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Miss Tucker, your mother's account has missed two payment deadlines.

Please, don't stop my mother's treatment.

I'm working my third job. I'll have the money soon. The balance must be cleared

by Friday, Mrs. Tucker.

That's all we can do.

Happy birthday to me.

God couldn't even spare me one damn gift.

She's so beautiful.

Kiss me.

What? Cover me now or I'll put a hole through your spine.

Never seen a couple making off before?

Get the hell out of here!

Disgusting! Keep searching!

Okay, they're gone.

You're safe now.

Oh, you've got to be kidding me.

A face this pretty.

What kind of trouble did you walk into?

Where am I?

My apartment. I'm a nurse. You're bleeding out. Please, just let me help

you.

You live like this, ceiling leaks, walls cracking, and you still dragged a

bleeding stranger into your home.

Why, little nurse?

Because leaving someone to die on a train isn't in my nature.

And my name isn't little nurse.

It's Pearl.

Now, I need to wrap this. It's going to hurt.

I'm sorry, I didn't mean to...

First

you ride me on a train, now your hands are on my chest.

Careful, Pearl.

Haven't you heard what happens to girls who get too close to the wolf?

They found you. There's a fire escape through the back window. Hide, now.

This is breaking and entering.

I'm calling the police.

Get out!

Donna, forgive the delay. The traitor has been dealt with.

Donna!

Who the hell are you?

I've been called many things.

Monster. Queen.

The devil in a trench coat.

But I prefer you call me by my real name.

Talia Vos.

Talia Vos. The mafia queen this entire city fears.

I just kissed and brought her home?

They say Talia Vos kills without blinking.

I have to get out of here.

Now!

And where do you think you're going, little

pearl?

You fed a starving wolf tonight, and a wolf always drags her prey back to the

den.

Go! Don't touch me!

Donna, what do you want us to do with her? Lock her up?

Or dispose of her?

I have a much better use for her.

Send her to the Red Room.

Where are you taking me?

What is the Red Room?

Oh, God. This is an execution chamber.

She's going to kill me in here. She's going to tear me apart.

Let me out! I saved your boss!

You can't do this to me!

Let me go!

Careful, Pearl.

You're going to bruise those pretty hands of yours.

Don't torture me. I don't want to die here.

Torture you?

Die here?

You think these toys are for killing?

You're a mafia boss.

What else do you use chains and whips for?

They are meant to break you, little pearl.

Just not in the way you think.

Then, what do you want from me?

I want you to become my submissive.

Sign yourself over to me

Submissive

what does that mean? I don't understand a Submissive is someone who gives

control to another person She kneels when

I say she comes when I call and she takes every pleasure every pain Only

because I decide she's earned it.

What? You want me to be your sex slave? Hell no!

I'm straight. I am definitely not playing whatever sick, twisted game this

is.

Relax, Pearl.

I never take a sub who's forced to kneel. There's no fun in that.

But since you're so sure you won't submit, let's play a game.

The game?

Seven days.

You stay here and be my sub. If by the end of it you still defy me, I'll let

you walk out that door with one million dollars.

And if I lose?

Then you'll be on your knees, begging me to put that collar on your neck.

One million.

Enough to pay off Mom's bills for good.

All I have to do is last seven days with a lunatic.

Scared? Think you can't handle it?

You wish.

You'll be the one eating your words.

Brave girl.

Let's see if you can pass the first test.

Take off your clothes.

Here? Now?

I'm not ready for this.

I need your measurements first.

Custom leather has to fit perfectly.

Unless you'd rather I undress you myself?

Such a small waist.

It'll look beautiful strapped in leather.

And this neck?

Made for a collar.

I'll have one made for you.

So everyone knows exactly who you belong to.

It's just a measurement.

So why is my body betraying me like this?

Your pulse is pushing 120.

Are you terrified?

Or excited?

No, no. It's fear. Anyone would be terrified of a maniac with a gun.

Such a feisty little brat.

That's fine.

We have plenty of time to play.

Let's see if you still have this much bite on day seven.

Clock is ticking, little Pearl.

Seven days.

Whatever she's doing to me, I can't let her win.

Well, well. Look what Donna dragged home.

Smells like fresh meat.

You lost, little bunny.

I'm just getting breakfast.

Get out of my way.

Breakfast?

Oh, sweetheart.

You really don't know what you are, do you?

Donna collects pretty things, but she breaks them even faster.

