Chapter 30

“I can either make this long and pleasurable,” the man whispered, “or short and painful.”

JD’s breath caught. The voice was thick and masculine. JD’s groin ached, even as his mind screamed at him to run.

“What will it be?” the man asked. His breath caressed JD’s neck in soft, delicious waves.

JD swallowed, but his fear won out. As soon as the hand relaxed a bit, he slipped from the stranger’s grip and ran. The lamp was getting closer, and JD thought he might actually reach it. Then the hand closed around his throat again. Another arm slipped behind his arms, wrenching them painfully behind his back. He winced and struggled to get free.

“Mm.” The man purred in his ear. “I’d hoped you would choose my first offer.”