IRIS
I turned away from Virginia and walked to the window. In the beginning, I thought I did not have a choice, but Virginia had presented me with something I had not considered before. Doing things on my own terms. I could be selfish and ask for things I would need once everything was over.
I turned back to Virginia and some small, bitter part in me still wished she was still on her knees for a moment longer, just so she could understand what it felt like to be powerless.
"I need a contract," I said. "A formal one."
Virginia blinked. "A contract?"
"You heard me." I made sure my voice was hard. I was not going to be easily accommodating. I was about to put myself at risk to hand her a mate. I was doing it for Ronan but no way was she getting my kindness for free. I would protect myse
