As the Storm Passes

By V. Steele

He's a sexy billionaire, she's his employee, but together they are a storm waiting to happen.
Serena Pearson spent one night with a stranger, no names, no personal questions. Derek Browning is a bad boy billionaire, the stranger that fills Serena’s every thought. What happens when Derek buys out the company she works for, she’s forced to see him every day as her boss? The more she tries to avoid him, the harder he works to get her back in his bed. He brings a new meaning to the words ‘bad boy’. This is the continuation of One Night in the Rain.
Serena looked up to meet those eyes, “So, you’re a billionaire, that’s now my boss.” Something about those words made a thrill run down her spine, mingled with uncertainty.
He reached out and touched her arm, just barely. “It doesn’t have to be weird Serena.” His eyes spoke volumes as they darkened.
“Why would it be weird? I just spent the night getting to know my new boss in more ways than anyone else.” She rolled her eyes as a rumble of laughter came from beside her.
“Yes you did. But neither of us had any idea about each other.” He ran his fingers up her arm. “We’ll just pretend last night didn’t happen.” Then he stood up, straightening his tie.
“Sure, that’s a possibility.” She said as he walked out of the room, then under her breath, “Not going to happen. How do you forget the best sex you’ve ever had?”

• Language: English
• Publisher: V. Steele
• Release date: Apr 12, 2016
• ISBN: 9781311762870

V. Steele

An author that loves all things romance. Just trying to make it real in a crazy world. Try it, you might like it.

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Continuation of One Night in the Rain

As the Storm Passes

By:

V. Steele

A Horseshoe Book

As the Storm Passes

April 2016

Edited by:

Horseshoe Publishing

Georgia (USA)

Copyright © 2016 by V. Steele

Smashword Edtion

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Chapter 1

Serena walked out of the building, feeling the morning sun on her face. But something didn’t feel right. Usually, after a one-night stand, she was relaxed and invigorated, but not this time and that bothered her.

Hailing a cab, she climbed in, giving the driver directions to her apartment. It was only a couple of blocks, but she wasn’t in the mood to walk, nor the condition. After a long night of hard sex, all she wanted to do was grab a hot shower and get to the office.

Her cell phone vibrated in her purse as the cab pulled up in front of her building. After she gave the driver the fee, she answered the call.

Serena, you need to get here as fast as you can. Her assistant talked rapidly on the other end.

Todd, what’s wrong? She got in the elevator as she talked, pushing the button to her floor.

There’s an emergency meeting in one hour. His voice was anxious, telling her it was serious.

Who’s the meeting with? She stepped off the elevator, walking to her door.

Everyone, they’re calling everyone in on this one, so that tells me it’s big.

I’ll be in within thirty minutes. If you find out anything, call me. She unlocked the door and quickly showered, dressed and went back out the door in twenty minutes.

Her heels clacked as she walked across the lobby, grabbing the first elevator. The coffee that Todd handed her as she stepped off the elevator was lifesaving. She gulped it down quickly as she tossed her purse and briefcase on her desk. Todd followed her in, shutting the door behind him.

Alright, what’d you find out? Serena said as she shrugged out of her jacket and placed it on the back of her chair before she leaned a hip on the corner of the desk.

Todd sat down in the chair in front of her. Well, the scoop is the company was sold to some billionaire business mogul. He leaned forward as he spoke. And, they’re announcing it to the employees in this surprise meeting.

Serena tapped her chin with one finger as she thought about the news. I didn’t know the company was up for sale. When did this happen?

All I know is what the other assistants are saying. He shrugged as he sat back, crossing his legs.

I wonder who this billionaire is? Any ideas? She looked down at Todd with a serious expression. Was it someone they had done a piece on before or had she heard of him somehow?

The talk at the coffee pot was that whoever he is, he’ll be at the meeting, which… Looking down at his phone, starts in ten minutes. Todd stood up, moving toward the door. Make sure you tell me everything as soon as it’s over. He gave her a wink as he strode out the door to his desk.

This would prove to be an interesting meeting. Serena grabbed her agenda and pen, then walked out of the office. Everyone was looking a little awkward, standing around the entrance to the boardroom. She spoke with several of them as they moved through the door, not knowing what the meeting would hold.

She sat down in her usual place with her back to the large windows. One of the assistants offered her a mocha latte. Glad for another jolt of caffeine after her lack of sleep, she gladly accepted it. Her mind drifted to the night she’d spent with a stranger. Serena’s body reacted to the memories. Crossing her legs and taking a long sip of the sweet, hot drink she closed her eyes for a moment.

Then she heard someone whispering beside her, so she looked around to see the back of a man’s head at the other end of the long table. He looked familiar, so maybe she’d seen him in an article somewhere. Then as she took another sip of her drink, he turned and their eyes met. Instantly, she choked on her latte. This had to be an overactive imagination, he couldn’t be the man from last night.

Serena looked down at the table for a minute, trying to get a grip on her nerves. Surely this wasn’t happening. Taking a chance, she looked back up and those blue eyes were still locked on her. The slow, sexy smile that spread across his lips made everything inside of her heat to a dangerous level. He nodded at her, letting her know that he remembered her too.

At that moment, her boss came into the room and started making introductions between the team and the man from last night. When he got to her, Mr. Winder smiled, This is Serena Pearson, she’s one of our top ad execs. The man stood beside her, his gaze lingering on her lips as he reached out to shake her hand. When his hand enveloped hers, the heat that ran up her arm was unmistakable.

Nice to meet you, Serena. I’m Derek Browning. When he let go of her hand, she felt the loss somewhere in the middle of her chest.

The meeting lasted about an hour as Derek told them his plan for the company. He planned to keep all of the employees that already worked at