“I feel like you keep testing me, Queen.” His husky breath fanned the side of my neck as his words traveled to my core. “On purpose.” “I don’t.” I gulped, feeling his fingers dig into my waist. We were supposedly dancing, but I felt like we were stuck in a particular spot while slightly swaying. “It’s just you feeling insecure.” “Really? Insecure?” Rick scoffed. He pulled me closer to him even though we were already glued together. “I hope you will be ready for what’s awaiting you, queen…” Again, he brought his lips beside my ear. “Because there won’t be any mercy. None at all.” Goddammit! “Well, I hope you will be ready for your present then.” I hope I sounded as brave as I anticipated. “Because I won’t show any mercy either.” “God, you are making me lose it, Queen.” His breath almos

