Page 141 of Their Arrangement

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“Did you look in the mirror after he touched you?”

I didn’t soften it. Didn’t blink. She froze. Eyes wide. Lips parted. But no answer. Because she knew I knew. And she knew better than to lie.

“You should have.”

I moved forward. Not fast. Not looming. Just forward. Letting her feel it. Letting her feel me.

“You’re wearing him now.”

Her breath caught. Her eyes dropped. Shame. Or something worse. Maybe not shame at all.Maybe want.

I circled her once.

Slow.

Close enough to smell the heat on her skin. Coffee.Silk.Something darker underneath.

She didn’t move. Didn’t speak.

I stepped behind her.

Leant down.

Close.

“He marked you,” I whispered. “But he didn’t claim you.”

Let it sit.

Let it settle.

“You’re still shaking for someone else.”

Her breath hitched.

“I’m not?—”

“Don’t lie.”

She stopped.

Didn’t speak again.

Good girl.

I leaned closer.

Mouth to her ear.

Her body tensed beneath the blouse.

“Next time you want to be touched…”

I paused.

Waited.

“…ask mefirst.”

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