The Billionaire's Temptation 4 - Deception and Surrender - Cali MacKay,
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//-->Deception and SurrenderBook Four in The Billionaire’s Temptation SeriesBy Cali MacKayWith the bonus novella,TheBillionaire’s ReunionDeception and SurrenderThe Billionaire’s Temptation SeriesBonus novella included- The Billionaire’s ReunionBy Cali MacKayCopyright © 2014 by Cali MacKayPublished by Daeron PublishingAll rights reserved. This book or any portion thereof may not be reproduced or used in any mannerwhatsoever without the express written permission of the publisher or author, except for the use ofbrief quotations in a book review. The story contained within is the work of fiction. Names andcharacters are the product of the author’s imagination and any resemblance to actual persons livingor dead, is entirely coincidental.This story contains explicit sexual scenes and adult language and is only for readers over the age of18.Printed in the United States of AmericaFirst Printing, 2014, edition 1.0ISBN: 978194004124TABLE OFCONTENTSThe Billionaire’s Reunion (Bonus novella prequel)Deception and SurrenderThe Billionaire’s ReunionA novella by Cali MacKayChapter OneZoe knocked on Mrs. Bryant’s front door as her heart pounded and her stomach clenched sotight with nerves, she thought she might be ill. Morgan twined his fingers with hers and brought herhand to his lips, trying to offer her some comfort, though she knew he was just as nervous as she was.If all went well, Zoe and Morgan might finally get to meet their daughter—the daughter Zoeput up for adoption three years earlier. She’d done what she thought was best for Lexie, but herbiggest regret was that she hadn’t told Morgan that their one night together had resulted in her gettingpregnant.And now, everything hinged on this meeting with Lexie’s adoptive grandmother, Martha. Withluck, she and Morgan might actually get to be part of their daughter’s life.Zoe had met with Leslie and Neil, the adoptive parents, when she’d been pregnant. They’dbeen lovely people—the perfect couple to raise Lexie, and give her the life Zoe never thought shecould. Yet so much had changed since she’d made that decision, and the last thing anyone hadexpected was for such tragedy to hit the Bryants.Both of them had been killed when they were run down in the middle of the road by a drunkdriver. The very thought that Lexie could have been with them left Zoe shaken. But Lexie hadn’t been.She’d been safe, though her parents’ deaths now had her in the care of her ailing grandmother, with noother relatives who might be able to take Lexie should Martha’s health fail her.The door was pulled open by a kind-looking woman in her late sixties, who immediately gavethem a smile. “Zoe and Morgan? I’m Martha. Come in, come in. I’m so glad you were able to comeand visit. I hope you had a good trip here.”“We did. Thank you.” Zoe shook her hand, and then Morgan followed suit, before followingMartha into her sitting room.Zoe took it all in, despite her nerves, immediately noting the basket of toys in the corner—Lexie’s toys. Though she knew she likely wouldn’t get to see Lexie during this visit, she stillcouldn’t help but be a little disappointed.Morgan sat back on the sofa next to Zoe, his hand still linked with hers, squeezing it tight.He’d been so on edge for the last month, and she knew it wouldn’t stop until he got to meet hisdaughter—even though it was a long shot. “We were so sorry to hear about your son and daughter-in-law. I know Zoe had remained in contact with them from the start, and thought the world of them.”Blinking back tears, Martha dropped her gaze to the hands in her lap. “Lexie was their entireworld. They’d tried for years to get pregnant, with no luck. I’m just glad they got the chance to beparents before…”Doing her best to ignore the sting in her eyes and the lump in her throat, Zoe somehowmanaged to get the words out. “I’m glad they had the opportunity. Because to want a child…to want tolove it and care for it…and to not have the opportunity…it’s hard. And I won’t lie to you, Martha. Wewould love to be a part of Lexie’s life.”Martha let out a weary sigh, clearly still upset. “I know circumstances were difficult for youat the time, and you were only doing what you thought best for Lexie. We knew it couldn’t have beeneasy for you, and that you were making a huge sacrifice. I hope things have gotten better for yousince?”“They have. Morgan and I are now engaged and hope to marry this summer, and we’re doingquite well financially.” Zoe didn’t want to push Martha, but she also couldn’t let the opportunity to bea part of Lexie’s life pass her by. “Truth is, we’re desperate to have some sort of connection to Lexie.Neil and Leslie used to keep me updated on her life with photos and emails, but with them gone…”Morgan sat forward in his seat. “We know it’s a lot to ask, but Lexie…she should have theopportunity to grow up in a family with a father and mother. We know you love her, and we can’t
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