
- The apartment, rent, bank account. So I do not have to go back to work at the
club.
Isabella did ummovimento negative coma head and Sadie frowned.
- You did not provide for my rent was paid by umano?
- N ... no.
The two girarama head toward Theron at the same time.
- So, I guess that also has not brokered my meeting with Howard - murmured
Sadie.
- I have no idea what you're telling me - said Isabella comvoz smooth.
- You got a good man, Bella. Not that I'm thinking he did it all by
other reason than to prevent her from going to the club. - The friend smiled.
- It is umbomhomem. - Isabella looked back at Theron.
As if sensing the Isabella fixed eyes on him, Theron looked up with the phone yet
pressed to his ear and stared at her, his eyes burning with a quiet intensity.
Suddenly,
all Isabella wanted was for everyone retirassemdaquele room and the deixassema
alone.
Wrapped in those strong arms would be able to forget many of their concerns.
Including
that she is not the woman Theron had chosen a wife.
- How about I ask Reynolds to take her to his house? - Isabella whispered to Sadie.
For a moment, her friend died surprise, but he followed the look of Isabella smiled.
Sadie leaned forward and gave her tight umabrao.
- But do not leave the city Semme warning, okay?

Isabella returned the gesture.

- All right. - He stood up and walked toward Reynolds. - You may take Sadie
home? He said, although that was not a question.
Reynolds glanced to Theron, who seemed to have heard the question because
nodded with a
nod and gestured coma hand, releasing it.
Moments later, Isabella closed the door and for the first time since he had put that
ring you
finger, the two ficaramsozinhos.
Well ... almost. There was still the phone.
Slowly, she walked toward Theron, who was sitting at the table in front of
window. He raised his head. His eyes darkened as Isabella put her hands on her
knees
and emseguida, straddled the muscular thighs, sliding down the breast Theron.
Feeling the body stiffen, he tried to push her away, as she continued to talk about
figures,
finances, plans for the hotel, blah-blah-blah. None of that interested her as much as
the possibility of
see him naked.
Isabella held the hand he held between the bodies of both and guided her to his
chest, the
slipping under the neckline of her blouse. Theron clenched his fist, as if he were
denying.
But Bella just smiled, and began to unbutton her top-down shirt. The Voice
Theron became noticeably tense, and he came to shut up twice, when he lost the
line

reasoning.
If it was a suitable bride, she let him alone and become invisible as he led

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business, and reappear later. But Isabella had proven not to be adept at suppressing
own
wishes. Not as it related to Theron.
While away the blazer lapels he wore, leaned forward and pressed
lips in muscular chest. He felt the heavy breathing and strangled response Theron
gave
whomever was on the other end.
Isabella would give you two minutes at most. If he continued to resist any longer, I
would have
to give him the credit of being umhomemcontrolado and hard in the fall.
Ignoring the disapproving look of Theron, slipped from muscular thighs and
continued his
exploration, unbuttoning his pants zipper.
The whole body of Theron stiffened and twitched as she stroked his erection also
rigid.
More umminuto. Hum.
Isabella nodded, releasing his manhood. When his lips touched it, she
growl heard an answer to the person on the other end of the line and then the
unmistakable sound
the apparatus against the wall.
Isabella smiled even as he held COMFORA by the arms and lifted her in his
arms.

A torrent of words in Greek escaped the mouth of Theron, who was walking
toward the
room.
Isabella laughed.
- Theos , which is trying to do to me? - He asked, throwing her on the bed. - I'll
have to
throw her out of my office if you want to do this when I'm solving matters
work.
Isabella tried to suppress a smile as he almost tore the shirt and the pants to get rid
parts and throw them away.
- Undress up - he suggested seductive comvoz.
Isabella raised an eyebrow.
- This is not your task?
Theron leaned forward, palming his hands on her shoulders, staring at her. In
then she joined her wrists above her head, holding them with one hand to let the
other
free.
And then he began to unbutton her blouse, with jerky movements by impatience,
ridding it
each piece of clothing.
When he completed the task, let go of her hands.
- Turn on your stomach, Bella.
Isabella looked at him, confused. His fingers explored her nakedness even as he
urged to turn.
- Do as I say, pethi mou .
Isabella shuddered at the authoritative tone. She could have gotten it all, but what
seemed, Theron was determined to finish.

Slowly, she turned to the abdomen pressed to stay on the mattress, and kept his
hands up
head, feeling Theron lean forward again.
His fingers brushed her back, at waist level, and then she realized that he
traced the outline of his tattoo. Umsorriso danced on the lips of Isabella.
- You like her? - She murmured.
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office - he muttered. - I had an urge to throw her to the floor and trace the outline
with this design
the tongue.
- There's nothing keeping you from doing it - replied Isabella, provocative.
- Actually, no.
Isabella gasped and closed her eyes as she felt the hot tongue make contact with
your
skin. Theron marked to the fire with a wet track around the tattoo and then
deposited
umbeijo on your spine.
- You should not have a picture of a fairy, and simde umdemnio tattooed emvoc.
Isabella exhibited another smile and rolled across as fiery look Theron.
- And where do you suggest I Tatue this demon?
Sensual lips curled into a half smile, before he tilt his head and put him
umbeijo on the curls at the junction of silky thighs.
- Here - he murmured. - Where I can just enjoy it.
- Do not tempt me, Theron - whispered. - I desire so much ...

