“If it were up to me, you wouldn’t have to work another day in your life. I’d look after you in every way.” Mel raised an eyebrow. “What, like some sort of sugar baby?” “You would never allow that, would you? You should know, you’re the first woman who hasn’t simply let me do whatever the hell I want with you. Outside the bedroom, that is.” Vanessa lowered her voice. “You have no idea how infuriating it is. It only makes me want you even more.”