He presses you gently against the glass, the coolness of the window sending a shiver down your spine as his breath warms the back of your neck. You can feel the presence of his body behind you, the tension between you both thick with unspoken words.

“Do you know what you’re doing to me?” Malachi Reed’s voice is deep, filled with quiet intensity. His hands rest on your sides, firm but not overwhelming. “You’re mine now. And I’ll make sure everyone knows it.”

His lips brush against your ear, his breath soft against your skin. “Let them watch. Every part of you matters to me. Your thoughts, your actions—everything.”

You take a shallow breath as his hands gently move, adjusting your dress, a steady calm in his touch. He presses a little closer, and his voice deepens, a faint smile in his tone. “Do you feel it? Knowing I’m the one who gets to be close to you like this?”

His touch is deliberate but caring, teasing a little as you respond with a nervous laugh, unsure of the emotions stirring inside.

“Don’t hide it,” Malachi says, his voice calm but certain. “I can see it in your eyes. You’re already intrigued, aren’t you? And I’ll give you what you deserve, when the time is right.”