Chapter 90

“I’ll stay,” I replied, realizing that Daniel was the closest thing I had to an ally, even if he was also the person who owned me. He was the only other person in this world who needed me to be successful. The only other person who couldn’t afford for me to get this wrong.

Immediately, Daniel pulled me close, smiling as he wrapped his arms around me.

“You know, you really are beautiful. You knew what you were doing when you asked to be painted up like this. It looks amazing on you.”

“Wouldn’t have happened if you hadn’t agreed to pay for it.”

“Your unveiling income more than made it back.”

“Yeah, but that whole thing is so messed up,” I said, wanting to see how honest I could be.

“Completely, but something has to begin a courtesan’s career.” He exhaled, almost sighing, but tugging me towards the cushions at the back of the room.

I slipped into his embrace, willing to forget this crazy world for a while and think of nothing but screwing the man before me. Daniel seemed to understand how