“So did you mean what you said?” she asked.
“All of it, but which part are you referring to?”
“That I’m your woman.”
He grabbed her chin none too gently, and her eyes widened.
“Are you trying to say you’re not?”
Her brows rose and before she could answer, he kissed the hell out of her. By the time they came up for air, Rodrigo was sitting in the chair across from them, watching with undisguised interest. He tossed Severin a thick envelope.
“He paid cash,” Rodrigo said. “Usually that would get him a discount, but I made him pay extra for leaving footprints on my lawn.”
Severin snorted and tossed the envelope back at him. “Keep it. Sorry about the scene.”
“He had no business doing that to Min. I almost punched him myself, but you beat me to him.” Rodrigo shook the envelope at him and slapped it down on the coffee table between them. “I’m not taking this, dumbass. I already took my cut.”
“I don’t want his money.”
“Well I’m not taking more than my cut. Obviously I didn’t do my job right if we’re selling to someone like that.”
“Fine.” Severin picked up the envelope and dropped it onto Minnow’s lap. “Buy yourself something pretty.”
“What? No!”
“Mari is already here, by the way.” Rodrigo leaned back in his chair and splayed his legs out in front of him.”
“Good.” He jounced Minnow on his lap. “Remember how you mocked me for not shopping like a rich man, Miss Korsgaard. We’re making up for that today.” He patted her ass.
“Where are we going?” she asked, eyes bright.
“Just upstairs,” Rodrigo said, gesturing in that direction.
“Someone is here to sell things? Like what?” she asked.
“I’m having people over tonight, and your owner has decided you might like a social outing. One of my friends is here with options you may be interested in.”
“I take it this isn’t a Tupperware party?” she asked Severin.
He chuckled, enjoying her surprise. He wasn’t the most interesting person to spend time with, and knew she got bored at the house. The idea of doing this for her had been exciting for him even though he was dreading it. “Not unless Tupperware has significantly broadened their product line.”
“So you have a hard time with vanilla gatherings, but kink ones are fine?”
“No,” Rodrigo said. “He’s trying for your sake. He’s never stayed more than five minutes at one of these, but with you here it may be easier. It’s not a party, really. Just a few people. You can also bring him to hang out in his room if he needs a break.”
He swallowed a growl. Could Ro make him sound more like an anxious child?
Minnow shifted on his lap, grinding her ass. It didn’t seem like an accident. His little bitch liked playing with fire. “He has a room in your house?”
“Yes. I have a room in his house. It’s only fair.”
Severin shoved the girl up from his lap and swatted her ass. “Come on. Don’t forget your money.”
“Mister Leduc! I’m not taking this money. I didn’t do a thing to earn it.”
“Hazard pay.”
“Hazard pay isn’t the price of a custom bike. Y