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Shifters Temptation
Shifters Temptation
Author: Dacualei

Chapter 1

Author: Dacualei
last update Last Updated: 2022-10-22 06:48:25

Holy irony, Batman! As a teen, I hacked into a company and waved a virtual victory flag in the founder and CEO's face.Nine years later, I'm interviewing for a job there. And not just any job - one in infosec. Information systems security that is. If I get the job, I'll be defending the company against hackers. Like Catgirl - my old DefCon identity.So here I sit, in the opulent lobby of SeCure's International Headquarters, wondering if they'll somehow recognize me and send me out in handcuffs.A group of employees syroll past me, laughing and talking. They look relaxed and happy, like they're headed into a resort, not their nine-to-five grind.

Damn, I want this job.I changed my outfit appropriately ninety-seven times this morning, and I usually don't care what to wear. But this is the interview of a lifetime, and I've obsessed over getting every detail right. In the end, I chose a sleek black suit, the kind with a fitted jacket and short tight skirt.I opted for no hose, going bare-legged but stuffed my feet in a pair of sexy heels. Underneath the suit jacket went my favorite Batgirl shirt. It fits tight around my breasts , and the hot pink glittery bat nestles perfectly between the lapels of my jacket.

The outfit screams, "Young and hip." It's genius, while the suit flips a nod to the conservative corporate thing. I debated over heels or Chucks, but in the end, the heels won out. Which is too bad, because when Stu, my contact comes down for me, I'll have to stand up in them and walk.If my teenage hacker self saw me now, she would laugh in my face and call me a sellout. But even she shared my obsession with SeCure's Billionaire Founder/owner , Jackson King. An obsession that's morphed into admiration with a heavy dose of sexual attraction.Okay, it's a crush. But Jackson is totally crush worthy. Billionaire philanthropist, he's endlessly impressive.

Not to mention smoking hot. Especially for a geek.

The one moment we shared the moment when I made it past all his security measures and found myself face-to-face with him well, cursor is branded in my memory as the hottest encounter of my youth. I didn't steal anything from him. I simply wanted to see if I could get in - crack the genius code.I backed out after he found me and never risked going back.

Now, I might have another shot at cyber sparring with King, and the thought thrills me.

Especially since, this time, my actions wouldn't be illegal."Ms. McDaniel?"I shoot to my feet, hand already extended, ready to shake. I only wobble a little on the heels. "Hi." Damn, I sound breathless. I force my shoulders down and smile as I grip the offered palm."Hi, I'm Stu Daniel, infose manager here at SeCure's."He looks like a proper nerd glasses, collared shirt, slacks. Thirty or so. His eyes flick to the pink bat in the middle of my boobs and then away.

Maybe the T-shirt was a mistake.I keep pumping his hand, probably for too long.

I read five business books to prep for today, but I can't remember what Interviewing for Dummies said about the proper length of time to shake a hand. "Nice to meet you."

Fortunately, Stu is just as awkward as I am. His eyes keep detouring downward . It's not like he's trying to perv, but like he's too shy to maintain eye contact. "If you'll follow me, we'll head to the sixth floor for the interview." In addition to unbreakable cyber security, SeCure's physical fortress is also well - protected. When I walked in, cross the gleaming marble floors and checked in at the main reception desk. They told me to wait in the lobby for an "Escort" to my interview.

I trail after my escort. "Beautiful building you have here." Okay, that was lame. I suck at small talk. Like, really suck.Maybe I shouldn't have spent the last eight years hiding from all social interaction. IT geeks shouldn 't have to interview like normal people.

They should just have to take a test or hack something. But presumably, SeCure's already knows about my code-cracking abilities, or so the headhunter said.I nearly choked on my coffee when she called me up out of the blue. I thought it was a prank by one of my old online compatriots, the Clean Clan. But no, it was legit.Besides, the chances of anyone from my old life finding me now is nil. At least, I hope so.

Stu leads me to the elevator bank and hits the up arrow. The doors of one elevator swing open to reveal a man in an elegant suit, his head bent over his phone. Tall and broad shouldered, he takes up more than his fair share of the elevator. Without looking up, he moves to the side to make room for us.

Stu lets me step on first, and I push down panic. It's a small elevator, but not too small. I can handle it. If I get the job, I'll find out where the stairwells are.

I focus on the bright buttons and hope it's a fast ride. Before my escort can board, someone calls his name.

"One sec," Stu says as a young woman bustles over, followed by two other people. "Stu, the Galileo sever shut down this morning..."

Great. Just what I need extra time in the elevator. I swallow, ignoring the prickling on my skin. A panic attack will not make a good impression.

Stu takes his foot out the door as the young woman opens her laptop to show him something.

The door snicks closed, and the elevator ascends. Just like that, I've lost my escort. So much for tight security.I punch the number six button. I know where I'm going. The sooner I'm off this tiny box of death, the better.We're halfway up when the lights flicker once, twice,then off. "What the..... " I trail off to focus on breathing. I have about a ten second window before full-on freak out. The suit next to me mutters something. The light from his phone casts an eerie blue light on the walls. The elevator car grinds to a stop.

Ohh no. Here it comes. My heart slams in my chest, my lungs grab for breath. Stop, I tell my panic. It's nothing the elevator will start up again in a second. You 're not stuck here. My body doesn't believe me. My stomach clutches, and my skin grows clammy. Everything goes dark. Either my vision has dimmed or the guy has just his phone to his ear. I sway on my feet.

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