EXplosive Desire: EXplosive Desire, #2

By Marisa Michaels

***Sexual Content - This millionaire romance novella is for adults over age 18 only.***

This is book number two in the EXplosive Desire series.

Lies had ruined Shane Austyn's and Lexi Taylerr's relationship eight years ago. An unexpected turn of events now has Lexi working for him in New York City. Their desire for each other is strong, and Lexi finds herself under Shane's spell once again, unable to walk away from the hold he has on her heart.

But when Shane comes clean with a big secret he is hiding, Lexi's heart shatters into a million pieces, and she feels more heartache than she did eight years ago.

Lexi is determined to quit her job, leaving both New York City and Shane behind. But more secrets are revealed, and both Lexi and Shane are in for surprises that almost break both of them.

More of the series:

EXplosive Desire # 1

EXplosive Desire # 3

• Language: English
• Publisher: Marisa Michaels
• Release date: Oct 7, 2015
• ISBN: 9781519936554

Book preview

Chapter 1

Fiancée? He was engaged? The color drained from my face, and I fought the urge to run out. Thoughts ran through my head of turning in my resignation but I put them out of my mind. Brooklyn and Shane, Shane and Brooklyn. That kept playing over and over in my head. I hated myself for believing that he had changed; that he still loved me, and we were moving forward with our relationship, starting where we had left off.

I mentally kicked myself for being so stupid and falling for him – again. Didn’t I learn anything eight years ago when he had dumped me after screwing me callously in the men’s room? Apparently, I hadn’t, because I had let him screw me in his office.

He appeared in my office door, a sleazy smile on his face. I looked away, angrily, wanting to call him out but not wanting to call attention to myself.

Go away, I said, pretending to look at the papers on my desk.

I don’t think I will, he said, walking confidently into the office.

Remember, Lexi, he said, threateningly, I own this company, and you work for me now. He reached out to touch my arm, and I yanked it away, trying to ignore the electricity that coursed through my body from his touch.

So how was lunch? I asked, not really wanting to know the answer.

Great, he said, raising one eyebrow and looking at me.

So, why didn’t you tell me you were engaged?

He laughed. I don’t have to tell you anything I don’t want to, Lexi.

I wanted him to tell me it wasn’t true or that they had been engaged but weren’t anymore. Anything to make me feel better, but he wasn’t doing that. I felt like a slut, even though I knew it wasn’t my fault. If I had known he was engaged, I never would’ve slept with him.

Well, maybe Brooklyn would like to know we made, uh, slept together.

His eyes narrowed dangerously as he bent down, his face level with mine. That’s something she really doesn’t need to know about, Lexi. What are you doing, stalking me? How do you know her name or that I’m engaged?

I, I looked you up online a few minutes ago. A picture of you and her came up. There, I hadn’t lied to him; I had told him the truth.

Well, at least you didn’t lie to me, Lexi. That’s a good start, he said, glaring at me with daggers in his eyes.

I told you, I’ll never lie to you again, Shane. But it doesn’t matter anymore.

Oh, I think it does, he said, arrogantly, Or you never would’ve fucked me like a little whore in my office.

My heart stung as I fought back tears. He was mean, nasty and cruel. But he was right, I had fucked him. I hated that word but I knew that’s what we had done. Shame crept over me, and I wanted him to leave.

Still jealous, huh Lexi? he said. Remember how I’d come home late from work, and you’d accuse me of cheating on you; thinking there were other women? Well, guess what, you’re the other woman now, he said, sneering.

I didn’t know about Brooklyn or I would have never  . . .

Yes, you would have, Lexi. Girls like you do it with anyone who takes an interest in them.

Shut up! I said, drawing looks from people as they walked past my office door. Shane smiled and waved at them as they walked by.

Like I said, Lexi, you’re still jealous of any woman you think has a hold on me.

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I didn’t think I was that jealous girl any more. I thought about years ago and how hard it had been when Shane had to work late, and I knew his assistant was a gorgeous single woman, 30 years old, and lusting after Shane. While he insisted they had never slept together, I found it hard to believe. I’d surprised him at the office one day, and had caught her hugging him. I’d taken off, gone back to the condo, and cried my eyes out. Shane came home, saw my swollen eyes and had asked what was wrong.

Are you sleeping with Kenzie? I had asked, looking him in the eye.

No! he said, a little too quickly for my liking.

Why should I believe you? I asked, staring in his eyes, looking for some sign that he was lying.

Because it’s the truth! Why would you ask me that?

I stopped  by your office today to surprise you, and well, I got a surprise when I saw you in your office with your arms wrapped around Kenzie.

What? he raked his hands through is hair. Oh my God, you’re right, Lexi. I had forgotten about that. Her boyfriend dumped her last night, and after she told me about it, she broke down, came over and hugged me. I didn’t go after her, Lexi, she came over to me.

He seemed to be telling the truth but I still wasn’t convinced. I love you, Lexi, I’m not interested in Kenzie in any romantic or sexual way. I’d never cheat on you.

I felt better but just because he wasn’t interested in Kenzie didn’t mean anything, she could still be interested in him.

Lexi, he sighed, We’ve talked about my past many times. I’m 36 years old, there have been women, lots of sex, but I’ve never had feelings for them like I have for you. He pulled me close to him, holding me and comforting me.

It was silly of me to want to be his first and only because he was older than me and much more experienced. I tried to forget about his past but it crept up sometimes and dredged all my insecurities up with it.

"There were a few that I thought I loved, but what I feel for you, Lexi, well