Never.
Not fucking ever.
I grip her tighter, my fingers digging into her soft skin. I bring my mouth to her ear, my voice a low rumble. “You’re mine, Em.”
Her breath hitches, her body shuddering against mine. “Always.”
“You’re goddamned right. Always.” I take her to the bed, throw her onto it, face down. “And that gorgeous alabaster ass is mine. Mine to spank.” I bring my palm down on her.
Hard.
She squeals.
But not in pain.
I want her pleasure, but damn…
I want to hurt her too.
Hurt her the way she hurt me.
Hurt her the way I hurt Brett and the others.
Fuck…
This is…
This isn’t just about Emily.
It’s about me.
All those damned years ago…
I did what I had to do to save Jake’s life, his future. I had no idea Brett had feelings for Jake other than friendship. At least not until much later.
I bring my palm down again, this time harder.
And this time?—
Emily raises her head, looks over her shoulder. “For the love of God, River!”
But I smack her again, again, again…
She glares at me, her blue eyes on fire.
Slap!
Slap!
Slap!
And her eyes soften.
Slap!
Slap!
Slap!
