"Try it again," Lucian Black ordered, his deep voice filling the small space.I pressed the emergency button for the third time, but nothing happened. The private elevator had jerked to a sudden stop between the 47th and 48th floors, and the main lights had gone out, leaving only the dim red emergency glow. My boss stood just inches away, towering over me in his perfectly tailored black suit. At 38, Lucian Black was the definition of ruthless power, sharp jaw, cold gray eyes, and a presence that made everyone in the building nervous."Mr. Black, I think the power is out," I said, my voice shaky as I fumbled with my phone. "I’m calling security right now."Before I could dial, his large hand closed around my wrist, taking the phone from me and slipping it into his suit pocket."No need for that yet, Elena," he murmured, stepping closer. His body pressed against mine, backing me up against the mirrored wall of the elevator. "We’re not going anywhere for a while."The confined space sudd
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