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Author: Aya Starr
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~Hayden’s POV~

"Now, take your clothes off."

Those were the words that set my heart pounding in the silence. I hesitated and he had noticed instantly.

Without warning he grabbed me by the hair and I hissed in pain as he forced me to my knees. I struggled but then stilled as the warning in his eyes gave way to fear in my heart.

It’s okay Hayden, I told myself.

Remember that you have to do this in order to live. It’s only temporary.

Vincenzo’s gaze was cold and unamused as I began to immediately unbutton my shirt.

I didn’t waste anytime getting out of the shirt. With every thought swirling in my head I did the same for my pants. The air was cool but not overly cold as I tried to stand up. He stopped me with a glare.

“Stay on your knees pet,” he commanded. I swallowed again and nodded. My hair befell over my eyes as it had been disheveled from Vincenzo’s handling and I was glad. I kept my gaze to the floor as I heard his footsteps drawing near. His boots were all I could see before I
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