My lids flutter open, and I’m disoriented for a moment. Last, I remember, I was in Knox’s office, and now I’m in my bedroom. Leaning up on my elbows, I glance around the room. I’m alone, but I have the eerie feeling of being watched thanks to the camera in the corner. Noticing that it’s much later in the day, I frown as I climb out of bed and head to the bathroom. Remembering what had taken place with Knox, I bring my hand between my legs, thinking I should jump into the shower to clean myself, but realize that I am clean down there. Knox must have taken care of it when I passed out. I’m not sure how I feel about that, but I guess it doesn’t really matter. I’m theirs to do with as they see fit for the next month, so I need to get used to it. Memories of what took place with Knox has me smiling when I walk back into my room. At first, I don’t see the tall figure leaning against the wall by the door as I move deeper into the room. As soon as I see slight movement in my peripheral v

JORY The look on Aria’s face is priceless, and if I went by just the deer in the headlight look that she’s giving me right now, I would call it off. Unlike some, I can read a woman’s body language really well. Aria may be scared, but she’s also turned on. Aside from her nipples hardening through the lace teddy that she’s wearing; she is squeezing her thighs together to try and help with the tingles that are running through her core. Merk begins to clear the dishes from the table while Knox stands and holds his hand out to Aria. She trembles as she takes his hand and gets up out of her chair. She glances over at me, but all I do is grin and pat the table in the spot that I want her. Knox brings her around, so she is at the head of the table and then lifts her by her waist, setting her on the edge. “Lay back, sweetness.” I instruct her. Surprisingly, she obeys and does exactly what I tell her to do, with her legs dangling over the edge. Knox and I grab her from underneath a

MERRICK I’m just coming out of my bathroom from showering, a towel still wrapped around my waist, when I hear a knock at my bedroom door and Jor pokes his head in, “What’s going on?” He asks as he steps into my room, closing the door behind him. “Oh, you know, just moping around, waiting for Knox to get his head out of his ass and take care of our girl, so we can finally get some.” Going to my closet, I pull a button-down shirt off a hanger and toss it on the bed as I go to the dresser for some underwear and jeans. “So, I’m not the only one going crazy about not having sex?” He chuckles. “Fuck man, I’m walking around with a hardon all day long!” I look down at the bulge in my towel. “Oh, I’ve noticed.” Jory snickers, “You know, I can help you with that.” I glance over at him for a moment, looking him up and down. He’s dressed in his usual t-shirt and ripped jeans with black combat boots on. He’s definitely a good-looking guy, but I love my women. Although, I h

KNOX (cont...) “What the fuck is that!?” I back away from the bloody box sitting on the front reception desk. All I saw was something round, hairy, and bloody before jumping back. “Umm, it seems to be David’s head, Sir.” Damon’s complexion is looking a little pasty as he refuses to look towards the box. “You mean David that just worked the mayor’s case that ended in bloodshed?” Both my hands are on my hips as I wait for his answer. “Why the fuck would the Moretti’s do this?” “Apparently, some of the men that David killed while protecting the mayor were two of the younger Moretti brothers.” Damon informs me. Well shit, this isn’t good! How many more of my men will be showing up here in just body parts? That case was bullshit from the start. You would think that being security for the mayor wouldn’t be too bad, but how are you supposed to know that said Mayor owed the mafia a lot of money and there was a price on his head? The mayor conveniently left that p

Lightning strikes somewhere close and lights up the sky. That’s when I see the shed right in front of me. Skidding to a halt, I stop just before I slam into the side of the little building, but it also causes Knox to catch up to me. He grabs my arm and spins me around to face him. I struggle to try and get out of his grip, but he only tightens it more. “Aria, don’t be stupid, come back to the house before you get sick!” He tries to pull me back towards the French doors, but I dig my feet into the ground. “Let me go, Knox, I’m not going back! I will figure out a way to pay you all back.” By now, I’m drenched from head to toe and I’m able to slip out of his grip, but I end up falling on my butt. Knox throws himself over me, “You will never be able to afford it, Aria, and it isn’t your money that I want.” I stop struggling and look him dead in his face, “I would have given it to you for free had you given me the chance. All I ever wanted was you, Knox! Even after all these