ROXANNE

I wasn't dumb. I knew exactly what he was offering me. But maybe I was a little too frightened to actually take it.

Beck wouldn't hesitate to kill me if she found out. The woman was an unhinged lunatic when it came to her possessions, and Aston was one of her prize trophies.

I tried to yank my hand free from his hold, my skin still burning severely where his fingers held me. "Leave me alone, Aston," I gritted, trying to sound tough.

His grip stayed steady, clearly unfazed by my weak attempt to pull away. He smirked down at me, his manly features lighting up with pure mischief....