- Then take hold of me, Bella. - Moving away from her thighs, he covered her with
his body. It's from
suddenly she was inside her, filling it completely. - For full.
Isabella tangled arms and legs around him, holding him steady as he invested
in it again and again. The Theron lips met Bella, sweet and hot. She
He drank everything I could that man, and still wanted more. I wanted all he had to
offer.
This time, reached the climax together in an explosion that reverberated in
Isabella's heart.
When he felt the weight of Theron's body relax against his, let out a sigh of
contentment.
After uminstante, he rolled over and pulled her to the safe circle of his arms.
- Where did you learn so boldly, Bella mou ? - He asked Theron when she
snuggled under the
Arc muscular arm, feeling his long fingers acariciaremo her shoulder.
Isabella raised her trunk, holding it over umdos elbows to face him.
- What did you mean comisto?
- You were still virgeme assimme seduced as algumcomvasta experience.
Isabella let out a laugh.
- Tell me you're not one of those men who equate the presence of a hymen to total
Ignorance woman emrelao sex.
Theron looked uncomfortable emseu effort to find the appropriate response.
- I guess I thought it would be unlikely that an inexperienced person could be so ...
- Good? - She asked excitedly.
Theron gave her umolhar that made clear their disapproval to that provocation.
- I never said I was inexperienced - replied Isabella emtomde voice light.
Tense, he raised his head to face her.

- What do you mean comisto? Comquemteve experience?

Isabella slapped his hand on his chest.
- Oh, stop this testosterone attack. You're the only man I love. We can
semparticipao get experience, you know?
- Since ever decide to part with another man - he said brusquely. - I'll teach you
everything
you need to know.
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- And maybe, as we discussed before, there will be things I can teach you well.
Theron pulled her against him, causing him to collide soft comumbaque and lips
millimeters from his.
- Really? Okay, so, Bella mou , feel free to teach me. You discover that I am a
student applied.

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Chapter 16
T
HERON STRETCHED
the arm and fastened the seat belt Isabella, who raised a look
questioning and sleepy.
- Aterrissaremos embreve - he said. - Then we'll get umhelicptero to the island.
Isabella yawned and nodded, trying to shake the sleep mist that dulled his mind.
- I'm looking forward to meeting Piers officially. I saw him only once, and did not
talk -

she said, shifting in his seat. - Although it so long that I do not see that Chrysander
It will be like seeing it for the first time as well. As it is?
Theron raised an eyebrow.
- Which is referring, pethi mou ?
- Piers - she replied, comcerta impatience. - The one I said I do not know.
Theron smiled.
- You are not very consistent when just awakened.
Isabella yawned again and frowned.
- Regarding your question, Piers is ... well, it's Piers. - Theron shrugged. - It's what
travels over
we all now that Chrysander settled on the island. At this time, it is coming back
from Rio de
January, where vemsupervisionando the construction of our new hotel.
- Is married or engaged?
Theron laughed.
- This is not to Piers. It has an aversion to involvement longer than the duration of
a case
passenger comqualquer woman.
- His mother mistreated? - Asked Isabella, semrodeios.
Theron denied eat head.
- You, Bella mou , it is very clever. I think I'll have to think of a way to maintain
that his mouth
busy.
- And Marley? - Isabella questioned the average private jet that began the
downward route. She has
could catch sight of the tiny lights on the ground. - As Marley's? Admit that it is
hard to imagine a

woman able to subdue Chrysander comtanta ease. He always seemed so ... cold.
- It was not easy. - The expression Theron closed. - They went through a lot
together.
Chrysander umhomemde is lucky to have her.
- So you like it? - Asked Isabella.
Theron nodded.
- Very. Marley is good for my brother. Softened it just right.
- That sounds great.
- You have nothing to fear - Theron said, reassuringly. - You will like them, and
the reciprocal is
true.
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Theron would have liked more of Alanna. What would find that he was marrying
another
woman? I did not know what their thinking but would have expected Theron marry
Alanna for financial reasons?
The long hand found her just before the jet touched the ground. Isabella remained
good
willingly with his fingers entwined in it all the time on that particular plane taxied
on
track. A few minutes later, they landed, and Theron guided her, rushed toward the
helicopter awaiting them.
- If I had known better, I would have arranged for pernoitssemos on the continent.
This

way, you could observe the beauty of the island in daylight - said Theron, while
subiama board.
- I'll see when we get back, right? - She smiled as he settled beside her.
The engine noise swelled preventing any conversation, and Theron merely nod
comumgesto head.
The journey through the darkness of the night was a bit disconcerting, but then
Theron
umclaro pointed to the distance.
Isabella leaned over the body Theron while aproximavamda light source.
Moments later, the helicopter lowered in well-lit helipad, and the pilot motioned
Theron when landing could be done emsegurana.
Theron opened the helicopter door and left with the body leaning forward. Then,
He reached out and helped her jump. With his hand pressed to Isabella back to
keep it
inclined, he ran away from the concrete landing area toward the gardens lit
that levavam home.
As they approached the entrance, a man came to the front door. Even from afar,
Isabella
recognized: Chrysander. He smiled and made her relax enough to smile back.
- Isabella, how you've grown, even since his graduation - he said, as he wrapped in
a hug.
- Thanks for making me look like a teenager who just retire the braces and
the first bras - she joked when interromperamo hug.
Chrysander stared combvia surprise and let out a laugh.
- Sorry. Far from it, as Theron semdvida found.
Isabella could not help the blush that spread across his face.
- Why not look for what to say and let us in? - Asked Theron, with face

severe. - Before we both say something that will leave you embarrassed.
Chrysander let out a chuckle and gestured for the two pass.
- Marley awaits them in the room. He is looking forward to meeting Isabella. Then passed Chrysander
the two to guide, emgrego, the homemque collect the helicopter luggage.
Theron grabbed the arm of Isabella, and the two entered.
The house was absolutely stunning, and Isabella could not wait to see her in broad
daylight
morning. And the beach ... I could smell the salt air and the waves bursting the
distance, but wanted to see
up close and bury your feet in the sand.
A small woman with dark hair and a blanket involving something in arms,
found next stop the sofa.
- Theron! - She said and walked toward them.
Comumsorriso wide, he lifted together as baby emumabrao.
- How are my favorite sister and my nephew?
- I'm your only sister - she recalled.

