He swam toward me and looked up. “We can discuss this.”
“The time for talk is over.”
“I will spank your ass until it’s raw if you throw it.”
I started to hurl it over his head.
“Whatever you want!” he yelled.
I lowered the book. “Don’t lie.”
Shay swam toward the metal stairs and ascended them swiftly. Then he padded toward me with a masterful swagger, water dripping off his impressive body, his cock half erect. That tattoo looked even more intriguing.
He held out his hand for the book.
“Say it,” I demanded softly.
“Give me the fucking book.” He snatched it from me.
Swallowing hard, I felt his rage like a burn that would scorch me—the kind that would leave scars. It was the kind of pain my flesh yearned for.
He looked fierce. “The punishment for this is extreme. Are you aware of that?”
“Yes, sir.”
He stepped closer and reached around my waist, dragging me toward him. My chest struck against his hard, his heat burning through me. His grip on me was verging on painful.
His gaze held mine. “Your fantasies are for a more experienced submissive.”
“I’m ready.”
“Tell me you know what you’re asking for.”
“I do.”
“Ask me flat out for it.”
“I want what they do at Hillenbrand.”
His expression became thoughtful. “Say it.”
“I want to.”
“Say it.”
“It’s in my file.”
“Your file is gone.”
“It’s difficult to articulate.”
I felt a stab of pain as he buried his hand in my hair and pulled my head back, his lips close to mine, his breath on my mouth.
“Still not convinced, Rue.”
Being this close to him, feeling his body pressed against mine, I dared to hold his gaze, seeing right into his soul, past the tough guy attitude. I saw the man no one could touch, no one could hurt. That’s what he tried to project, but I saw through that wall he had built around himself, right through to the other side.
I saw him.