Chapter Eighteen
A Job Offer
ROCHELLE
“It's not what you think, I swear it isn't. This is all just a big misunderstanding…” My voice pitched with desperation, and Ryker stepped forward.
“Is it now?” His tone was icy as those ocean blue eyes pinned me in place. His fingers wrapped around my chin as he pulled me closer, staring into the depths of my soul. “Listen carefully, bunny, because I won't say this twice…”
I gulped hard, my heart hammering against my chest as he proceeded with his threat.
“I don't care if your little heart still beats for him, but as long as the deal is still on, you are exclusively ours —mine,” his eyes darkened. “Do you understand that? Or should I use simpler terms?”
His grip on my chin was starting to hurt but faded into the nervousness that curled insi
