Thread: The Heiress and the Hacker [[Silva & Quix]]

As Richard had told her, there would only be one opportunity. If Lexi were to be caught installing the drive, her Father's staff would be sure to examine it, and further tighten security. There was no way in which it could be traced back to him, however Alexandra now knew where he lived, and a shiver ran down his spine as he envisaged the possible repercussions for his ex-lover. And for him. Richard wasn't totally certain how explosive Blair Huntington's retribution would be, but he had his suspicions, and knew that one way or another if it were discovered his daughter was attempting to escape his influence, she'd be forced to reveal whatever information she held including Richard's profession and address. Maybe he should have taken more care, and met Lexi elsewhere. His fist clenched by his side, and the man's teeth gritted momentarily not caused by regret, but from guilt at the cowardly thought. No, he'd told Alexandra they could do this together, and together they would. Richard loved the women, and he'd do whatever it took, at any risk to himself, to free her from her chains. Whatever it took. He hoped Lexi hadn't noticed the expression which had passed across his face, or been able to read his mind as, with the taste of her lips still lingering upon his, he followed her gaze towards his home office, and sensed her own nervousness. Composure regained, Richard gripped her hand tighter. Don't apologise. I guess in your own way, you were right. I am capable of extortion. And who knows what else? That thought wasn't expressed out loud, but it gave Richard pause before he managed to shoot Lexi a smile, and returned to the matter at hand. A nod of his head accompanied her comments. That sounds logical, and you don't need to remain the entire time. In and out. Install the flash-drive, then return to remove it before anyone can note that it doesn't belong, and investigate. Whatever you think best, just be safe, and don't rush. We've waited long enough, Lexi, we can wait a while longer if we need to. I'd hate to lose you again. The sense of impending danger had resurfaced, and Richard's head shot around as a vehicle passed by on the street. He watched the black Ford Taurus disappear from view through the window, and when he turned back to Lexi, his eyes had widened. A business trip. Whe...? The mention of it had piqued his curiosity, and he recalled the articles regarding Mr Huntington's imminent week-long visit to Los Angeles he'd seen in the newspapers. The perfect opportunity to get up to mischief, away from the prying eyes of his wife and the press. Huntington may have been a big fish in his home city, but out there, the focus would be on others. However, before Richard could clarify his thoughts, or question Alexandra further, he was distracted by the press of her mouth against his, and the feel of her hands on his chest. All else was forgotten. How long? How long had it been since they'd kissed like this? Richard responded to touch of their lips immediately and, as the waft of perfume and the warmth of her body, so close to his, engulfed his senses, Richard's arms engulfed her. One wrapped around her waist and the other hand snaked up, so that his palm cupped the back of her neck. Every inch of her skin, every curve and contour of her form was recalled in vivid detail, and flashed through his mind. I always wondered. If you missed me, as much as I missed you. If that were possible. He whispered as they kissed. Then as the kiss lingered and deepened, the man's demeanour changed an urgency crept into his actions, and his tone contained a desperation which hadn't been there only moments before. His hand drifted to her ass to pull her hips closer, and his eyes burned dark with desire and lust. I need you, Lexi. Less than a second later, Richard Treloar had Alexandra Huntington pressed up against the living-room wall. As his mouth found hers, probing tongue urging lips to part, one hand clasped the hair at the nape of her neck, and the other began to tear at her clothes. Now. It was over three months since Richard had last been with a woman years since he'd been with Alexandra.