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[Vivienne]I don’t know what to say.I mean, what are the chances that the moment I decide to step out of my country, I end up bumping into one of the rarest and most elusive men I know?“Ms. Sinclair,” he says, his handsome face splitting into a charming grin. “Fancy seeing you here.”I want to roll my eyes, but I’m too stunned to even do that. “I could say the same. What are you doing here?”The last time we met, he came to rescue me and Marcus from those crazy couple who wanted to sell off my eyes to some rich fella. I still remember the look on Marcus’s face when I told him the man who saved us was Alexander Bane. Later, when I told Rosita about it, we both laughed for hours.Alexander drops his dark eyes to the space between us, and for the first time, we both notice how close we are. While he seems neither surprised nor awkward, I can’t say the same for myself. Heat rushes to my face in waves until he finally steps back, running a hand through his dark hair.He chuckles, and it
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[Vivienne]I stare at his outstretched hand like it’s some sick joke.The floor is littered with bodies, blood spreading out in thick, dark pools, and he’s acting like we’re just heading out for a casual stroll.I frown, not liking this one bit. “Are you serious? No! I’m not going anywhere with you. You just… you just…” I can’t even say it, and now that the words are in my mouth, I realize how dangerous this situation is—how dangerous this man is.He just killed five men right in front of me.Shit. Is he going to kill me now too? Am I a liability he wants to take care of?Fuck!“Look,” I try a much softer tone this time. “This doesn’t have to be this way. I swear, I won’t say a peep about this. You don’t have to…”He cuts me off, tipping his head to the side. “I don’t have to what?”I swallow hard, my heart racing as I try to piece together a coherent thought. “You know…like… you don’t have to kill me, right? I’m not exactly in the mood to die right now. I just wanted a nice fucking v
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[Vivienne]After climbing three or four flights of stairs, we reach the rooftop.At first, I’m not sure how being on the rooftop could solve any of our problems—problems like the bunch of men still pounding the hallways downstairs, looking for us.But just as I’m about to ask him if the plan is to jump or do something even more ridiculous, the loud sound of a chopper pulls my gaze toward the night sky.I squint up at the helicopter.It’s sleek, black, and clearly expensive—because of course it is.He glances over at me, catching the disbelief on my face, and a slow, knowing smile spreads across his lips. “Not exactly the jump you were imagining, is it?”I glare at him, the absurdity of it all starting to sink in. “You’ve got a fucking helicopter on standby?”“Always be prepared, darling,” he says, his tone infuriatingly casual as if we’re discussing nothing more than the weather. “You never know when you might need to make a quick escape. And it looks like tonight, you’ll be joining m
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[Vivienne]As soon as I step out of the car, I’m struck by the sheer opulence of the place.Marble columns, golden accents—this isn’t just wealth; it’s power. I don’t have time to gawk, though, because Alexander is already leading me inside.We pass through massive doors, the kind you see in movies where some king lives in a ridiculous palace. But this isn’t a movie, and I’m sure this man is more dangerous than any fictional character I know.“You live here?” I ask, trying to keep the disbelief out of my voice.“Yes,” he replies, like it’s no big deal. “The one and only.”I follow him down a hallway that feels like it could go on forever. I’m still trying to wrap my head around the fact that this is not a dream—or a nightmare, for that matter—I’m tangled up with a guy who kills people for a living and probably doesn’t even blink afterward.I bite the inside of my cheek and follow him without any more questions.When we reach further inside the palace, past at least a dozen guards, a g
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[Vivienne]I look up from the floor and find a very pregnant woman standing right in front of me.Seeing her belly, which looks like it’s carrying at least seven months of pregnancy, I feel terrible for not being more cautious.“I’m so, so sorry. I didn’t see you there.”“Well, obviously!” She rolls her eyes with exaggerated disdain, placing a hand under her belly and scowling even more. “Look at you, standing there like a clueless idiot. It’s pathetic. What exactly are you supposed to be? The new maid who can’t even manage to watch where she’s going? The kitchen staff who’s so useless they might as well not exist? Or maybe you’re just another one of those pathetic mistresses they parade around like trophies. Either way, you’re failing miserably at whatever it is you’re supposed to be doing.”I open my mouth to respond, but the woman cuts me off with a sharp glare.“Seriously, are you going to just stand there or are you going to do something useful?”I’m taken aback, but I’m not abou
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[Vivienne]I’m pacing in the room, unsure of what to do next when there’s a knock on the door.For a second, I just stare at it, wondering who it could be. Everything that’s happened tonight has left a deep impression on me—I don’t feel safe anymore.But when the knock comes again, I have no choice but to answer.Thankfully, it’s Mrs. Sullivan standing on the other side, holding a pair of folded clothes.“Change of clothes for you,” she says, handing them to me with her usual bored expression.I consider asking her if I can make a call, but before I can, she shoves the clothes into my arms and turns to leave.I don’t understand why everyone here acts so strangely, looking at me like I’m either insignificant or beneath them, but I know one thing—I don’t like it. Why the hell did I get into this situation in the first place? I didn’t ask for any of this, did I?I close the door, lock it from the inside, and drop the clothes on the bed. I start pacing the room again, deciding I need to f
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[Vivienne]I don’t remember being so clumsy, but apparently, that’s who I am now.The maid and I stare at each other with wide eyes, neither of us daring to move. I open my mouth to apologize, but before I can say anything, Alexander and his father appear in the hallway.“What the hell is going on here?” the older man snaps, his eyes drilling into the maid and me. “Why are you standing there like idiots? Clean this mess up.”I glance at the maid, but she’s already scurrying away to get a broom. I kneel down and start picking up the shards, but just as I do, Alexander quickly appears behind me.“You don’t have to do that,” he says, grabbing my arm.I look up at him, frowning. “It’s okay. I’ll help.”“No, you won’t. The maids can take care of it. You’re my guest. Just let them do their job.”I want to protest, but then I notice his father and the guards who’ve gathered after the commotion, and I realize this isn’t the time to argue. So, I stand up and let Alexander lead me away.We walk
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[Vivienne]I don’t have to hear anything anymore.For some reason, I thought he was different—still, a criminal, but a better man who knew how to treat a woman right—but maybe such men are almost impossible to find.“Well, that settles it then,” I grumble under my breath and get out of the car, not waiting for him to say anything anymore.But before I head inside whatever this place is, his deeply exhausted voice comes from behind.“If I didn’t know any better, I would say you’re really mad at me.”I whirl around to face him, feeling so damn frustrated.“I am mad, but maybe not at you exactly. I just…I just hate the way men treat their women. I mean, if you’re not ready for a commitment, just say so, you know? Don’t lead her on and make her believe that you’re in love with her and that you’re going to be there for her when you clearly don’t want to. It’s just not fair. And I get that you have responsibilities and that you don’t want to be tied down, but you should at least give her a
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