“Everything is property if you can put a price on it. And you, little Vale, are my property now and you were very expensive. You cost me a fortune you know that right? but you’re so worth it.” Her hand twitched, the urge to slap him burning. He noticed. He leaned closer, his mouth brushing her ear without touching. “Try it,” he whispered. “And I’ll enjoy punishing you for it later.” His voice was slow, a lazy drawl…