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- Marley, I want you to meet Isabella, my fiancee - he said, turning toward her.
Marley smiled, his blue eyes flashing with affection.
- I am very happy emconhec it, Isabella.
- Please, call me Bella. And I can say the same.
- Piers arrived yet? - Theron frowned, looking around.
- He'll be here in a few minutes - said Marley. - Was changing clothes when he
heard the

helicopter coming. We left for dinner later comvoc and Isabella.

At that moment, a dark-haired man entered the room. It was by far the highest of
the three
brothers, umpouco thinner than Chrysander, pormtinha wider shoulder that
Theron.
His eyes were dark, almost black, while the other brothers had golden-brown eyes.
The tomda tambmera skin darker, as if he spent much time in the sun.
The expression on his face was soft when he directed his gaze to Theron.
- There you are. - He turned his gaze to Isabella. - And this must be his future wife.
- One of them, I would say - said Isabella, refusing to dodge the inevitable
strangeness of that
situation.
Piers eyebrows arched in front of response roughness, and gave her what Isabella
suspected was the maximum he could get closer to umsorriso.
- I liked her, Theron. Isabella is witty.
Theron did not seem bothered by the comment she made, but, as he said, it seemed
resigned comsua spontaneity.
Chrysander stood next to the woman, wrapping her comumbrao shoulders.
- You want me to put to sleep so we can eat?
- As if he were sleeping. - Marley sighed wearily. - Colic - she clarified with a
face, handing the baby to Chrysander. - Hardly sleep because of it in the last two
weeks. I hope possamdormir as noise.
Chrysander brushed his lips on his wife's forehead.
- Do not worry, agape mou . I'll stay with him until calm. Go eat, and then I want
rest.
Isabella's heart melted to detect the love in the eyes of Chrysander. Exactly
what I wanted. Desperately. He struggled not to sigh dreamily when Marley

smiled at her husband, eat soul reflected in her eyes. The look of a woman he knew
to be loved.
Then Marley looked at Isabella, tilting her head to the side, as if to study. She
He hastened to lower lashes, hoping not to have betrayed that time. It was bad
enough
know that Chrysander woman was aware of the reasons behind their engagement. I
did not want
more ningumsoubesse that had plotted to enter life Theron.
- Let's go to the dining room - invited Marley.
The dinner went through the casual conversation. Marley was generic questions to
Isabella,
as their tastes and interests.
Piers remained silent, following the dialogue with the look while eating. For more
than once,
Isabella surprised him watching her as if dissecting the layers of your skin.
It was a relief when Chrysander returned to join them, and the conversation took
this turn of
business. Even Piers left side reserve and entered the discussions wheel.
Marley caught the eye of Isabella, rolled her eyes and then gestured for her to
follow him to leave the table. Men nemsequer notaramquando the two French
saram.
- Want to take a walk on the beach? - Asked Marley. - It's beautiful in the
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night.
Isabella smiled.
- I'd love to. Can not wait to see it in daylight. From what little I saw, I thought all
beautiful.
The two transposed the sliding doors, and Marley guided by the stone path. The
sounds of
Ocean aumentavam as the path leading to the sand.
Marley stopped and removed his shoes, urging Isabella to do the same.
- Oh! It's wonderful ... - Isabella gasped when aproximaramda water.
The sky was clear and star dusted. The high moon sparkled and reflected a silvery
sheen on
the surface of the sea.
- This is my favorite place in the world - revealed Marley comvoz smooth. - It's
amazing, like
My little piece of paradise.
- I think I've never seen anything so beautiful.
Isabella walked to the edge of the wet sand and waited for another surge forward.
Then
He stepped onto the foam that has formed, loving the tingling water contact
emseus feet.
- I told you I would find here - said Chrysander, fun. - My wife always
takes refuge in this beach.
Isabella turned across Theron and brother standing with his hands in his pockets,
watching them.
- Come on, Bella - called Theron. - Let's leave the two lovebirds alone. You must
be tired of
long trip.

Marley smiled when Isabella walked past her toward Theron. He reached when the
saw him coming, and Isabella laced her fingers with his.
Lifting them to his lips, Theron pressed him a kiss on the knuckles. And for the
first time since
who came to the island, she could relax. It would be easier if Theron pretended to
want to marry
she; it was almost as if he were something more than sexual desire. And maybe
Theron felt. It would be possible?
Could he love her?
Isabella allowed him to lead her back down the stone path toward the house.
- They parecemto passionate - she said, when transpuserama gateway.
Theron nodded.
- The two have quite a story. Any time tell you. But now all I want is
a bed and soft umtravesseiro.
Isabella let out a soft chuckle and slid one hand by the strong arm.
- There are certain parts of my anatomy that podemfazer the role of
umbomtravesseiro.
Sensual lips compressed for a moment, as he lifted his eyes to look at her
comexpresso indecipherable.
- I think it would be better remain separate emquartos.
Isabella drew back his hand, turning away, confused.
- I do not understand. Why we can not share a room? We are engaged.
Theron pulled her arms.
- Yes, we are, pethi mou . And as such, I owe respect to not advertise for my
brother and the
wife our sexual relationship. Enough to know that he took his innocence but do not
want to attract

more unnecessary attention to you.

The hurt and humiliation atingiramdireto chest.

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- He knows? You told Chrysander?
Theron blinked several times in surprise.
- Am I supposed to feel ashamed for it. Not you.
Isabella closed her eyes and turned his face to the side. Then Chrysander and
consequently
Marley sabiamque Theron was just marrying comela for his sense of honor
exceeded.
- I'm going up to my room, so - she said, calmly. - I assume my luggage
be there. I can find the way.
- Bella ... - called Theron when she started up the steps.
Turning, she stared comcoragem, determined not to express any emotion.
- I did not do this to hurt her.
Isabella smiled. Umsorriso hesitant and shaky, but still assimela could sketch it.
- I know, Theron. I know.
Emseguida, turned and went upstairs looking for his quarters.

