"Hard limits first."
Alexander flipped to the relevant section. His voice was calm. Professional. Like they were discussing quarterly projections instead of what he was allowed to do to her body.
"These are the absolute nos. Non-negotiable. For both of us."
Vivian's heart was pounding. But she kept her face neutral. Two could play the professional game.
"What are yours?" she asked.
"No permanent marks. Nothing that scars." He met her eyes. "No sharing you with others. Ever."
Something hot twisted in her belly at the possessiveness in his voice.
"No public humiliation that could damage your professional reputation," he continued. "What happens between us stays between us."
"And mine?"
"Tell me."
She'd thought about this. Had days to think about it.
"No breath play. No blood. No a