Once your time is up.

You leave feet first.

No one walks out of this house alive.

So the seven-day game was just a lie, a sick joke.

Whether I submit or not, she's going to kill me.

But hey, if the Donna doesn't want you, maybe we'll take our turn with you

first. Be sweet to us, Bunny.

Play nice, and maybe we'll make it feel good.

Get back.

I'm warning you, don't come any closer.

Oh, she's got claws.

Even better.

Let's see how long she keeps them.

Let go.

No, let go of me.

Did I give you permission to touch the smile?

Donna, please, it was a mistake. We swear we'll never... We didn't know she

was yours.

Please, mercy!

Then consider this bullet your last warning.

Marco.

Lock them in the cellar.

I want them to remember who's they touched every time it hurts to breathe

She really came for me

the most dangerous woman in the city just put a bullet in her own men for me

Does your arm hurt?

It's none of your business It becomes my business when you're my sub

Follow me.

What are you doing?

Bathing. You wreak a fear in those two idiots.

Get in.

Together? In there.

With you? No, no way.

We're both women, Pearl.

There's nothing here worth being shy about.

Unless you were hoping something else might happen.

Take off the dress. Let me see your bruises. I don't need your help.

I'm a nurse. I can handle a few bruises myself.

Can't you just be a good girl for once, Pearl?

One second she's threatening to break me, and the next she's healing me.

What exactly does she want?

Don't think this changes anything. I'm not into women. Especially not you.

Go on. And I know I'm just a toy you're playing with until you get bored, so

stop... Stop pretending like this means anything.

A toy?

If all I wanted was a toy, Pearl.

I'd have locked you in the room by now.

Chained to a bed, waiting for me.

And I certainly wouldn't have executed my own men just for you.

You're insane.

I'm just some stranger you dragged into this. You don't even know me.

I know a great many things about you, Pearl Tucker.

I know you work three shifts a day just to pay your rent. I know you sleep with

the lights on because you're terrified of the dark.

And I know, beneath all that fight, all that bite, you're still an untouched

little virgin.

Aren't you?

Aren't you?

You're wrong.

I've had plenty of boyfriends.

And we went all the way.

Lying isn't a good habit, Pearl.

If you've already gone all the way, then why are you clinching me so tight?

It's a biological response.

Fear-mimicating arousal. I'm not actually into... A fascinating

diagnosis, Nurse Tucker, but I prefer a more hands-on examination.

God, I've never felt anything like this with a woman.

This is so wrong.

Tell me you like it, Pearl.

No.

I hate you.

That's exactly what I wanted to hear.

Now, I'm gonna taste exactly how sweet your hatred is.

Donna, apologies for the intrusion.

There's trouble at the docks. We need you there.

Saved by the bell, Pearl.

We'll finish this examination later.

I almost... I almost let that woman make me... God, what is wrong

with me?

I can't trust her.

I need to get out of here before she's done with me and kills me.

I need my normal life back.

Donna. She ran.

We have a car tracking her discreetly. I can have her brought back within the

hour.

No. Let her run.

She'll soon realize her little normal life is nothing but an illusion.

And besides, what belongs to me...

Never gets away.

Mom, you have no idea what I just went through. I'm so glad I'm back to you.

Mark? What the hell are you doing here? Get away from her!

Pearl, baby, you've been hard to find. We need to talk about our wedding.

Wedding? Are you out of your mind? We broke up years ago. Get out before I

call security.

I owe the Russians 200 grand, but it turns out...

Their boss has a thing for pure, innocent little brides.

Once we are married, I'll hand you over.

And my debt is wiped clean.

No!

I'm calling the police! You're sick!

Touch that bell, and she stops breathing.

Now wipe those tears, sweetheart.

Your wedding starts in an hour.

Donna, we found her. She's getting married today with her ex-boyfriend.

We ran him. He's filth. He's selling her to the Russian syndicate tonight to

clear a gambling debt.

Bring the car around.

I have a wedding to attend.

Let go of me. I'm not marrying you. Somebody help me. One more word and your

mother won't live to see tomorrow.

Now smile.

Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to join these two souls, Pearl

Tucker. Do you take this man to be your lawfully wedded husband?

I am actually marrying a man who is using me to pay off his debts, treating

me like a piece of meat.

Say it.

God damn it, just say it!

But why?

At a time like this, all I can think about is that dangerous, impossible

woman. At least with her, I felt alive.

