Kayla’s POV

"Don't be too quick to speak in your defense," he protested. "You signed a contract. It is stated that you will do as I say."

"Why does it have to be me?" I croaked out. "Just why? Why can't you let me be? I am pretty sure that there are a thousand and one people out there who would be willing to do this for you. You don't have to drag me into this."

He shut his eyes and opened it. "That's true. You are correct. There are a thousand and one people out there who would be willing to do this. But then, it is you that...