Hard Ball - 3rd Quarter: A Contested Possession (Playing the Game #3)

This third installment of the "Playing the Game" series, follows the relationship of Brendon, an AFL footballer, and Suzie, secretary at Homicide Squad. They are both inexperienced in the roles they play and as this tragic relationship develops, Brendon and Suzie each realise they want more.

Leon Graham becomes out of control, with Suzie needing to make drastic changes to her life as a consequence. But Suzie's stalker has also brought her Police ex-boyfriend Jason, back into her life, despite Brendon forbidding her from having contact with him.

In addition, Suzie meets a younger guy who fancies her and doesn't appreciate the way Brendon treats her. Brendon soon realises that there are multiple males on the scene, bringing his jealousy to the fore, resulting him taking matters into his own hands.

Please note: Hard Ball does end in a cliff-hanger, but there will be an excerpt from following book included.

EXCERPT:
“Stand up.” He motioned with his hand as he spoke.

A little flutter of excitement coursed through my body; excitement combined with lust. I stood before him as he quietly ordered, “Strip for me.”

I raised an eyebrow, to which he nodded. “It’s my body and I want to see it, now.” His tone was light but I knew he was serious. Besides, I was long past feeling embarrassed at being naked while he was still fully clothed.

I raised my arms behind my neck and undid the knot which held the white halter top in place; to reveal my white satin strapless bra beneath. I slowly eased the top down my body and over my hips, letting it fall to the floor. My eyes still locked on his, I undid the button, then the zip of my white denim shorts. I pushed them down until they too settled at my feet.

I reached behind my back to undo the bra, but he interjected, “Uh-uh, I want to do the rest, later.”

I bent to pick up my clothes, as I knew he was a stickler for tidiness. When I had folded and placed them on the table, he stood up. “Wait here.”

While I stood there, in nothing but my underwear and strappy white sandals, I lowered my head, simply because it’s what I usually did when awaiting him.

Once he returned and his feet were in front of me, he sighed and said, “I love how submissive you can be sometimes. It really turns me on.”