The Billionaire Wins the Game(29)

As she stopped speaking, she was a little frightened by the look that came into his eyes. She took another step back without thinking. That seemed to make his eyes light up even more with fire. She was really pissing the man off. He must not like to be rejected. Well, he’d just have to get used to it with her because she didn’t want him. Well, she did want him but she wasn’t going to act on it again.

Lucas was more angry than he could ever remember being. He had to stay where he was because he feared he may strangle her if he got too close. How dare she think he expected her to pay back his company’s generosity with her body! She was the one who was out for the ultimate prize, him! She hadn’t been innocent when she was crying out his name in pleasure. She’d wanted him just as badly as he’d wanted her.

He stood glaring at her for a couple of minutes before he was finally calm enough to speak. “I told you earlier we had to talk about a few things, which we still need to talk about. But right now, let’s straighten out those comments you just made. I have never paid for sex in any form. Any woman I’ve taken to my bed has come willingly, begging for more. Last night you were just as willing to jump into bed with me, as I wanted to be there with you. It took two of us to make love. and I refuse to take all the blame,” he said in anger.

Amy’s temper was just about equal with Lucas’s as his words continued slashing at her. She reached up to slap his face, but he caught her hand before it connected. “I told you, I’d only let you get away with that once,” he said, smirking down at her.

He then yanked her into his arms and smashed his lips to hers. He was so angry his kiss was almost bruising in its intensity. He wasn’t gentle as he willed her to surrender to him. He grabbed her hair and yanked her head back so he had easier access.

She fought against him for a few moments and then her body betrayed her and she began kissing him back just as passionately. When he knew he had her full surrender, he pushed her away from him, though it seemed like the hardest thing he’d ever done. Her eyes were glazed over with passion and her anger had turned to need.

They both stood at a standstill, panting heavily, fighting their emotions. “Sit down, Amy,” he finally said, much calmer. He walked over to the sofa, expecting her to follow.

As reality started resurfacing, Amy berated herself. She told him she wouldn’t be doing anything with him and then at one touch of his lips, all rational thought ceased, and she could do nothing but pull him closer. She was beginning to realize there was a thin line between love and hate. She wasn’t nearly as antagonistic toward Lucas as she wanted to be.

The more she was around him; the more she noticed the attractive things about him, not just his great looks. What was even more attractive than his looks though, was the way he talked with other employees, and was willing to lend a helping hand. Maybe she’d pre-judged him too soon and that was what had caused them to be so unfriendly toward each other. She knew she’d been giving off a negative attitude from the first day she started. She was willing to make a change. She didn’t want to get involved with him in a relationship, but she could respect him as a boss.

She finally figured she may as well get this over with, so she sat in the chair opposite him. “I’m physically attracted to you. It doesn’t mean anything, though; I meant what I said earlier. Last night shouldn’t have happened. It was just a moment of weakness for me. I don’t want to lose my job, and I don’t want to have a cheap affair with my boss. We need to remain professional from now on,” she stated in what she hoped was a professional manner.

He looked at her like she’d lost her mind. “I agree with you, Ms. Harper,” he said, reverting to her last name. “Last night shouldn’t have happened. But we need to deal with the consequences of the night. I forgot to use protection, which is a first for me. I know you were a virgin and most likely not on birth control,” he finally stated.

“I don’t neglect my responsibilities, so if you’re pregnant, I need to know as soon as you do. I won’t have a child of mine raised without me. We would marry immediately. Do you understand?” he finished.

Amy was so stunned by Lucas’s words, she didn’t reply for several heartbeats. She wouldn’t have thought it was something he’d even consider. If she’d become pregnant, she would’ve thought he was more likely to ask her to get rid of it. She never would, but she knew many men wouldn’t want an unexpected pregnancy. The more she thought about it though; the more it made sense he’d do what he considered the right thing; to take care of his child. He came from a loving family, who’d never deny one of their own.