Lila woke up with a gasp, her body still humming from the shameful secret she had committed in the kitchen the night before. Sunlight filtered through her curtains, but the pink vibrator hidden under her pillow felt like it was burning a hole through her thoughts.

Her phone buzzed on the nightstand. A message from Damien.

Damien: Invitation card attached. Show this to the driver tonight. Don’t forget our deal, little sister. Wear the gift if you’re brave enough to crave what I’m going to do to you.

Attached was a digital invitation for the annual Harrington Charity Gala, one of the most prestigious events of the year, where the...