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Chapter 17
I
SABELLA nailed
look at the ceiling, his hands clasped behind his neck. Slept for most

flight, and now amargava insomnia. Before going to bed, opened the window, and
the sounds of the sea
They rocked.
A glance at the clock on the nightstand was revealed that hours was lying without
get to sleep. With a resigned sigh, threw the covers aside and threw the
legs over the side of the bed. If you do not make noise, you could walk along the
beach and watch the sunrise
sun. Of no use chasing sleep. He was badly injured. Very exciting.
The air through the window was mild, so put on shorts and a shirt. Without
realizing the
Work wear sandals, slipped out of the room and crossed the hall of darkness
way of the stairs.
The house was silent, immersed in darkness, while Isabella was heading in
direction of the living room. He went out to the courtyard and inspired salty and
mild air. He closed his eyes for a
briefly and let the breeze blow her hair from her face. Then made her way
stone leading to the sand.
The sky was beginning to display shades of dawn in the east. The horizon adopted
a
pale lavender hue. The king star, umdiamante against the still dark velvet sky.
The sea was calm, gently lapping the sand and leaving a bubble trail on your
heels. Isabella walked along the beach, letting the waves you fustigassem feet,
while the
world was becoming golden around.
The distance of the house, saw a large wooden trunk. It was the seat of Marley, as
Chrysander had defined with humor. He sat awkwardly in aged wood and watched
the beauty

the scenario that unfolded before him. I never experienced anything like it.
Unaware say how long had stopped there, reveling in the morning, got up and
He began to make up the path emdireo the house.
The feet were covered with sand, and Isabella stopped at the entrance to the stone
path
crossed the jardimpara clean them.
Voices sounded within walking distance, and a smile curved her lips. Theron was
awake.
I could hear his laugh. It seemed, Marley and Chrysander well.
When crossing the bumpy road that direction heard his name mentioned. A wave
of excitement washed over her. They were discussing marriage? He took another
step forward, but hesitated to
hear the words Theron said next.
... Sounded resigned. What were you saying? He looked quickly over the fence that
ran the
path leading to the retaining wall surrounding the courtyard. There was a wooden
trellis
guarantee the privacy of the area covered by dense vegetation.
Isabella strained his ears to hear the conversation and then made a decision.
Skipped
fence and ran toward the retaining wall where crouched just below the point where

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I lay the table desjejumonde they estavamreunidos.
As I listened Theron tell quietly the whole story to his brother and Marley, turned
to

the back was pressed against the stones of the wall and let himself slip to sit
hows knees pressed against his chest.
Hear the provocative and explicit way she flirted with him in the mouth of another
person was
that seem coarse and less intense than outside. She listened Theron report their
confusion between
desire I felt for her and the will to make Alanna his wife.
Isabella rested his head on his arms. I wanted to close his ears, but could not.
That was the hard truth, and she had done all that he revealed. Her only consolation
was that
Theron made it look like she had done it on purpose, as if it had not planned to
seduce him.
No, he still blamed himself for what had happened.
And then he followed the statement that has hit like a sharp blow to the abdomen,
kidnapping her breath ... and hopes.
- I wanted to ... have you and Marley found - Theron admitted to his brother. - A
woman
and children ... a family, a life next to a woman he liked. Was all
planned. The comAlannis marriage, a stable life. It all flew out the window with a
rapidity
that left me stunned.
Unable to bear the pain caused by those words, Isabella rose to his feet,
staggering down the gentle slope, and fell on the shortest path that surrounded the
gardens,
nearly colliding comPiers.
The younger brother of Theron grabbed by the arms and poised, watching her look
insightful.

- This reminds me of that maxim which says that those who listen to others talk
rarely
ouvemelogios to his person - Piers said.
- Temrazo - agreed Isabella comumfio voice. - Apparently, they do not hear.
Something that could be interpreted as compassion softened the stern of Piers.
Isabella
She gave him umolhar pleading.
- Do not tell him I heard this conversation. You already know everything.
Everybody knows. There is no reason to
comque Theron make you feel even worse.
- What about you? - He wondered. - What about you, Bella?
- I think I have a lot to fix - she replied, numsussurro.
Then he broke free from the hands that held and ran through the garden, around the
house in
toward the rear entrance. He stopped at the door and watched the helipad for a long
moment. Entered,
making sure to go unnoticed when climbing the stairs.
When he entered the own room, he closed the door and sat back with a thud against
the wood
massive, comlgrimas rolling down his cheeks.
Theron did not love her. Could not. Because I loved Alanna. And because of you,
he saw the ruined
chance to be happy. His selfishness and the reckless way that chasing your goals
and desires
the privaramda happiness.
Isabella made a long hard introspection and did not like what he saw.

Loving someone should not be as destructive or hurt so many people. Do not spend
it in a
spoiled rich girl, unable to accept the fact that she could have what she wanted
most?
And in a moment of sudden clarity, of anguish and perception, he knew what he
had to do to
let Theron free. He did not want. And yes to Alanna. I did not want to think about
the pain and
disappointment that the other woman had endured.

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What Theron told her? Who had been unfaithful? It was he who was enduring the
burden of their actions. The
dishonor. When the fault was all her.
Theron is not yours .
That one thought echoed and seethed in his mind. Isabella knew that this was the
Indeed, no matter how hurt, how much despedaasse his heart.
Lowering her head, she allowed the tears you escorressem the face and fell to the
floor. For a
moment gave way to tears, but then returned to raise his head, determined to
rebuild.
I had to find a way to fix this mess.
The most important thing was not to let Theron knew she had overheard the
conversation.
It would embitter a huge sense of guilt. Insisted to do the right thing ... according
comseus concepts. But this time, would she doing the right thing.

