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Aurora Jonathan wraps a strong, merciless hand around my wrist and tugs. I follow his lead and stumble, ending up flush against his side. Even though he’s sitting, it’s almost as if he’s towering over me. “Lie on my lap. Face down.” I swallow at the command in his tone. The man was born to lead armies and control people. “W-why?” “Quit the habit of asking questions when around me. I don’t answer them and they just make your situation worse.” “I have the right to know.” Besides, the position he’s suggestion isn’t normal. Right? “You already agreed to this, remember? The only right you have is to follow orders.” Ugh. The infuriating tyrant. He presses his thumb against my clit, which I assume is a warning. “Now, are you going to lie on my lap or should I make you? Disclaimer: the second option won’t be pretty.” I swallow at the bleak promise in his tone. If I’m going to spend six months with him, I really need to pay more attention to picking my battles. “Fine. Let me go.” He tightens hi