The Deal

Previously in Trading Hearts….

Naomi Kildare is a young Scottish designer.

Lucas Eaglestone is the powerful international retail agent who could launch her into stardom. When they met, mutual desire forged a new and unexpected path.

A passionate BDSM affair with this masterful lover sidelined Naomi’s business plans and changed her life forever. Lucas asked her to surrender herself to him, totally, and at his hands she experienced sexual pleasures beyond her wildest dreams. This dominant master uncovered Naomi's true nature, but did it also prove that business and pleasure don't mix?

Lucas offered her a business contract – with conditions: she must be his.

Naomi fled home to Edinburgh, afraid she was being bought.

Lucas traveled the length of the land to win her and convince her of his respect.

Naomi must start again, prove herself as a business woman, and forge her own path.

But Lucas is determined to win her, no matter what, and he won’t let anything or anyone stand in his way…

Chapter One

Naomi perched on the edge of her chair in her Edinburgh kitchenette, staring at her lover's face on screen. It was early evening and they were chatting via Skype. Lucas was at his desk in the Eaglestone office suite. She could see the distant outline of the London skyline behind him. It was Wednesday. They'd been apart for five days. On Friday they would reunite.

When they'd been together in Switzerland, she wasn't sure she should continue to be involved with him. There was no doubting how much she wanted him. She'd fallen for him completely, but her sensible streak questioned the relationship. He had an ex-wife hounding him and a son who needed him. Not only that, her business interests had been shelved while she was with him. None of that sounded good.

As soon as they were apart, however, she knew the truth of the matter – she couldn't survive without him. Longing had taken hold of her the moment they said goodbye. Back in Drusilla's, her tiny Edinburgh shop, her life felt empty and futile without him. It was only their evening Skype sessions that kept her going.

"When are you traveling down?" he asked.

"Tomorrow, late afternoon." She felt buoyant just talking to him. "My appointment with Georgio Melandros is early on Friday. I'll stay with my friend Sam."

He nodded. Sharp and focused, there was a purposeful look in his eyes. "I'll be ready to keep you entertained for the weekend."

Pleasure pumped in her veins as she anticipated their reunion. "The whole weekend?"

"Of course. I can't help wanting to keep you tied up…for as long as possible."

"Business first," she teased. She couldn’t wait either.

"Your meeting is the priority. After that, I intend to claim you." His tone had altered. He was in command, holding her in thrall, as easy as if he'd flicked a switch.

His dominant nature was always obvious to her, but when he put it into overdrive it floored her. Her insides were melting with the desire to submit to him. "You have plans for us?"

"I do. I intend to watch you climax, sleep, eat, dress, undress... crawl across the floor on your hands and knees for me."