CASSIAN'S POV I should give her time to calm down, but I want her exactly like this—shaking, furious, and waiting for me. Ice bowl balanced in hand, I shut the door. My towel hangs loosely around my waist, brushing against my hardness with each step I take. Nina lies belly up in bed, just like I asked her to. I love her when she's obedient, but there's something about her defiance that sends shivers down my spine. Her chest heaves softly, eyes shut. I place the cold steel bowl on the vanity table. The neck of a champagne bottle peeks out from the top, but I ignore it. I'll use that later. For now, I can use some darkness. Nothing like sensory deprivation to make her squirm even more. I hear her soft gasp when the lights flicker off. “You okay, princess?” a smile tugs at the

