My first attempt, please be kind ? having read bared to you I have been intrigued by Gideon Cross and have often reflected on what was going through his mind throughout the book . So, here is my 1 страница

My first attempt, please be kind? having read bared to you I have been intrigued by Gideon Cross and have often reflected on what was going through his mind throughout the book. So, here is my attempt.. Please bare in mind I am only borrowing the characters and all rights belong to Sylvia Day.

CHAPTER 1 CROSSFIRE

I have often wondered whether my life would be the same if I had not received the message on my cell delaying my meeting by 30 minutes. The message annoyed me, Gideon Cross, billionaire, didn't do waiting. "Goddammit! Angus …Don't leave yet, let me find out what the delay is "

That's when I saw her. She stood out from the frenetic flow of New York workers. Dressed in yoga pants and a workout tank. She was beautiful for sure, and had a body to die for. She stood beside the Bentley and looked up, following the line of the crossfire building. The look on her face was enthralling. I was mesmerized, and had a sudden vision of her kneeling before me looking into my eyes as she slowly lowed my pants fly. I had an instant hard on. Christ! What was up with me? I focused on controlling myself, then looked back to see she had disappeared into the building.

I wanted her.. No way was she getting away! Ignoring my cell, which was ringing, I exited the car following her. Gliding through the revolving doors to be met by my earlier erotic vision before me. She was squatted on her knees collecting coins off the floor. She waited a moment for me to move. Then slowly lifted her head. GODDAMMIT SHE WAS CHECKING ME OUT! clear grey eyes met mine. She looked stunned …. Usual reaction then..I wanted to smile. Instead I knelt to meet those eyes at her level. That's when I felt it.. The air suddenly shifted, and there might as well have been just the two of us in the lobby. I suddenly felt very vulnerable, as if she could see past the façade I portrayed to the world. S he tore straight into the depths of my soul. I frowned I didn't do vulnerable, so I stared back regarding her intensely. The power of my stare seemed to unsettle her as she fell backwards onto her ass. " Are you alright?" I enquired, extending a hand to assist her. " I'm fine " she gasped, meanwhile taking my hand. A frisson of electricity shot through my arm resonating in my groin. I refrained from groaning … Just! I stood pulling her with me, maintaining eye contact throughout.Sexual tension hummed in the air. I wondered whether her thoughts were as erotic as mine? Somehow I seemed to think they were probably worst.. GOOD.. I knelt and retrieved her I.D card. Well well..miss Eva Tramell intern at Waters, Field and Leaman. The advertising agency based in the Crossfire building.

I enquired again if she was ok? She blushed profusely, assured me she was fine, then turned to relinquish a handful of coins to the woman who had lost them.This woman immediately started thanking me, but I zoned her out.. I only had eyes for Eva. Eva seemed to take offence at this and dumped the coins into the woman's bag. Speaking over her, to ask for her I.D. card. Handing the card over, I ensured that my fingers brushed hers. Relishing the vibrant charge throughout my body once more." Thank you " she muttered quickly, stepping around me through the revolving doors onto the street.

Blatantly ignoring the other woman, I spun round watching Eva pause on the sidewalk. Her face was flushed and aroused, she took a deep breath, then walked away..

Well fuck me! what was that?

Retrieving my cell pressing the code for my office. " Scott, I need a background.. A miss Eva Tramell. Works for Waters,Field and Leaman. Top priority. I want a preliminary report emailed to me tomorrow "

There was nothing else I could do now but wait.

CHAPTER 2

Tantalizing that's Eva Tramell … Why can't I get this woman out of my thoughts? This is the conundrum that plays in my mind.

