So this was the first chapter written before I decided to upload my story. I tried to edit it so that the flow was good, so hopefully it works out!

Kat stood on the stage and waited. Mr. E had told her to meet him here at noon. She was both nervous and excited for this meeting. Mr. E was said to be one of the richest men in the city, as well as one of the most handsome and elusive. She had never yet seen his face, yet she had heard that velvety voice ring out from the shadows. It had sent shivers down her spin to hear that voice. It was like chocolate, warm and smooth and comforting.

She felt him before she saw him. His warmth enveloped her and his scent filled her senses. His smell reminded her of happier times, when she lived in the country with her parents. She hadn't put her finger on what it was exactly that it reminded her of. "Hello, Katharina. You are on time." She struggled not to turn and place a face to the voice. "Of course. You are my teacher, my master. You call, I obey." There was only silence.

She began to wonder if he had left when she felt a warm hand caress her nape. "I hope that such a privilege is mine alone. I can be an extremely jealous man. I would hate to think that I must share my power." She swallowed hard as his long fingers curled into her hair. She felt as if she would faint. "I…" His fingers lightly tugged. "You what, Katharina?" His long digits trailed down her back, drawing light circles down the row of buttons. He ran his hand back up and then trailed a single tip down the whole row.

"I…meant what I said. You are my teacher. I rely on you." His hand came around her waist to gently pull her back against a solid wall of muscle. "You also said I was your master and that you obeyed when I called. Is that true as well?" Kat melted into the feeling of his hand on her waist, his body at her back. "Yes, I am yours to do with as you wish."

"Then let's begin." His hand came up until it reached her breasts. He pushed down on the mounds, forcing her to stand up straighter to relieve the pressure. "Do you feel how your body is right now? This is how it must be every single time you sing. Truthfully, many female singers think that it's the breasts that make a star. With you, we'll prove them wrong." He cupped her breasts. "I want these taped down as much as you can every performance. I want people to love you for what comes out of your mouth, not your gown." He took his hands from her and she took a deep breath.

Never, in all her life, had a man taken such liberties with her. He had held her, touched her, and then acted as if nothing was amiss. She was furious. With an angry huff, she turned and stared at Mr. E. He was tall, taller than Raoul. His hair was a dark brown, almost black. As she had felt, his fingers were long and defined, a musician's hands. His body was muscular, strong and inviting. His face was what had immediately caught her attention. He had the most piercing eyes, an emerald green with tiny gold flecks. His lips were full and parted in surprise. Covering half his face was a pure white mask, further adding to his mysterious beauty.

She sighed. "You are beautiful." He snorted and turned away, looking down at some sheet music on the piano. "As are you. Now if you are finished making jokes, I think we should continue the lesson." Kat shook her head in confusion. "I'm not making jokes. You are beautiful. Please look at me." He slowly turned towards her, letting his gaze move up her body. For the first time in her life, she felt like more than just a body. His gaze made her feel like a queen.

He sighed and reached for his mask. "Before we go any further, I want you to know the truth." When he pulled off his mask, Kat gasped. Half of his face was scarred to the point of being unrecognizable. In some parts, she could see the flash of white bone. He stood there, mask in hand, waiting for her to do something. She stepped forward and gently traced the ravaged side of his face. He turned his face into the caress. Freedom and love. He smells like freedom and love.

Oh, the romance. I have big plans in store for these two. BIG plans. I'm possibly rethinking some writing decisions for future chapters so I might need some help deciding! As always, review and make my muse god happy!