The Jump (69 page)
When she had finished, he looked down into her eyes and said, ‘Come to bed with me.’
Donna laughed, her blush accentuating her creamy skin.
‘What, now? What about Dolly?’
Alan grinned and said craftily, ‘I’m sorry, Donna, but I can’t accommodate her and all. One woman at a time is more than enough for me.’
Throwing the last of the money on the fire, Donna linked arms with him and said: “I’ll make sure you never want another woman again.’
Her voice was strong and he laughed gently.
‘Actually, that’s just what I was hoping you’d say.’
Together they walked into the house, the fire sending up thick black smoke behind them.
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