The Highest Bidder

(Blurb not finalized) *NOTE: This is a 40k+ continuation story of Krisoff St. Michaels and Veronica Dubois from The First Time. BUT this can be read as a standalone without having to read The First Time (a 9k short story.) Kristoff St. Michael's knows when he sees Veronica Dubois that he would own her. Being the highest bidder at the Virgin Auctions wasn't difficult, especially when he had never wanted something as much as he wanted her. With a scarred past, Kristoff hopes he can start a new life with his young, virgin bride. Veronica knows that she must give herself to Kristoff, but what she doesn't know is if her new husband will be gentle or cruel. But Veronica isn't Krostoff's first wife, and she fears she will forever be in the shadow of a dead woman. As their relationship grows, and the once virtual strangers find out the most intimate details of each others lives, they both realize an exultant future doesn't seem unattainable. But their happiness is short-lived when Kristoff's past and jealousy threaten to tear them apart for good. When Kristoff St. Michaels sees Veronica Dubois, he knows he will own her. Being the highest bidder at the Virgin Auctions wasn't difficult, especially when he had never wanted something as much as he wanted her. With a scarred past, Kristoff hopes he can start a new life with his young, virgin bride. Veronica knows that she must give herself to Kristoff, but she doesn't know is if her new husband will be gentle or cruel. But Veronica isn't Krostoff's first wife, and she fears she will forever be the shadow of a dead woman. As their relationship grows, and the once virtual strangers find out the most intimate details of their lives, they both realize a future together doesn't seem unattainable. But their happiness is short-lived when Kristoff's past and jealousy threaten to tear them apart for good. --Provided by publisher