It's Saturday morning. I'm in my home office studying the initial research on

Eva … not a nobody it seems … the step daughter of Richard Stanton a wealthy, intelligent financial wizard. Not as wealthy as me.. but few are. However, still rich. I know Stanton's wife, Eva's mother, Monica. we both support and finance some of the same charities. On reflection I realize Eva looks almost an identical, yet younger version of her mother. (A very beautiful woman). Eva's father Victor Reyes, a cop in California. Monica and Victor never married. It seems Eva kept contact with him, since she went to live in California for a time. Her mother married and divorced a couple of times before marrying Stanton. It seems in both marriages it is Monica who filed for divorce. There was a stepson a few years older than Eva, however, information on him is vague. So I assume there is no longer any contact.

I am distracted once again in my musings, by images of Eva naked and beneath me, orgasmic.. it is a recurring fantasy of mine. I just need to get her off! I feel an erection growing as my erotic thoughts flicker tantalizingly through my mind. Jeez! I need to get a grip! Action that's what is required, and a plan. This is what I do best. Once I decide what I want, I go for it. planning everything down to the last exacting detail. But to do this I need more information. For a start.. Is she single? Would she be interested in the sexual non relationship I have to offer? Yes, I know she finds me attractive. The look in her eyes in the lobby, she was practically eating me up.

I'm not a stupid man.. I know that I'm good looking, and yes, I use it to my advantage when required. This doesn't make me big headed or conceited, just confident in my abilities where women are concerned. Considering my wealth though I could probably have whom ever I desired, even if I was as ugly as hell. Women are natural predators, drawn to money and the life style. It's one of the reasons why I keep my sexual partners' separate from my female friends '! I am a 28 yr old man in the prime of my sexual life, with the usual sexual needs. Woman practically fall over them selves to be with me, becoming kind of anal after a time. I have to work hard at concealing my contempt at their intrepid attempts to catch my attention. I mean what the hell do they know about me as a person? Apart from the dollar signs. No, I definitely wasn't interested in having an emotion relationship with anyone. Been there, done that with Corrine. As beautiful as Corrine is, I 'd known once we had become engaged being with her would never work out. We were engaged for around 2 yrs. Never once had I spent the night with her. Fucking at my hotel pad. Then finding excuses to leave to avoid spending the whole night together. I didn't want to think about the reasons why. I kept those memories or should I say horrors, locked away, avoiding visiting there when possible,. Except unconsciously, unwillingly, during sleep. Some demons never go away.. Nevertheless, when Corrine finally left (probably in the hope I would stop her and commit more) I was awash with relief. I avowed never to be in that situation again. The autonomy and sense of freedom I'd felt was exhilarating, and I was disinclined to alter from this path.

Keeping my sexual partners' and female friends separate suited me just fine. No messy relationships..no exaggerated expectations …jut sex …sex at it's rawest.Satisfaction guaranteed.. Hmmm would Eva be interested in just sex? it's a possibility.. But is she single? This I need to ascertain. The report states she is in no known relationship. How ever, she could be sleeping with someone.And Cary Taylor, her flatmate. What's he to her? The report states their relationship as friends. He is a male model.. By sexual..Likes plenty of action then..Male models' are renowned for it.. sleeping with guys'. It's how they get work for Christ's sake! I've no problem with that, each to their own. I just don't share. I will be disappointed if Cary and Eva are together sexually. My gut instinct and I'm rarely wrong, is that they are just friends, so I'm not too perturbed.

I need to initiate a reason to see Eva. Kingsman Vodka is the company I select to ask w.f and leaman to promote. Insisting Eva's boss Mark Garrity leads the campaign.I insist on meeting Garrity with his proposals' before any firm commitment is set in place. Emailing W. Leaman with my proposals, suggesting Thursday 4 pm meeting my office. There's a slight chance Garrity will fetch Eva with him. If not, no problem! I will go back with him on the pretext of meeting the rest of his team.Because like it or not Eva the hunt is on.And I intend to have some answers soon!

