Just as she had expected, Danielle’s presentation received a long enthusiastic applause from everybody seated around the conference room table. For at least as long as she’d worked at the Kai she and her colleagues had commiserated over how the resort’s potential was not being realized. So her proposal for improving the property’s occupancy and revenue naturally went over very well. Among her terrific ideas were suggestions for hosting special events like luaus and silent auctions for charities, offering “extra night free” incentives and short-term room rentals, as well as the utilization of meeting rooms for local businesses. Her presentation concluded with a comprehensive loyalty program linking all future island Tanner properties, as per Shane’s request.

The entire time she was in front of the room she felt the heat of his eyes on her, practically burning a hole in her tailored suit. She knew she had his undivided attention and that made her feel very powerful. Every time she glanced over at him, the memory of their rooftop kiss flashed through her mind. His lips were still as enticing as ever and there was no question about it - that man still knew exactly how to rev up her engine.

Shane had sat completely spellbound as Dani articulated her outstanding ideas with both charisma and conviction. She had the perfect balance of brains and beauty that he found infinitely ultra-sexy. He had watched in silent study of her as she dazzled him with her presentation. She was brilliant. He was suddenly struck with the realization of what a truly awesome addition to the Tanner team she was and how invaluable she was going to be to him in expanding the company brand in Hawaii. The afternoon meeting had been a total success resulting in the ultimate aphrodisiac always guaranteed to stiffen his cock; a delicious combination of sexual and financial possibilities…… potentially fulfilled by Danielle Kane.

Paolo, Margie and the rest of Dani’s colleagues filed out of the conference room amidst lots of positive chatter and warm gestures in support of her ideas. Shane waited for everyone else to leave before approaching the woman of the hour. Danielle shuffled her stack of papers and shoved them and her laptop into her satchel. “Well how was that?” she asked. “Is that what you had in mind?”

“That was even better than what I had in mind Danielle. That was extremely impressive. I can’t believe your professional talents have gone largely untapped up till now. It’s mind boggling to me, but at least those days are over. We’ll definitely be implementing ALL of your fantastic ideas with the hope that it’s only the tip of the iceberg. What can I say besides job very well done and thank you. I can’t get over what an extraordinarily brilliant woman you are. I’d say congratulations are in order. The perfect ending to a perfect day. How about a celebratory drink at the Kai’s Breeze Bar?”

Danielle was definitely on a high after the enthusiastic reception of her ideas from her peers and the genuine validation from Shane. She thought he actually sounded sincere in his compliments, not just blowing smoke up her skirt like he had a habit of doing. More and more he was reminding her of the Scott Turner she spent the summer with. She decided to take him up on his drink offer.

“Okay I think I’d like that. Lemme just lock all my stuff up in my office first. Do you want to meet me up there?”

Shane snatched everything out of her arms and replied, “Absolutely not Danielle. Now what kind of gentleman would I be if I allowed you to carry all of this by yourself while I absconded off to the bar? Not on your life. Just lead the way my lovely lady.”

They headed to Dani’s office together and Shane set everything down tentatively on her desk. “That’s fine thanks,” she said. “I’ll put it away later when I come back. I’m going to leave my suit jacket here as well. Seems like I’ll be too warm if I wear it outside. How about you? Would you like to leave yours in here too?”

“I think you’re right,” said Shane as he slid out of his jacket and threw it onto a chair. “Much better. Let’s head up.”

The Breeze Bar was four floors above her office with a spectacular view of the island of Molokai. Danielle and Shane took a cozy table for two out on the patio where they could watch the sun lowering on the watery horizon while they drank their cocktails and shared a pupu platter of Hawaiian appetizers. They toasted to Danielle’s presentation and “future possibilities”.

Shane deliberately kept the conversation focused on her talents, achievements and goals in the hope of keeping her adrenalin running high. It wasn’t the least bit hard for him to do because he didn’t have to feign any interest whatsoever. Danielle was an extremely bright, exciting woman and he loved watching her face light up whenever she spoke about Tanner business. It was, however, difficult for him not to be totally distracted by how incredibly sexy she was, especially while she nibbled on the juicy pineapple from her drink.

Danielle didn’t want to admit it to herself but she was smitten. She had fallen under the spell of Shane Tanner’s charms again. The man sitting across from her at the table was a refined gentleman who hung on her every word and complimented her wit and intelligence rather than just flattering her appearance. She felt respected as a person rather than objectified. She was having such a great time with him that she was beginning to forget the pain of her past wounds.

After enjoying the colorful Maui sunset together and agreeing it was time to go, Shane offered his arm to Dani to escort her back through the hotel. Hooking her arm around his, Dani couldn’t help but notice his incredible physique through his dress shirt. She gave Shane’s muscular forearm a subtle squeeze with her fingertips and reflected on a long forgotten memory she had of him running toward her in his swim trunks on Waikiki Beach. She could tell she was finally starting to reconcile the lover from her past with the man who now stood beside her.

Stepping into the elevator alone together they exchanged sideways glances but no words. The sexual attraction and electricity between them was palpable, undeniable and impossible to ignore. As the doors closed silently behind them Shane pulled Danielle into his arms and kissed her with the same passion he had years before. It was as though time had stood still between them.

