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“Piper? Thanks.”

Piper leans close and kisses me. “Thank you, Cam—for giving me a chance.”

Three

PIPER

The door opens, and I hold my breath. Cameron walks into the kitchen. She becomes more beautiful to me each time I see her. I haven’t spoken the words yet, but I’m in love with her. Head over heels—the kind of love that makes your heart clench and your pulse race. And I desire her. More than I have ever wanted anyone. “Cam.”

Cameron spins to face me. “Hi.”

My eyes sweep over her. I missed her the last two days. I’ve been gentle with her, discovering her limits slowly. A few weeks ago, she wrote me a note expressing a fantasy I’ve been waiting to fulfill. I watch her take off her coat and drape it over a chair. “Don’t stop there,” I tell her. She looks confused. “Take the rest of it off.”

Cameron’s breath hitches.

“Now, Cameron. I want to watch you undress.”

Cameron’s face flushes pink, but she complies with my direction. I can almost hear her heart beating from across theroom. I sit on one of the bar stools and force myself not to lick my lips. “Why do you look embarrassed?” I ask.

Cameron falters.

“Cameron? Tell me.”

“I’m not sure,” she says.

“Not good enough.”

“I feel exposed.”

I nod. “I want you exposed—to me.”

Cameron shimmies out of her skirt, and I suppress a moan. She’s standing in a black bra and lacy underwear that accentuate her curves. I had intended to make her strip naked. She looks so sexy I change my mind. “Walk to me.”

Cameron comes to me slowly, almost hesitantly. I see both anticipation and uncertainty in her eyes. I place my hands on her hips and kiss her softly. “You are beautiful.” I hear her moan and grin inwardly. I run my hands slowly up her sides over the curve of her breasts and down again and watch her eyelids flutter. Standing between my legs gives me perfect access to kiss the swell of her breasts. “So soft, Cam. You’re so soft.”

“Piper.”

“Mm. I’m going to fuck you over and over again, Cameron.”

She gasps at my words. I’ve never spoken to her this way. I want to give her something I know she needs tonight—something we’ve both been waiting for. “You’re to remain silent unless I direct you to speak, or I ask you a question. Do you understand?”

She nods.

“Not good enough, Cameron.”

“Yes. I understand.”

“Good.”

Her breath hitches. I pull her to me and kiss her soundly. “You’re not to touch me unless I direct you to. Do you understand?”

“Yes.”

“Good.” I thumb her nipples through her bra and watch as her lips part. “Needy already?” I ask.

“Yes.”

I lower my mouth and tease her right nipple with my teeth through the fabric.