by Lacey Silks
I was ready to raise this little bean that grew in my tummy on my own if I had to. My purse felt heavier and heavier as I approached his office. I stood in front of the frosted glass door for a few seconds before knocking quietly.
“Come in,” Tristan called out. He sat behind an oak desk, it’s dark stain glistening in the sunlight. Covering the receiver of the phone, he said, “I’ll be done in a minute,” and pointed to the cream leather couch.
Gosh, did he ever look sexy. I’d seen him every day yet each time he stilled my breath. Broad muscular shoulders and ripened arms stood out underneath his charcoal ensemble. Even if he didn’t like wearing suits, he sported them like a pro. I hoped this little baby would inherit the genes from his side of the family more than mine.
The moment I sat down I felt the nerve I’d worked up leave me. I was about to share with Tristan one of the biggest pieces of news of my lifetime. I wanted to turn around and dart out the door, yet if I didn’t do this now, I’d never be able to do it.
When he stood up and turned to face the window, I tiptoed to his desk and placed the square package wrapped in white paper on his desk. Then I went back to the couch. He turned just as I sat down and his gaze caught the little gift.
His brows rose and he smiled, finishing off the conversation. “Two minutes,” he said to the receiver.
Okay, this was good. He was interested.
“Hello, Allie,” he said, lowering the phone. The deep rumble in his voice just reminded me how much I’d missed being close to him. He hadn’t touched me since the shooting, and it had been almost a month since we’d been intimate. That was four weeks! Thirty days. No, seven hundred and twenty desperate hours.
I stood up.
“It should be me showering you with gifts. I can never thank you enough for saving Kendra.”
“This is something different. But maybe you can tell me first why you needed me here? I’ve pretty much recovered, so if there’s another job you need me for...”
“Allie,” he interrupted, “We both know you can’t work in the field for a while. Not after everything you’ve been through. The doctors were clear it will be months before you’re back to your physical strength. I can’t have you working on the cases I needed you for. For that reason, Allie, you’re fired.”
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Dear Reader:
I’m sorry to leave you with this cliff-hanger but Tristan shocked me as well. It took a while for the news to sink in. Tristan promised me he’ll redeem himself. I’ve been privileged to know what happens to Allie and Tristan before anyone, and I wish I could share their story with you right away but I signed an NDA. One thing they did allow me to tell you is that they are happy and together at the end of book 2, Layers Peeled, available early 2014.
Kindly,
Lacey Silks
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About the Author
Author of Erotic Romance, Lacey Silks writes her stories from life experiences, dreams and fantasies. She likes a pinkish shade on a woman’s cheeks, men with large feet and sexy lingerie, especially when it’s torn off the body. Her favorite piece of clothing is a ‘birthday suit’.
When she’s not thinking about writing steamy stories, which is a rare occasion, Lacey enjoys camping and skiing with her family (not at the same time of course). She’s a happily married wife blessed with two kids who adore going to the library. She’s an early bird by nature, but loves the nightly adventures with her hubby which provide good content for her books.
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Work by Lacey Silks:
Short Stories
My First, My Last (Free eBook)
Dance With Me
Teacher’s Pet
Over The Limit
Bossy Request (Free eBook)
My Neighbor’s Will
Fantasy in Each Reality (Erotic Shorts 1-3) Collection
Fantasy in Each Reality (Erotic Shorts 4-6) Collection
Mistresses Series: Meet Claire, Casey, Lexie, Paige and Amber in 5 connected shorts in the “My Reason To Cheat” Series.
New Adult/Erotic Romance Novels
Dazzled By Silver (a prequel to the Layers Trilogy)
Layers Deep
Coming Soon (Novels):
Layers Peeled
Layers Off
No More Regrets
My First, My Last: A Novel
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Acknowledgments
My publishing journey has been the most amazing experience I could have asked for. There were tears, laughs and many sleepless nights. I truly don’t know where the adrenaline comes from, but I’m glad it flows through my veins when I need it the most.
I am grateful to be surrounded by so many loving people who helped me and supported me. My life, dreams and fantasies are always entwined into my writing and I feel blessed to be able to share it with all my readers.
I love your emails and adore your excitement. Believe me when I say this, I not only write for myself, but also for you. There’s nothing better than knowing you’ve enjoyed my work.
To my family, I could not do what I love without you. Thank you for your continuous support, faith and encouragement.
Mom, your go getter attitude has rubbed off on me. Dad, your humour is infectious. Mike, “all you need is love”. Sorry for using you as a barman in most of my books. Maya and Alex, you are who I live for. You are my life.
I am grateful to my editors, beta readers and kindleboard friends for their invaluable input, critique, support and love. A big thank you to Robin Ludwig Design Inc. for the beautiful book cover and for putting up with me. ☺
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