His Lovely Prisoner: A Captive Romance

I'm his lovely prisoner.

My father stole money from him.

And my captor wants to steal my heart...

WORD COUNT: 9,200

Excerpt:

I step out of the taxi. At least Dad had the decency to spring for a cab. When I look at the building, I freeze. Montgomery Enterprises. Then I realize where I heard the name Stephen Montgomery before. He is the CEO of my dad’s company. At first, I try telling myself that Stephen Montgomery could be a common name. But it’s too much of a coincidence. The man who kissed me last night is the man who’s threatening my father with bodily harm. F**k, did Stephen know who I was when he saw me in the club? Nausea rises in me.

A well-dressed woman comes out of the office building. “Are you Courtney Smith?” she asks.

My mouth is dry. “Yes,” I say in a near-whisper.

“I’m Christina, Mr. Montgomery’s assistant. He has been expecting you.” She beckons me. “Come.”

I swallow, then follow her inside. We take the elevator. During the whole elevator ride, my palms are sweating like crazy. Why does Stephen want me? Is he going to punish me for my father’s crimes? I shiver.

“Are you cold?” Christina asks.

“I’m fine, thank you,” I lie.

The elevator doors open, and fear wraps itself around me.

“Please follow me, Miss Smith,” she says.

After taking a deep breath, I follow her.

“Mr. Montgomery, Miss Smith is here,” she says when we've walked into the CEO’s office.

Nausea rises in me again when Stephen smiles at me from behind his desk. “Hello, Courtney.”