Lucien’s Pov

I woke up with a singular purpose. Her ass. I wanted it. I needed it. I was going to take it.

I rolled over, finding her still asleep, her back to me. I trailed my fingers down the curve of her hip, making her stir. "Morning, pet," I murmured, my voice low. "Time to wake up. We have new business to attend to."

She rolled over, her eyes fluttering open. She looked up at me, her soft brown eyes filled with sleep and the lingering fear from the night before. "What... what do you want, Lucien?" she asked, her voice hoarse.

I smiled, a slow, satisfied smile. "Your...