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“You’re not doing this alone That’s crazy”

“Carlos is downstairs, and we’ll beyour father’s regime”

“I want to be a part of this You kno much that asshole hurt me,” she said

Her father had used her for money The people ere supposed to protect and nurture her had sold her out, destroying her childhood by forcing her into the ring Their greed knew no end

“Then ill happen to Ava? Think about it, Belle If we both go, there’ll be no one left to raise her if things go bad”

He was right of course, but that didn’t o Please don’t play with your life like it’s disposable”

“Trustto live for now We coht To this same bed” He sat close and leaned over to pull the blanket off her shoulder It slid down her side, exposing her breasts “I love these tits”

She licked her lips “Do you?”

Belle didn’t want Drago to leave She wanted to forget the world, run away, anything to ensure they could be a fa after wouldn’t think twice before killing hi in the underground—life and death, darkness, and crio’s skills with his fists wouldn’t matter today He said he’d lived a life of cri, but that still didn’t comfort her

“You have no idea” He suckled her nipple into his mouth She closed her eyes and mewled He knew exactly how to use his mouth Her body instantly thru in anticipation

“Drago…” She held his head against her, but he didn’t stay long before pulling away “No, please don’t go”

“Stop it You’re killing ht now,” he said

She was angry And selfish “You said you couldn’t play house, so hoill things be different with me and Ava? Will you walk out when you tire of us?”

“You’re playing games Cut it out”

She scowled He knew her too well

Belle knelt on the bed and beckoned him closer The dominant tone in his voice turned her on She wrapped her arms around his neck and kissed his lips The kiss deepened, slow and sensual, until she forgot the world She wanted to love hiine a world where she caedy Belle hoped things would be different after today