I... I do.

I object!

Take your hands off my woman before I put a bullet in your head.

Who the hell is that? Why is she armed?

Oh my god, that's Talia Vos. The one they've got a five million bounty on.

All this, virgin white, walking down the aisle for the wrong man.

Tell me, does he make you feel safer than I do?

What the hell? You're with a woman, Pearl?

God, you make me sick!

Ow! My leg!

Here's how this ends. Every cent you owe the Russians, it's yours again.

And if you ever dare to lay a finger on her again, I'll take the other leg.

Ma'am, I... Now tell me, do we have a fucking problem here?

Yes, ma'am. I understand. I swear to God I'll never go near her again.

The little adventure is over.

Ready to go home?

Yes.

Talia, please, just take me away from here.

The seven-day game?

I lost.

I ran, and somehow I still ended up back in your arms.

So, what are you going to do with me now?

A Dom subcontract?

Read it carefully.

You paid off my mother's bills?

All of them?

I won't have my sub begging the rest of the world to survive.

From now on, your burdens belong to me.

Every time the world tried to crush me, she was the one who caught me.

I don't think I know how to walk away from her anymore.

Technically you still have five minutes before our seven days are up.

Stay or leave.

Make your choice.

I'm not walking away.

I will be your sub, Talia.

But I have terms of my own.

A sub with demands. How entertaining.

Go on.

I'll be your sub, but this is strictly a DSN arrangement.

I won't catch feelings for you, and I want absolutely zero part in your mafia

business.

No feelings. And what if you're the one who falls first?

In your dreams.

I'm straight. I would never fall for you.

Not for long.

My turn. In this house, when we're alone, you call me master.

Ridiculous.

Second.

Total honesty. You don't lie to me.

Especially your body's reactions.

The more honest you are with me, the gentler I'll be.

And finally, a sub's first rule is to kneel.

But you get to be the exception.

Every time we start with a kiss.

Because I love the way you kiss me.

Very sweet.

So, do we have a deal, little pearl?

Deal.

Then our little taming game begins tomorrow.

Nine sharp.

Get some rest, Pearl. You're going to need it.

I can't believe I just handed myself over to a mafia queen.

But the worst part is, why am I actually looking forward to it?

I don't care what the Cruz family promised.

If they want to move their shipments through my territory, they pay double.

Anyone has a problem with that?

God, she really is breathtaking.

If only she wasn't a total psycho.

Is she Donna's?

Keep your eyes down, idiot.

This isn't for us to look at, unless you want Donna to gouge yours out.

I'm so sorry. I didn't mean to...

Everyone

out.

You really do enjoy eavesdropping, don't you, little Pearl?

I wasn't.

It was an accident.

Besides... You said you'd keep your mafia business away from me.

And today you're hosting a mob summit right down the hall?

You're right.

I'm sorry.

I won't let you see this side of things again.

You actually apologize?

I'm your Dom, Pearl.

Not a monster.

Of course I know how to apologize.

Besides, showing up in nothing but my shirt looking like this makes it very

hard to say no to you.

I just threw on the first thing I saw. I wasn't trying to seduce you.

Keep telling yourself that. Our taming game has already started.

You remember the rule, don't you?

An order made soft.

Kiss me, Pearl.

Don't keep me waiting.

I signed the contract.

I'm not backing out now.

Slow down.

You're kissing like it's a punishment.

Open up for me.

Let me lead.

What are you doing? What is that? This is your first lesson.

Before you give your pleasure to me, you need to explore your own body first.

Don't hold back, Pearl.

Moan for me.

Let me hear you.

No.

Let's make a bet then.

How many seconds before you moan for me?

I'll give you five.

Five.

Four.

God, it's too much.

The pleasure is drowning me. If I let her push me over the edge, it won't just

be my body she owns.

It'll be my heart.

Three.

Two.

One.

I'm sorry. I didn't mean to bite you. It was just... It was just...

Too much. I'm not used to this.

Then we're done for today.

Lesson over.

What? I won't take what you're too afraid to give.

That's not how this works.

Rest.

I'll expect more from you tomorrow.

I pushed her away because I was so terrified of giving in.

But seeing her walk away disappointed hurts so much worse.

What is wrong with me?

Donna, my apologies.

Miss Roxy is here.

We tried to stop her, but... Talia, baby!

I've missed you so much lately. You have no idea.

