A Dangerous Tension

“Is that the problem here? You wish to learn your place?”

Xavien moved. He closed the distance between them with terrifying speed. The sheer size of his frame forced Venyra backward. She retreated step for step until the backs of her knees collided hard against the solid edge of the heavy wooden bed. She could go no farther. The mattress pressed into her legs, trapping her in place.

He did not