Nina scrambled off the escort in panic, hastily pulling her clothes on as the others froze, too stunned to react.
Brandon's eyes burned with fury as he closed in on her.
"Brandon… L-Let me explain…" Nina gave a sheepish smile as she slid her hands around his waist, pressing her body against him. Her hips swayed in a teasing rhythm.
She knew Brandon's hunger for her was his weakness. A few honeyed words were all it would take. Like always, he'd swallow whatever lie she fed him.
"Rosalie's the one who wanted to make the bet. If she loses, she'll have to pay up. That's the rule. I never forced her to leave, I swear! You've got to believe me!"
Brandon's hand grazed Nina's cheek as his eyes moved over her face, taking in every detail.
Nina took his hand in hers, lingering in the moment and hoping he'd lose himself in her tenderness again. But then, without warning, his hand dropped to her throat and clamped down in a vicious grip.
Pain shot through her. She grabbed his wrist, poundin
