Blackmailed For The Billionaires Pleasure

By Marie Kelly

Three years ago Craig Kent and Kira Black had spent a whole summer together before, with no warning he had abandoned her, forcing her to return to the UK heartbroken. Now he was blackmailing her to be his mistress for the week, to use her as he saw fit, to be his sex toy. At a loss as to know why he would hate her so much, she had determined not to once more fall for his charms, but could she?

• Language: English
• Publisher: Marie Kelly
• Release date: Aug 5, 2010
• ISBN: 9781476129341

Marie Kelly

A hopeless romantic and weaver of words. While I live in Canada, Scotland will always be in my heart.

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Blackmailed for the Billionaire's Pleasure

By Marie Kelly

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Copyright 2010 Marie Kelly

This book is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places and incidents are either the product of the author's imagination or are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or to actual events or locales is entirely coincidental.

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CHAPTER ONE

Kira Black laughed at the man before her. She could tell he was making fun of her as his eyes twinkled, full of laughter. I tell you Kira... these young honeys will see me with you and think that I must be worth a bob or two... I'll be fighting them off with a stick She chuckled back at him, more at his use of the word honeys than at the thought of his fencing expertise. Now Bill, I don't think your wife would approve

The older man before her smiled back, Kira, what she didn't know wouldn't hurt her... , causing her to giggle harder. Bill, if any of them took you up on your offer, you would run out of here like you were on fire, she laughed as he chuckled, True, but if Marissa found out, it would be because I was on fire

The two stood in the busy foyer of the Superior Hotel, in Las Vegas, after a long flight and a very long wait for luggage, due to a problem with the baggage system, which had seen them sitting at the hot stuffy carousels for nearly an hour after disembarking. They were tired and feeling more than just a little grubby from their long journey, and the desert heat which neither were used to, both looking forward to getting cleaned up and enjoying something to eat in the hotel restaurant.

Having already booked into their separate rooms, they were organising when and where to meet for dinner as they moved through the busy area towards the elevators as Bill's phone rang. Not able to hear the person on the other end, he moved to the side to take the call, making I'll just be a moment signals at her as she smiled gently back at him, knowing who would be on the other end.

Now alone, Kira waited for her companion to return, catching her reflection in one of the many mirrored columns arranged throughout the large airy space. With a small grimace she noted how unkempt she looked, smiling at her own vanity, despite the fact that at 26 there was nothing unkempt about her – Kira Black was stunning. Her slim, curvaceous figure and long shapely legs turned eyes wherever she went, and her long blonde hair, held loosely at the nape of her slender neck shone like spun gold, framing her beautiful face. However, it was her large aqua blue eyes - so innocent and gentle - which really had men's pulses racing, though she seemed completely oblivious to it.

Looking over at Bill Thomson, her boss, she smiled seeing the happy look on his face, knowing that she was right in assuming his wife, Marissa, had been on the phone. Sighing softly, she reflected on what brought them both from the cold and wet of London to the dry heat of Las Vegas for a whole week of business, the main point of which was to meet with a client from the Superior to discuss overhauling part of the hotel.

The news of the contract was a relief, as the company was struggling due to a downturn in the housing market, and this was a huge opportunity for them, one which could see the company break into international work. Prior to this, they had only been able or willing to take on local contracts. However, due to hard work, Kira had helped to put the company in a position in which it could compete with their bigger rivals, quickly raising their profile on the worldwide stage.

So successful had their reputation become that they had been personally invited to bid for the lucrative contract, a fact which she was informed was more of a formality than a necessity, and which now saw them standing in the impressive - though slightly shabby - Las Vegas hotel. They arrived in the hot Nevada city that Tuesday evening, and were planning on flying back home the following Tuesday night, something Kira was happy about, as she did not like being away from home so long.

As Bill talked to his wife, Kira looked around the foyer distractedly. She loved old hotels because of the many hidden details within the architectural design of the buildings, and this building was no different. While it did indeed look a little dated, she could see the wonderful bones of the impressive structure, and made a mental note to herself to take some time to sketch some of the cornice details at the ceiling. She found that many of these old details worked well with newer designs to give fresh perspectives on older buildings whilst still retaining the elegance of the original builds. Inwardly, she laughed at herself, a smile rising to her lovely lips. Here she was in party central - in Las Vegas - and she was getting excited at the thought of drawing parts of a building, and with an inward giggle she thought to herself how she had to get a new life.

As she scanned the foyer, she became aware of a group of woman close by, giggling and whispering to each other like teenagers, all smiling seductively at someone moving towards them. Her interest piqued, she turned around to see the object of their obvious desire, her whole body instantly freezing as she recognised the man moving towards her, the smile falling from her lips as her large eyes stared in stunned shock.

Moving swiftly across the foyer, a small delegation of four walked towards where she stood. In the centre, moving with such masculine grace was a face Kira had thought she would never see again, and feeling sick to her stomach, she felt the panic rise within her as he moved within only a few feet from where she stood, grim determination on his handsome face. Dressed in an expensive suit which he wore as though born to it, looking every bit the powerful and ruthless businessman he was, Craig Kent appeared and Kira's whole body froze with the fear which swamped her.

