All That He Desires (The Billionaire's Seduction Part 2) by Olivia Thorne Read Free Book Online

question,” I reminded him.
    “Or one question,” he agreed. “But if you decide to stay in and you lose, you lose two pieces of clothing.”
    “Or two questions.”
    “Or one question, one piece of clothing.”
    Hmmmm… ask a question, AND get to see some skin… that could be good…
    I was learning a lot about Connor, but I did want to see him naked again.
    “But you’re good at bluffing. I’m not,” I protested.
    “You need to give me a chance to catch up.”
    “You have just as much clothing on as I do,” I pointed out.
    “Come onnnn…” he said, and gave me ridiculously over-the-top puppy-dog eyes, like he was begging for a treat.
    I want a treat, too, I thought.
    “Fine.”
     
     
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    I lost right off the bat. And I stayed in, which was stupid. But I thought I was fine – I had two pair, and I’d won with that earlier.
    He, unfortunately, had three of a kind.
    “I don’t suppose you want to ask two questions,” I said, already knowing the answer.
    “Nope,” he grinned. “Start taking it off.”
    I grimaced… then kicked off my high heels. “One, two,” I smiled sweetly.
    “Oh well, we’ve got to start somewhere.”
    Then I lost again. This time I folded, though, so I only lost a bracelet I was wearing.
    “This is not going well.”
    “It’s going great for me,” he grinned.
    Then he won again.
    I was sure I had him beat – a low straight! – but he had a flush.
    Damn it!
    “I’d like to see a little something more come off than just jewelry.”
    “Too bad,” I said, removing my earrings.
    Next hand, I got nothing. I was trying for a straight… but I didn’t get it. 5,6,7,8… and a Jack.
    But the bluffing thing might work…
    “I’m in,” I said, staring him down.
    He grinned. “You sure?”
    “Yes.”
    “You absolutely sure?” he grinned, enjoying himself immensely.
    “Yes,” I insisted, trying not to let my voice falter.
    He laid down his cards. He didn’t have anything, either.
    “Tie,” I said, as I laid down mine.
    “High card wins,” he said, tapping his Ace of Hearts. “Two pieces of clothing.”
    Crap. Crap, crap, CRAP.
    I didn’t have anything else ‘harmless’ to take off.
    I guess I could slip off my underwear and keep on my clothes…
    Don’t be silly. He’s already seen you naked.
    And liked what he saw, apparently.
    But my cheeks were still scorching hot as I tried to decide what to do.
    “I’m waaaaiiiiiting.”
    I glared at him, then began to unbutton my blouse.
    Thank God the lights were already down low. I was hoping the candlelight would be forgiving.
    His eyebrows rose slightly, and his eyes stared at my breasts and bra.
    Like he was starving, and somebody was putting food right in front of him – but not letting him touch.
    To tell the truth, despite my embarrassment at being half-naked and on display, his open show of desire was turning me on.
    I peeled off the blouse and stood up. I unzipped my skirt a little.
    He just watched, mesmerized… but his lips parted slightly, and I could see him swallow.
    I was so turned on – I loved the idea that this gorgeous, rich, powerful man really, actually wanted me – that I tried to make it a little sexier. I worked my hips back and forth a little, slowly tugging the skirt down, bit by bit, over and over, until the skirt fell to the floor.
    He couldn’t peel his eyes away.
    In fact, he crossed his legs, and I saw his hand move down to his fly as he rearranged himself.
    I was making him hard.
    Heat flushed through my entire body.
    I wanted to go over there right now and make him do things to me…
    …but I wasn’t about to give him the satisfaction.
    Not yet.
    “Enjoy the show?” I said in what I hoped was a seductive voice.
    He took a second to answer… and for his eyes to raise to meet mine.
    “Yes,” he said hoarsely.
    A shiver went up and down my body.
    I smiled. “Just so you know, I’m winning the next hand.”
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    And I did. He even tried to bluff me – or maybe