“Stand.”
Vivian scrambled to her feet. Her legs were shaking so badly she wasn’t sure they’d hold her weight. The blindfold kept her in darkness, heightening every sensation until she felt like one raw, exposed nerve. Every brush of air against her skin made her gasp. Every sound made her jump.
His hands immediately gripped her waist, steadying her. Strong. Warm. Possessive. His fingers pressed into her skin hard enough that she knew she’d have marks tomorrow. Evidence of this night written on her body.
“I’ve got you,” he murmured against her ear, his breath hot and sending shivers down her spine. “I’ll always catch you when you fall. That’s part of the agreement, Vivian. You give me your body, your trust, your submission. And I keep you safe. Always. No matter what happens between us,