Wiping tears with the back of one hand, headed for the luggage that was
the room and grabbed her purse. Sophia handed her a business card with your
address and phone
when invited to visit her in Greece, he decided to resume their plans to travel to
Europe.
Never mind that those plans had been made to approach and Theron
abandoned when he learned that he would set inNew York.
Then needed to find a helicopter service, preferably not appeared in the
payroll Chrysander. Not an easy task there on that island, in a country which
not know the language.
Chrysander probably had internet emseu office, a phone book or something ...
And then I needed to talk comTheron.
The worst part would pretend he had not heard a word of what he said. Would have
to smile and act
as if there were nothing wrong. As if his heart was not broken.
I
SABELLA VERIFIED
the time on the watch, while Marley washed the dishes after lunch
frugal served on the patio. He deserved an Oscar for his performance, because
managed to smile and even
drop laughter, and respond when the word was addressed to him. Even feeling
shattered
inside.
Piers had watched, his eyes looking often probing and penetrating. When the
meal was finished, Isabella could not help a sigh of relief. Now left him little
time for the conversation that would comTheron before the helicopter arrived to
pick her up.

- Theron - she said, rising from the table. - We could talk? In particular - he added,
comolhar apologizing to others.
Piers frowned, directing you umolhar inquisitive, as he stood, but the Isabella
avoided.
- Of course, pethi mou . Why not walk on the beach? - Suggested Theron.
Isabella avoided the hand he held out. Instead, it passed directly, following to the
path
stone. Theron followed her into the sea, which this time could not calm her.
Rather, it seemed
mock her comsua deceptive serenity.
The beautiful bright shade of blue that stretched toward the horizon tormented her.
Under
that surface should be horrifying things. Creatures that never saw the light, ever
defiled flawless surface that reflected the sunlight. When Isabella stopped, feet
immersed in the sand, strong hands fecharamsobre his shoulders.
- What's wrong, Bella mou ? - He asked in that serious tone. - It seemed sad
all day long.
Isabella turned in the circle of muscular arms, enfimencontrando coragempara face
him.

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- There are some things I need to tell you.
The expression Theron became serious.
- What is it?
Isabella came loose and gave umpasso ahead, turning again to face him.

- The only reason that led me to plan my trip to London this summer was thinking
you
He was there.
Gaping, Theron gave her a confused look. However she quickly silenced,
raising one hand.
- Please do not say anything. Let me conclude. There is much to say, and not be
able to tell you
everything will start asking questions.
Hesitantly, Theron nodded comumgesto head.
- When I came to New York and knew you had settled there, I changed my plans,
choosing to rent an apartment that did not even want, and invented a host of other
reasons
would enable me to stay in touch with you. - Isabella rubbed his hands in his own
arms,
despite the sun's heat against her skin. - He knew he wanted to ask Alanna in
marriage, which
planned to build a life with another woman. I was determined to try to entice you
to
him out of it.
Theron took a deep breath and opened her lips again, but Isabella looked so
stunned that he
then closed them. Only the glow in golden-brown eyes revealed what he should be
thinking.
- I will pursue relentlessly. I planned to end his engagement party, but arrived late.
That was why Marcus was in my room. He followed me to the hotel in the rain
when I ran on foot through the city streets to try to stop him to ask Alanna
emcasamento.

Theron's lips are compressed to a thin line, and he looked away for
ocean.
- I thought I'd lost, but then you appeared in the strip club and then
We made love in my suite. The next day, he told me that we had to get married,
and I knew that if
I felt guilty for thinking that there was dishonored me. I knew you did not love me,
but it was
determined to have a chance to make him love me, so I agreed. I left to tell all
those things because at the end I get what he wanted most: you.
Isabella held his gaze Theron, even comas tears streaming down her face.
- You know, I have loved since my childhood. I thought it was just a passing
excitement, but
every time I saw him, my love grew until I knew I had to try. I could not live my
life away from my own dream, never give us a chance. - Isabella inspired
deeply to compose himself, the silent sobs shaking her shoulders. - But I was
Wrong. And I'm sorry. I screwed between you and Alanna.
There was a heavy silence between the two. Theron stood motionless, with his
hands in
trouser pockets.
- You do not love me - she went emumtomde surprisingly firm voice.
Isabella intended that the words sound like a question, but let out as a
supplication of profundezes of his soul.
Then Theron turned to face her, crushing her hopes. There was a myriad
emotions reflected in those golden eyes. Confusion, anger, but not love. Never
love. By moving
it quickly, before he could sketch reaction, Isabella leaned forward and you
umbeijo deposited in the face.

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- I hope you can forgive me umdia.
He removed the ring finger, and put it in the palm of Theron. Without another
word, left
running back to the house.
- Bella! Bella! - Theron shouted behind him.
But she ran past Chrysander early in the stone path, bypassing hands
he reached out to steady her.
- Isabella! - He cried too.
Swallowing emseco umsoluo that emerged from her throat, she entered the house.
Soon the helicopter would come get her. The luggage was where she had left it, on
the doorstep
It is leading to the house almda pool funds toward the helipad.
Isabella collected and comumltimo look at the house, ran to wait for your flight.

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T
HERON LOOKED
for the ring that was in the palm of your hand and then to Isabella, which
ran towards the house. I could not understand everything she had to admit. Looked
so
implausible.
Would she loved for so long? It seemed impossible. Chrysander saw approaching,
down the stone path emsua direction. Brother stopped in front of him.

- Algumproblema?
- I would say yes- Theron muttered, still trying to digest everything she had said.
- Isabella seemed very upset - Chrysander said.
Theron clenched his fist syringing around the jewelry.
- She gave me the engagement ring.
Chrysander raised his eyebrows in surprise.
- Said the reason? Even an idiot with half a brain would realize that Isabella is
crazy
by you.
Theron tilted his head to the side, before shaking it negative emumgesto.
- She just told me the most preposterous world history. I do not even know what to
do
comtoda this information.
- Care to tell me?
Theron opened his hand to see the ring still resting in his palm. It seemed very
wrong.
Should be on the finger of Isabella. She should be radiant with happiness, not
staring with
tears streaming down her face.
- She said she loves me as a child - revealed Theron drawled. - And that was only
to New York because I was there. - He looked up at his brother. - He said that the
only reason
It led her to plan a viagem England was thinking I was still living in that city.
Chrysander smiled.
- Isabella looks like a jovemdeterminada.
Theron nodded.
- That's not all. It was she who me seduced.

