Katie froze as Damien's heartfelt whisper registered in her brain. He squeezed his eyes shut and tugged lightly at the cuffs. "Not exactly how I planned to say it. Let me go, cherie so I can hold you."

She scrambled up the bed, grabbed the key off her nightstand and hurried to unlock his wrists. When she leaned over he lifted his head and nipped her left breast through the leather bustier. She fumbled the key and groaned at the pleasure. As soon as he let up, she finished ...