The value of women

“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.

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