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"Take off your clothes, Violet" He sry and unfettered "At least the dress For now"

No man has ever demanded that I strip in front of him Usually they undressoff clothes in bed, in the dark, whatever, eager to get naked quick

So this feels … odd As if I’a wrap dress--a purposeful decision since I kneas going to happen today--and I reach for the knot at apes with the movement and I undo the tie co slivers of s

Ryder never takes his gaze away froe of his desk, his arain, his head bent to the side Observingthe dress off my shoulders and it falls into a heap at my feet I not only chose the dress for today, but alsosexy and I hope I delivered

Pray that I delivered

His gaze lights up as it skims over me and rests on my chest "Nice bra"

I glance down My breasts strain against the thin fabric, creaainst the lace The panties match, cut in a bikini style that covers more than reveals I feel sexy every tiht the withfrilly and indulgent Not for theme a pointed look because I was the only one who had a serious boyfriend But for us

I wore the set a few ti and I’d needed to feel confident ina bunch of old men who don’t necessarily understand the cosmetics industry Another time I wore it for a date with Zachary He hadn’t even noticed, hadn’t even coerie Did we even have sex that night?

I’m not sure I don’t remember How sad is that?

So I shoved the bra-and-panty set into the back of otten Until I had a ht over what I should wear for Ryder He wanted so that would slay him …

"Take it off"

I blink him into focus "What?"

"Your bra" He waves a hand at , I reach behindmany times the fool as he levels me with that cool, nonco in front of hi and hot, almost like a physical caress