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11. Leo

Seeing Cadence kneeling at another man’s feet, even if it was my doing, sent a surge of jealousy through me that made me want to deck my cousin and throw her over my shoulder like a caveman. I couldn’t stop myself from lifting her to her feet and sending him away as quick as possible.

It had taken forever to get rid of the men who attended the auction. Some of them lingered with my father, buttering him up, but I made my excuses and left the first chance I got.

My hands stayed on Cadence’s arms, holding her in place. I was close enough that I could see the goosebumps rising on her skin and the floral scent of her hair wrapped around me. The hands tied behind her back almost cupped the erection throbbing between my legs, and it was all I could do not to press myself into them.

Leaning down, I ran my nose along her shoulder, drawing in more of her scent. I could feel her trembling under my palms, and a whimper left her throat that sent another rush of blood straight to my cock, stiffening it further.

“Leo?”

The way she whispered my name made my hands tighten on her as I pulled her flush against my chest. Her hands pressed against my hard shaft, and I heard her gasp as I ground it against her. I wanted to throw her over the back of the couch and fuck her right there, but I reigned myself in.

“We need to get your things so we can go.”

“Go?”

Her soft voice sounded lost, but she knew what was coming.

“To my place. I bought you, and you’re mine until ten. Clock’s ticking.”

A shudder passed through her body as she pulled in a deep breath. When I spun her around, Cadence let out a squeak as my arm crushed her to my chest. I could feel her breasts pressed against me, heaving with each gasp of air.

Catching her chin in my other hand, I tipped her head back, staring down at her pink lips.

“And I plan to use every minute I bought.”

Her mouth parted and I couldn’t resist the temptation any longer. Swooping in, I covered her lips with mine, startling her and allowing me to sweep my tongue inside. She tasted faintly of cherries, and I tipped her head further to deepen the kiss.

She was hesitant at first, but slowly relaxed into it, tongue tangling with mine. I had to end it before I lost all sense and claimed her right here.

Her eyes were closed when I pulled away, lips parted as she panted, with a cute little furrow between her brows.

“Your things. Now.”

Giving a small jerk, Cadence blinked up at me before nodding her head. I released her and took a step back, straightening my jacket to hide my erection before turning to lead the way.

We were silent as we made our way across the stage and down the hall to the room where she had changed. She looked down at her bag before turning to look at me expectantly. Smirking, I crowded into her space as she backed toward the wall.

“I never said I’d untie you or let you change.”

Her eyes widened and her mouth popped open again. My gaze was drawn back to her full lips, imagining them wrapped around my dick. I wondered how innocent Cadence was.

Running my thumb over her lower lip, I relished the softness of it.

“Have you ever given head, Cadence?”

Breath hitching, her body stiffened. An almost imperceptible shake of the head, and my grin grew wider. My cock was so hard it ached, and there was no reason for me to wait for relief. She was mine to do with as I pleased.

As much as I liked seeing her bound, I wanted her hands free, so I spun her around and worked the knots loose before turning her back to face me. Moving my palm to the top of her shoulder, I kept my eyes locked with hers. I could see the fear in her eyes. The uncertainty.

The excitement.

“Kneel.”

I used a little pressure when she hesitated, and her legs folded beneath her. I shrugged out of the tux jacket, tossing it on the chair before pulling off the suspenders.

Cadence chewed on that lush bottom lip as her eyes darted between mine and where my erection tented the front of my pants. Her hands fidgeted in her lap as mine moved to the button. A twist of the fingers and a quick pull, and I was free.

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