His Reluctant Bride (19 page)

"While I have no intention of getting a divorce so you can get that out of your pretty little head right now!" he said fury dancing is his eyes and Gabby thrust her chin up as she continued to glare at the man who had ignored her existence for their entire marriage.

"It's not up to you!" she told him attempting to get to her feet but before she could move he had his arms either side of her effectively caging her in and his nostrils were flaring with anger as he leaned so close she could feel his warm breath against her lips.

"Believe me Gabriella we will not be getting a divorce. You are my wife," he said furiously and she tossed her dark head back with a forced laugh.

"So you noticed you actually have a wife?" she mocked and then realised it had been the wrong thing to say when his brows furrowed.

"Is that is what this is about? If you wanted to change our arrangement all you had to do was ask," he said and before she could say a word he was kissing her again and Gabby was helpless to refuse as her traitorous body responded to his every touch.

"Get away from me," Gabby ordered when he slowly eased back and Nik gave a slow smile as his gaze swept over her slender body making her feel naked beneath it.

"I don't think so Gabriella. You are not happy with our arrangement so it is time we change it. From now on you will be my wife in every sense of the word," Nik informed her and Gabby stared at him in horror as she realised that she had given him completely the wrong impression. And if this new Nik was any indication then she had no chance of ever escaping this marriage.