His to Possess #3: Perfect Storm
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She set the folders on his desk, and then turned to the wooden filing cabinet behind it. She was sure she’d seen some useful background material on the electric car battery design in there last week. She crouched down to open the bottom drawer and started scanning through it.
“Hello, excuse me, miss.”
Her heart stopped cold at the familiar male voice. She glanced around and almost toppled over at the sight of Storm standing in the doorway, big as life. But instead of wearing faded jeans and a T-shirt, he wore a tailored suit, and his normally spiky hairstyle was combed down smooth.
Her heart thundered in her chest as she stood up. “What are you doing here?”
Oh, God, how had he found out where she worked?
“Jess?” He strode across the large office and before she could react, he’d pulled her into his arms. “I can’t believe you’re here.”
She knew she should pull away, but the feel of his strong, familiar arms around her numbed her wits. It felt so good, and she’d missed him so much.
His lips found hers and she melted against him.
She couldn’t believe she was in Storm’s arms again. She’d missed him so much.
Longed for him.
Been so lonely without him.
But, damn it, the bastard had walked out on her without a word of remorse.
She pressed her hands against his chest and pushed until he eased away. He gazed down at her, his sky blue eyes glittering with happiness.
“Why are you here?” she demanded.
“I was hoping to find you. I can’t believe my luck finding you so quickly. What are you doing here?”
“I work for Ranier Industries. I’m Mr. Ranier’s personal assistant.”
He smiled. “You’re kidding.” Then his smile faded. “But you don’t know…”
His words trailed off.
“Know what?”
He shook his head. “It doesn’t matter right now. All that matters is that I found you.” He captured her lips again and her heart stammered as a turmoil of emotions swirled through her.
She wanted to be happy he was here, to believe that they could rebuild what they’d lost … but she couldn’t. He’d caused her too much pain. How could she trust him again?
And what about her relationship with Dane? She didn’t want it to end that for something that might fizzle out the first time Storm decided he didn’t want to be tied down again.
She pushed on his chest. He released her lips, but his arms stayed firm around her.
“Let me go,” she said with gritted teeth.
“I suggest you do what the lady requests.”
Her gaze shot to the doorway where Dane stood, his arms crossed. She blanched. Just what she needed. Her boss—and lover—catching her in his office in a clench with her old flame.
Storm’s arms loosened around her and he turned around.
“Hello, Dane.”
Dane’s gaze jerked to Storm’s face and his eyes widened in surprise.
“Rafe?”
A numbness crawled through her as she heard the name Dane called Storm, but she couldn’t quite conceive of what it meant. She glanced from one man to the other.
The embarrassment and concern at having been caught in Storm’s arms was replaced by shock as a shiver raced down her spine.
It couldn’t be.
She’d been mistaken when she’d thought Dane was Storm the first time she’d seen him. But now seeing them side-by-side … She sucked in a breath. Their features were indeed similar, especially with Storm dressed as he was in an expensive suit with his dark hair combed back.
Astonishment coiled through her. “Oh, my God,” she murmured.
With eyes wide in astonishment, she turned to Storm.
“You’re Rafe Ranier!”
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About the Author
Opal Carew is the USA Today bestselling author of thirteen previous erotic romances for St. Martin’s Press. To learn more, visit her on the Web at www.opalcarew.com.
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First Edition: December 2013