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

Mako grunted as he tried to keep Dmitri's henchman stuffed inside a cargo locker on the lower deck of the ship away from the area where the other goons patrolled. Elise shoved on the locker door while he held the unconscious body upright in a position where it could stay.


After a moment, Elise closed the locker door just as Mako yanked his arms back. He wiped the sweat off his forehead and softly chuckled.


"Well," he said. "That was quite an adventure. I don't think I've ever carried someone that far at all, much less a human ragdoll twice my size."


"He'll probably come too soon, but we'll be long gone by then. This locker should hold him for a while."


Mako grabbed his bag of everything he needed to live on and slid it over his shoulder. The lower deck emanated a much less pleasant aura than the main floors. Even the resident level made him feel more comfortable with the fragrant aromas of the hallways.


Chapter 22: You're Safe With Me