The Sandstone Affair (An Erotic Romance Novel) by Priscilla West Page B

much for it to have happened since you were let go. But
I don’t know how he’s using Lynx. I just know he must be. Third, no evidence
and no explanation means no arrest, and it will tip our hand to him that we are
on to it. So, no police.”
     
    “But they can investigate and figure out what
you don’t know which frankly, is a lot.” Mark gives me a thin-lipped grin through the
comment as if he is enduring my scrutiny purely for altruistic reasons and he
could turn me over and out at any time. “You have twenty-four days left for the
rejoinder. Do you know how long an investigation into financial crimes takes?
Two to three years.”
     
    “Then why did you bother telling me this if
it won’t help?” I hope that doesn’t sound like mistrust, but I’m so frustrated
to think that that asshole is using my Lynx to make himself richer. “Because I’m going to need your help getting
inside and knowing what to look for, and I’m going to need you to trust me
while I investigate this myself and get the proof that will help us walk Blake
straight to his jail cell. I’d also like to not have to bail you out any more.” “Okay,” I say as he sits next to me on the
couch. I look into his beautiful dark eyes and want to melt into him again. “My
assistant Janice is also my best friend. She’s still working there, and get
this—she told me that Blake and Kenneth locked her out of all the financial
systems. She says they’re pawing around my office pretending to look for
resources for Valerie James from Ladies World. But they’re probably moving the
money.” “Moving it or hiding how they’ve been moving
it,” Mark catches on. “Do you have a way of contacting Janice no matter what?”
     
    “Yes, why?”
     
    “Because I have some ideas about how we can
find out. But, once this goes down, your friend Janice isn’t going to be safe
anymore.” “It’s a risk she’s willing to take,” I reply
earnestly. I know Janice has my back. “What about you? What are you willing to risk,
Julia?” Taking his hand, I place it on my inside
thigh, look directly into his eyes again and kiss him fully, pulling my lips
away in a long, drawn-out motion. “Everything, Mark. I’ll risk everything.” Mark squeezes my thigh making me wince and get
wet for him all at the same time. “Let’s see, Julia. Let’s see right now.”

Chapter 10
    “We can catch our breath by the pool,” Mark
says and he stands, offering me his hand. “It’s a little late to head to the pool isn’t
it? I mean, won’t they think it’s odd you’re swimming with the cleaning lady
this late at night?” “The pool is private. It’s an over-sized jacuzzi,
actually–big enough for about twenty people and six feet deep so your legs can
dangle as you sit on the ledge or use it for hydrotherapy. Besides, the view
from this far up is amazing.” We walk to the “pool room” and I am awed by
the surroundings. Decorated like a Buddhist meditation room, the wooden planks
lead to a huge pool-like jacuzzi, with deck chairs and small tables around it.
The best feature by far is the wall which is actually a plate glass window
giving an amazing view of the lights of the city. I gasp, transfixed by the view. He directs me to take my shoes off in the
doorway to protect the decking, then walks over and climbs in a deck chair
facing the city, pulling me onto the chair with him. He kisses me and plays
with my hair. “So, we’re agreed. No more talk of this unless
I initiate it or we agree it’s a safe location?” he asks, his finger tracing my
lips. I can understand why he needs assurance. I haven’t made the sanest
choices lately. “We agree.” I lean over and steal another long
drawn out kiss from him. “You better be a good girl. Or I might just have
to spank you.” “I’ll be good,” I promise him back, reaching
down and rubbing his crotch. I feel his cock rising inside his pants and I love
his response to my touch. Sliding down the chair, I