“I'm sorry. He can't stand your presence any longer.” “There must be some way you can change his mind. If I leave here, I have no shelter anywhere. I don't have any friends who would take me in. It wouldn't be fair. He only took a fresh, virgin teenager because of me.” “So you're asking for justice?” Kate laughed, unable to contain herself. “What do you think I did to not deserve justice?” Sarah asked angrily. “I don't know. You didn't do anything to me. But I bet Anna must not have liked being an orphan, and a few years later being sold to the most dangerous family of mobsters... I think she must have thought it was an injustice to pay with her own body for something that would never have happened without her intervention.” “What's more, she has to be very grateful. Where else would she get such a powerful and wealthy man? He gave her a queen's life. Nothing was denied her. We can't guarantee that her mother wouldn't do the same. A mother knows what'
“I... Adam, she begged me for a chance to try and convince you to let her stay. She said she has no friends and nowhere else to go. I took pity on her and let her.” Kate said, trying to convey the good girl image of the story to Adam. “You don't know what pity is, and you've never felt it for anyone. Do you know what you are? Nothing! And besides, you're not even fit to carry out an order.” He said calmly, but even so, his voice sounded like a veiled threat. “How can you say that to me? Me, who has already proved that I'm on your side no matter what? Me, who offered you the inheritance your father managed to steal from you? You're ambitious and I made sure you didn't have to worry about that.” “You didn't do anything for free, Kate. You're charging me a price for handing over these papers. You're incapable of doing anything without being taken advantage of.” Adam said, without moderating his threatening tone. “And there's no point in denying it. I've placed an insider among
Adam turned to Kate with an amused smile. “Go and invite her to join us for dinner. Show her you know how to be a good hostess... And just so you know, after dinner, in her own words, we're extending the evening. Feel free to join us. I promise to let you finish with her what you started with Anna.” He said and saw Caricatura give a discreet smile. Everyone else didn't like having to eat in front of a stranger. Even though she was very angry, Kate got up and went to get the woman. She was sitting huddled in a corner of the room, looking terrified. Kate rolled her eyes. Adam had brought the elegant dessert. She recognized it. The secretary wasn't exactly poor, and she wondered where Adam had found her. But she liked what she saw. She had a beautiful body and plump lips. Kate knew she was a werewolf. And she must be a virgin. She licked her lips, relishing the possibility. “You don't need to be afraid. You're safe here. The Alpha takes care of his guests.” She said and looked a
She glared at him. “You're the only one who wins in all this, because you'll still have your witch, her lover and a maid!” “I hadn't thought of that, but it's true. From now on, I'm only going to have relationships with women who can offer me more than their bodies eager for my touch. Will you accept?” “I don't have a choice, do I? She said grudgingly. “Yes, you do. You can leave.” He said smiling, thinking that visiting her at night in the staff wing would be an adventure he hadn't yet experienced. “Could I leave, boss?” She asked with a twinkle in her eye. Adam turned quietly to her. “Yes.” “You wouldn't chase me to kill me?” “Maybe...” “I'm going to remove my charm, boss. And I want to watch what happens to you and your disgusting pack of werewolves.” Adam took a deep breath. “You haven't taken it off yet? Spare me your empty threats and let's eat.” Adam said and closed the subject, and turned to Caricature. “You're going to do a thorough search of K
Genevieve gave her a haircut, putting part of her hair up in a bun and leaving red curls on the sides. She ran a curling iron through Anna's hair, and she was amazed at the effect, as she had never thought she could look so beautiful. She looked at Genevieve gratefully. “I appreciate your help, but I don't know if I should go dressed like this. I told my friends it would be a casual party.” “A casual party in the ballroom of the most expensive hotel in Edinburgh? Anna, they'll dress as well as they can. You can be sure of that.” “If you say so... I know I can trust your word... But while we still have a few minutes, could you explain to me why you only came to see me today? And why only at Henry's insistence?” “Anna... Of course you know that although I missed Ian terribly, there's no other child in the world as insufferable and uncompromising as him, I need to keep my distance because my mind and my eyes aren't a safe place, but it wasn't just for Ian that I came. I ne
“I still believe that nothing justifies him leaving me in Adam's hands. I'd rather die.” Anna said and remembered the package containing enough material for an overdose that Jenna had given her. Her father probably wanted her to escape that fate. “But I admit it was a good lesson. Adam awakened feelings in me that I thought I couldn't feel and gave me my most precious possession, my son. He made me mature. Adam transformed me into a woman and removed any trace of the girl in me. He destroyed me in many ways and as I put the pieces back together, I built a different Anna. A woman who will surprise everyone yet.” Genevieve looked down at her nails, as if she hadn't heard a word Anna had said. “Aren't you going to ask how the people you left behind are? And before I forget, Jenna asked to thank you for making her go to a lot of trouble looking for her cell phone in her room. She made a real mess of it, and then she had to tidy up in a hurry so that no one would get suspicious.
Anna felt frustrated at what she considered to be naivety. “They're all fools. That kitchen is frequented by Adam's men and werewolves. They come and go as they please. She's probably sleeping with one of them, and the wretch has probably fallen in love and does whatever she tells him. You can expect more surprises.” “We're all keeping an eye on her, and you're right. She has a lover, but she hasn't said who it is. Adam isn't interested in his employees' affairs.” “His lack of interest could cost you all your lives.” Anna said. “Did you say 'right now'?” What's going on?” Genevieve looked at her thoughtfully and they heard a knock on the door. Anna went to open it and it was Beth, wearing a beautiful dress. Genevieve was right. Everyone would be wearing their best clothes to the party. “Mr. Lens' men have arrived to pick up the ladies to take to the party.” “But you're my guest. You're going in the car with us. I want you there to celebrate with me, not as an employee
There were shouts, applause and whistles. But they weren't listening. At that moment, they were sealing the promise of eternal love. Anna was too moved, and a little embarrassed, not to give the man she loved something better than a kiss. Anna's father interrupted them. “I think everyone has understood your answer, my child.” Laughter spread through the hall as he spoke into the microphone. “Sorry, Dad.” She said, moving a little away from Maxwell, as they were glued to each other. “No need to apologize, it was a beautiful scene to watch. I only stopped you to give you my belated wedding present.” He said and placed another velvet box in Anna's hands. But this one was red and longer, rectangular. Anna was curious. She hoped it wasn't a car key, because she liked her own. She looked around and smiled at Beth, who looked like someone else and was standing next to one of Maxwell's men in the middle of the crowd. Jenna and Helen stood next to her father vying for his atte