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Seth’s warm hands cupped her shoulders as he ainst her ear

“I’m sorry, Raine I didn’t mean to upset you” She couldn’tto explain the difference between theyou feel you need to hide, that’s a red flag, and you need to say those words aloud Sharing your feelings is the only way to maintain a healthy rapport with your Doms Do you understand?”

Raine swiped the tears away and sniffed before she gave a shaky nod “Yes, Sir”

“Good,” Seth praised as he turned her back to face him “Let’s continue”

She glanced toward Beck as she eased herself down to the robe again Raine could see the sympathy in his eyes, but his expression was resolute She needed to find the sah

Looking down at the list, she inhaled a steely breath “No one has control over any aspect of ift”

“What coed

“You know” She tried to give a nonchalant shrug “My father”

“You took back your power froot to see that” Pride glowed from Beck’s face

“What does that affirmation mean to you in terms of Hammer and Liam?” Seth asked

Raine paused, sorting through her thoughts “That I have the choice whether or not I give myself over to them”

“Excellent,” Seth praised “You’re doing that right now, and they thrive on your power It’s what fulfills them But how does it make you feel?”

“Centered”

“I think she’s getting it” Beck sounded pleased

“Okay, sweetheart Last one” Seth nodded to the paper in her hand

“I deserve…” Raine stuain She felt Seth’s assessing stare The longer she stalled, the stronger she felt his impatience

“Keep going Tell us what you deserve” Seth’s tone was soft but teemed with Dominant command

She sed the lump of reservation in her throat “I deserve happiness” The next words were harder to get out “And love”