TABOO:BATION — 50 SHADES OF FORBIDDEN SHORTS novel Chapter 41

I’M STARVED VAL. PUNISH ME

The house had been quiet for two days. Valentina had been avoiding me, hiding in the shadows of the mansion like she always did.

But today, my husband had called everyone to dinner. Arthur was beaming. He sat at the head of the long table.

“I’m so happy to see you two living in harmony,” Arthur said, reaching over to pat my hand. “It warms my heart to have my two favorite women under one roof.”

I looked across the table at Valentina. She was stabbing her steak, her jaw tight. I leaned back and gave her a slow, wicked, teasing smile.

“Oh, baby,” I purred. “I’m more than ready to bond with Valentina. She’s an amazing person. And I promise you, I’ll bond with her in any way she wants. I’ll make sure she feels… satisfied. Very satisfied

while she’s here.”

Valentina’s eyes snapped to mine. They were like snowflakes. She didn’t say a word, but I saw the way

her grip tightened on her knife.

Later that night, the house was silent. Arthur was fast asleep, snoring softly beside me. I slipped out of

the thick sheets, my heart racing.

I slipped on one of my robes, but underneath I made sure I was naked.

I walked through the dark hallways, my skin tingling with mischief. I was on my way to try my luck. Fingers crossed I succeeded.

I reached Valentina’s suite, looked around one last time. I didn’t knock. I turned the handle, and it clicked open.

Perfect.

She hadn’t locked it. I stepped inside, closing the door with a soft click.

She wasn’t in the room. But from the bathroom, I could hear the sound of the shower running.

She was obviously taking her bath.

Everything seemed to be falling into place for me. I dropped the robe, stepping out of it. I walked to the center of her massive bed, naked, and sat down, my legs crossed, waiting for when she finished and met

me there.

The shower stopped.

A minute later, the door opened.

Valentina stepped out.

Damn… my mouth watered.

She had a white towel wrapped tightly around her chest, covering her from her armpits to her mid–thigh. She stopped, frozen, when she saw me.

Her hand ran through her almost bald hair, which made her sharp jawline look even more intimidating. 1

“What the fuck!” she cursed. “What the fuck are- Get out,” she rasped in a low, dangerous rumble. “Get the fuck out of my room!”

“I’m here for my reward, Valentina,” I said, leaning back on my elbows.

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