Bridgett"Try me."The words hung in the humid night air, vibrating with a dark promise.My heart hammered against my ribs like a trapped bird. Jordan’s hand was warm and heavy around my ankle, his thumb tracing the bone in a way that felt possessive, terrifying, and maddeningly intimate.“I’m not a dog you can just leash, Jordan," I whispered, my voice trembling."No," he agreed, his golden eyes burning into mine. "A dog is loyal. You, Bridgett, are a flight risk."Before I could blink, he moved.He didn't chain me. He didn't drag me. Instead, he bent down and scooped me up into his arms as if I weighed nothing more than a feather.“Put me down!" I gasped, instinctively wrapping my arms around his neck to keep from falling. His skin was scorching hot against my palms."You want to walk?" he growled, turning back toward the mansion. "You clearly don't know where you belong. Let me show you."He carried me through the silent garden, his stride long and powerful. I could feel the hard w
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