This time, Chrysander did not contain a laugh.

- And I have to listen to such a thing!
Theron briefly told the whole story to Chrysander, since the day that Isabella had
entered
his office, information office now than she planned. Everything seemed clear. The
bold provocation, demand for apartment purchases.
Chrysander remained emsilncio by uminstante.
- So, are you mad? - Finally he asked.
Theron gave her umolhar strange.
- Furious?

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- You wanted to marry comAlannis. And Isabella stopped him.
Theron made ummovimento negative coma head.
- Isabella did not stop me. It was my choice. Alanna did not ask to marry, and
Isabella not
I was present at the time emque made that decision.
- Okay, how are you feeling?
- Flattered? Perplexed? Full and definitely confused?
Chrysander smiled.
- I think this sets bemseu state.
- My God, Chrysander, she's wonderful. Isabella illuminates any environment
where it is.
Can you drive me mad. Absolutely and completely. She could have any man
wished. But she me either.

- Enough to leave him to his knees, right? Nothing like finding the love of a good
woman.
They are able to make us lose the head.
- I love you - whispered Theron. - All this time, I was focused on the desire to have
a
wife and children, to marry and form a perfect family, when perfection was before
me
all the time.
Chrysander smiled.
- Why are you telling me all this? It seems, has a young upset that seems
determined to do what he thinks is best for you, does that appeals to you or not.
Theron frowned and closed his fingers syringing around the ring.
- Tola, hard-headed ... - Theron followed by stomping stone path with Chrysander
in
pursuit.
Found itself in the middle of the way to the residence when Chrysander stopped.
Theron turned to come across coma confused expression brother.
- Do you hear that? - Asked Chrysander.
Theron strained his ears. The distance, distinguished the unmistakable sound of a
helicopter
approaching.
- You called the helicopter?
Chrysander denied eat head.
- The next would arrive tomorrow when Piers left.
The two ran off the road, turning left to get around the gardens, the path
shorter to the heliport. Even before they have full view of the area, they saw the
helicopter

land.
- This is not one of our - said Chrysander, austere, firing in that direction, with
Theron behind.
The concern of the infected brother. But when they turned the corner and saw
Isabella Theron
standing in front of the helicopter door, which opened, he felt the blood freeze in
my veins.
- Isabella! - He shouted.
But she turned nemao less. I could not hear him above the noise of the propellers.
Chrysander gestured frantically for the pilot, and Theron shot in front of him,
trying achieved
it in time. He watched helplessly as the doors close, and then, when he reached the
edge
concrete runway, the aircraft is lifted in the air, gaining altitude and heading to the
mainland.
Chrysander cursed while Theron stood paralyzed.
- I have to find out where she was. - Theron returned to the house.
Later, Marley came to the back door, escorted by Piers, which involved her
shoulders

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comumbrao protector.
- What is happening? - Asked the youngest brother.
Theron went through him and Marley while Chrysander left behind. Then climbed
the ladder

running in the direction of Isabella's room, only to find that she had brought not
bagagemque
He was in there anymore. There was nenhumbilhete, no clue of his destiny.
He ran back to the ground floor and joined the others in the living room.
Chrysander, the
phone, trying to figure out the service she had used helicopters and find a way to
stop it
assimque landed.
Piers approached Theron closed comexpresso.
- There's something you should know.
Theron gave her umolhar questioning.
- What is it?
- This morning, Isabella was on the beach early. I found across the patio,
visibly upset about something he heard during the conversation you had with
Chrysander and
Marley. He pleaded that I should not tell him anything. He claimed he did not want
you to feel
worse.
Theron closed his eyes; remember that you have detailed all your wishes. When
what actually
bemdiante been wished your nose all the time.
- I am umcompleto idiot - he muttered.
- In this regard there are no arguments. - Piers cracked a wry smile. - The question
is, what will
to have it back?
I
SABELLA NOT

had taken into account the effects of land in a helicopter on a

property that seemed to belong to an extremely wealthy Greek family. As soon as
the aircraft touched
the soil, foramcercados by a dozen bodyguards. All armed.
Maybe that was not one of his better ideas.
The door burst open, and Isabella was faced with the stern of one of the gunmen.
He growled something emgrego, which made her face him comexpresso
confused.
- I do not speak Greek - she said.
- What you want? What brought you here? - Asked the homemcomumforte English
accent.
Isabella took a deep breath and tried to ignore the barrel of the gun that was close
to his
nose.
- I'm here to see Alanna Gianopolous. It is important umassunto.
- Your name - demanded security.
- Isabella Caplan.
The man held up a small wire and poured a torrent of Greek words as she assumed
be ummicrofone. Moments later, he lowered the gun and gave umpasso ago.
- This way, please, Miss. Caplan.
The man even held out a hand to help her down. Moments later, she was
escorted to the palatial property, which was located in a ravine that overlooked the
ocean. In other circumstances, Isabella would have dedicated a moment to envy
such a place
stunning.
- Isabella, my dear! - Sophia exclaimed as soon as she entered the sumptuous
mansion. The Lady

She wrapped in his arms and kissed both cheeks. - What in God's name are you
doing here? And where
Theron is?

