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I once believed I understood love, passion, and longing, until I met him. He turned my world on its axis, making me the object of his obsession while he became the embodiment of my deepest transgression. I became his devoted lover; he became my salvation. He commanded me with unyielding intensity, and I, in turn, surrendered completely to his will.

The Axis of Desire

Amanda sat in the plush leather seat, staring at the wine swirling in her glass. She had barely taken a sip, too lost in her thoughts. 


She was on a private jet, heading to an exotic destination, with luxury at her fingertips. But instead, her mind was tangled in a web of questions she didn't want to untangle. 


Why had Raphael said those things earlier? Was it a joke, or had he meant it? 


Did he actually see her as an escort? Had he always seen her that way? 


A sharp sting settled in her chest, but she quickly shook it off. No. If she let his words affect her, he'd win. And she was not about to let Raphael Steel win. 


A flight attendant approached with a warm smile. 


"Mrs. Steel, would you like anything else?" 


Amanda hesitated for a second, still getting used to that name attached to her. 


"I'm fine, thank you," she said, forcing a polite smile. 


Chapter 33 (Author’s POV)