Some lines should never be crossed
...unless itâs wickedly worth it
The moment he meets sublime coding prodigy Lily Gracen, Caleb Steele knows his ânever get involved with a clientâ rule is going to be broken. But not until he stops her stalker. Caleb might be in charge of Lilyâs safety, but when theyâre locked down in her Silicon Valley mansion sheâs the master. For keeping his hands off Lily is bringing Caleb close to the edge of his control...
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ZARA COX writes contemporary and erotic romance. She lives in the Garden of Englandâaka Kentâwith her hubby and two kids. She loves to read and travel. In 2017 she managed to visit her number one bucket list destinationâHawaiiâand is now actively pleading with her husband to live there! She loves to hear from her readers and you can get in touch with her via Twitter (@zcoxbooks), on Instagram (zaracoxwriter) or Facebook (zaracoxwriter).
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ISBN: 978-1-474-07132-1
CLOSE TO THE EDGE
© 2018 Zara Cox
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Version: 2018-06-12
To Grace Thiele,
for being the physical manifestation of Lily Gracen.
CHAPTER ONE
Caleb
THE QUICK GLANCE at my wrist was a bad idea. I knew the moment my gaze dropped to the black-and-azure face of my watch that Iâd added another half hour to this circus.
Shit.
âOh, am I wasting your time? Do you have somewhere important to be?â the whiny voice demanded.
I sighed.
The ability to turn circumstances, good or bad, to my advantage was what had earned me my renowned status. But no one starts life thinking they were going to do what I do, be what I am.
A fixer.
I wasnât complaining, though. I was great at my job. Sometimes I wish I wasnât this damned good... Oh, who the hell was I kidding? Most days I loved my job. Tonight, not so much. The 2 a.m. calls were the worst. Especially when they interrupted a very promising pre-fuck blowjob.
But hey, what was a small case of blue balls when the siren song of work beckoned? As evading tactics went, it was an effective way to hold the demons at bay.
I shoved my hands into my pockets and glared at the glassy-eyed man-child straddling the banister in front of me. âYes, actually. I do have somewhere else to be. So if youâre going to jump, get it over with so I can get on with my night.â
Christ, youâve surpassed yourself this time, Steele.
My clientâs slack-faced shock confirmed my thought. âAre you fucking serious?â
âAs Zachary Quintoâs eyebrows. This is the fourth time Iâve had to deal with your...unhappiness this month alone. Normally, I wouldâve washed my hands of you or dragged you to rehab. But I promised your father Iâd look out for you. The only thing youâre addicted to is lazinessââ