Chapter 81

Madison

“I’ll take you to dinner at hidden gems where no one knows us,” he continued, his voice dropping lower. “Show you places that’ll take your breath away. But afterward?” His grip tightened. “I’m going to fuck you senseless in ways you’ve never imagined.”

My breath caught. “You sound very sure of yourself.”

“I am.” He pressed me against the balcony railing. “I’ll wine and dine you properly. Take you to art galleries, private concerts, and secluded beaches. But don’t think for a second that I won’t bend you over my desk the next day.”

“Mr. Knight!” I tried to sound scandalized, but my body betrayed me, pressing closer to his.

“What? Too crude for you?” His laugh rumbled through his chest. “Should I use more romantic terms? Make love to you?”

I rolled my eyes at his mocking tone. “Romantic terms are boring. They sound like something from those cheesy romance novels.”

“Is that so?” His fingers traced up my spine. “That’s why I prefe