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I jerked her head back, and my lids narrowed as I took in Adrian’s shirtless body. He still wore his pants, but they were unbuttoned and unzipped. Had Muriel not sobbed, I probably would have gotten lost soaking in the angled lines lowering to the one thing I suddenly wanted. Adrian’s body was perfection. His cock…just what I needed.

“You say I can trust you?”

“Anything, Mistress. Please.”

My stare dropped to take in golden, bloodshot eyes. My mind was slowing again. Instinct was kicking in. Or was that self-destruction? Need?

“For the record, I don’t trust you. I’ll never trust you again. And although trained, I’ve never had to use my gifts on you. Ihatethat I have to use them now.” I snapped twice in quick succession, clicking my tongue, only to snap again. “Tonight, all you see is me. All you want…is me. You don’t touch Adrian. You don’t want him. This isn’t about him. Who is this about?”

Muriel’s lips were parted, and her eyes blinked slowly. “You, Mistress. Only you.”

“That’s right. Stand.”

I let go of her, walking towards Adrian. “I don’t need to tell you who to see. I am your obsession. Your very pulse beats for me.” I slowed at the approach, stopping to run my finger down one side of the V of his lower stomach. “Do you feel it? The contracting? Do you feel me in your chest?” My hand lowered over his slacks, cupping his hard cock through the material.

“I feel you.Melissa.”He moaned, moving in closer.

“That’s right. Me. Only me. Pretend my slave’s not even here. You’re both going to give me every ounce of the pleasure I deserve. We’ll see who loves me more in the end.”

Main Master

Had I suspected the press would go crazy at my arrival? Of course. Had I suspected their shock when I took Lilian Lowe on my arm?Absolutely. One thing I hadn’t prepared for was coming face to face with the devil, himself. Not in front of the countless cameras flashing. Not so soon. After all, he hadn’t had any news of my impending arrival. And Drayton hadn’t seen me in close to a decade. Our last meeting wasn’t one he wanted to remember. In truth, neither did I, but we didn’t have a choice.

“What the fuck are you doing here? I should knock your ass out in front of all these bastards taking pictures.”

I gave him a big smile, not able to stop the laugh that came. “You could try. If I recall, the last time wasn’t in your favor.”

“We can put it to the test. I’dloveto see you bleed.”

“A lot of people would. Smile and shake my free hand, Dray. You can apologize to my date now or afterward.” I glanced to Lilian, who was trying to keep her composure as she looked between us. “Might be best to do it now.”

Drayton’s green eyes went from Lilian to the paparazzi just outside of the ropes. The smile he was famous for appeared, anddespite leaning forward to bring her hand to his lips, his dark hair stayed combed back.

“Date, my ass. You’ll never move on. Everyone knows that.” He stared Lilian up and down. “You’re as gorgeous as ever, Ms. Lowe. You look like a treat. Did you come to take me up on my first deal, or maybe you want to play on the dark side tonight?” His hand let go of hers and his head cocked to the side as a smart-ass grin appeared. “Oh wait. That’s right, you went behind my back. Besides, we’re probably not dark enough for you here,Mistress. I wouldn’t know, though. Did I ever say I’m sorry for your…career-ending bad luck? I’mtrulysorry.”

Lilian’s forced grin stayed, but her eyes said everything as they came to me, pleading for help. I took a deep breath, stepping in closer.

“You really are looking for a fight. You know better than to push me. You’re walking the edge of my patience. Drayton,be nice.”

He straightened, throwing me a glare as he waved his hand towards the double-doors he was standing next to.

“You know me better than that, Elec. I’m beingsofucking nice.” His eyes cut over and his tone turned to satin. “My apologies, Ms. Lowe. Sometimes this job is just too much fun. I forget myself.”

“Good enough,” she hissed, following me as we headed inside. “Can I sneak out the back now? I’m not sure I want to sit in on whatever the two of you have going on. He makes my skin crawl.”

Drayton glanced back. “The music’s loud, but I’m not deaf. Elec and I need to speak in private, so yes, you can leave us. But not the club. Pistol is waiting for you in a booth in the back. Apparently, we’re going over an upcoming world tour for the two of you. One I didn’t plan,” Drayton said between clenched teeth.“Find Loverboy, and we’ll return when we’re finished. Elec. Follow me.”

I turned to Lilian, leaning next to her ear.

“We won’t be long. Relax. It’s okay.”

She nodded, and I watched as she headed for the booths across the room. When I turned, murder was all that was within Drayton’s eyes. It brought my smile back.

“You look like you missed me. Aren’t you happy I’m here?”

“Don’t bullshit me, Elec. Why are you here, and why is there a man in my private room saying he has a meeting with you? This isn’t your fucking office, it’s mine.”

“Not tonight.” My tone deepened. “You’re going to want to find that niceness again and put it on real thick. I’m about to change your life.”

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