CHAPTER 3

Monday morning.I was at work by 7.30am.Monday was always a busy day. I spend the first half hour surveying security cameras' altering the angles. Since the World Trade Centre bombing, security in business premises had become a priority. The Crossfire security command centre had control of all C.C.T.V.. Cameras were in every elevator,office lobby and main reception area. It was a precaution against terrorism. What I was doing, trying to monitor Eva's movements was highly illegal. You know freedom of movement and all that crap! but hey! this is my building … my security cameras..And lets face it the only person who could see what I was doing was my head of security, Gus. He wouldn't give a damn, I paid him enough! plus he was also very loyal. Hell! if I asked him he would enhance the pictures for me. But for the time being I am content to monitor Eva myself.

At 8.50 Eva glided through the lobby. She looks stunning. I had thought her beautiful on first sight,even though she had been wearing a tank and leggings and no make up. Seeing her now elegantly attired ….well I found I was breathing very deeply, with a strange unexplainable yearning in my chest.Once again I questioned myself "what it was about this woman that had me going to extreme lengths to be able to see her again? ". I was confounded, totally bemused by this desire I had to hunt her down, for want of a better word.

I followed Eva's progress through and up the building, until she disappeared into Waters Field and Leaman.I called Gus asking for miss Tramels computer to be monitored. I wanted to know when she switched it off. Also, I wanted Eva followed, the operative reporting directly back to me where and whom she had been and spoken to. I initiated further investigations into Eva and Cary Taylor. Yeah.. okay I sound crazy or may be a bit over the top! But in business information is everything,required to make informed decisions. I see no difference between business or personal problems, information is vital. Ironically, she lives in an apartment owned by yours truly …..! Good. The concierge would monitor her movements for me.

The initial report on Eva was a little annoying, there was no cell number. This could be that Stanton purchased and managers the cell account, no doubt for security purposes.Frustrating for me though! without her number I couldn't have her phone tracked. I did have her home and office number though.

Another anomaly, was her lack of social web sites. Unusual for her age group. I wondered if this was Stanton's influence? Jeez if it was, the guy took security to a whole new level.

The day passed quickly, I had several meetings to attend and a business luncheon with some guys from Arizona. where we were investing in a new leisure / entertainment complex. It was a huge investment and required careful planning and overseeing.

My business interests were varied. However, a large proportion of my wealth was in entertainment / leisure.Varying from hotels, casinos, leisure clubs, music drink companies.. If something entertained or was a leisure pursuit I was into it.. The other main area in my business is real estate. A large part of Manhattan belonged to me plus large area' s in Vegas and many other places.75 % of my business concerns were mine out right, the other 25 % were share holdings where in most cases I was the majority share holder. I like control,, no that's wrong.. I NEED to have control. It' s just part of who I am. I loved the cut and thrust of business the power it gave.It was a demanding job, but suited my temperament perfectly.

The end of the working day. I had been alerted that Eva's computer had just shut down. Collecting my jacket I made my way to the bank of elevators. Inserting the master key and calling all of the cars to the Crossfire floor.Entering the first elevator, again inserting the key in the control panel, I pressed the button for the 20th floor, only removing the key at the 21st level.Leaning casually against the wall waiting for the doors to open.

There she stood. Her attention fixed on her cell. She moved forwards, glancing up, met my eyes. Then stood stock still, her bottom lip dropping slightly, taking in a quick gasping breath.

I couldn't help myself, I just had to smile. It was amusing, watching her try to regain her equilibrium. The doors began to close. Moving forward pressing a button on the panel to hold them open.

"There's plenty of room for both of us Eva " I purred.

She looked momentarily confused, stood still for a few more seconds, then stepped into the car.

The second she entered the elevator I became hyperconscious of the sheer sexual magnetism vibrating between us. It was a strong electrical current.It was so strong I felt as if I could slice through it with a knife.Lord have mercy I didn't know if I could survive the elevator ride! The doors closed, the car began it's descent.The close confines of the car ramped up the current even more. Eva stood resolutely facing the car door, fidgeting from one foot to another.

"Enjoy your first day? " I enquired watching her intently. She seemed determined not to look at me.

