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understood?”
    “Yes… Yes sir.” A cold draft wafted over her and suddenly she was unable to focus. Her fingers fumbled, trying to unbutton her blouse. She looked down and swallowed then up at his face. His eyes were dark.
    “You will learn.” Taking two long strides, Craze closed the distance and with one hand he snagged her blouse, ripping downward.
    Jess exclaimed from the sound of buttons scattering to the floor. Whimpering, her body sagged.
    He grabbed her around the back of her neck, pulling her to her tiptoes. “When I give you orders, you will follow them without question. Is that understood?”
    Quivering, she could only nod.
    Snarling, he dug his fingers into her skin as he glared at her, his eyes full of lust and darkness.
    “I… Yes sir.” Jess had seen the haunted expression before, the one fearful of the man inside. His beautiful blue eyes seemed ice cold, as if there was no soul inside.
    He sniffed and released her, pushing her back. “You will learn. I will teach you.”
    She should panic, but she didn’t. She should run, but she refused. This man caught her attention, knew her needs. This mysterious man had been able to see past the tightly woven veil. This man could quick possibly free her soul. This man would own her. The thought startling, a haze floated around her eyes. She was panting, her entire body wet with desire as well as apprehension. This is crazy. What the hell are you doing? What is wrong with you?
    Craze gave her a once over then held his head high. His expression was one of understanding, a total knowledge of the woman standing in front of him. “We begin again. I assure you, if you disobey, the consequences will be much worse.”
    Nodding, she shifted her shoulders, gravity taking the tattered shirt to the floor. She fumbled with the button and zipper of her skirt, her nerves and muscles twitching. Tugging the body hugging material, she finally managed to yank the sweaty piece past her hips. When she kicked it away, Craze inhaled deeply.
    “Turn around.”
    She held her arms in front of her chest and turned in a tight circle. Stiff, she almost tumbled to the floor.
    “Slowly. Relax. I may be demanding, but this is a journey, not a race. I need to know everything about you.”
    The sensual husk in his voice was beguiling, drawing her in. A nervous laugh escaped her lips and she lowered her arms, fighting the urge to cover her what was left of her privacy. Let go. Let go… Her behavior was unnatural. No one had ever frazzled her. Not a single person, no defense attorney, judge or ruthless criminal had pushed her buttons. Why this man? Why did she long to please him? Take a chance. She repeated the move, this time concentrating on her breathing.
    “You’re beautiful,” he whispered. “Take off your bra. Do a sexy dance for me. Tease me. Remind me why I want to fuck you.”
    She studied him as he walked toward a massive leather chair, removing and tossing his jacket. Swallowing hard, she began to dance, twisting her body in a jerking rotation before he detected her hesitation.
    “Show me the woman inside.”
    “I don’t know her.” Jess hated to admit.
    “You will. I assure you, you will.”
    A soft laugh pushing past her lips, she began again. Her moves seemed stilted at first then she closed her eyes, pretending she was in her own living room. She hummed, although she had no idea what or if the tune was real.
    “Very nice.” His voice was more of a purr.
    A slight smile remained on her face. She undulated and within a few seconds felt more comfortable. As she swayed her hips she looked over her shoulder, catching his eye. The expression on his face was carnal. He’s going to take you, fuck you. Use you.
    Craze grunted and cross his legs, holding his open fingers away and in front of his face like a pyramid. “Keep dancing.”
    Jess did as she was told and with every step, every twist of her limbs, she inched closer.
    “Excellent. Show me what you so hunger for.