HELENA REED POV

My legs felt unsteady as I pushed myself up and climbed onto the mattress. I lay back, heart slamming so hard against my ribs I was certain he could hear it. He stood for a moment, still holding the belt, then walked over slowly to stand in front of me.

His eyes dragged over my body, the look of desire in them as they stopped between the juncture of my thigh, making my stomach flip hard.

Damn it. Why the hell was I so turned on even in this moment?

"Wider," he ordered, his nose flaring.

Forcing my eyes to remain open, I spread my legs further,...