CHAPTER 2

EVELINA

“On your knees.”

“What?”

His gaze sharpens. “Now.”

My mouth opens to protest—then snaps shut again. I don’t know why I obey.

I sink slowly to the floor, silk pooling around me. My pulse drums in my ears.

He steps forward.

He unbuckles his belt.

My breath catches.

“You were given to us,” he says, undoing the button of his slacks.

He grips my chin.

“Open your mouth.”

“Lucien…”

“Don’t make me repeat ...