CHAPTER 2 CADEN I pulled her into a kneel at the foot of the bed. She swayed, nearly fell. I caught her chin in my hand. “You listen to my voice. You breathe when I tell you. You beg when I make you.” She bit her lip. I slapped it lightly. “Words, Valentina.” “Yes, sir.” That was better. My fingers tangled in her hair. I tugged her head back slowly until her mouth parted on instinct. I didn’t kiss her. She was already trembling, already shifting on her knees, thighs clenching together. “Spread your legs.” “Caden—” I slapped her inner thigh. She gasped. “Do it.” Her knees widened. Back straight. Mouth open. Blindfolded and roped like a pretty little gift waiting to be unwrapped. I crouched in front of her. “Now tell me,” I murmured, breath ghosting over her lips. “Was dan

