She seemed afraid, despite all her boldness, and he could feel the trembling in her hand. Anna pulled him back onto the bed and he let himself go. She stopped and looked at the bed and released him. He began to enjoy himself. He understood what she wanted, but he couldn't. Ryan might find out, and he suspected that this girl was like a drug. The longer he stayed around her, the more dependent he would become. He needed to get away, because he felt he wasn't the same man anymore. “You'd better not.” He said and saw her eyes get hurt. “I know. Sometimes I talk too much... But you weren't very flattering with your choices...” “No.” “I understand.” She said and walked over to the window and stood with her back to it. “You must decide for me. Tomorrow, you think you'll know...” Anna was interrupted by the surprise of Adam grabbing her violently, pushing her to the wall, and encircling her with both arms, she lowered her head towards him, started breathing fast, her eyes c
“They didn't mention what the offense was?” Anna asked, wondering if they were all Ryan's lovers, too. “I've heard little. But... Ryan was never a very sensitive young man. Perhaps his more skillful and kinder talk only hides his true personality, and he may even be worse than the Alpha. Even Genevieve, who usually condescends to him, was hurt.” “Do you think Ryan is bad?” “Maybe he is. But who cares...?” She said and looked at Anna with regretful eyes. “But... Maybe I'm wrong. I hope so, because very soon you'll find out...” “Have they ever given up on the women they choose to...” “I'm sorry, miss, but no. Once you've been chosen, there's no going back.” “Why are they so cruel? They're rich and Adam told me that they're part of a pack, which must be some club of rich, arrogant young men, where, of course, Adam is the leader, because I've heard you call him Alpha... They don't look like they need to subjugate women to... They can afford it!” The cook laughed. “M
Anna could no longer see anything. She felt as if a hand of ice was squeezing her heart inside her chest. Why had Greta been sentenced to death? She knew that only one person could answer that question, without fear of retaliation. Adam. She opened the kitchen door and ran up the stairs. She knew that Adam would rather see a three-day-old dead possum in his room than her right now, but she had to face him and save Greta. She was in the hall when Ryan saw her and came to meet her. “I really needed to talk to you. My cousin has only given me until midnight tonight for you to agree to be my wife...” “Not now, Ryan. I need to talk to Adam urgently.” He looked at her curiously. “You speak his name with alarming intimacy...” Anna looked at Adam's bedroom door, and her anxiety increased. “Can we talk later?” “Why not now? He's not here. He's gone out to... To sort out some business.” Anna felt her eyes water. “Take me to him, please?” “Have you gone mad? Even the m
Ryan became enraged and approached her and violently took the bottle from her hand and held it tightly against her body. “Maybe you just need to try something new. How about feeling something else inhabiting your body? How about my sperm?” He said and even though Anna struggled, he managed to rip off her blouse. Anna thought about screaming, but no one would help her in that place. “Let her go.” The voice sounded quiet and sensual, and they both turned to look. Genevieve was standing in the doorway, looking sexy and bored at the same time. “You don't want to be the next to die because of that girl, do you?” She asked and walked over to the drinks shelf. “What were you drinking?” She asked herself. Ryan let go of Anna and pulled himself together. Anna held her blouse in her hands. She was too scared and grateful to say anything. “What are you doing here, Genevieve?” Ryan asked angrily. “I needed a drink.” She replied and turned to Anna. Her eyes were debauched. “Haven
Suddenly, the tension dissipated, and Anna was talking about her plans to the cook, who was helping her with some ideas, too. The men went to arrange for the ingredients to be bought, and Anna put tablecloths and utensils on the tables. She spent the afternoon preparing dinner, and she was happy. When everything was ready, she went upstairs to change. She chose jeans and a T-shirt, as she felt safer in these clothes. What Ryan had tried to do to her was still fresh in her mind, and she was trying to hide it somehow. As she descended the stairs. Kate was standing there, looking at the office door, and when she saw her, she left without saying anything. Anna went to the office door and heard Ryan's voice. “I want her in the green house, and tomorrow all the men in the family will be here.” “She's going to marry me.” “You only had today to convince her, and I know you spent the day doing what you always do.” “You haven't won over a girl and now you want to get bac
“I'm not going to the green house.” Anna said resolutely, but at that moment she understood something unusual, and in front of the woman's surprised gaze she amended. “Adam loves me. He won't take me to a place where I'll be unhappy.” “Are you crazy, miss?” The woman said and laughed. “Now I understand why Adam is keeping you out of his house. You're fun!” The woman said and approached Anna menacingly. “He can't love human trash like you, my dear. I'm the perfect bride for him.” “I don't know who you are, but I know he won't marry you.” The woman raised her hand and put it to Anna's throat, who stood there waiting, defiant. When she saw Anna's look of defiance, her anger increased and so did the pressure of her hand on Anna's throat, which was bravely enduring the pain. She decided that she would kill Anna right then and there, but let go of her when she heard Genevieve's melodious voice behind her. “The boss won't like that.” “Maybe he will.” The woman said without l
Anna remained where she was, as she was and motionless. But she thought that they must not be very intelligent. It was obvious that she knew. That didn't change the fact that she was stuck with animals. Quite the opposite. It highlighted that horrible reality. “She did me a favor. She ended the family discussion about how and when to reveal this to you. However... There's one more important thing you should know. No human who knows our secret leaves my watch alive.” Anna raised her head and glared at him with all the contempt she could muster. “Then I should try to run away. I'm not going to lie down with a... Big dog. A ferocious, violent, unfeeling animal...” Adam grabbed her arm with astonishing speed, there was no longer any reason to hold back his abilities in her presence, and forced her to her feet. “You're going to have that big dog between your legs tonight! We have no reason to put this off any longer.” He said and released her with a shove. “You seemed very
“I don't care, but if this weed is going to buy me some time, so that I can prepare for it somehow, I'm going to risk it. I'll never talk about who gave it to me.” She said, showing the package in her hand. Jenna looked at her hand and then stared at her. “I wish I had more of this... Maybe some plant that causes impotence...” “He's not human. These things shouldn't have any effect on his metabolism. And I... I don't want that. I want to have this experience, with him. With Adam. I'm just scared now. I'm a bit shaken...” “Ah, Anna...” Jenna said and hugged her. “You've fallen in love with him! That's even worse than the green house, because I believe he wasn't born with a heart in his chest. I don't believe that a man who trivializes the lives and suffering of others can... feel anything.” “I have no illusions of being reciprocated.” Anna said and walked away. “But I long for him, if only once, much more than he could ever long for me. If he's supernatural, what I feel