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overwhelm her. The room was spacious, modern, and beautifully decorated in shades of cream and silver, far nicer than any place she'd ever staye

rom up here, like it was a different world entirely - one far removed from her cramped apartment and the boutique she'd poured her heart and soul into.

s arrangement, nothing more. Dominic had made that abundantly clear. The soone

t chaise near the bed. It was a deep emerald green, with delicate lace sleeves and a plunging neck

ow. You'll look

l her, even down to what she wore. Cassie crumpled the note in her hand, resisting the urge to throw it across the

el like she'd stepped into a spa. Cassie took a long, hot shower, trying to wash away the stress of the day. But as the water cascaded o

that got under her skin, something dangerous and magnetic. It scared her how eas

nsive, delicate, and completely impractical for her usual life, but she couldn't deny the luxurious feel of it against her skin. Cassie cr

held her breath as the door creaked open. Dominic stood there, silhouetted by the dim light from the hallway.

tly, his voice a low rumble tha

the duvet to her chest. "

"It's my home. I do

," she snapped, feeling

sure you were comfortable," he said, his tone almost gentle. It

ed. "Just... getting

d almost human. "It's a big change. I know that. Bu

look. "You don't know me

is next words. "Look, Cassie, I know this isn't what you wanted. But you agreed to thi

as trapped by this arrangement as she was. He might be calling the shots, but he had his

on't expect me to just roll over and do everyt

to a half-smile. "I

ng her breath again as he reached out, his hand hovering near her face. She flinched instincti

he murmured, his voice a husky whisper

ed, but it came out

e door, pausing with his hand on the knob. He looked back at her one last time,

alone with her racing heart and

as a chaotic swirl of thoughts, but one thing stood out clearly: Dominic might have

he most danger