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“That’s it?” Her voice raises in confusion.
“Yes. There’s just one more task I need to complete.” I pull into the post office parking lot just a few blocks from the library. Extracting a prepared envelope from my jacket pocket, I slide it into the drive-through blue box.
“Wait, what was that?” She reaches over the console and grabs my forearm. “Max, you aren’t going to hurt those people, are you?”
With one question, she reignites the flames of my temper and with it the desire to pleasure and subdue her until she knows who’s boss. Quick as a whip, I grab her hand, reversing our positions and taking control.
“Remember, Sloane...” Slowly, I pull her toward me until our breaths mingle and I can see the hint of freckles on her cheeks. Her pupils expand as I take in her sweet scent. “It’s none of your business.”
Releasing her, I turn back to the road and take a deep breath. Adopting my professional tone, I continue, “This afternoon was a terrible inconvenience. I need to know you’ll be prompt and available for your duties when I need you.”
Surreptitiously, I glance at her, noticing her hands clenched in her lap. Satisfaction fills me at the evidence that she’s affected by me, too.
“For my convenience, you’ll move into one of my guest rooms immediately.”
Instead of the prompt refusal I expect, Sloane offers a slow, quiet, “Okay.”
Daring her to defy me, I add, “We’ll stop by your home so you can pack a bag.”
“That’s fine,” she murmurs, and I could swear she’s suppressing a smile.
My eyes narrow in suspicion. Was her insubordination just part of an act? Is this her game? To work her way into my home until l don’t want to let her go?
Sloane doesn’t know she’s playing against a master. I’ve played these games before against far more sophisticated opponents. Soon, she’ll learn that I always come out on top.