Craig Kent ignored the group of women all openly flirting with him. He was well used to admiration from the opposite sex. At 34, he had created his hotel empire from humble beginnings through his sheer willpower and determination. These traits, along with his dark good looks meant that women found him irresistible, and he in turn enjoyed them. However, as his eyes flicked briefly to the beautiful blonde woman to the right of them, his expression hardened. He recognised her immediately and determinedly he walked by without even breaking step, suddenly quiet, much to the surprise of the woman taking notes beside him who looked up from her pad. Mr Kent... ?

All this happened in seconds, but to Kira it felt as if time itself had moved in slow motion, with all sound disappearing around her. It was only Bill, his call finished, placing a worried hand on her arm that snapped her back to reality, causing the busy bustling sounds to come crashing back down upon her.

You OK Kira? He asked in concern, as she pulled her eyes from the back of the man walking purposefully away from her. Fine, she replied shakily, If you don't mind Bill, I would really like to go get changed Bill smiled gently at her, his expression now more fatherly as he looked at her with concern. OK ... you sure?

Kira smiled at him. I'm fine, she said, forcing a smile back on her lips. Long journey; you know how it is, before she moved to the elevator, feeling the need to be out of the foyer where he might at any moment return.

While the journey up in the elevator was quick, it passed in a dream-like state for Kira, who could only see that long lean back moving away from her in her mind's eye. It wasn't until she was safely in her room that she started to shake. What was he doing here she thought to herself in panic, her usually cool exterior totally thrown off-balance at just the sight of him. He was as handsome as ever she thought, smiling ruefully, although he looked harder than she remembered, and groaning, she closed her eyes recalling every detail of him as he walked past her. For a moment she thought he recognised her, but apart from a fleeting shadow which seemed to pass over his eyes, he gave no other signs, and she was sure that it had only been her imagination. She was nothing to Craig Kent, he made that very clear to her many years ago, however, it was no wonder the group of women all looked on with such admiration. Craig Kent was magnificent.

Over six feet tall, he was athletic in build, with broad shoulders tapering down to a slim waist and Kira remembered even now how that hard, contoured body felt against her soft one, a memory which caused her to shiver with a pleasure which she tried to ignore. His black shining hair, cut in layers, tapered gently against his tanned handsome face, but it was those piercing blue eyes surrounded by such long dark lashes which she remembered most. They had once upon a time looked down on her softly, a memory which caused her to smile slightly, evoking thoughts of how his wonderful mouth felt on hers. Closing her eyes, she sighed with a pain which still tugged at her heart. That was before...

Pushing the memory down, she became aware that she was walking back and forth distractedly, panic still gripping her. Craig was most definitely a force to be reckoned with. He owned hotels all over the world and was one of the worlds A-class rich-listers. He was used to having whatever he wanted and throwing it aside when it bored him as she discovered to her peril. She moaned softly - if he had anything to do with this hotel then she and Bill would be better just packing up and going home now. He made his contempt for her very clear, and suddenly the thought of Bill stopped her in midstride. He had invested so much in this bid, he saw it as a last attempt to save his failing company, showing so much faith in her, and now it was all going to be for nothing.

Sinking down onto the bed she tried to calm the fears rising within her. Seeing Craig had shaken her to her very core and she was suddenly terrified to have him in such close proximity. If he found out she kept thinking to herself... He could never know.

A knock on the door snapped her out of her thoughts. Opening it, Bill stood there. Ready? he said, noting that she still wore the suit she had been wearing when he last saw her. Need some more time? he asked in surprise, a small concerned frown on his face. Kira gave a small half-laugh. Sorry Bill, could you give me 20 minutes?

He laughed gently, the concern still evident in his eyes. Tell you what - I'll go down to the bar, get a drink, and come back for you – in say, 30 minutes She smiled in thanks. I'll be ready

When he left, Kira pulled off the suit she had flown in and jumped quickly into the refreshing shower. She pulled on a soft baby-blue silk shirt which clung to her slender body and a black knee-length skirt which accentuated her long legs. After applying a light powdering of make-up and brushing her hair free from the clasp she had been wearing all day she went to answer the door, surprised as he was a little early, not like Bill who you could usually set your watch by. Pulling it open with a flourish, she laughed, God, you're keen

However, it wasn't Bill who stood before her, and reeling back in shock and horror she felt the fear slamming through her whole body, as it sucked the very air from her. Gasping, eyes wide, her face turned deathly pale at the sight of the man now stood before her, Kira stumbled further back into the room on legs that shook so hard they barely carried her in her need to escape from him. Almost inaudibly, she mouthed his name. Craig, the shock so evident in her voice.

From the door he stood watching her reaction to him, completely self-composed before lazily drawling, I'm sure he is. His eyes scanned her from head to toe, before moving slowly into the room, closing the door behind him.

As the door clicked shut, trapping her in the confined space, she could feel her whole body trembling with the shock. With her legs still slowly moving backwards, she sought to escape him, until with a sudden jolt she felt the wall at her back instantly halting her progress. With nowhere else to go she could only stare at the man whom she never thought to see again.

What... what ... are you doing here? Kira finally managed to utter weakly, so very aware of how small the room seemed with him there, feeling her heart beat furiously within her chest.

As she watched, helpless to escape, he continued to move forward, stopping only a few