She had no intention of sticking around any longer than absolutely necessary and certainly no intention of rekindling her relationship with the man who had shattered her tender, eighteen year old heart. If only he didn’t still make her body sizzle with desire… The moment Scott Armstrong set eyes on Jenny Hynes again, he was determined to win her back. But a decade is a long time and she was no longer the shy, impressionable girl who had won his heart. The new Jenny was confident, worldly and very, very guarded. It would take all his patience, persistence and a healthy dose of chemistry to convince her they were meant to be together.

    It seems like all fun and games until she pairs up with the wrong Dom.Micah has been out of the lifestyle for a while. He's down on his luck when it comes to finding stable submissives. They either leave him or want more than he can offer.After going home to tend to family matters, Micah tries to get in with the local scene, feigning disinterest all the while. But when an enemy from the past shows up to pollute his good time, it becomes a game of wills and perseverance. Talia is caught in the middle, torn between fear and desire, pleasure and pain, and intrigue for the new stranger who could either be her savior or her undoing.Content Warning: This story contains adult content. For readers 18+ only!

    Meanwhile, Bill Butler is roused from his bed and, together with his Knock team, must try to outwit the devious smugglers. Part of the Storycuts series, this short story was previously published in the collection The Veteran.