A Risk Worth Taking

Ellie Lincoln Alexander might think he’s too old for me, but he’s wrong. A fourteen-year age gap is nothing when you’re desperate to feel alive again. The wealthy business owner has only ever seen me as off limits, but he has the power to put me back together—to chase away my demons with just his touch. So, for one intense night, without him knowing who I am, I put my trust and pleasure in his hands. My plan is to walk away, ready to move forward with my life, but when the doctor tells me that I’m pregnant, I find myself taking two steps back. Lincoln One night isn’t enough with the masked, green-eyed woman who walked into my club and turned my world upside down. After I gave her what she wanted, again and again, she walked away without a trace. When I finally discover the identity of the mysterious beauty who stole my heart on Valentine’s Day—and the secret she’s been keeping—my heart stops. Ellie Bardot is all grown up, but I remember the innocent girl she was, even if she doesn’t. I hate that she lied to me, almost as much as I hate that I still want her. Now I’m torn between being the man she needs me to be and doing the right thing. AUTHOR’S NOTE: this story contains subjects that may be sensitive for some listeners. Content warnings can be found on the author's website. ©2024 Nikki Ash (P)2024 Pink Flamingo Productions