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CHAPTER 17
Gemma shook her head.
“You can't mean it,” she said.
Declan shrugged.
“Of course, I mean it. It should be easy to change the brand of the car or the color… if you would prefer something different.”
She gave a breathless laugh.
“That wasn't what I meant. I meant that you can't really want to give me a car like that for my birthday. Surely you must know I don't expect anything from you. I don’t need your gifts.”
He frowned darkly, all humor leaving his face.
“I gave it to you because it was expected of me. Every girl should have something special for her twenty-first birthday.”
“Not a car like that! I mean, it’s an amazing car, but…&rd
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“W-waiting for me?” Gemma repeated breathlessly. Declan stood up now and came towards her.“Mm-hmm,” he murmured. “Your glorious eyes were promising interesting things tonight… And I have no intention of letting any other man collect them.”“Promising interesting things?” She held on to the towel that was in danger of falling off to reveal her body in all its naked glory.“You… you're quite mistaken, Declan Starr!”“I don't think so, sweet darling.” He touched her pale cheeks.“You don't look well, Gemma. Have you been ill?”“No. I’ve been just fine, thank you very much,” she answered huskily, unnerved by his closeness.“Really? Not
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