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 finally came to from his slumber, dazy and his vision blurred. He stretched his arm across the vacant spot next to him on the bed. A deep sigh left his lips, but he knew Elise had to attend to things elsewhere.


Sitting up on the bed, Mako raised his palm to his throbbing forehead. Dehydration and too much sleep had caught up to him. The room Elise had secured for him was a fraction of the size of his suite, but Mako happily traded the comfort it lacked for the protection it provided.


The cool water from the sink in the bathroom shook him awake as he splashed his face several times. When he leaned up, he looked at himself in the mirror and leaned his head to one side while taking notice of the short hairs growing across his lower face.


He turned to the duffle bag he had brought with him from his suite and unzipped it. Mako removed a razor and shaving cream from it and walked back to the sink. 


Chapter 26: Nowhere to Be Found