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He stood in front of me, towering, powerful, and completely in control. His eyes never left mine as he waited for my answer.

I swallowed hard, my heart pounding so loudly I was sure he could hear it.

Damon leaned down slightly, his voice low and deliberate.

“So tell me, Lara… are you ready to accept everything that comes with this position?”

I looked up at him, my cheeks burning. The double meaning in his words was crystal clear. He wasn’t just talking about the job. He was talking about the arrangement. The “Daddy” arrangement.

I thought about the eviction notice. The empty fridge. The endless rejections. The...