Re/Bound (Doms of the FBI Book 1)

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Book: Re/Bound (Doms of the FBI Book 1) Read Free
Author: Michele Zurlo
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around rescuing subs from themselves and jealous wannabe Doms. I’m not a bighearted fool or a generous man. I’m doing this because I hope to get something out of it.”
    The spell he had been weaving over her broke. Of course he wanted something out of it. What man didn’t? She bit her lip and took a step back. “I don’t sleep around, Theo. I’m sorry if I said or did something to make you think I was offering sex. I wasn’t.”
    He took one step forward, negating the distance she had put between them. “I don’t expect anything more than your company, Darcy. You did great tonight. I was completely entranced by your speech even though I’m a computer geek, not a grant writer. I thought you’d like to get a drink with me.”
    She blinked up at him. “Is that my reward?”
    Theo lifted a brow. “We met barely two hours ago. Given the newness of our acquaintance, don’t you feel praise to be an appropriate reward?”
    Heat crept up her neck. Even if he had been her Master, praise would have been the appropriate reward. Any reward he would have chosen would have been appropriate. Rewards and punishments were a Master’s purview.
    Her gaze landed on his shiny shoes. “I’m sorry, Sir. I overstepped my bounds.”
    “No, you didn’t. I encourage you to be open and honest with me. It’s the only way we’ll know whether this bit of chemistry between us is going to go anywhere.”
    Darcy’s breath caught. She liked this kind of brutal honesty. Though she meant to keep her gaze lowered, she couldn’t help looking into his eyes. He didn’t flinch or hide his appreciation for her. “Is Sir asking me out for a drink?”
    He shook his head. “Sir gave you praise. Theo is asking to spend some time with you.”
    Many men had asked her out since Scott’s disappearance. Theo was the first who tempted her. That tiny knot of peace deep in her chest grew. She didn’t try to temper the soft smile his declaration elicited. “A drink sounds nice.”
    Theo offered his arm. When she gripped his bicep tentatively, he placed his other hand over hers until she accepted his reassurance. She slid her hand deeper and allowed him to pin her wrist between his arm and his body. This drew her closer and kept her there. She allowed his display of possessiveness, and she let herself enjoy the feeling of security he evoked.
    Friday night at the hotel bar with a convention in full swing meant a wall of noise blasted them the moment Theo opened the door. He smiled apologetically. “I guess you’ll have to sit close to me so we can hear each other.”
    Darcy laughed and released his arm. She stepped into the dimly lit room. He immediately placed his hand on the small of her back. He paused, scanning the room, and she paused with him. She visually measured the height difference between them, estimating six inches. That put him at around six feet tall.
    At last he turned his head to smile down at her. “There’s a table back there.” He pointed to his right and shifted her to that side. Grateful his height allowed him to see above the crowd, she let him guide her toward the table he had chosen.
    The little rectangular table fit two people. Shoved against a wall next to a fire exit, it seemed forgotten and alone. Theo pulled out a chair and motioned for her to sit. His gallantry caused her to swallow an uncharacteristic giggle. She couldn’t remember the last time anyone except a maître d’ had treated her this way.
    A waitress pounced before Theo had settled in his chair. She flashed a quick smile that did little to change her harried air, and she tucked a strand of blonde hair behind her ear. “We got five-dollar drafts tonight. What can I get for you?”
    Darcy could tell the woman hoped they would both order drafts. Thoroughly not a beer person, she smiled apologetically. “Can I have a glass of cabernet sauvignon?”
    “Yep.” She turned to Theo and lifted her brow. “What can I get for you?”
    The amused smile tipping

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