The line between game and reality was hideously blurred at this point. Seduction was both the main weapon and apparent goal line for them both, Angelica was certain of that, but what end would justify the means? And damn him for cornering her so near to game point.

Trailing the hand on his shoulder up to his neck, she let it slide to cup the back of his neck, her nails carding through the short hairs at the nape of his neck. If it pleased him as well as provoked his desires, all the better.

"Such a tempting place is well defended against lesser men, you may say impenetrable." It was impossible not to add that with a smirk and a little shrug of her shoulders. "But for a man of impeccable taste that believes himself up for the challenge? You may find your conquest far more successful." She would offer him many things, but the 'please' would not come. She would not be the first to beg.

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