Chapter 26

We have a deal, and it will be best for both of us if you accept that we have it as quickly as possible.

She wasn't so sure about the rest of it, and when he placed a hand at her back and forced her into the spacious lounge of his apartment, she had the childish desire to turn and run away. David, however, realized she was conflicted and reached out to run his fingers up her back before settling his arms around her shoulders. One minute later, she was seated on the black sofa, watching as David strolled up to the drinks cabinet, taking off his jacket and tie as he did so, and dropping them on a seat nearby. She continued to watch as David walked away from the drinks cabinet.

He cast a quick glance behind him over his shoulder. “Would you like something to drink? “

“Only natural mineral water, thank you. She saw his frown as he moved back to the cabinet, but a moment later he reappeared with two crystal glasses and handed her one of them. “My limit is two glasses of wine,” Anna said.