Chapter 2 I lay open wide across the bed, my body gleaming with a sheen of sweat, my chest rising and falling. He stood beside me, his eyes dark with a mixture of satisfaction and lingering desire. His hand slid down my thigh, his fingers grazing the sensitive skin still warm from his earlier touches, sending a shiver through my body. He leaned in close, his breath hot against my ear, and whispered, “I want to show you something.” His voice was low, commanding. I felt my pulse quicken as he took my hand, his grip firm yet gentle, leading me through the dimly lit apartment. We stopped in front of a door I’d never noticed before, hidden seamlessly into the wall. His fingers brushed mine as he turned the handle, My eyes widened as I took it all in: the walls were lined with shelves h

