Obsession and Surrender (The Billionaire's Temptation Book 7) by Cali MacKay

more. It’d been years since she felt this alive, and yet it’d only taken a mere day or two with Keane back in her life to remind her of all she’d been missing out on.
    Somehow she managed to pull away, her breathing still heavy and every nerve in her body electrified. Was she really going to give in to what was between them? Was she really going to trust him with her heart again? She thought of pushing him away, but instead she held on, burrowing herself in his warmth. “Would it be okay if we take a bit of a walk to help clear my head, and then grab a quick bite to eat before we head back? I still have to set up my laptop, and I’m woefully behind on my work. Speaking of which—I must be keeping you from your own projects.”
    “I’ve got a flexible schedule, and can work from home, most days. Besides, I’m part investor, and it’s my brother’s company. He’s not going to give me a hard time when it comes to keeping you safe.” With her still tucked in at his side, he started walking along the length of the beach.
    “What kind of company is it again?” She couldn’t recall him mentioning any of the details.
    “Now that might require a bit of show-and-tell.” He pressed a kiss to her temple, leaving her to wonder how the hell he’d managed to weaken her defenses to such a point that they were now cozying up to each other.
    “Just so we’re clear—that little bit about tying me to your bed is not happening.” Even though the mere thought of it had her going wet. But she knew how mischievous Keane could be and she’d be completely at his mercy if she was bound.
    “Would you rather be tied to the kitchen table? Or hung? The latter might take a bit more time and effort to set up, but where there’s a will, there’s a way.” When she swatted at his chest, he held her tight and laughed, quickly stealing a kiss. “What? Don’t think I’ve forgotten that you love it when I take control.”
    “Maybe I’ve changed. You don’t know that.” It made her crazy that he was so confident when it came to her—her likes, her dislikes, everything about her—especially when the more she gave in to him, the more she felt like she was on shaky ground that might give way out from under her at any moment.
    He stopped and pulled her to him, holding her tightly to him as he bent his head to hers and caught her lip between his teeth. “And I’d be willing to bet that simply talking about it already has you so wet and ready for me. Am I right? Or would you rather I check?”
    “I didn’t think it possible, but you’ve become even more obnoxious as you’ve gotten older.” Yet she couldn’t keep a straight face when he was smiling at her like that, all sex and mischief.
    “ Obnoxious? Well, that just earned you a spanking.” Catching her at her waist, he hauled her up onto his shoulder as her laughter mixed with her curses, and his hand connected with her ass just enough for it to sting.
    “ Ow! You’re such a bastard.” Yet she was loving every moment of it, even if she had no plans on telling him that.
    “Just wait until we get home…” Still giving her ass the occasional slap for good measure, he carried her back to his car. By the time he finally put her down, she couldn’t help but laugh and playfully smack his chest as he pulled her into his arms from behind and kissed her cheek. “You’ll be cursing me every time you sit—and secretly hoping I’ll do it all over again.”
    “Ha! You wouldn’t dare.” She wasn’t sure how he’d managed it, but somehow, he’d gotten her to forget her problems, even if it was just for a short while—and he’d gotten her to laugh, something she couldn’t remember doing in a very long time.
    “Baby girl…you didn’t just dare me, did you?” He nipped at her ear, and then spun her around in his arms so they were face to face, his mouth catching hers in a teasing kiss. “You’re in so much trouble.”
    She could only hope so .
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