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

Theo blinked at his lovely enchantress smiling innocently back at him. 


“Earlier, after the ceremony, you wanted to tell me something. What is it?” 


Neat, he thought as he chuckled over her head. That was some impressive move. She had cleverly avoided his advancements. When he looked back, the corner of his eyes was wrinkled up with crow's feet.


“We’re going on a retreat this weekend.”


Theo nodded. “Gill's invitation. I guess he wanted to extend his celebration.”


“I see.” Aurora started to panic. She wouldn't be able to work this weekend. 


How will she get enough money to pay for everyone? There's another f*cking ten thousand dollars on her back. What if the pay up is soon? If she couldn't pay up in time, that sicko would spill everything and Theo… what would he think of her? 


Chapter 12: In Which He Wants More