ddy's black mask remained firmly in place, hiding her identity as always. S

d half naked before her. "Can we do this often? Just y

confusion. "You know it goes beyond our policy. If you need me, you have to come

ant," he begged. "All I want is to be able to call you personally and h

long moment, her expression unreadable u

on't do personal calls or secret arrangements. If you

ost breaking. "Please... I'll pay what

ut after a pause she extended

yped in her private number, and saved the c

us, my colleagues or boss shouldn't find out, A

h sharp eyes. "Do I n

almost too fast. "Save my

the mask and nodded.

bbed her coat placing it above her body as she put on h

ht?" Reeves insisted, his voice alm

chuckle. "I'm a stripper,

ay," he begged,

ning back to face him with

hours. That's what you paid for. I need to ge

aving Reeves standing half-naked with only a white towel wrapped low around his wais

he was glad Vanessa, her closest friend at Velvet Eclipse, had been feeding her updates

streets. Vanessa hadn't sent any warning about the

e no one important was watching. She slipped off the long coat she had thrown over her bod

l she spotted Vanessa. A wide, excited smile sprea

m and pulling her into a quieter corner. "Girl, you w

e noticed Vanessa's face wasn't bright at

y questioned in shock, he

ddy felt a strong hand suddenly grab the back of her head from behind. Wit

eep, angry voice growled above h

arkez -

at Vanessa in shock, eyes wide with betrayal and confusion.

, clearly terrified

rd not to provoke. She also knew he had a special hatred for her ever since she became the on

arm, forcing her to stand. His grip

, Maddy," he snarled. "

an before Markez c

ders again, fingers digging in like he wanted to anchor her in

ain on her arm was unbearable. Maddy pushed him away hard,

" he questioned in anger, his v