《《Diana Palmer - Heart Of Ice》.pdf

HEART OF ICE Chapter 1 You didnt! Katriane wailed at her best friend. Not at Christmas! Ada looked pained and visibly shrank an inch. Now, Kati... she began placatingly, using the nickname shed given the taller girl years ago. Its a huge apartment. Absolutely huge. And you and I will be going to parties all over town, and theres the charity ball at the Thomsons... It will be all right, youll see. You wont even notice that hes here. Ill notice, Kati said shortly. Her reddish gold hair blazed in the ceiling light, and her brown eyes glared. Its our first Christmas without Mother, Ada tried again. Hes got nobody but me. You could go to the ranch for Christmas, Kati suggested, hating the idea even as she said it. And leave you here alone? What kind of friend would I be then? The kind who isnt sticking me with her horrible brother during my one holiday a year! came the hot reply. I worked myself to the bone, researching that last book. I was taking a rest between contractual obligations... just Christmas. How can I rest with Egan here! Hell be fun to have around, Ada suggested softly. Well kill each other! Kati groaned. Ada, why do you hate me? You know Egan and I dont get along. Weve never gotten along. For heavens sake, I cant live under the same roof with your brother until Christmas! Have you forgotten what happened last time? Ada cleared her throat. Look, you planned to set that next big historical