scream."
We held each other’s gaze for a few seconds, my heart beating wildly till I finally looked down at the contract again. "And there's not going to be bondage."
"I can't agree to that. BDSM is all about bondage."
"But I don't like the idea of being tied up."
"No can do. If you're not willing to get tied up, you might as well admit you're chicken and back out right now."
I sighed. "Fine. And I guess this means you want to go ahead with spankings and stuff."
"Absolutely. Remember, the bet ends after a week. If I can get you to admit you like BDSM by that time, I win. But if you last a week with me, and after all that time you decide you hate BDSM, you win."
"Hmm." I was determined not to like this week. "And what are the stakes?"
Morgan leaned back in his chair. "If you win, I'll buy a sponsorship on your blog for $300,000. But if you lose, you'll mention the Treasury Casino in your blog's sidebar for free."
I nodded. "Sounds reasonable."
"And you'll mention that the owner of the casino, Morgan Anderson, is a handsome, intelligent man and a wonderful lover, and you'll keep it up for a year."
It was my turn to stare at him like he'd grown horns. "Are you nuts? There's no way I'm saying that!"
"Then you'd better not lose."
He smirked annoyingly and I glared at him. "Oh, I'm sure I'll win. It'll be a pleasure to take your money."
I signed the contract with a flourish and handed it over.
Morgan glanced at it and said, "I'll see you tomorrow night at 7. Come up to my suite, bring all your things and wear a skirt."
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