Hers to Keep (Irresistibly Bound 3)

An image sprung up in Lindsey’s mind. Of herself, kneeling on the floor next to Camilla’s chair in the middle of the restaurant in front of everyone.

She looked Camilla in the eye. “I would do it.”

“You really would, wouldn’t you?”

“I would if you told me to.”

“That’s right. You like being told what to do.”

Camilla folded her arms across her chest and leaned back, examining Lindsey silently. Lindsey shifted in her seat.

“Have I told you about where I live?” Camilla asked suddenly. “Robinson Estate?”

“No,” Lindsey replied.

“It’s an hour outside the city. The grounds are lovely. It’s almost like living in the countryside. The estate dates back to the 1700s, but the manor itself has been renovated so many times that it’s basically brand new. It spans two floors, and there are over 100 rooms. And it’s equipped with every luxury imaginable.”

“That sounds incredible.” Lindsey waited for Camilla to continue. It looked like she had more to say, but she seemed to be thinking deeply.

Finally, Camilla folded her hands in front of her. “I have a proposal for you. It’s unconventional, but it could be a solution to some of your problems.”

“What is it?” Lindsey asked.

“Come live with me,” Camilla said. “Move into my manor for three months. In exchange, I’ll give you enough money to pay off all your medical bills and more.”

Lindsey blinked. Had she heard that right? “That’s… my medical bills. They’re a lot.”

“How much?”

Lindsey told her.

“I’ll give you triple that,” Camilla said.

Lindsey’s jaw dropped. “Seriously?”

Camilla nodded. “I’ll give you a generous weekly allowance too, just so you don’t feel like you’re being held hostage.”

“No way,” Lindsey said. “That’s too much.”

“Please, I have handbags that cost more than that.”

Lindsey didn’t know if Camilla was exaggerating about the handbags. What she was offering was enough money to pay off all Lindsey’s medical bills, as well as a big chunk of her student loans from her useless fine arts degree. And she wouldn’t have to worry about money for a while. She could quit her job at the call center and take her time looking for something better after three months was up.

“On top of that, my manor will be your home for three months,” Camilla said. “I’ll provide you with everything you could ever want. Luxury beyond your wildest dreams.”

Lindsey pictured it all in her head. Would there be even more fancy dinners? Expensive clothes? Parties? Servants? It all seemed too good to be true.

Lindsey took a step back. “What do you want in return?” she asked. “What do you want me to be for you?”

“That’s up to you,” Camilla said. “I’d be fine with you being nothing more than my companion. It gets boring sometimes, living in that enormous house with no one else around except for the help. I’d appreciate the company, and I think you can agree that we get along well. But there are other options if you’re interested.”

“Like what?” Lindsey asked.

“You can be my temporary live-in girlfriend.” Camilla paused. “Or, you can be my submissive.”

Her submissive? Lindsey couldn’t deny that the idea appealed to her. She’d never been anyone’s submissive before. She had only seen glimpses of Camilla’s dominant side, and she liked what she saw.

But still, Camilla was a woman. And that wasn’t something Lindsey could ignore, could she?