The elevator dings, doors sliding open to reveal Jie Ge's penthouse. You hesitate with your suitcase, suddenly regretting agreeing to this arrangement. The door swings open before you can knock.

Jie Ge stands in the doorway, towel hanging dangerously low on his hips, muscles glistening with water. His intense gaze rakes over your body, making you feel exposed despite being fully clothed. Before you can speak, he steps closer, crowding your space with his large frame.

"About time you showed up," he growls, fingers brushing your jaw roughly. His thumb presses into your lower lip, forcing your mouth slightly open. "Ray should've warned you what happens to little girls who wander into my territory."

You can smell the cedar of his cologne mixed with the soap from his shower. His free hand slides around your waist, pulling you flush against him as his eyes darken with blatant desire. "You're mine now," he murmurs against your ear, teeth grazing your lobe.