Elise's playful nature allured him. He thought on whether to return to the poker game he had invested millions of dollars into, but his heart followed her out the door.
Mako tapped his fingers on the bar and watched her disappear into the next hallway. Unable to fight it anymore, he downed the rest of his drink, set his glass on the bartop, looked around for a moment, and made his way after her, leaving everything else behind.
***
A hopeful billionaire finds himself wrapped in the charm of a beautiful young woman who keeps him just out of reach of her love on board an adventurous vacation. As he presses on to grow closer, Mako uncovers a dangerous discovery than runs deeper than he ever imagined, and it might cost him more than he's willing to give.
This book contains explicit content such as sex, substance abuse, gambling, and violence and is recommended for ages 18+.
The Billionaire's Gamble is created by M. A. Westmoreland, an eGlobal Creative Publishing Signed Author.


The Billionaire's Gamble

Elise hurriedly jogged across the concrete that surrounded the pool toward the adjacent hallway. Being waterlogged made the task incredibly more difficult, and she forgot her heels well behind her. The guilt of leaving Mako stranded in the pool pained her almost to tears, but she feared who waited for her much more.


She burst through the door to the hallway where she could take the stairs up to her suite. The arguing she heard from outside persisted and echoed throughout the corridor. A vastly different type of feeling caused her heart to race than Mako's presence.


When she arrived on the next floor, Elise carefully opened the next door and surveyed the space outside of her room. She couldn't eye anyone in her immediate view, so she tip-toed over the carpet. Explaining why water dripped off her from every direction seemed like an impossible thing to do; she had no choice but to tell the truth.


"Where the hell is she!" Elise heard through her door.


Chapter 7: Meet the Muscle