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knew Vanessa could be a bit rude without knowingly doing it.
    “Well, if you’ll excuse us, I need to have a talk with the princess in private.”
    “Do you need the gym?” Cameron asked suggestively.
    “Maybe later,” he hinted to his brother. They both waved to me as Simon carried me like a caveman.

Chapter Nine
    I was in such a rage. My anger wasn’t really aimed at Emmy, but she was threatening to leave me which made it hard not to lose my cool. I carried her up to my bedroom, tempted to tie her to the bed.
    Slamming the door behind me, I walked angrily to the bed, flipped her back over my shoulder and plopped her down; her body bouncing just a little. I leaned down over her, my eyes narrowing as I thought about her leaving.
    “Do I need to tie you to the bed?” I asked dangerously close to considering the appeal it had.
    “No.” Her eyes were wide and she shook her head.
    “Then why the fuck were you trying to leave me?” I asked through gritted teeth.
    “I don’t belong here, Simon. In a matter of minutes downstairs, I knew that. I don’t fit in. I can wait at the airport before my flight leaves.”
    “Wait. Are you telling me you still haven’t cancelled your flight?”
    “When have I really had a chance? I’m glad I didn’t.”
    “Damn it, Emmy. What are you trying to do to me? I’m already about to lose it and you keep insisting you’re leaving.”
    “I embarrassed myself twice within twenty-four hours in front of your family. I can’t even look at them again.”
    “Get over it because you will. First, honey, you’re not the first person in this family to get wasted. Hell, Vanessa is a minor and she came home smashed one day. Everyone including Tim lost their minds. She was sixteen and grounded. I’ve seen everyone in this house drunk before, so it’s no big deal. If you think yelling at my sister was embarrassing, you have no idea what my mother is probably saying to her. Vanessa says things before she realizes the tone or context. Trust me, she didn’t mean to be a total bitch and I’ll straighten her out later. So now that we’ve got that shit cleared, I need to tell you something. If you try to leave me again, I’ll find you. You let me in, and I’m not letting you out.”
    I pressed my hand against her throat where her pulse was pumping wildly. Running it down to her chest, I felt her heart jumping. “Are you scared of me?”
    “No.”
    “Good. Because as mad as I am, I’d never do anything to hurt you.” I lowered my forehead to hers, resting it there while I looked into her stunning eyes. I knew she was uncomfortable with my family’s wealth and lifestyle, but I was hoping that she knew how special she was to me. As much as I wanted to tell her that I loved her, I didn’t think she’d believe me just yet. She wasn’t ready to accept the seriousness of us. I knew all about her family and their sad, twisted ending; thankfully, that wasn’t in the cards for us. I planned on loving her until my dying day. Every child she gave me would be a blessing I’d cherish, but she wasn’t ready to listen to that. I needed to fuck her into submission.
    My lips bit down on hers. “Open,” I demanded. She did as I said, parting her plump lips so I could taste her mouth. My kiss was a sign of domination. I didn’t use my body on hers. No. I held it away because she needed to be aware that it was more than just sex. I wanted to ravish every inch of her, but I wanted her heart too. Our kiss was deep, powerful, and consumed me. I pushed off and away from her. Adjusting my erection, I said, “Get ready. I’m taking you out today. I’ve got to work in the morning, so we’ll go out today.”
    I left her there to go deal with my sister. Rushing down the stairs, I saw her crying in Tim’s arms. “Why are you crying?” I asked Vanessa belligerently.
    “Cam ripped her a new one already. Leave her alone,” Tim chimed in.
    “Listen, Vanessa. You owe Emmy an apology. That was out of