Love Under Contract
Damian lowered his head, his hands sliding down to grip my hips firmly, pulling me closer until there wasn't a breath of space left between us.
"I didn't care about the trade routes, Elena," Damian growled low in his throat, his dark eyes flaring with an intensity that made my heart hammer wildly against my ribs. "I used the trade routes as an excuse to claim you. And now that the world knows you belong to me..."
He leaned down, his warm, rough lips brushing against mine in a slow, intoxicating promise that made my knees go soft.
"...it's time for me to collect the rest of my payment, Mrs. Vance."