Page 8 of Angel's Fantasy

“Okay,” he said. “If I have your word that you won’t hurt her, I’ll agree.”

Even though he was in no position to demand anything from me, I could easily and gladly give my word on that condition.

“I won’t hurt her,” I said, meaning it. “I won’t do anything to her that she doesn’t want me to do.”

They both gave me a startled look. I don’t think either of them expected me to go that far with my promise, but it had still been an easy promise to make. I had no intention of hurting her, and absolutely no intention of forcing myself on her.

No, neither of those things would happen. But I knew for sure I’d still end up getting what I wanted, getting her naked and on her knees in front of me.

The difference?

She was going to beg for it.

“Well?” I asked, ready to be done and out of there. “What’s it gonna be?”

Calvin took a deep breath and exhaled slowly. “Fine. I’ll accept your offer.”

Bella also let out a long, slow breath at the news, and I could feel a little bit of the tension leave the room as I crossed the short distance to shake hands on the deal we’d just made.

With that handshake, it was official. Bella would be my guest until Calvin could come up with the money. And until then, I had no further business with him.

I turned to her and nodded in the direction of the stairs. “Go get your clothes together and come right back down here. You’ve got ten minutes.”

She hurried to do what I’d demanded and Calvin stood aside to let her pass. None of us exchanged another word, not even another look. And anyway, there really wasn’t anything left to say.

The deal had been made.

For her sake, I truly hoped Calvin came through on his end and didn’t keep me waiting too much longer.

At the same time, a part of me wanted him to take all the time in the world.

Either way, Bella was mine for now.

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