Bedded by the Boss (Louisiana Liaisons 3)

He disconnected and she was left hanging onto the phone.

Robert watched her slip into his office after a slight knock. She stood back and he looked his fill. Yeah, the game had definitely changed. Miles and miles of leg hit him. Short skirt. Tiny waist. Long hair.

It was time. Fuck. It was past time.

"Shut the door."

Chapter Five

Robert leaned back in his chair and crossed his hands behind his head. She closed the door and turned back toward him, but didn't move any closer. She didn't say anything. She stood there, quietly waiting. Quietly driving him out of his fucking mind.

Renee watched in fascination as his expression grew more menacing. His voice bit out at her. "I want you to quit your job."

Renee stiffened her spine and fought back with a simple word. "No."

His tactic changed immediately. "Come here."

She was horrified to feel a blush cover her face. She let out a tiny semi-hysterical laugh and shook her head. "No."

"Renee, come here, baby." He patted the shiny surface of his desk.

Christ, what would he do if she actually went over there? She was so tempted to find out. The clandestine nature of the moment hit her and went straight to her head. She took two steps toward his desk, and then stopped. "No."

He actually let out a groan when she stopped. "I'm getting tired of hearing the word no from those beautiful lips. Learn a new answer."

He stood up.

She stepped back.

He prowled across the room until he stood in front of her. He reached out and flipped the lock on the door.

Renee's nerves tightened at the sound of the bolt closing and she tried to control her breathing. He was so big. He had shoulders worthy of a New Orleans Saint. She knew he used to do hard physical labor for a living until he had taken a chance and opened his own construction company. It had paid off. He was rich by just about any standard, but he still had the brawny physique of a laborer.

She wanted this so badly it almost consumed her. But the stakes had changed. It wasn't her job she was playing for anymore. Jobs would come and go. How long had it been since she'd felt this way about a man? Had she ever felt this way? If she let him catch her now, it would all be over. He'd use her, get her out of his system, and that would be that. She wanted more. She couldn't let him know the way he made her feel, and she couldn't give in to him easily.

Her breath splintered when he reached out and pulled a lock of her hair into his hand. He twirled it around until his hand was fisted at her scalp. He leaned down and placed a single kiss to her lips. Her spine was flat against the door.

He lifted his mouth. "Say yes, Renee."

She shook her head. "No."

He ignored her. "This is a pretty little skirt, baby." His hand slid down and tightened around the hem. "Did you wear it for me?"

Renee stood in frozen excitement in Robert's grasp. Her brain turned to mush. The other day in the archive room he had dominated her, shocked her with his strength and intensity. Today, his seduction had changed. Gentleness exuded from his voice. His manner was just as fierce as before, his movements sure and possessive, but his voice was gentle. The change in personality was tipping her off balance.

His eyes were deep brown as they stared into hers. This was so good already she thought she would die. She swallowed a gasp as she felt his hand slowly drag her skirt up and bunch it around her upper thighs. She knew if she looked down, her panties would be showing.

Her eyes started to glaze and close. His fist tightened in her hair. "No, no, no. Keep them open for me."

Renee valiantly opened her eyes.

"That's good. You've got such pretty eyes. Now. We've got some negotiating to get through." He lowered his head and sucked her bottom lip into his mouth. Her eyes slid closed again.

Renee let out a small moan and felt wetness on her panties. She hung in his grasp while he sucked and licked her bottom lip.

He pushed his torso into hers and she felt the hard ridge of his erection. Her breathing became more labored.

He lifted his head. She opened her eyes and they fastened on his. "Good girl." His voice was deep. "Okay. You don't want to quit your job. I'm going to let you win that one for now. But you're going to have to give me something in return." She jerked in his arms. He controlled her movements. "Shh… Shh… I want some verification you understand where this is going."