The Billionaire's Prey

ned the contract, the ink

Elijah whispered into my ear, his c

e. How did he know my real name

ay Astrid," he said in a faux concerned voic

he face. I could tell he could read the irritation

the tension. "Maya, what's going on? Wh

h to her, but I knew that would only put her

on his smug face. "He is all I ever wanted" I turned back to her with

ave me but she respected my decision. That was all I needed

ine. You'll never

an by that?" I

and and torture," he said, laug

me for your sick games," I said and turned to leave, my patience for him running thin rapidly.

ning the contract," he said as I let the do

ing in my mind even as I stepped into the limousine t

rt aching for the innocen

pe no matter what. I

indow as the car moved, the

eep my small voice steady. I couldn't let

. Don't worry, you'l

had to worry. I couldn't trust Eli

ike I had ever seen. I almost didn't want to blink against the fear of the

suite," he said as we st

ious room. But my mood immediately deflated when I recalled

e smell of the alcohol quickly filling the space between us. "Shou

ning my face away from him, going ba

rself," h

one, I continued to feel a sense of unease wash over me.

what we were really doing her

with anticipation. Was it Tiffany? Did Elijah finally

d find out?" His smile grew wid

enged. I had a feeling whoever was on the other side

He snapped, his eyes g

went towards the door. He looked li

at him, and then turning ba

om service," I sa

in the hallway. She looked like she h

you?" I asked as po

on display. " Uh... no, you can't. I'm

asked. Why would a friend of Elijah's show up at hi

said pushing me out of the way, as she walked

he scowl that sat on his face quick

m his stool, quickly wrapping her in his arm

jah?" My eyes narrowe

fey?" He asked his ha

u holding her like...like that?" Sudde

admiration quickly clouding his face. He grabbe

I never thou

what

ant to call it. Monica is my girlfriend," h