Quicksilver Passion (57 page)

As if to reinforce his words, the wind rattled the windows.

Panic began to build in her.
You mean we’re trapped here . . . together?”

That’s right. Does it scare you?” He smoked his cigarette and watched her.
It needn’t.”

He was toying with her, watching her reaction.
I’m not scared. You wouldn’t dare touch me. Al would—”

By damn! If I decided to take you, Silver, fear of your watchdog wouldn’t hold me back!” His voice was almost a threat.
I’m not sure I’d even pay to sleep with you. I’ll bet you’re wooden and cold; I like response in my women.

I’ll bet you do! I bet the kind of women you like would leave claw marks all over your back.”

Have you ever left claw marks on a man’s back, Silver . . . or only on his face?”

In her mind, she saw Brett’s face that first time as he ripped her clothes away, the bloody marks on his face where she’d fought to protect herself. It took all her control to keep her voice steady.
You try anything, you’ll find out!”

With that, she turned her face to the wall and listened to him breathe, smelled the scent of the tobacco he smoked. She felt so tired and so weak, but she must stay awake until help arrived. She didn’t trust the big ’breed not to climb into bed with her first chance he got.

I’ve got some coffee and some bacon and bread,” he said.

She was too hungry to refuse.
If it wouldn’t be too much bother, I’ll see that you’re rewarded for all you’ve done for me when we get back to town.”

I didn’t do it for a reward,” he snapped, busying himself at the fireplace.

I’ll reward you anyway. I can afford it.”