She was so beautiful and so willing; he couldn’t imagine sharing this with any other woman. She understood what he needed and she gave herself over ...to him, even when she didn’t want the same things. She didn’t want this, he knew; not really. She liked it when he dominated her in private, but he could feel her tense apprehension vibrating beneath her skin at the idea of being strung up in public. He could feel his arousal growing as he imagined the thoughts racing through her mind. Outwardly,. Mia had already kicked the husband’s gun out of his dead hand and now she was comforting the wife. She moved to the side when a little boy and girl came running out of one of the bedrooms, screaming for their mother. She barely nodded when Demon clapped her on the shoulder or when Horse pulled the rope from her rig and then tossed it out the window, hollering for Aidan to coil it up. They were there less than an hour longer, long enough to see the coroner off with the body and Mrs. Kelly off in. The only thing I’ve ever borrowed money for was my first car, and the house, and that was only theoretical because it’s a deal I made with my dad.”“What about the investments in your company?” she asked.“They basically bought shares of stock, so there’s nothing to repay. Once we’re profitable, they each get a share of the after-tax profits. Both my dad and Mr. Grossi expect to easily make their money back.”“Then yes, I’d be happy if you paid some of my tuition. What about Kara?” she asked.“I. Wriggling her feet around as she let pour tear after tear onto me, using my shirt to dry her eyes. I had seen her lover at the start of the party, seen his eyes fill with puzzle and uncertainty every time he went to talk to her. She seemed so happy and bouncy before he took her aside and let go with what was on his chest. Leaving her to drink and laugh off what had been said. She was nice and offered to pour me a drink while she was at her 5th for the night, beginning a conversation without me.