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I surprise myself with my wicked grin, then, as I look down at him. Because this, at least – this cat and mouse game? It’s familiar ground. And really, I do know, after last night, that Kent isn’t going

to enforce that contract if I don’t want him to. He wants me to

want it.

And, if I’m honest? After a day to think about it, and looking at him right now, staring up at me with his muscular arms crossed, his diamond–cut jaw clenched, all power, and all at my command?

I still do.

I want it.

Just…on my terms, like Janeen said.

“We have a contract, Kent,” I say, my smile growing as I lean over

the banister to get a better look at him. “But that contract had no specific timeline. So, I guess…” I shrug. “We’ll just have to see.”

Then, without a look back, I jog the rest of the way up the stairs.

At around eight o’clock, a knock comes at my door, making my stomach plummet almost to my feet. I hesitate, knowing it could

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Kent this afternoon – so it could be

breath in through

It’s better to know, I think, than to sit on my

something I know I am perfectly capable

pull my door open and hear a little plop as something falls flat at my feet.

white ribbon tonight. I lean down and scoop it up into my arms, closing my door behind me as I hurry to the bed. Eagerly, I untie the

absolutely stunned by what

their edges. Then, I gasp when

soft white fur.

marvel again at the last gift – a pair of the most delicate white moccasins I’ve seen with

on the bed and take a

finger curled on my chin, curious.

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supposed. But it was not anything like the lace teddy he sent me

wear yesterday, which

This collection, alternately…

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