Danielle returned his kiss with equal desire as she sank into his strong embrace. Her hands ran up the back of his shirt while his ran up the front of her blouse. Her fingers slipped down into his pants and his slid up under her bra. Just as he was about to undo the clasp Shane suddenly looked up at the elevator doors and realized they would be opening again soon in front of Daniel’s office if he didn’t do something to stop it.

He instantly threw a side punch at the button that would halt the elevator immediately and resumed ravishing both her breasts with his mouth, inciting her to rip open his shirt and feel his ripped abs on her own flesh. She could feel Shane’s erect cock pressing firmly against her thigh, driving her wild with the thought of him soon inside of her.

Danielle gripped Shane’s tousled hair as he dropped to his knees and pushed her skirt up out of his way. She spread her legs further apart in anticipation of his mouth as she leaned back into the corner of the elevator. Shane slowly traced his hands along the outline of her shapely legs and licked his lips in preparation for his feast. Then slowly and torturously he slid her panties down with his teeth while fingering her aching slit. She was so wet for him she could barely stand waiting another minute for the familiarity of his masterful tongue.

As his lips savored her juices he grinned up at her and said, “Fuck Danielle you’re pussy is still sweet as honey.” Then he licked her warm wet folds and sucked her clit while she came over and over again with his head between her legs. As her knees began to weaken and she slumped down to the floor, Shane hopped up and ran over to the elevator control panel again.

“If the doors open up on any of the floors, you just stay hidden in the corner over there and be quiet. Let me do the talking,” Shane commanded in a hushed voice while he buttoned his shirt and smoothed down his hair. Danielle motioned to him to also wipe his mouth which he promptly did with his sleeve.

After Shane pushed some buttons and swiped his key card the elevator started moving again. The impatient lovers watched nervously as the numbers displayed floor after floor, this time on its way up to the penthouse. When the doors finally parted on the top floor inside the suite Shane said, “Thank god…… No surprises from Ms. Grummond this time.”

Shane carried Dani out of the elevator in his arms to the very first piece of furniture he came to which just happened to be the entry way sofa. Within seconds all clothing was shed by both of them and Danielle was on her back with her long luxurious legs wrapped around Shane’s waist. His powerful silhouette and massive cock loomed over her in the low lighting of the foyer. She took hold of the throbbing muscle with both hands and massaged it while she guided it between her thighs.

“I’ve been dying to feel you inside of me again. Fuck me Shane,” she pleaded.

“Oh yeah….. those are my favorite words in the world. Say them again Danielle,” he teased.

“PLEASE fuck me Shane. I can’t wait any longer.”

With that request, he eased the head of his dick into her until he could feel her adjust and open herself fully allowing for the rest of his shaft. Then he let her have it just like he used to on the couch in her dorm. He built up speed and force until her hips were thrusting in unison with his own, eventually coming together in a writhing roiling climax. Afterward, Shane kissed Danielle’s heaving breasts tenderly before laying his sweaty head between them.

The sound of a phone buzzing and vibrating suddenly interrupted their post-coital bliss. It was coming from Danielle’s purse which was hanging precariously from what looked like a Polynesian fertility god statue by the entryway door. Shane lifted his body up off of Dani and rescued her purse for her. “Here you go,” he said as he brought it back to her. “Seemed like a good place to put it at the time.”

She hastily fished her phone out of her bag and silently read the text message from Allyssa.

HEADS UP. PROTESTERS AT UR HOTEL 2MORROW. VERY SORRY.

Shane knew immediately that something was wrong from Dani’s dazed expression.

“What is it Danielle? Is everything okay?”

The only thing she could think of to do at that moment was leave as quickly as possible so she started getting dressed. She knew the environmental protests were inevitable but she hadn’t mentally prepared for the possible repercussions. She felt as though she was betraying both her new boss and her new lover. She wasn’t sure she could even look him in the eyes without displaying her obvious guilt.

“Where the hell are my shoes?” she asked as she knelt down and peered under the couch.

“You’re leaving? Already? Fuck Danielle I had big plans for us this evening. We still have an entire suite to christen. What the hell happened?”

“Um……my neighbor is sick…….Auntie May. She lives all alone so I need to go see if she’s alright,” Dani cringed at her lame lie.

“Your aunt is sick? Is there anything I can do to help?” Shane retrieved both shoes from across the room and handed them to her.

“She’s not really my aunt. Everyone just calls her that. And I appreciate the offer but it’s probably not that serious. Anyway I better go.”

Shane didn’t know exactly why his lover was in such a rush to leave but he was sure she wasn’t being truthful. Her nervous eye contact was sketchy at best.

“Well at least let me ride down with you in the elevator and walk you to your car.”

“No Shane I’d prefer you stay here. Really. Thanks though. I had a great time,” she said as she kissed him quickly on the lips and scurried toward the elevator.

Shane grabbed her wrist before she could make her escape and pulled her forcefully back into his arms. “Wait a minute…..not so fast.” Then he kissed her long and hard on the mouth before releasing her again. “Let’s not wait ten years before we fuck again shall we?”