Don't touch me, Roxy.

The moment you broke our contract and crawled into someone else's bed, we were

done.

Mistake? You know I've never wanted anyone but you. Save it. Your family is

bleeding money at the docks.

You're lucky I still let you stand here. Talia, please.

You have a new sub?

Who is that bitch?

None of your concern.

And mind your tongue in my house.

Or I'll burn your family's other casino to the ground.

Marco, walk her out.

That nude bitch thinks she can replace me? I'll make her regret ever coming

near you.

I'm sorry. I didn't mean to bite you.

It was just too much. I'm not used to this. Why do I care so much if she's

disappointed? It's just a DSS contract.

No feelings.

Remember?

Miss Pearl, the Donna requested your presence downstairs in the living room.

Talia? You wanted to see...

So, you're the new toy.

I have to say I'm disappointed.

Who are you? How did you get in here? Me?

I'm Roxy, Talia's ex-girlfriend.

And the only woman she's ever truly loved.

Ex? Talia actually had a girlfriend?

Look at you.

So plain.

So vanilla.

You clearly have no idea how to please a woman like her, do you?

I don't know what you're talking about.

She seems pretty happy with me.

Is that so?

Then let's see what she actually craves.

Good girl.

So this is what Talia really wants?

Then why did she choose me?

See the difference?

She likes them trained, not some pathetic virgin.

So do yourself a favor, sweetheart.

Walk away while you still can.

I wouldn't be so sure about that.

What did you just say?

Tali and I are closer than you ever were. What we have is way past your

pathetic little games.

If anyone is the third wheel here, Roxy, it's you.

Then where are the marks? If you two are so close, why is your skin untouched?

I bet she hasn't even laid a finger on you.

We don't need bruises to prove anything.

We go straight for the real deal. We connect on a much deeper level.

And for the record, our sex life is hot as fuck.

You insufferable bitch.

I'll tear your face off.

I believe I told you to leave, Roxy.

Tiana?

Good girl.

Let's get one thing straight.

Whatever we had is dead. It means absolutely nothing to me now. If you

ever come near Pearl again, I promise you, next time I won't be so polite.

You're protecting her?

She's just a sub. You never ever protected me like this. Did I not make

myself clear?

Get out.

You'll regret this, Talia.

Both of you.

Did she hurt you? I'm fine.

I don't need rescuing.

And just so we're clear, I read that contract top to bottom. It didn't say

anything about dealing with your crazy ex-girlfriend, Drama.

Is that what this is?

Drama?

Why does it sound almost like jealousy to me?

Don't flatter yourself.

I just don't make it a habit to share my dod.

That's all.

Look at me, Pearl.

You don't have to share. What Roxy and I had is buried in the past.

When I commit to a sub, I give them my absolute focus.

My attention, my protection.

They all belong to you now.

Why does she have to look at me like that?

How am I supposed to fight this?

Now, since my annoying ex ruined your morning, I think you need a distraction.

There's a mafia auction tonight.

Accompany me.

A mafia auction?

Wait, I can't go. I don't even own a formal dress.

Who said you needed to worry about that?

I own half the boutiques in Paris.

You can pick whatever you like.

Prepare-toi.

We're heading to France, babe.

Is it...

Too much?

Perfect.

Just a little... undone. Turn around.

Stop! I... I can't breathe.

Can't breathe?

Is it the dress?

Or is my touch making you overwhelmed?

Don't flatter yourself.

It's just the dress.

What are you doing?

Bad girls who lie need to be punished.

Now, what do you call me when we're alone?

Talia.

Wrong answer.

Oh, God.

Why do I actually enjoy it when she punishes me like this? I'm losing my

mind.

You're clenching your thighs, Pearl.

Your body already knows the answer.

Say it.

Let me hear you.

Yes, Master.

Master.

Miss Voss, the diamond necklace is... Oh, God.

I'm so sorry.

Please, take your time.

I should go too. I mean, I need some air.

Run all you want, little pearl.

You already said the magic word.

Tala, I don't know the rules here.

I don't know how to act around these people. What if I embarrass you?

You look absolutely breathtaking.

And as for the rules, Pearl, out here, I am the rule.

Just stay by my side.

Is that Talia Vos? Who's the girl with her? I've never seen her before.

Donna Vos never brings anyone to these events. Be someone incredibly special.

See? Even strangers can tell. And they've only looked at you for three

seconds.

