Chapter 21 E55 vouchers The car ride was suffocatingly silent . The only sound was the quiet hum of the engine and the occasional hiss of tires against wet asphalt . Rick sat beside me , one arm draped over the back of the seat , his gaze fixed out the window like he was trying to burn holes through the night . His jaw was tight , the muscles shifting with every tense breath he took . I didn't dare say a word . My heart hammered the entire drive . The car finally turned onto a narrow road flanked by massive trees , their canopies arching overhead like a tunnel . Lights glowed softly ahead , and then we emerged into a sprawling estate nestled against the edge of a private beach . The main house was modern glass and stone , glowing warm in the darkness . The ocean crashed in the distance , moonlight glittering over dark waves . Palm trees swayed in the breeze , lush gardens framed a long infinity pool that looked like it spilled directly into the sea . It was paradise . Rick stepped out first , his silhouette tall and commanding in the dim lights strung across the courtyard . He glanced back at me with that cool , unreadable expression . " Change into something from the box , " he said , voice low but sharp , " and meet me by the pool . " My mouth fell open . " What ? " This was insanity . What on earth had I gotten myself into ? He didn't even look back as he strode off toward the pool , his suit jacket fluttering around his waist . A staff member appeared beside me , carrying my luggage . I opened it with trembling hands and pulled out the black lace lingerie I'd found earlier . My face flamed hot as I held it up . This was insane . But his voice echoed in my head, cold and unbothered and just asking me to do it . I had a lot to protest about , I hated how they were making so many decisions about my life and it felt like I had no saying in it but even though I pretended not to care , I hated even more that those pictures of Andrew and I had leaked , I'd hate to ruin his image when we had only just regained contact with each other after so long . Rick was crazy but I knew whatever he was doing must have been calculated before now and so I was going to let him be the judge of that . I changed in the bathroom , the lace fitting snugly over my curves . The bra lifted my chest , the thin straps framing me scandalously . The panties sat high on my hips , leaving more bare skin than I'd ever shown anyone . When I looked in the mirror , I barely recognized myself . My heart pounded so hard it made my ribs ache . 1/3 8:44 pm ED Chapter 21 55 vouchers A soft knock made me jump . I cracked open the door and saw a man holding a camera slung over his shoulder . A photographer . My knees nearly gave out . He gave me a polite nod . " Ready , ma'am ? " I didn't even know what I was supposed to be ready for but I nodded back , " i am . " I stepped out , hugging my arms around myself as I walked barefoot toward the pool . The photographer adjusted his camera , but all I could see was Rick standing at the water's edge , eyes locked on me . His gaze dragged over my body like a slow burn , lingering at my thighs , my chest , my parted lips . His throat bobbed as he swallowed hard , dark eyes hooded . He looked like he was trapped in a daze and I could swear I saw the shadow of his cock hardening between his thighs . He snapped out of it fast , face turning cold again , " get in ." I hesitated , staring at the water lapping gently against the pool's edge , " rick , I can't … " " Get . In ." My stomach twisted . I stepped into the water , the cold shocking my skin . I gasped as it rose to my waist , my lace - clad body almost entirely exposed . The photographer moved around us , snapping photo after photo . Rick walked into the pool fully clothed , his pants soaking instantly . He reached me in two strides , his hands wrapping around my waist . I sucked in a sharp breath as he pulled me flush against him , the heat of his body searing through the icy water . His eyes locked on mine , looking dark and hungry . Then his mouth was on my neck , lips brushing up to my ear . He kissed me slowly , hotly , each touch lingering . His hands roamed over my hips , up my spine , fingertips slipping under the lace . I couldn't breathe , my heart beat so loud I was sure the photographer could hear it . The camera clicked relentlessly . Rick turned me around , pressing my back to his chest , one hand gripping my waist while the other slipped up to my ribs . His mouth moved along my shoulder , teeth grazing my skin . I whimpered , my legs trembling as his palm slid lower . The photographer barked out directions . " Closer … tilt your head … look at him like you need him ." I followed automatically , my body burning with humiliation and a confusing thrill . Rick bent me slightly forward , his hand firm on my hip , his mouth brushing the shell of my ear . Every pose was more intimate than the last , every shot feeling like it crossed another line . When the last shutter snapped , Rick pulled away abruptly . He stepped out of the pool like nothing had happened , water streaming down his clothes , his expression cold and distant again . I hugged myself in the pool , shivering from more than just the chill . " Get dressed , " he ordered without looking back . " The photographer will post the images online tonight . 2/3 8:44 pm ED Chapter 21 We're leaving ." 55 vouchers I climbed out of the water on shaky legs , grabbing a towel to wrap around myself . " Where are we going ? " I asked , voice hoarse . He paused at the far end of the pool , eyes dark and glittering as they met mine . 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