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 opened the door hidden away in a secluded part of the ship where Dmitri had outfitted the next room as one of his safe houses in case he needed to store his product or stay if something went wrong. She flicked on the light and glanced across the small room. A bed, a chest, and a bookshelf took up the majority of the floor space, and another door on the opposite wall lead to a bathroom.


"Well," Elise said. "It's not much, but … it'll keep you out of Dmitri's sight at least until we get to Barbados."


Mako stepped in, and she felt his hand on her upper back.


"It's perfect," he said. "I'd probably be thrown to the sharks or hiding around the cruise ship like a rat without it, so, I'm not complaining."


Chapter 23: Then Stay