Embroidered Secrets

Valerie stared at Donovan's frigid countenance, feeling as though her heart was forced to beat faster with his.

Without warning, he grabbed her fair wrist, so slim that he only needed to apply a slight force to snap it. “Didn't you agree you'll sleep with me every day?”

Hesitation was apparent in her tone. “I did, but...”

“Then sleep.” Donovan lay on the bed sideways and pulled Valerie into his em