"Yes, actually " She responded " How was yours "

" Well, it wasn't my first, but it was successful. And getting better as it progresses" I smiled, still enjoying the electrical currents between us, and her discomfort of course.

The car stopped to collect more passengers. Eva stepped back to make room, deliberately retreating to the opposite corner away from me. I wasn't having that. As she moved, so did I. Purposely stepping so I was only a few inches away.I deliberately adjusted my perfectly knotted tie, brushing my arm against hers. She stiffened and for a brief moment closed her eyes. I was being deliberately provocative, and was loving every minute of it.

The car doors opened, as she stepped forward I placed my hand at the small of her back, firmly guiding her forward. My destination was my Bentley. I intended to give Eva a lift home.The warmth and softness of her body rippled through my hand. At the turn styles my hand fell away, she turned and glanced at me. I stared steadily back.

" Eva! " A voice shouted.

Shit! Cary Taylor.. I hadn't planned for his interference. I felt a surge of possessive anger pulse through me.

I threw an impassive glance his way. The guy was staring, clocking me out! No thanks Taylor! Don't even go there, not my scene. I angrily thought striding smoothly past them both into the Bentley.

CHAPTER 4

The next couple of days flew by, I'd been out of town for one of them. Flying over to the Bahamas to be there for the opening of a new hotel / casino come leisure complex Crossfire Industries had just completed. It was a 5 star complex aimed for the mega rich, with every luxury available, to hopefully keep the guests happy while they gambled away fortunes.

Gambling had been part of my life since early adulthood, I had won millions at poker.Ok, so I could count cards,I did however have the sense to cut and run while I was ahead. (Some of the guests we entertained or the Whales using a gambling term were unable to stop, winning fortunes but losing way more. Well, all the better for me and my employees'.We were happy to relieve them of their money.) I reinvested all my winnings into land and property. The timing had been unbelievably fortuitous, prices being at an all time low, within months a boom had occurred. There had been no looking back. I had worked ferociously over the next few years until I had become one of the richest men in the world.

Thursday morning, I was looking forward to today. As busy as I had been I still kept thinking of Eva. And today I would see her.Hopefully, make some progress. I wasn't looking forward to many more nights aroused with no relief in sight.

The meeting with Garrity was scheduled for 4 pm. I had arranged for two of my executive officers handling Kingsman to be at the meeting. They arrived 15 minutes before 4 pm to discuss the project. They were both women. Helen Wicks was a smart talented business woman (she wouldn't of been working for me if not. I didn't carry passengers.) I knew she had to be wondering why I had out sourced the promotional work, when we had an excellent promotional team of our own. She was astute enough not to ask why though, obviously waiting to see if she could fathom it out for herself.

Maria pinor the other executive had worked for a competitor. I had met her at one of the many business functions I attend.We had a brief sexual fling (It had been very interesting infact. She is into all that BDSM shit. Not something that really appeals to me.. I mean why would you want to be hit / canned / whipped, giving it out or on the receiving end. Ok, she asked me to smack her bottom a couple of times, and yeah, I quite enjoyed that.But, not hitting to hurt only pleasure, and I hadn't tried it with any other girl. The bondage side. Well, come on what guy doesn't want to try that out at sometime.But pain no.Total dominance over another? I didn't need that either. I am a dominant person I didn't need to pretend at it. She loved sex toys, and we had a very enjoyable couple of weeks.But that was as far as it went I had fun then moved on, as normal. A year later she applied for a executive post here at Crossfire Industries, there was no reason not to give her the job she was well qualified,and perfectly capable of doing the job. After her initial interview I pulled her to one side explaining how I expected her to be totally professional at her job and not to expect a continuation of our previous affair.Naturally, she been slightly affronted at the time, claiming that hadn't been her intentions when applying for the job. This didn't deter her however, from trying to gain my attention when possible.But I could deal with that, and she never overstepped the mark.

THE MEETING

Scott, informed us,Garrity and a miss Tramell were in reception. BINGO! He's fetched her with him!

A frisson of excitement trembled through me. This was going to fun.

