Chapter 247

ELENA

His eyes were cold and serious as he looked down at me. “You know I can’t,” he said. “I won’t let your family think Las Vegas is weak.” It wasn’t said in a cruel way. He just stated facts.

“I know,” I whispered. “Just don’t touch me more than you have to. Just do what you need to do.” If he tried to make it gentle, I would lose control and panic.

“If I don’t help you get ready, it will hurt