Well, well, if it isn't the Devil Queen herself.

And who is this beautiful little thing?

Your new sub?

Who is this creep?

Lorenzo DeLoca.

His family is the only syndicate that matches mine. We've been a powder cannon

waiting for a spark for years.

I have a newly broken-in pet at home. Blonde, very obedient.

How about a swap for the night, Talia? I'd love to hear how this one screams.

I'm afraid that's a no, Deluca.

She's mine.

Take your sick game somewhere else.

My, my.

So protective.

You usually treat your subs like disposable trash, Talia. But this one...

She's more than just a sub to you, isn't she?

What is she going to say?

Delka is a sadist.

The moment he realizes Pearl matters to me, he'll use her as leverage. I have to

shut this down.

Don't flatter her, Deluka. She's just a plaything.

Barely passed the first lesson.

But I don't share.

You so much as look at what belongs to Mai again, and I won't be gentle.

Relax, Dona Voss. I'm just making conversation.

Keep your pet.

So that's all I am to her.

And I actually started to believe I was special.

What a stupid joke.

He's gone.

Here, take a sip.

You look pale.

Don't touch me.

Pearl, what's wrong?

Nothing. I'm just learning my place.

Since I'm just a temporary plaything, you don't need to pretend you care.

Is this about what I said to DeLuca?

Pearl, listen to me.

That man is dangerous.

He will come after you.

I couldn't let that happen. Then stop acting like I mean something to you. You

can't just claim me as yours and then call me a piece of trash in the same

breath.

Oh, my God.

What did I just say? I sound exactly like a jealous girlfriend demanding a

title.

Pearl, I'm sorry.

I didn't mean a single word of it. Don't. Just don't say anything.

I... I need to go to the restroom.

Lorenzo? It's Roxy.

I saw how you looked at Talia's little pet earlier.

Good news.

The pet just wandered off her leash.

Are you still interested?

Rough night, huh?

What do you want, Roxy? I'm not in the mood.

Look, I know we got off on the wrong foot, but seeing Talia treat you like a

disposable object out there, I actually felt bad for you.

I know exactly how that feels.

Peace offering?

Fine. Now leave me alone.

What did

you...

They

say the great Talia Vos has a heart of stone. No attachments, no weaknesses.

Let's see how much she's willing to bleed to get her little plaything back.

Donna, we've checked the restrooms and the gardens. We can't find Miss Pearl

anywhere. Lock down all the exits.

Tear this place apart if you have to.

Find her.

Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the main event.

Tonight, everything has a price.

And now, ladies and gentlemen, we come to our final lot of the evening. And

this one comes directly from the DeLuca family.

Ladies and gentlemen.

Our final lot.

A one-of-a-kind acquisition, courtesy of the DeLuca family.

Let's start the bidding at $500,000.

$700,000!

$900,000!

$1,000,000.

Donna, don't.

You shoot a DeLuca here, you break the syndicate truce. Every family in this

room will turn on us. It'll be all-out war.

Of course she won't come.

The Mafia Queen doesn't start a war over a toy.

Stay or leave.

Make your choice.

But even now, even knowing I'm going to die in this cage, all I can think about

is kissing her one last time.

Go ahead, Talia. Let's see if you'll lose control over a mere plaything.

Three million!

Five million!

Five million!

Going once, going twice, sold!

Mrs. Voss, are you bidding?

No.

I'm shutting the circus down.

The syndicate truce is over and anyone in this room who had a thought about

bidding on my woman can take it up with my gun.

In all the years I've known you, Talia Vos, I've never once seen you lose

control. And tonight, you destroyed everything all for a sub.

I finally found your weakness, Talia! I win!

You fucking monster!

How dare you hurt her?

Wait! Don't kill me. You pull that trigger and it's an all-out war.

You and your little pet won't survive it.

Then let them come.

I got you.

You're safe now.

The bullet missed any major arteries.

Donna Voss is out of danger.

She just needs plenty of rest to recover.

Apply this ointment to her shoulder every day to prevent infection.

Thank God.

Thank God.

I'll show you out, Doctor.

Miss Tucker, I'll leave her in your care.

I told you on day one, don't catch feelings.

And look at me now.

I'm the one who broke every single rule.

So wake up.

Please.

Because I've gotten so used to having you here that I can't imagine going

back.

I am completely, stupidly in love with you.

Talia.

