Elena gasped, her heart rate instantly spiking, doubling its speed in a single beat. Her wide eyes locked onto the black boxes resting on the table, then snapped up to meet Julian’s gaze, which burned with absolute dominance. As a woman trapped under the total control of this man, she knew all too well that there was no room for negotiation once Julian set his mind on something. Without a word, the man wrapped his hand around her wrist with a gentle yet unyielding grip. Firmly, he guided her toward the heavy double doors of the red room. The moment the thick soundproof door swung open, a heavy, erotic atmosphere swallowed them whole. Julian strode toward a massive wardrobe in the corner and yanked both doors wide open. Elena’s jaw dropped. Lined up inside with military precision were

