Michelle: The Ties That Bind (Auction Night Book 3) by Ellie Masters

Michelle: The Ties That Bind (Auction Night Book 3) by Ellie Masters

Author:Ellie Masters [Masters, Ellie]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Members Only Club, BDSM, Auction & Charity Event, Interwoven Story Plot, Sassy Submissives, All 4 Stories Happen Same Evening, The Ties That Bind, Contemporary Romance, Women's Fiction, Forever Love, Adult Themes, Single Woman & Men, Sensual Story Theme, Hearts Desire, Life-Changes, Honesty & Trust, Lifetime Love, Beautiful & Feisty, Action & Adventure
Publisher: JEM Publishing
Published: 2020-03-11T04:00:00+00:00


Chapter 9

Those are the kind of words which most definitely land me over his lap. Tank doesn't tolerate cussing and he hates any kind of back talk.

I'm really surprised when he doesn't yank me off the couch and plant me over his knee. My mouth gapes when he walks away. With his back to me, he stares out at the skyline. It's a breathtaking sight, but he's not admiring the view.

I count the deep intake of his breaths, certain he's slowly counting to ten. In all our years together, he's never struck me in anger. Tank is better than that.

He's a man who knows his strength and the vulnerabilities of those smaller than him. As an ex-prizefighter, one misplaced punch given in anger is something I don't want to contemplate. I give him space while we both collect our thoughts.

He has been experimenting on me. The man admitted it to my face.

But is what he said true?

Do I flourish beneath his rule?

Maybe I've been sending him mixed signals? It's possible.

Which means this mess is mine to clean up.

I unfold my legs, rising from the couch, and go to him.

His entire body stiffens as I draw close. He doesn't turn away. Instead, he stands like granite. His gaze cuts across the distance. Maybe he's lost in thought? Maybe he's counting to twenty again as he reels in his anger. I don't know.

From behind him, I wrap my arms around his waist and lean against his powerful back.

"I'm sorry." I press my cheek against his back and grip him tight around the waist. "Is it my fault? Have I been sending the wrong signals?"

He grips my hand and pulls me around in front of him. Rather than spinning me to face him, he pulls me against his chest so we're both looking out over the city.

"You have enough trust in yourself to take the necessary step. This is why I want the auction. I want you to let go. Maybe by giving up a little control, you can set your bids and let fate decide how long we explore the possibility."

"Will you be upset if you don't meet any of my bids?"

I set the reserve amount on my time. If I want, I can set one night of my time in the millions.

Tank is generous to a fault, but there are limits to what's available for his charitable contributions. I can rig the auction if that's what I choose.

It's what a loser would do. And it would be a wasted opportunity for the women's shelter. They'd lose out on a significant contribution.

I'm kind of stuck. Whatever price I place on my time needs to be fair. Not that I'd be the first woman on auction night who walked away unclaimed.

In my deepest heart, I don't want that. Which means I will be his slave for at least a night.

But a week?

A month?

A year?

I shiver at the thought. I can't do any of those, but I can survive a night.

"I hope you value us as a team to not have that happen.



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