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A new friend

Margaret

"Miss Queen?" Sara's gentle movements and voice woke me up.

"Mmmm?" It was the best I could do for her. My throat was dry, and I couldn't do much.

"You have visitors."

I frowned. Visitors? Sasha didn't even know where I was; I hadn't been able to talk to her yet. I couldn't think of who could be visiting me.

"Who?" I managed to ask.

"Miss Melisa Volkov."

"Are you sure she's not here to see Nikolay?" I asked, unable to hide the bitterness in my voice.

I didn't like the idea of women coming to see Nikolay at the house where I was staying against my will. Not bringing women would be the minimum respect he could give.

"Darling, Mrs. Volkov is married to his right-hand man, besides, he considers her like a sister. She's not here for that. She's here to help you adapt to your new life. I'm sure you'll find a friend in her."

I had to admit I liked what she was saying. I arrived in Nikolay's world abruptly and unexpectedly. I didn't know what to expect, and I liked the i
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