Tied to Him: With Her Billionaire, #5

By Ellen Dominick

It wasn't supposed to be this way. 

Penelope Hart is supposed to be enjoying the Parisian vacation of her dreams with her white billionaire boyfriend, Matt. When an unwelcome phone call comes and takes Matt away from her, she’s left all alone.

Now Penny has to explore the city on her own. She tries her best, and meets new friends along the way, but even the City of Lights is not a replacement for Matt's warm embrace.

A new friend, Gaël tries to cheer her up, but Penny isn't sure about him. Does this handsome black Frenchman have pure intentions? Or is he planning something that neither Penny nor Matt could even imagine?

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Tied to Him is the fifth part in With Her Billionaire, an interracial (BWWM) romance series following the story of Penny and Matt. The series contains strong sexual themes, and is not intended for readers under the age of 18.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Kink and a Half Press
• Release date: Jun 11, 2015
• ISBN: 9781513068299

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About Tied to Him

It wasn't supposed to be this way.

Penelope Hart is supposed to be enjoying the Parisian vacation of her dreams with her white billionaire boyfriend, Matt. When an unwelcome phone call comes and takes Matt away from her, she’s left all alone.

Now Penny has to explore the city on her own. She tries her best, and meets new friends along the way, but even the City of Lights is not a replacement for Matt's warm embrace.

A new friend, Gaël tries to cheer her up, but Penny isn't sure about him. Does this handsome black Frenchman have pure intentions? Or is he planning something that neither Penny nor Matt could even imagine?

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Tied to Him is the fifth part in With Her Billionaire, an interracial (BWWM) romance series following the story of Penny and Matt. The series contains strong sexual themes, and is not intended for readers under the age of 18.

Tied to Him: With Her Billionaire 5

Chapter 1

There probably aren't many things that are more embarrassing than being left high and dry in a three star Michelin restaurant.

I can only imagine it being worse if I was the only person in my underwear. Or maybe if Matt suddenly appeared again, and said, "J/K! What, did you think I was really serious?"

Actually, even though it hadn't happened, it felt like that was the message he was sending.

The day had been so good. We had so much fun. Until an hour ago, I was sure that it would end with the two of us wrapped up in each other's arms underneath the covers.

But now? I was starting to wonder if he’d even ever come back to finish this cold meal. To a certain extent, I didn't even care. I had already lost my appetite.

I was just about to put an end to my own embarrassment and walk out the door, when Matt’s face appeared by the entrance of the restaurant.

He rushed over. His previously sleek hair was a mess, and a mix of anger and worry was on his face. He didn’t even sit down before he started to talk.

"I'm so sorry," Matt said.

I looked up at him. What was I even supposed to say? I wanted to yell. Scream. I wanted to beat my fist against his chest. And cry.

But I couldn’t do that, could I? Not in the middle of this place. I had to keep my calm.

Is everything all right? I asked, even though I knew that the answer couldn't be Yes.

Matt pulled out his own chair and sat down. I could see that his jaw was tense. His fists were clenched and his lips were pressed into a thin line.

It's about work, Matt said. "This is the worst possible time that this could happen. I told them that I didn't want to be disturbed but…"

Matt looked away from me for a second. "They need me. Penny, believe me that I don't want to do this, but I'm going to have to work until this whole thing is resolved. I don't know how long that will take, but I'll make it as quick as possible."

I stared at Matt. I wasn't sure if this was worse or better than what I had imagined. My voice stuck in my throat and words wouldn’t come out.

Will you be okay? Matt asked.

"Of course."

I lied with a smile on my face. Well, maybe it wasn't a lie. I wanted to believe it.

A wave of relief swept over Matt's expression. He reached over to take my hand.

"I promise, it won't be long," Matt said.

He looked down at the dishes that had gone cold and wilted since he had left.

How about we finish this dinner? he asked.

I took my napkin and folded it, placing it on the side of the table.

No, I said. I couldn't eat another bite.

Chapter 2

The sun woke me up the next morning. It came in through the spaces between the curtains and landed on my skin. I stretched out my arms, yawning and the soft linen glided over my body.

The night had taken the anger away from me. I felt calm in the morning. It wasn't Matt's fault, after all. He was working hard. I couldn’t hold it against him.

I reached out my arms to pull him close to me, but my hands found nothing. Finally, I opened my eyes. I was alone.

That's when I remembered. Breakfast! I smiled and sat up in bed. He is probably in the kitchen.

This time, I knew the way. My steps took me through the quiet mansion again, but this time I wasn't afraid. I knew that he would be there at the stove, cooking up some scrambled eggs just for me. Already, I was imagining it, the smell of the bacon cooking and my hands wrapping around Matt's waist as he turned them over in the pan.

I was partially right.