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Alex stood in her room, her own personal prison, looking out the floor length windows that overlooked the glittering city of Dallas. Afternoon sunlight streamed into the room, turning her auburn hair gold and casting long shadows across the room. She knew she needed to get dressed, Hunter would be livid if she made them late to his own dinner but it was like she was frozen. Her back still burned from the lashing yesterday. When was this going to end? Alex asked that question a lot more these days. Hunter swung the door open, his mouth curving into a smile as he admired Alex. She was a small girl, no more than five foot. Coupled with her small waist she looked ethereal sometimes, too delicate for the world she lived in. "Well, well," He …show more content…

Gently she removed the clip pinning her hair, spilling her loose curls down her shoulders. She made one last stop at the vanity, dabbing powder on her already bright red cheek. Hunter was smoothing his tie into the waist jacket of his three-piece suit when Alex came back. His pitch black hair was tousled, giving his polished look a devil may care edge. He circled Alex, admiring her from every angle. His fingers brushed her welted cheek before he planted kisses down her jawline. Alex ran her fingers through the back of his hair, painting her smile on again. The pain in her back was a good reminder to play along, otherwise, he'd find another method. He hands found their way to her waist, holding her flush against him as his kisses trailed down to her collarbone. A shudder ran through her body as she fought the urge to jerk away. He kneeled in front of her, holding her hands to his chest. "Alex, you are the love of my life. I'm enthralled by your gentle kindness. Your appreciation for the world around you," He continued on, but Alex couldn't hear him. A ringing was echoing in her ears. Her body language gave Hunter his answer, making his smile vanish. Quickly, Alex dropped to her knees in front of him and held out her hand. "Well, put it on silly!" She joked, trying to pull his mood back. He slipped a flawless rose gold ring inlaid with dozens of sparkling sapphires. Alex's heart hammered as he

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