Eva walked through the door a bright welcoming smile lightened up her features. I rose to my feet as the smile froze on her face.

Yeah baby, surprise!

Garrity, not expecting Eva to stop, stumbled into her, sending her stumbling forward. I quickly caught her by her waist, it was a natural reflex, what wasn't, was me lifting her off her feet and pulling her directly onto my chest. We had almost full body contact. The sensation was indescribable. I sucked in a sharp breath. Her body responded, I could feel her breast tightening.

My body making a silent yet powerful demand on her body.

Christ! we were in a room full of people, whose sole attention was fixated on me and Eva.

"Hello again, " I murmured. " Always a pleasure running into you, Eva."

While Eva flushed profusely, Garrity made his apologies. I set Eva down whilst assuring him they weren't necessary.

I didn't like it though when Garrity clasped Eva's elbow, gently urging her back. I felt this insane urge to tell him to take his hands off her, and didn't stop starring until he released her elbow.

I wanted Eva next to me so after the introductions I commanded Eva to sit in the chair next to mime. She hesitated,turning to Garrity for guidance. I didn't like that, stepping forward, leaning into her I ordered her to sit. She instinctively obeyed.

For the next hour or so we grilled Garrity. We were impressed, the guy knew what he was about.Wrapping up the meeting I asked Eva what would entice her to try Kingsmen. She prevaricated and I had to threaten to clear the room to get her honest opinion. Her answer pleased me, so I wrapped up the meeting telling Garrity he had a directive for the RFP.

Eva seemed stunned at the pace of my decision making.

Walking beside Eva to the elevator, making small talk with Garrity, I was determined to speak to Eva on her own. The car doors opened and they both stepped forward. Placing my hand on Eva's elbow I gently held her back.

" A moment, Eva " I said." she'll be right down "

I told an astonished Garrity.

Waiting for the doors to close, and the car to begin it's descent,before recalling the car. Turning to Eva, who stood there mouth agape, I asked her outright "Are you sleeping with anyone? "

She blushed, inhaled sharply, and retorted " What business is it of yours? "

I stared at her impassively, putting all my natural dominance into my face.

She took a step backwards, almost as if I had intimidated her.

" Because I want to fuck you, Eva. I need to know what's standing in my way, if anything."

My honesty must of surprised her. She took an involuntary step back to maintain her balance. Automatically, I reached out to steady her. She flapped me away with her hands. I could tell she was aroused, I certainly was..

" Maybe I'm just not interested Mr Cross "

She was lying.Her body was literally screaming for mine.

I couldn't help but smile at her. She knew she was lying, and she knew I was aware of it.

The ding of the elevator made her jump and she hurried into it.

I Smiled at her once again as she turned to face me.

" Until next time, Eva " The doors' closed..

I'd enjoyed that. I could hardly wait to see her again.

CHAPTER 5

Friday lunch I was just finishing a meeting at Harley's, a business situated in the Crossfire building level 10. Waiting by the elevator with some associates heading back to my office to finish up, the elevator doors opened. I glanced over. Eva … I felt a slow smile wrap around my face. It was an unexpected pleasure to

See her. Something was wrong though. She didn't have her normal composure. Determined to find out why she looked upset, I entered the car, holding my hand out to deter my associates from following. As I moved forward Eva attempted to step out. I restrained her with a sharp tug on her elbow. " Not so fast Eva ".

"What are you doing? " she snapped.

Capturing her by her shoulders, I studied her intently.

" Something's wrong. What is it? "

" You " she cried.

" Me?" I muttered, meanwhile stroking her shoulders, luxuriating in the feel of her.

Pondering what to do I decided to get to the bottom of this. Plugging the master key into the panel, the car automatically ascended to the top floor.

" I'm not in the mood for you Mr Cross " she warned.

I'm sure she wasn't. In fact she sounded like she wanted to fight.

" I can get you in the mood " I arrogantly replied.

" I'm not interested " she bit out.