Completely in love?

I must say, that's the best morning briefing I've ever had.

Taya?

You were awake? How long have you been listening?

Long enough to hear a certain stubborn girl admit defeat.

Let me recall.

In your dreams, I'm straight.

I would never fall for you.

I take it back.

I'm leaving.

The doctor did say I need to apply my ointment.

Be a good girl and help your master, will you?

Turn over.

Slowly.

Tanya, this tattoo is covering a scar.

What happened here?

A souvenir from my father when I was 15.

Your... Your own father did this to you?

He put this blade through me because I tried to stop him.

My mother defied him that night, and he made her pay for it. I watched her bleed

out on our living room floor.

I was 15.

So that's the truth behind Talia.

She had to claw her way up through blood and pain just to stay alive.

You didn't deserve that.

You shouldn't have had to bear all that pain alone, Talia.

I used to think my life was just a long, dark tunnel.

I didn't care if I lived or died as long as I held power.

Until a stubborn, fiery little nurse barged into my life and tried to protect

me on a train.

You are the only piece of light I've ever wanted to keep, Pearl.

You are my most precious exception.

Are you ready to give me control, Pearl?

Yeah.

Master, I want you to tie me up and take me.

Sight is a distraction.

Tonight, I want you to feel nothing but me.

Master. Don't clench. Open up and relax for me, Pearl.

Why did you stop?

Please, don't stop.

Do you remember our first lesson on the desk?

You fought me.

You bit your lip and held it all in.

This time, Pearl, I get to say when you break.

I get to say when you come.

I'm yours.

Please, Master, take me.

Good girl.

Teela?

Is the Mafia Queen actually cooking breakfast for me? I must be dreaming.

The Queen always makes sure her pet is well-fed after a demanding night.

Though, seeing you in nothing but my shirt and collar, I'm tempted to skip

the breakfast and have you instead.

Stop it.

I'm hungry for actual food.

Hello, this is Pearl Tucker.

Yes, that's my mother. What?

I'll be right there.

It's my mom.

She collapsed this morning.

Marco, have the car ready. We're going to the hospital.

Mom, you terrified me.

I thought I was gonna lose you.

I'm okay, sweetheart.

The doctor said if it weren't for the new pacemaker, I wouldn't have made it.

New pacemaker?

What are you talking about?

Our insurance doesn't cover that. It's all thanks to her.

Mrs. Voss has been checking on me every day, Pearl.

She flew in a team of specialists to monitor my heart and covered all the

experimental treatments.

She did all of this, and she never said a word to me. Pearl, I've lived a long

time, and I have never, ever seen anyone look at you the way she does.

Hold on to her, my brave girl.

Don't let her go.

Thank you for my mom for everything.

I don't even know how to begin to repay you You don't owe me

anything pearl I just need you to answer one thing for me

What

are you doing?

The contract was just an excuse to keep you near me, but after everything we've

been through, I don't want to hide behind it anymore.

I don't want to be just your master, Pearl.

I want something real.

Will you be my girlfriend?

You already took a bullet and almost bled out in my arms.

And you're asking if I want to be your girlfriend?

Yes.

Talia Vos.

I'll be your girlfriend.

Valid for a lifetime.

This is impossible.

How am I supposed to memorize the exact location of all these sensory nerves?

It's too boring.

You know, you don't have to pass the exam.

I could just buy the entire hospital.

No way.

I love my job.

I'm not just going to live off my rich girlfriend.

Is that so?

But if you really want to pass, you need a better study method.

As a nurse, you should know that reading about anatomy is useless without

practical application.

It seems you need a private tooting session with Professor Voss.

And what exactly are you going to teach me, Professor?

Hey!

My textbook.

Let's start with a pop quiz.

When the nervous system is highly stimulated, what is the body's

biological response?

Heart rate increases, pipples dilate, and blood flow accelerates.

Exactly.

Just like you right now.

Your pulse is racing, Miss Tucker.

Last question, Miss Tucker.

And this one counts for your entire grade.

Do you want me to stop?

Or do you want me to keep going?

Don't stop.

Professor, please don't stop. You asked for this.

What are you talking about?

See for yourself.

There have been three assassination attempts this week alone.

She's been secretly taking hits in the dark for you. You're lying.

Talia didn't say anything about this. She has everything under control.

Of course she didn't tell you.

She's playing the perfect girlfriend to protect you.

