Aurora is a woman with the worst luck – she can’t seem to hold onto a job, though she is desperate to pay off a large debt and escape her past. Wondering when her luck will change, she falls into a job as a fortune teller and meets a young billionaire with dangerous charisma who offers an intriguing deal. If she pretends to be his girlfriend, he will help her with her debts. Aurora takes the job, promising herself that she can keep things strictly business. However, as she learns more about the devastatingly handsome and charming Theo Barone, she will realize that the future is not always easy to predict. 

“She wanted his lips on hers. 

But she didn’t expect their first kiss to happen under such circumstances. At a loss for words, Aurora could only stare at Theo as hundreds of thoughts zoomed through her mind at once.

Is she really going to let him kiss her in front of all these strangers? If she didn’t, he would be embarrassed in front of his friends. 

But they’re my lips! Aurora protested silently. 

But you promised to help Theo, her conscience poked at her.   

Theo wasn't grinning. He remained still as he held her gaze, as if he was waiting for her to decide. 

He's giving me a choice, Aurora thought. 

In a fleeting glance, she caught Audrey smirking at her -- and decided. 

Aurora inched closer with her eyes set on his mouth. Theo took the hint and swooped down to take what she was offering. 

The second their lips touched, it was electrifying.”

All Signs Point to Us is created by Noko Simkin, an EGlobal Creative Publishing signed author. 

All Signs Point to Us

Audrey must have sent that text. She was sure of it. Aurora let out a dry chuckle and ignored the text. She’s not going to entertain anymore of her juvenile tricks. 


Her phone buzzed again as if it read her mind. Her irritation grew. Ignore it, Aurora, you know it's nonsense. 


But she couldn't ignore it. The itch of curiosity was gnawing her insides. She opened the text with an annoyed sigh and a chill crept up her neck. 


Aurora looked around. She was alone; the guests had gone outdoors for the next part of the celebration. Anger flooded her chest. This has gone too far. That woman had actually snooped into her private matters. Aurora stomped towards the exit; she was going to find Audrey and settle this with her once and for all. 


Her phone buzzed again. Aurora halted and glared down at the screen. It was another text from the same person. Aurora lost it.  


Chapter 11: In Which She was Blackmailed