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Isabella looked down by uminstante and returned to lift him to face her.
- I need to talk comAlannis. It's very important.
Sophia wrinkled her forehead lightly, worried.
- Of course. Is everything okay?
Isabella exhibited umsorriso trembling.
- No, but I will.
- Wait here. I'll call Alanna - Sophia said.
Isabella walked toward the large glass window that revealed itself the cliff leading
the ocean. Alanna lived in a perfect place. Near Chrysander and Marley. Everyone
could
form a large and happy family after Alanna married comTheron.
- Isabella? - Alanna's soft voice filled the room.
Spinning, Bella stumbled eat jovema looking obviously confused comexpresso.
- Mom said you wanted to see me.
Arming themselves with courage, Isabella crossed the room and stopped in front of
Alanna.
- Vimaqui to apologize and fix umerro.
The lines vincavama Alanna forehead deepened.
- I do not understand.
Isabella took a deep breath.
- Tramei to separate you and Theron. I knew he wanted to marry you, but I always

I loved and wanted. I never stopped to think about what he wanted or if I was
causing the suffering of
two people in the process. You and him.
- But ... - Alanna began.
- He wants to marry you - continued Isabella, interrupting her. - Are you he wants.
Go
to meet him, Alanna. The helicopter is waiting to take her to the island. Theron
will be happy
to see her. I broke up with him and you returned the engagement ring. Make sure
he gives you a
another. You deserve a fresh start. One that is not tainted by me. Theron
undertakes to do
everything the right way, with all the pomp and romance you deserve. - Tears
bathed eyes
Isabella again. - Sorry to have made her suffer. I hope they are happy. - What if
He turned to leave the house.
- Wait! - Alanna screamed. - You do not understand ...
All Isabella understand was that if it got out of there in that second would be
broken.
I expected unless the taxi was waiting, as arranged.
- Please show me the way out - he asked in a voice strangled to security that
accompanied to
there. - There umtxi waiting for me at the front door.
As soon as the security opened the door, Isabella shot along the way leading to the
iron gate
forged, that automatically opened as she approached. To his relief, the taxi was
waiting

in the street.
- To the airport - she said upon entering.
When the vehicle began to move, Isabella viuAlannis gesturing for her to wait,
but he ignored her and turned her face to the other side.
Ningumlhe never said that doing the right thing was so painful.
-Q
UANTO TIME
will it take for the damn pilot gets here? - Theron asked, slipping
a hand through his hair, for the tenth time Ona hour.
The frustration choked him. I was stuck on that island until the Chrysander pilot
arrived.

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Finally, now I homemestava the way.
Chrysander put down the phone and turned toward him.
- The pilot of Isabella took the ownership of Gianopolous.
Theron looked at him, confused.
- Why the hell she went to visit Alanna? I had no idea that she knew where
Gianopolous
They lived.
- She's trying to fix things - Marley spoke softly. - First to you, and
Now comAlannis.
Theron took out his cell to get the number of Alanna. If you could contact her
before
Isabella left, could make comque the detivessemat he arrived.

Chrysander handed him his phone, Theron and entered the numbers. Seconds later,
Sophia
He answered.
- Thank God! Isabella was there? What? She left emumtxi?
Sophia informed where Bella was driving, and he hung up soon after, talking to
Chrysander:
- Now, where's your damn pilot ?!
And
RA IMPOSSIBLE
buy a ticket to leave the country immediately. All flights would depart
Greece the next few hours were full. Finally, Isabella walked to the counter of
flights
charter and submitted his credit card, which she hoped was actually a platinum, as
was
written on it, and rented umjato particular to take her to London.
At least now I was on board, waiting for the jet to be stocked and rumasse to queue
takeoff. Exhaustion seemed to grind his bones. A sleepless night added to the
emotional distress
that day haviamlhe kidnapped forces.
He leaned back in his seat and closed his eyes. He heard a rustling distance and
supposed to be the pilot.
But emseguida, felt the touch of soft lips against his and opened his eyes.
Theron pulled back his head and cupped her face with both hands as she stared at
him,
stunned. He looked ... well, it looked like a rag. The clothes were dusty and
rumpled, the
hair disheveled and his eyes golden faiscavamcomo fire reflected.

Before Isabella could say anything, he kissed her again, forgetting the kindness
above. He pulled her against him, violating her mouth until she was Semar.
Emseguida, turned away and muttered one ordememgrego toward the cockpit. To
the
continuous surprise Isabella, the jet began emmovimento, comTheron inside.
- Wait! - She protested. - This jet is going to London. You can not stay here. What
about
Alanna? And your family?
Theron lifted her seat in her arms, walked to the couch and sat comela emseu lap.
- We should not be in our seats with seat belts bound to rise up
flight? - She asked, stunned, still unable to understand the presence of Theron that
jet.
- I'll hold if there is an unexpected turmoil - he assured, with silky voice. - Now
you can not escape to nowhere and I have all to myself, you have to listen carefully
to each
word I'll tell you.
Green eyes widened, and Isabella found herself gaping. Theron drew her skirted
the
full lips before replacing his fingers over the mouth.
- Silly woman, brash, beautiful and frustrating - he muttered. - If you think you
will save me
after hook and arrest me, you're wrong, Bella mou .

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Hope touched hesitantly, causing a gentle tapping on Isabella's chest. She
I watched, semsaber what to say. Umturbilho thoughts crossed his mind.

And then, Theron spun around, sitting on the couch. Then he knelt before her and
him
He held his hand.
- I love you, my beautiful Isabella. I adore. I can not imagine my life without you.
Whether
marry me and make me happy in the world homemmais?
Theron slipped the ring back on his finger. Then she leaned over and kissed the
joint
finger.
- This ring never belonged to another woman, pethi mou . I never put a ring on
finger
Alanna, and that he intended to give her has been replaced by this. I have chosen
for you. I never asked
Alanna marriage. I am yours since the day he came into my office. You turned my
world
upside down and never came back to put it in place.
- Do not ask emcasamento? - Grasniu it through the knot that tightened his throat.
Theron stared serious comexpresso.
- I would never have made love to you if it belonged to another woman. I intended
to ask for Alanna
Marriage on the night of the party. They had even bought the engagement ring.
Everything was planned.
But all I could see in front of me was you. All I wanted was you.
Isabella looked puzzled. Theron smiled and touched his face.
- How generous, agape mou . Alanna is not in love with me. Actually, I was
looking forward
for me to find and put this ring back emseu finger.

