The Initiation (Filthy Rich Americans, #1)

by Nikki Sloane

Kissing me was forbidden, and I wondered if it was gasoline on the flame between us.

“I want this,” he said. “Give it to me.” He couldn’t have sounded more like the spoiled rich brat he was if he’d tried.

“Liar.” He smiled so victoriously, I almost didn’t catch the relief he was trying to hide beneath it.

Royce’s unexpected smile made my heart stumble. Was I reading him right? He looked pleased at my answer, like he wanted this. What kind of sense did that make?

“So, yeah. I knew you were behind me when I called you a nobody. I did it on purpose, because I couldn’t stand you with anyone else. I wanted you for myself.”

I was the girl who didn’t care what anyone thought, and with a cruel twist of fate, now this man’s opinion meant everything. So much rode on it.

“Because for him to join the board?” Her hand squeezed so hard it was uncomfortable. “He has to fuck you in front of them.”

“Be Medusa,” he whispered. I sucked in a final breath, let go of my dress, and as it cascaded down my body, I unleashed my power, turning all the men into stone.