Billionaire Extraordinaire by Leanne Banks

Author:Leanne Banks
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Silhouette
Published: 2009-09-24T04:00:00+00:00

It took a full moment of the cool night air drifting over her skin where Damien had been radiating heat just seconds earlier before she realized he’d left. And he hadn’t kissed her. Her body screamed in protest. Her nipples were taut buds straining against her dress and she was wet with wanting.

Chagrined by her response, she forced herself into her apartment with one last glance at the taillights of the limo as it left her parking lot. She felt like an idiot. She’d practically melted into the doorjamb.

She should be relieved that he hadn’t kissed her. It would have been completely unprofessional. Instead, she was peeved. How could he get so close to her, nearly rubbing his body against hers, close enough to give her the kind of kiss that sent rockets around the world, and not touch her?

A strangled groan escaped from her throat just as her mother entered the room. “Oh, sweetheart, I’m so sorry. Did you have a romantic evening planned with Damien? I hope I didn’t interrupt.”

Emma couldn’t quite swallow another groan. “He’s my boss, Mother. Nothing more.”

Her mother shook her head. “He is gorgeous and he clearly thinks a lot of you. There’s no reason you shouldn’t enjoy yourself with him. Trust me, you don’t meet men like him every day.”

“I’m aware of that, but—”

“I mean I can see why you might find his facial scar frightening. It does look a little savage and—”

“He was defending his foster mother when he got that scar.”

Her mother lifted her eyebrows. “Oh. It sounds like the two of you have gotten to know each other quite well considering he’s just your boss.”

Emma sighed. “Can we please talk about something else? Like when did you decide to visit me?”

“I know I’m imposing, but I’ve missed you.”

“You’re not imposing,” Emma said, putting her arms around her mother and giving her a hug. “You know I’m always happy to see you. But I do like a little notice so I can meet you at the airport.”

“To make sure I don’t stop at the slot machines,” her mother said. “Don’t worry. I resisted temptation.”

“I’m proud of you.”

“Thank you, baby. I wish I could be closer to you. Missouri is so slow compared to Vegas.”

“Peaceful,” Emma corrected. “Remember, when you first moved there, you said it was peaceful. How’s Aunt Julia?”

“She’s doing fine. She loves her grandbabies. I would love to have some of my own,” her mother hinted.

“Not for a long time,” Emma muttered. “I’m really tired. I’ll fix you banana pancakes in the morning. Would you like that?”

“You’re so good to me,” her mother said. “You’ve been making banana pancakes for me since that Mother’s Day when you were eleven years old.”

“Eight,” Emma said, smiling at the memory. “But who’s counting?”

“After breakfast, we can go shopping,” her mother said. “I can’t wait. Sweetie, this time you don’t even need to look for sales since it’s not your money.”

The next morning, after Emma made banana pancakes with real maple syrup for her mother, the two of them went shopping.

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