by Renee Rose
“How long would it take you to hack the average guy’s Gmail?”
I allow a tiny smirk to curve my lips. “That would be illegal, Mr. King.”
“So do you, or don’t you know how to hack?”
He knows. That’s my first thought. I shift in my chair. He’s figured out I’m Catgirl. No, that’s silly. All infosec professionals probably know how to hack. Maybe it’s a prerequisite. Like the way the home security companies hire busted burglars to improve their systems.
Not that a security system—physical or virtual—has ever been able to keep me out. Although my skills might be a bit rusty. My cat burglary days died with my dad.
“If I knew how to hack, Mr. King, I certainly wouldn’t admit it here, and that’s why you won’t see it on paper. But if, in theory, I wanted to hack the average guy’s Gmail, it might take me ten to twenty minutes.”
Stu gives him a tight smile. “We do have a series of tests we’ll give Ms. McDaniel, after the interview.” He returns his attention to me. “Now, why don’t you tell us about your programming experience?”
King looks as bored as I feel as I rattle off my programming accomplishments. Luis grills with all the standard kinds of interview questions: Do I work well under pressure? On a team? Am I willing to work nights and overtime when necessary? How do I feel about relocating to Tucson from Phoenix?
I answer automatically, studying Jackson King without making it obvious. He hasn’t asked another question. What’s he thinking? Is he still mad about what I said in the elevator?
“Do you have any questions for us?” Luis asks.
“How many candidates are interviewing for the position?”
Stu shuffles his papers as the other two men look to him for the answer. “Three.”
“When do you expect I’ll hear something?” Probably a bit presumptuous, but presumption is all I have left.
“In a few days. We’re interviewing everyone today.”
“Better get that elevator fixed, then,” I quip, my voice lighter than I feel.
Stu stands. “Now, if you’ll follow me, I’ll take you to an office for the test.”
Thank God. Tests I can handle. I don’t dare look at King as I stand, my cheeks still burning. Ducking my head, I follow Stu. When I get to the door, I risk a glance.
King’s looking at me, his lips quirking at the edges.
Sadist. He enjoyed making me squirm.
Alpha’s Temptation (Book 1, Bad Boy Alphas)
By Renee Rose and Lee Savino
MINE TO PROTECT. MINE TO PUNISH. MINE.
I'm a lone wolf, and I like it that way. Banished from my birth pack after a bloodbath, I never wanted a mate. Then I meet Kylie. My temptation. We're trapped in an elevator together, and her panic almost makes her pass out in my arms. She's strong, but broken. And she's hiding something.
My wolf wants to claim her. But she's human, and her delicate flesh won't survive a wolf's mark. I'm too dangerous. I should stay away. But when I discover she's the hacker who nearly took down my company, I demand she submit to my punishment. And she will.
Kylie belongs to me.
Publisher's Note: Alpha's Temptation is a stand-alone book in the Bad Boy Alphas series. HEA guaranteed, no cheating. This book contains a hot, demanding alpha wolf with a penchant for protecting and dominating his female. If such material offends you, do not buy this book.
Other Titles by Renee Rose
Sci-Fi
The Hand of Vengeance, His Human Slave, His Human Prisoner, Training His Human, His Human Rebel, Her Alien Masters His Human Vessel, Her Mate and Master
Dark Mafia Romance
The Russian, The Don’s Daughter, Mob Mistress, The Bossman
Contemporary
Her Royal Master, Black Light: Valentine Roulette, Theirs to Protect, Scoring with Santa, Owned by the Marine, Theirs to Punish, Punishing Portia, The Professor's Girl, Safe in his Arms, Saved, The Elusive "O" (FREE)
Paranormal
Alpha’s Temptation, Alpha’s Danger, The Alpha’s Promise, His Captive Mortal, The Alpha’s Punishment, The Alpha’s Hunger, Deathless Love, Deathless Discipline, The Winter Storm: An Ever After Chronicle
Regency
The Darlington Incident, Humbled, The Reddington Scandal, The Westerfield Affair, Pleasing the Colonel
Western
His Little Lapis, The Devil of Whiskey Row, The Outlaw's Bride
Medieval
Mercenary, Medieval Discipline, Lords and Ladies, The Knight's Prisoner, Betrothed, Held for Ransom, The Knight's Seduction, The Conquered Brides (5 book box set)
Renaissance
Renaissance Discipline
Ageplay
Stepbrother’s Rules, Her Hollywood Daddy, His Little Lapis,
Black Light: Valentine’s Roulette (Broken)
BDSM under the name Darling Adams
Medical Play
Yes, Doctor, His Human Vessel
Master/Slave
Punishing Portia, His Human Slave, Training His Human, His Human Vessel
About the Author
USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR RENEE ROSE is a naughty wordsmith who writes kinky romance novels. Named Eroticon USA's Next Top Erotic Author in 2013, she has also won The Romance Reviews Best Historical Romance, Read, Review, Repeat’s Favorite Military and Spanking Romance Reviews' Best Historical, Best Erotic, Best Ageplay and favorite author. She's hit #1 on Amazon in the Erotic Paranormal, Western and Sci-fi categories. She also pens BDSM stories under the name Darling Adams.
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