HeartBeat by Carol Tate

Author:Carol Tate
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Thriller, Short Story, Short Thriller, Suspense, Heartbeat
Publisher: Carol Tate
Published: 2019-11-20T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter 1

November

Friday, November 22, 2:00 a.m., Club Rush, Christchurch

The sharp steel beneath Lily’s leather jacket rested an inch from her hand, she could kill him, he’d never allowed her this close before. Richard considered her a girl to conquer and fuck, probably torture too. Father used her to gain information. ‘A female’s only good for one thing.’ One day I’ll show them the truth.

Sterile white walls stretched out broken by nondescript gray doors. Secure; authorized personnel only, and they were alone except for his two guards. She placed her back to the wall, keeping everyone in sight. Bent leg, toe to the floor. Casual. Warm smile. Rehearsed friendliness. Flirtatiousness even. Why did Kyle let Richard in here?

“What a surprise. You know you’re not allowed back here unescorted,” Lily said, her hands itching to draw her weapons. Mind at a code red alert. Imagining Richard bleeding out was the only way she suffered this sick charade. He was a real psychopathic murderer.

“I wanted to catch you before seeing your father to finalize a business agreement.” Richard’s gaze slid slowly down her body like toxic ice.

“You should’ve called – I would’ve met you at the bar. Father will hate us being alone.”

Richard moved forward and her skin retreated. His slicked-back hair, tailored suits and charm hid a deadly spider spinning a diamond-encrusted web, ensnaring victims before they realized. She played this game too, only better. She would destroy him.

Richard said softly, “I wanted to be the first to wish you a happy twenty-first. A unique number. As for your father...” He paused.

“You know Father’s response the last time I showed an interest in someone.”

Where the fuck is Flint? For once she wanted her babysitter bodyguard and he wasn’t here. Pulse tempo increased. Richard’s desire for her was no secret. Father even ordered her to flirt with Richard to keep his interest. Instinctively she touched the handle of her dagger through her clothing as Richard stepped into the space formed by her bent leg.

One hand trailing along her arm, he leaned close to whisper in her ear, his body brushing against hers, pinning her hand between them. “You’re a beautiful woman who deserves more than waiting tables. That boy was nothing. I can protect you and give you things he never could.”

Cold rage flared inside her at the dismissal of Ryan. Richard’s hand skimmed her thigh, his eyes following the motion. Lily calculated the time required to stop him permanently and incapacitate his guards. Here was a perfect opportunity.

“Flint isn’t far behind me, not to mention the cameras.” Lily angled her head toward the ceiling. Black cameras with flashing red lights caught everything. No blind spots. Where in the hell is Flint?

“Your father knows my intentions—even approves as long as I waited until today.” Richard raised her hand to place a kiss across her knuckles.

Acid rose in her throat, his aftershave stinging her lungs. Father approved what? Since when?

“You’re in for an extraordinary celebration tonight.” He brushed a hand down the side of Lily’s cheek.

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