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  The past four weeks had been a whirlwind of activity and excitement. She’d be lying to herself if she didn’t admit that part of that excitement was knowing she and Dane were living in the same city now, and while the odds of them bumping into each other on the street weren’t very high, stranger things had happened. Still, she had other things on her mind, like her glamorous new job.

  Now, here she was, on day one, her heart beating quickly in nervous excitement.

  The elevator door opened on the eighth floor.

  “Good luck. I’ll see you later,” Melanie said.

  The door closed and Jessica glanced around, then headed to the reception desk. “Hi. It’s my first day here. I’m supposed to see Ms. Reynolds.”

  The receptionist was a lovely young blonde in a white satin blouse, with soft pink lipstick and a bright smile. “Welcome. I’m Gina. Stephanie’s office is the second on the left down that hall. Go ahead in.”

  “Thanks.” A moment later, she tapped on Stephanie’s open door.

  Stephanie chatted to her a bit about benefits and company policies, then sent her to the reception area to fill out a pile of forms—for payroll, insurance benefits, taxes, et cetera. An hour later, she finished the last one and walked back to Reception and handed Gina the folder of paperwork.

  “Great. Stephanie asked me to take you up to your new office once you’re done.” Gina stood up and led Jessica to the elevator. Butterflies danced through her stomach as she realized that in a few moments she would be at her new desk and would be meeting her new boss.

  The ride up the elevator seemed too fast and suddenly the doors opened to a new floor. The décor was a notch up from the Human Resources offices. Actually, several notches up. The chairs in the waiting area were of rich, warm brown leather and the carpets plush carpeting. The view from the floor-to-ceiling windows along one wall gave a spectacular view of the city below.

  Gina led her across the large reception area. There were several closed doors, all rich red, cherry wood.

  Melanie sat at an elegant desk in the corner. She smiled as soon as she saw Jessica.

  “Hi, Melanie. Is he in?” Gina asked.

  “Yes, go ahead in.”

  The butterflies in Jessica’s stomach became more agitated. She was working for a high-level executive?

  Gina tapped on the door and a deep muffled voice inside said, “Come in.”

  Gina pushed open the door and stepped inside, Jessica on her heels. “Mr. Ranier, this is Jessica Long your new assistant.”

  Jessica was in awe, gazing around at the lush office with its rich mahogany wood bookshelves, leather chairs, and expensive-looking artwork on the walls.

  “Good morning, Miss Long.”

  At the familiar voice, Jessica’s gaze jolted to the man sitting behind the impressive desk by the huge window overlooking the city. Her stomach tightened.

  There sat the man she’d had a torrid one-night stand with. Her cheeks burned at the memory. Oh, God, he couldn’t be her new boss.

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  About the Author

  Opal Carew is the USA Today bestselling author of thirteen previous erotic romances for St. Martin’s Press. To learn more, visit her on the Web at www.opalcarew.com.

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  HIS TO POSSESS #1: THE SEDUCTION. Copyright © 2013 by Opal Carew. All rights reserved. For information, address St. Martin’s Press, 175 Fifth Avenue, New York, N.Y. 10010.

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  First Edition: December 2013