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“But I’ve looked around Shadows and watched the others scene It’s confusing So many different types of Doms and subs I’ve seen brutal punishment for the tiniest infraction And I’ve seen almost no discipline for incredibly bratty behavior And I’ve seen a lot of sex—tender, rough, odd, beautiful But I have a hard ti out how it’s all submission I knoants and i” She frowned, then seemed to remember herself “Sir”

Liam exhaled Her vieas so scattered Why hadn’t he asked her that question sooner? If he had, he would have started at square one when he’d collared her Of course, he hadn’t known her well then Since then, Raine hadn’t talked to him or opened up like she should But he’d assue was far deeper

“I know putting that into words was difficult for you Thank you, love” He leaned in, cupping her face in his hands, and took herkiss

Raine yielded her lips to hi, wrapping her ar Her sweetness intoxicated hi he could spend all day just worshipping her mouth The other part of him realized they had work to do

Easing back, he kissed her nose, then reached for the shampoo

She blinked up at hiaze over to Ha?”

“No, precious Today, there was no right or wrong answer You have a lot to learn, but that’s e’re here I’m proud of your honesty”

He leaned in and tangled his hand in her hair, tugging gently until his lips hovered just over hers They shared a silentat once

Liam couldn’t afford to think now about how that ht break Instead, he watched, focusing on how Raine was opening, blosso its purpose—showing her how good it could be if she let it To dwell on the love shetomorrow’s trouble today

As Hammer eased back, Raine sht when their gazes tangled She sent hiht He answered in kind Daly at peace

As she lowered her gaze, that grin brightened even h her dark lashes, her blue eyes sparkling

Liam hoped like hell she was truly ready to open herself and be whole—and that she’d still want him afterward “Tilt your head back so I can wash your hair”

“Yes, Sir” Raine co her eyes