The seductive beauty before him radiated an almost disarming warmth, as though they had known each other for years rather than just meeting. Her stunning face became even more beautiful when she smiled or cast him one of those lingering glances, and there was an effortless temptation in every little movement she made.
More than that, there was something in the way she treated him that made it seem as though she had already taken a liking to him. She was attentive without being overbearing, openly admiring and seemingly delighted by his presence, and that easy, almost flattering attitude gave Marcus a faint but undeniable sense of satisfaction. It was difficult for any man not to enjoy being treated that way.
'Impressive.'
Marcus was genuinely shaken.
If he hadn't spent so much time surrounded by beautiful women, he might already have been completely swept up in her charm. This woman seemed to possess a natural ability to make men lower their guard without even realizing it.
