by Sedona Venez
With our hands clasped together, we strolled down the sidewalk. I opened the SUV’s door, allowing her to get in. Closing the door, I walked over to the driver’s side and hopped in.
I glanced over at her while starting the SUV. “Do you have the tickets?”
She rolled her eyes. “Yes.”
I arched a brow. She was prone to forgetfulness.
She dug into her handbag and then sheepishly looked over at me. “Shit. No.” She shook her head. “I left them on the kitchen table.”
I sighed, killing the engine. “Really?”
“Don’t give me that look, Core.” She crossed her arms. “A girl can get a little distracted when she’s getting fucked on top of the kitchen counter.”
I lifted a brow. “Did you enjoy it?”
“Immensely.” She smiled impishly.
“Well then, the distraction was well worth it.” I winked at her. “I’ll get the tickets.” I kissed her hard on the lips. “You just stay here and look gorgeous.”
“Like this?” She licked her glossy lips, a move that always turned me on.
“Perfect.” I leaned forward and licked her bottom lip. Pulling back, I yanked the key out of the ignition before sliding out of my seat and shutting the door behind me.
I turned away and headed for the building.
“Uh, Core?”
I glanced back at her.
“It’s cold in here.” She pouted playfully. “I need the key.”
Sliding the apartment key off the ring, I handed her the key ring before hurrying away.
The next instant, I heard an explosion. The force of the blast threw me back. I yelled as I slammed into the sidewalk. My breath rushed out, and shock froze my body.
A crowd was gathering on the street. Dazed, I reached up, feeling blood oozing from the gash across my cheek. My eyes were on the burning SUV—or what was left of it. My heart slammed into my chest, and tears streamed down my cheeks.
Maya and my baby were dead.
***
I knew one thing for certain. No woman could replace Maya in my heart, not even the smoldering siren, Sinthia.
But I did want her in my bed.
I rubbed my chin, wondering how her dark tresses would look arranged against my pillow. My cock grew hard at the notion.
My thoughts were interrupted by Kevin’s animated loud voice.
“Okay, so what happens if she finds out you’re using her as a pawn to bring down Bigsby?”
To annoy him, I just stared at him.
“Well?” he asked, perturbed by the silence as he usually was.
“She won’t,” I said with a voice sharper than I’d meant it to be. The reminder that I was breaking my number one rule of never mixing business with pleasure was fucking with my mind—big time. My obsession with her was crazy and fucking reckless, but I found myself shaken by my need to possess her.
Kevin scoffed, “There’s a high probability she will.”
I slid him a withering glare. “If it happens, I’ll deal with it.” I wasn’t worried about Sinthia finding out.
I’m Core McKay, a billionaire, and I’m always in control.
Once I got her into my bed, she wouldn’t be leaving until I was thoroughly sated.
“What I’m more concerned about is Bigsby’s interest in her.” I frowned, remembering the covetous glint in Bigsby’s eyes while he’d eye-fucked Sinthia at the gala. “I have a sneaking suspicion that Bigsby’s interest in Sinthia is more personal than business.” A grim smile curled my lips. “And the faster I can get to the bottom of their connection, the sooner I can get Sinthia into my bed.” I stared at Kevin. “So keep digging.”
Kevin took one look at my face and then snorted. “How far do you want me to dig?”
My face hardened, and I drew up to my intimidating full height. I asked icily, “How far do the gates of hell go?”
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Sedona Venez is a romance junkie with a dirty mind. She lives in New York City with her hot ex-military hubby—hooah—and their fur baby. She loves writing sizzling, sexy complex stories about strong but broken characters who push boundaries, overcome their fears, and risk it all for love.
To learn more about Sedona Venez and her collection of contemporary and paranormal romance novels, visit her at www.sedonavenez.com.
