Lucien’s Pov

I watched her sleep, her chest rising and falling in a steady rhythm. She was curled up on her side, her hair fanned out on the pillow. She looked so peaceful, so innocent. But I knew better. I knew the fire that burned inside her, the passion that made her submit to me so completely.

The contract was supposed to be for one night. But I couldn't let her go. Not now. Not ever. She was mine. And I was going to make sure she knew it.

I reached out, trailing my fingers down her arm. She stirred, her eyes fluttering open. She looked up at me, her...