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He feels the way I swallow.
“It’s a big parking lot. Of course, there were other people there.” Tears well at the corner of my eyes, and they’re not an act. “Master, you’re hurting me.”
He relents a little but doesn’t back down. “Tell me why I shouldn’t punish you for being in the company of a police officer.”
“Because I did a lot of research while I was hiding out, and I know a way for you to store your products without having to move them immediately on capture.” I hold his gaze, and although it takes him seconds to realize what I’m talking about, he still doesn’t move. “I also know a way we can open up another avenue of communication into the PD.”
“Explain.” He steps closer, the hard lines of his body melding to mine.
I showered, I assure myself. I washed away the evidence of Devan, so there’s no way in hell Broderick will be able to see, to smell. Not unless he tries to fuck me.
I shudder at the thought, everything in me protesting even this small amount of contact. How things change, and on a dime. So quickly his touch makes me nauseated instead of elated.
Please, please don’t try to have sex with me.
I’m not sure I’d be able to go through with the act anymore.
This is the biggest lie of my life, and I’ve got to sell it. There’s no other choice.
“Right now, from the information you’ve given me on the trafficking, you’re forced to hand off the product directly to your buyers.” The bitter taste in my mouth gets worse. “You have to move immediately even when it’s not in your best interest to do so. I’ve found a property just outside of town where you will not only be able to store your products, but down the road, it will be the perfect place to host auctions. Not to mention, Detective Bishop is open to being swayed to our cause.”
I wince, tense, wait for him to protest or to shove me down on the floor and take me anyway, as he’s done in the past.
He slides his hand off of my neck, down to the valley between my breasts and lower, but he snags on the fabric of my dress and twists. “You’ve been a busy little girl, haven’t you? Very busy indeed.”
Jackpot.
“You wanted me to help you grow your new venture, and that’s exactly what I’ve done.” My next breath explodes out of my chest. “It makes sense to focus on growth and expansion. Right now, you’ve got no time to waste and no room for mistakes. I’m offering a solution on two fronts.”
“And how did you find that property, Aria?” he hisses.
“If you’re questioning my skill now, then I might as well leave.” Sure, like he’d let me. “I’ve made you more money in the last year than anyone else. Trust me when I tell you I know how to look for real estate opportunities. I know a gem when I find one.”
Broderick is too interested in the news to pay attention to my body. All evidence gone, I mentally repeat. Right? There’s no way he can even tell this close.
“I’m not sure you have time right now to go over everything I’ve laid out in terms of growth and expansion, but I’ve got files drawn up, and there’s an opening to go out and view the property this evening.”
He arches a brow. His breath is hot on my face, burning me like acid.
“Why are you pushing for this?”
“Because you passed up on my promotion, and this is the only way I know how to prove to you I mean business.”
His gaze drops to my cleavage. “I can think of several other ways you can prove yourself.”
“It’s true.” I tell myself not to fight. Not to act like I’m disinterested or actually physically sick at the prospect. “But you and I both know it’s important for me to show you what I can do. This property is perfect for you.” I take a beat. “Did your meeting out of town go well?”
Rather than pursuing me, he drops his hand between my legs, squeezes my pussy punishingly, and pushes away. “Well enough,” he grunts out. “How far away did you say this property is located?”
“Only about an hour. It won’t be a long enough drive to deter any future customers,” I assure him. Shaking.
He smiles a wolf’s smile. “Perfect. Who owns you, baby?”
“You do, Master. You do.” The lie spills out easily once I know I’ve got him right where I want him.
“Then we’ll leave tonight, and you can show me what you’ve found.” He rewards me with a cold wink. “Verygood girl.”
We’re actually doing this. Getting Broderick out of the city where there will be light guards in attendance, and the police will be able to swoop in and take the credit. Otherwise, the entirety of the Black Market Syndicate will come after me.
