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His voice was both chilling and enthralling. He shifted behind me, easing strands of hair behind my shoulders.
I closed my eyes, doing nothing more than listening to the sound as the man continued to flog her.
“So beautiful.”
What was I supposed to say?
After watching the event for another minute or so, I turned around, breathing heavily.
“Don’t worry. You won’t be required to experience anything you’re not ready for. Come, there’s much more to see.”
Once again, Valerio took my hand, but we were caught by a man and his kitty cat submissive moving in front of us on purpose.
The woman was very young, easily enough to be his daughter. While dressed impeccably, the man was nothing to write home about.
“Well, well,” the man said as he stroked his kitty’s hair. He held out his hand for a handshake, giving me a solid onceover. I had a sense it was very unusual for Valerio to be seen with anyone.
I’ll be damned if the man’s submissive wasn’t purring, rubbing her cheek against his leg. That was not something I could do.
“Jameson Gold,” Valerio said as he accepted the gesture. “How is your stay?”
“As always, magical. I’m surprised to see you with someone. She is quite the lovely creature.”
“Yes, she is. How is business?”
“Amazing. You should come by with your father sometime. I know he’s been through rough times with usual enemies and sadly, continuing with his health. Very disconcerting. Maybe when he’s feeling better…”
As soon as Jameson made the statement, I sensed Valerio tense.
“Yes,” he said. “I’m certain Pops would like that and he’s a tough bird. Please, enjoy your evening and let any one of our staff know if you need anything.”
Jameson narrowed his eyes. “I will.”
Valerio started to pull me away.
“Incidentally, Valerio. I was equally concerned to hear about the threats made to the firm. It’s a shame what people need to resort to.”
“Yes, it is. Any idea who’s behind them?”
Jameson leaned forward. “Rumor mill is that it’s one of your dad’s oldest friends.”
Old friends. I sucked in my breath. Was it possible my father and his father had been friends?
“Fascinating. Good night, Jameson.” He led me away, doing his best to act as if what Jameson had said hadn’t bothered him.
“What was that about?”
“Nothing to concern you, Selena, just business. Come, I have one of my favorite rooms.”
I could tell he was very concerned about both snippets of information. If the person threatening was an old friend, that certainly wasn’t my father. Not that my dad would ever be involved in something of that nature. Actual threats?
Why did I have the feeling Valerio had planned on requiring me to surrender to some filthy act? And why were my nipples hard?
He was greeted by a half dozen other guests, but never by any submissive.
“I couldn’t be silent that long,” I told him as he led me down a wide corridor.
Laughing, he gripped my arm, guiding me toward one of the closed doors. “You might be surprised.”