- She is not here? You are not? I mean, in love with her? - Isabella closed her eyes
and
He shook his head, certain that dreamed.
- I'm in love with you - he said, comincrvel softness. - Only you.
- But I heard what you said about Chrysander want what he and Marley have a
family,
a wife. I do not fit emnenhumlugar - said bitterly.
- What I want is you. All I ever wanted, for which he longed and hoped to find was
right in front of me. I think I knew it the first day I walked into my office. I saw
her
Tattoo and lost it. I had an urge to get every piece of clothing for your body to be
able to see it
without barriers. But I had already put my plan in relation to Alanna in action. I
fought the
attraction to you because I had to play the role of his guardian, and not be thinking
Ona way to undress her.
Isabella raised a trembling hand and touched the face side with the palm. He closed
his eyes and
She tilted her face to sip more of his touch. Then he turned his head so he could
him
press umbeijo in his palm.
- Marry me, Bella.
- Will you marry me, even though I do not want to have children right away?
- I seem to me that will keep me too busy to think of children as early he said with an amused smile on his face. Then she leaned over and kissed her
more
once. His lips pasting, hot in it. - We are the world's time, my precious

love. Just promise me that we will have together.

Isabella was certain that her smile would be able to light up the whole universe, as
he
He held his gaze, spellbound.
- I tambmte love - she whispered. - Very.
For a moment, the expression of Theron became serious, and he lifted her chin
with one of
hands.

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- You may be pregnant. It will be very upset if?
Isabella smiled as heart becoming lighter with each breath.
- I'm not pregnant.
- Oh, so you have ... is the time of ...
- No - replied Isabella witha short laugh. - I'm using ummtodo contraceptive.
Theron frowned and pretended umolhar furious.
- You little witch.
- You're upset because I did not tell you when you said you had to get married? He asked
Isabella, semconseguir disguise the nervousness.
- If you are able to forgive my stupid actions and the fact of not having made a
marriage proposal
romantic before, so I will be able to forgive her for effectively capture me hook,
line and
network.
- Yeah. - She wrapped her neck hows arms.

Theron laughed.
- Simo what, pethi mou ?
- Yes, I will marry with you,. I love you so much!
Theron got up and lifted her in his arms. Isabella blinked several times when
realized
who had lost all takeoff.
- Well, since we reached an agreement, why not make love on high? - He was
looking at her
debauchery.
Isabella smiled, Theron carried her to the small room in aircraft funds,
heart floating eat sweet and undeniable happiness.
And when the two joined their bodies and souls, they whispered their love for each
other
incessantly.

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Epilogue
The
S BRIDEGROOMS
compareceramdescalos the wedding ceremony.
Theron was waiting next to the priest, at the beach of Anetakis Island while
Chrysander led
Isabella to him.
The bride's costume came down to the top of a bikini and a sarong floating
gently down her legs. Toenails that Theron had commissioned to paint it in one
night

hot sex, wore a bright pink. The anklet caught the sunlight and sparkled; Theron
I knew his name was engraved on the silver plate.
The golden eyes fixed on the diamond-shaped tear that adorned the navel of his
bride, he had bought and delighted emcolocar. But who kidnapped him the air of
the lungs
It was the radiant smile she wore. Only for him.
A remarkably beautiful Isabella was his chest hurt.
Piers was in his left hand, after having returned to the island to watch
marriage. Alanna and Sophia postavamdo side of the bride, along with Marley.
A festive atmosphere gravitated in the environment, and all displayed broad smiles.
Theron could even
even realizing the brightness of tears in the eyes of women.
And then he reached for Isabella and pulled her toward him. It did not matter that
the votes
still had not been made and that the priest cleared his throat audibly. Simply
I could not avoid kissing her.
Their lips met with burning anxiety, silkiness against roughness, sweet
against salty. When he finally broke that contact so that the priest could give
continue the ceremony, Theron saw tears in the eyes of the bride.
An uncomfortable knot seemed close her throat to recite their vows to Isabella. The
words
charged by soavamfirmes and light breeze.
Finally, foramdeclarados husband and wife, and Isabella became his.
There was a lot of dancing on the beach and, later, everyone gathered in the
gardens. Sophia and Alanna are
great time teaching Marley and Isabella traditional Greek dancing, while the men
observaramcomsorrisos indulgent.

Later, the helicopter came for the bride and groom to the bridal suite that Theron
had arranged.
Umchal located emumdesfiladeiro that overlooked the sea.
When he carried her to bed, Isabella whispered that he had one last wedding gift
to give you.
Intrigued, Theron stepped back as she unbuttoned his sarong and the unfolding of
the body.
- Do you remember having said that I should make another tattoo? - She asked
with a twinkle
malicious in her eyes.
Theron frowned.
- You did not. Bella, tell me you did not go into one of these alone tattoo parlors
and

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He endured the pain of making another tattoo.
- I was not alone. Marley with me.
- And Chrysander know that? - Theron shook his head in disbelief.
Isabella laughed.
- He made performing a little speech when he entered there, behind us.
Theron swore emgrego, exasperdo.
Isabella fit thumbs on the sides of the bottom of the bikini and went down. There,
just above
the junction of the legs, right in the middle, straight below the navel piercing, an
angel
held umtridente.

Theron could not contain a chuckle. Emseguida leaned forward and brushed his
lips to the drawing.
- My angelic little devil - he said, before going down the mouth lower.

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Cover
Dear reader
Face
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10

Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Chapter 15
Chapter 16
Chapter 17
Chapter 18
Epilogue
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