Chapter 6 The Mills 80Th Birthday Party

• "What kind of price?" Astrid asked, her voice barely above a whisper. She felt a shiver run down her spine as Andrew's fingers grazed her skin.
• "The kind that requires you to surrender to me completely," Andrew replied, his eyes burning with intensity. "Are you willing to pay it, Astrid?"
• Astrid's heart was racing as she hesitated, unsure of what to say. But as she looked into Andrew's eyes, she felt a spark of desire ignite within her. She nodded slowly, her voice caught in her throat.