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 stared at Mako, never having had someone willingly say those words to her.


"Help me?" she said with a laugh through aching eyes. "How in the world do you plan on doing that?"


She watched the cogs inside his head turn.


"I don't know, exactly," he said. "But I do know that you need to be free of this horrible situation. 


Elise paused for a moment; Mako's sentiment and genuine good nature seized control of her. She buried her face in his chest once more. The embrace allowed her to feel free, even for just a few seconds. She had dreamed of being taken away from her life as Dmitri's playtoy, but the reality of that dream had never been so close.


"Well," Mako said above her ear. "I suppose the obvious question is how do we derail a criminal empire that likely has bought the loyalty of almost every crew member on board?"


Chapter 11: What Do We Do Now?