But this stupid obsession of hers is going to get her killed.

My final piece of advice, Pearl.

If you really love her...

Leave before she dies for you.

Please let Roxy be lying.

Please let it just be a lie.

Looking for something, Pearl?

Three attempts in one week.

You've been bleeding out there and coming home like nothing happened?

Why didn't you tell me?

Because it's mafia business.

I told you from the start.

I handle the danger, you stay safe.

That was the rule.

Fuck the rules!

You tore that contract up on the roof, remember?

I'm not your sub anymore, Talia.

I'm your girlfriend.

You don't get to lock me in a glass house while you bleed out alone.

You don't belong in this world, Pearl.

If I let you in, it will destroy you.

Keeping you away from the blood is the only way to keep you safe.

And you think I can bear losing you?

Do you think seeing you bleed for me makes me feel safe? It makes me feel

useless!

I want to face this with you, Talia.

Will you let me?

No.

Talia?

I watched my mother die because she got involved in a world she wasn't built

for.

I won't watch it happen to you.

No!

Please, Talia, don't shut me out.

My decision is final.

Marco will take you to a safe house tomorrow morning.

Rest well, Pearl.

Ruxy was right.

I am your weakness.

Your blind spot.

If my love is going to get you killed, then I'll take it away.

Stay alive, Talia.

A bloody night for the city's underworld.

Reports confirm that the Voss family has violently crushed three rival syndicates

overnight.

Hey, Pearl?

You zoned out again.

Shift's over. Go get some rest.

Tyla, is that you?

Even after I left, she's still watching over me, protecting me from the dark.

The rival families are begging for mercy, Talia.

I told you, without that nurse holding you back, you're unstoppable.

We should celebrate, together.

Did you really think I wouldn't find out, Roxy?

The photos, the hospital records, my security routes to the DeLuco remnants,

just so you could use it to scare Pearl away.

Talia, I did it for you.

She made you weak. I belong by your side.

Marco, cut all ties with the Cruz family. If her father complains...

Tell him he has his daughter to thank for bankrupting their empire.

No! You can't do this to my family, Talia!

Get out of my house.

Before I decide to take your life instead of your money.

You want to ruin me for a nurse, Talia?

Then I'll make sure neither of you gets to live in this world.

Pearl? It's Roxy.

You have to come right now. It's Talia.

Talia? What happened to her?

We were ambushed at the old dock.

She's losing so much... She wouldn't let me call for backup. She just keeps

asking for you.

If you don't come right now, she's going to die.

Such a loyal, stupid little dog. You really came all this way to die for her?

Roxy, you're insane.

Where is Talia?

Talia destroyed my family.

She took everything from me just for you.

If I can't have her... Neither can you.

Let her go, Roxy, or I'll skin you alive.

Don't move!

Drop your guns, Talia.

Let's play a game, Russian Roulette.

One bullet we take turns. Let's see if this bullet blows through your pretty

head or her little brain

Well

look who finally decided to show up having fun

playing house You have exactly three seconds to get off my property

before I have my men throw you out relax Talia I'm not here to fight.

Consider this a peace offering.

I just want a few minutes to talk to your girlfriend.

Absolutely not.

It's okay, Talia.

I can handle this.

Give us a minute.

All right.

We're alone.

What do you want, Roxy?

Talia broke the syndicate truce. For you.

Now the other families have all joined forces, and they're not going to stop

until she's dead.

No, Talia, don't do it!

Close your eyes, Pearl.

Talia, no.

Lucky you, but my turn now. Let's see if your little pearl has the same luck

I'm a nurse, Roxy. I save lives.

But to protect her, I don't mind taking one.

Still think I'm not good enough to stand by your side?

I was wrong.

You're not my weakness pearl you are my equal my partner my everything

You've been staring since I got in.

I'm allowed.

I own the pool.

And I own the girl in it.

You made me wait so long.

Can't you tell how much I want to be your good girl, Talia?

We will finish this later.

I promise you.

But first, I have a surprise for you.

Open your eyes.

Tarja, this is beautiful.

A month ago, I watched you step into the fire for me.

I spent my whole life building walls to keep people out, but you... just burned

them to the ground.

For the first time in my life, I don't want to be the one in control.

You deserve more than just my protection.

You deserve everything I have.

Pearl Tucker,

you are my light, my partner, and the only queen of my empire.

Will you marry me?

Yes! Yes, Talia, I will!