Anna's POV:

Night wrapped the city below in a glittering sea of lights as I followed Alexander’s car up the winding road to the highest grassy plateau. I stepped out, the cool breeze tugging at my clothes, and watched him kill the engine with that secretive glint in his eye.

“Tonight, I’m going to let you experience ‘punishment,’” he murmured, voice low and playful.

My pulse jumped. A tiny shiver ran through me, but curiosity pulled ...