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“And you and that dickhead you’re dating aren’t?! Yeah, I knowALLabout him! That’s the real reason you’re cutting me off. You’re moving on to somebody rich and fancy and forgetting where you come from! Now that you’ve used me and pretended to give a shit, you’re onto the next one!”
“Fuck off,” I growl, my temper emerging. I shove past him and march toward my building.
Grady rushes to follow. The thud of his footsteps sound from behind me.
“I have pepper spray! Come closer and I’m using it.”
“Does he really know about you, Ly? Does he know how fucked up you are? I bet he thinks you’re some sweet little princess and not the selfish bitch you are! Probably doesn’t even know you con men out of money on that Cyber Fans account of yours.”
I whip around in a fresh dose of anger. “Stay the fuck away from me!”
“Yeah, that’s right. You think this doctor will be your come up. You think you can fool him the way you fooled me. Just remember who knows all the ways you’re damaged!”
For the briefest second, I’m about to hit him with an equally spiteful low blow, then my temper disappears. Realization pours over me, and I take a step back.
“It was you. You’re the informant. You told the detectives investigating Maximillion’s murder that Kaden was starting fights that night?”
Satisfaction shines on Grady’s face. “Mr. Doctor’s not so perfect, Ly. I’m gonna prove it. Then you’re gonna come crying back to me. Like your crazy ass always does. You’re such a fucking mess. This time I’m going to make you grovel for it.”
“Stay away from me—stay away from him!” I growl in defense mode, my hand clenched around my pepper spray. I leave him alone on the sidewalk, slamming shut the door leading into my building.
Grady has some fucking audacity. He has some nerve dragging Kaden and I into amurderinvestigation. All out of spite.
But Grady’s underestimating me. If he refuses to leave us alone, he’ll leave me no choice. I’ll have tomakehim.
* * *
“Hello? Kaden?” I tap my knuckles against the ajar door. I cautiously step into his penthouse and then stop to survey the scene.
His penthouse looks as refined and sterile as usual, like no onetrulylives here. Crumbs and lint and other signs of imperfection don’t exist in Kaden’s private abode. The stainless steel appliances in the kitchen shine, and there isn’t a smudge to be found on any of the almost 360-degree windows.
He invited me over this evening. But didn’t pick me up or greet me at the door.
It’s been a couple days since we’ve seen each other. The most time we’ve spent apart since we started dating.
He said he’s busy with patients, and I’ve been preoccupied with job interviews and shifts at the Velvet Piano.
Did he forget he invited me over? If so, why would his door be open?
“Kaden?” I call out. My hand gravitates toward my purse to grab my phone and give him a call.
He interrupts me before I can. It echoes from down the hall. “In the playroom.”
Though he doesn’t say it, I understand what he wants—I’m supposed to join him. I draw a deep breath and then head down the hall. He’s requested I bring my leather cat mask with me. He’s also yet to finish punishing me from the cookie incident.
My pussy throbs at the thought.
I should be more cautious. Maybe consider if Kaden and I are compatible enough for a long-term relationship. But I find myself unable to even pretend I care the second I’m in his presence. Our chemistry is too hot and the sex too explosive.
He’s right when he said I’ve never been fucked so good.
I’ve grown addicted to the sex…andthe punishments.
As I venture down the hall, I’m practically drooling as I imagine what could be next.
“Shut the door.”
I do as he says and pull the door closed behind me.
