Chapter 130

He stood too close to her, crowding into her personal space. She could smell his Hugo Boss aftershave and could almost count the number of his eyelashes, he was standing so close. He smiled easily and looked her over slowly. Adam was a good-looking guy, but she had long ago lost any admiration she had for him. His eyes flicked to the rack of lacy underthings behind her and they darkened before coming back to her. “I hope you’re buying something pretty,” he said. “I’m not buying anything,” she said, trying to maneuver away from him without luck. “Such a shame,” he said, leaning close and taking a deep breath close to her hair. She suppressed a shiver while once again trying to move out of his way. “What are you doing in Melbourne?” she asked politely, trying to distract him. “Business,” he said, but his eyes bore into her intently, “And maybe a little pleasure.” “I’m sorry, Adam, I have to go,” she tried again to move away from him, but he had her caged in against the clothing rack and