I was beginning to become a little tired of her refusal to admit

that she was as sexually aware of me as I her.

" No lies, Eva. Ever. I responded, glancing back at her.

She denied it as a lie. Saying she was attracted to me, but had no

interest in doing anything about it.

Smiling, I leisurely turned to face her, " Attraction is too tame a word for this. " I gestured at the air around, high lighting the electrical tension resonating through out.

" Call me crazy, but I have to like someone, before I get naked and sweaty with him."

"Not crazy, but I don't have the time or inclination to date."

" That makes two of us. Glad we got that cleared up " she agreed

I loved her prissy attitude,it only increased my desire for her.

Stepping forward, touching the side of her mouth where a small amount of chocolate remained from the bar she had been eating

I lifted my thumb to my mouth. " Hmm, chocolate and Eva. Delicious. " I purred " Romance isn't in my repertoire, Eva. But a thousand ways to make you come is. Let me show you."

The car finally came to a halt. Eva backed into a corner, I

gently, yet, insistently led her out, through reception towards my

Office, garnering looks of surprise from my staff.

Once inside the office I pressed the privacy button, shielding us from the view of my employees.

Removing my jacket I offered Eva a drink.

"No, dammit "

I offered her a seat. " I have to go back to work " she snapped.

Still being prissy then …I told her I also needed to work, therefore she should sit down. " Whats there to work out? "

Enough..

I picked her up and plonked her on the couch, and sat beside her.

" Your objections. It's time to discuss what's it's going to take to get you beneath me? "

"A miracle. " She pushed further away from me." I find your approach, crude and offensive "

Ouch! time to be honest I think.

" It's blunt, but it's honest. What do you want bullshit and flattery? "

" I want to be seen as more than an inflatable sex doll "

" well then " Hmm she wants more than sex?

She stands " Are we done?"

I pull her back down " Hardly,we've established some talking points. What is it you want Eva? seduction? neither of us want to date.But the sexual attraction between us, well…So tell me exactly what you want. Do you want to be seduced?"

"Sex planned like a business transaction, is a turn off for me."

I explain how laying down ground rules at the start, avoids messy conclusions and exaggerated expectations.

She was furious. Asking why I bothered to call it a fuck, rather than a seminal emission in a pre – approved orifice.

I roared with laughter.. She is so amusing.

Standing and moving away, sounding pissed at my laughter she responded " Casual sex doesn't have to be romantic, but it should be personal,friendly even. Respect at least."

That wiped the smile from my face." There are no mixed signals in my affairs. You want me to blur that line. I see no good reason to do so "

"I don't want you to do jackshit! " she strode towards the door, yanking on the handle..it was locked

" Let me out,Cross! "

I moved up behind her, placing my hands on the glass door. My front to her back, practically encaging her.

I felt her entire body shiver.

.

She was panting softly as she placed her forehead against the cool glass door.

I was fully erect by this time, she must of been aware of this..

Pressing closer,grinding my hips into her back giving relief to my aching cock. " Turn around Eva " I whispered in her ear.

"Let it go, Cross I'm too much trouble "

She was never going to be too much trouble.. but if I told a slight untruth she might turn round.

" I am, your too much trouble " pressing one of my hands onto her hip,pulling her back onto me. " Turn around, and say goodbye"

Slowly, she turned so I could see her beautiful face. Desire, regret, passion were written across her features.

"Kiss me " I Demanded. " Give me that, at least."

She slowly licked her lips, making me groan with pent up desire. Lowering my head, I sealed my lips to hers,kissing her with long leisurely licks, tasting her.

Passion ignited with in her, her purse fell to the floor,grasping my hair with both hands she steered her lips over mine.

I growled into her mouth.. pulling away briefly " Trouble or not, Eva. I want you. I can't stop.."

I couldn't contain myself any longer. Lifting Eva gently, placing her on her back, on the couch.I hovered over her, running one hand up her thigh. I hissed when my hand reached her garter.

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