“FOLLOW MY VOICE, baby. Come to me. I won't let anyone hurt you ever again, my beautiful girl.”

The words are soft in my ear, and I gently stir. I squint my eyes and smile, seeing his beautiful face suspended above me. For the first time in forever, I’ve slept soundly.

“Morning,” I whisper. Castro ducks down and tastes my lips. His kiss is soft and loving, and I crave the way his mouth teases and effortlessly coaxes mine into obedience.

He pulls back, grinning. “Good morning, my gorgeous girl.”

Suddenly, I feel very shy with him. He’s being careful with me, handling me with kid gloves, so I have...