The party came to an end, and Salvatore and Axel barely exchanged a few words, nothing that would alter their strained relationship.

Salvatore entered the room and loosened his tie. Victoria, sitting on the edge of the bed, was taking off her shoes when he approached from behind, brushing his nose against the softness of her neck.

Victoria let out a gasp and closed her eyes.

"Are you tired?" Salvatore asked, as he slid the straps of her dress down her shoulders. She nodded softly.

"Just a little."

She couldn't resist. With Salvatore, she had never been able to say no. And that night was no exception: her body responded...