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

A cool summer breeze wisped by Mako's position as he leaned against the exterior wall near the entrance to the ship's theater as Elise had requested. He glanced at his designer watch every half-minute, hoping enough time had passed.


Mako crossed his arms and planted his right heel on the wall. A handful of guests walked about near his area and drew his attention. The minutes ticked by, and Elise still hadn't shown herself. The dreadful thought of harm coming to her raked against Mako's skin, causing it to crawl with a chill. A lump formed at the back of his throat despite him trying to swallow it away.


Then, as he started to become anxious, Elise appeared to his right from the balcony of the ship. Mako immediately focused his attention on her. He stepped away from the wall and gave her a grin.


"You're three minutes late," he said in a joking manner.


"Yes," Elise said. "That seems to be a common theme today."


Chapter 10: Trapped