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“Terrible, Elena. Terrible.” Sara’s voice boomed from the phone speaker. “I miss Anne’s cooking so much. I haven’t had a decent meal since I got back.” She sighed sadly. “Then maybe you should come back soon. The house feels empty without you.” Elena chuckled, holding the phone against her ear with her shoulder as she tiptoed to hang a dress on the wardrobe rack. “I’ve been stuck in my room for days with no one to talk to.” “You could go keep Anne company in the kitchen. She’s pretty easy to talk to.” Sara suggested. “I know but I wouldn’t want to interrupt her working hours. We do talk sometimes but it’s mostly about the food she’s served me and how I’m holding up. What else would we really have to discuss?” “You have a point.” Sara said and the line went quiet for a moment. “What about the garden? You could tend to the flowers, take a walk around the estate, feed the carp in the pond. There’s plenty to do to kill the boredom.” “Sara I’ve tried all of that. I spent the whole af

Jason kicked off his shoes, sending them flying in different directions as he stumbled toward his bed. He ripped his shirt open and the coolness of the room caressed his skin as he slumped down onto the mattress.He lay still for several minutes staring at the ceiling. Mateo’s words echoed continuously in his head.Rules are made to trap people like us. You can always bend them to your favour.The more he thought about what Mateo meant the more complicated it became. The words were self explanatory and yet there had to be something hidden in them. A clue he was missing.“Mateo, you can’t just leave me hanging.” Jason had tried to stop him from walking away. “What do you mean? If you have a solution to my problem the least you could do as a good friend is go straight to the point instead of speaking in parables.”Mateo had pushed Jason’s hand off his shoulder. “I’m tired of taking the blame every time I try to help you and it fails. You have to figure this one out yourself. When you do

“Sorry, Jason Dalton. You lost the bet again.” Mateo mocked, moving the stack of cash on the table to his side. “Five losses in a row. Maybe you should quit gambling for a while.”An uproar of laughter and soft giggles filled the room.Jason’s grip tightened around his glass of whiskey as he lifted it. He emptied it in one go and felt the burning sensation at the back of his throat.“Easy, tiger.” A man nudged him lightly. “Don’t be a sore loser.” Another round of laughter followed.“He loses everywhere. Even in bed.” He heard someone whisper behind him. He looked back in anger and saw two women dressed in revealing outfits staring at him as they giggled. He recognized one of them. She was the sex worker he had taken back to his hotel room a few days ago.He shot them a hard look and they got scared and moved away.Jason’s attention returned to the casino table. Another round had begun. He studied it quietly. Even before the dice finished rolling he already knew the winner. And as he

His soft kisses trailed down her bare back and Elena arched into them, eyes closing as she savoured the sensation flooding her body. His hand circled her waist, claiming her completely.“Lucien.” She moaned, lost in the feeling as he slowly entered her. Her hands gripped the sheets tight.“Do you like it?” His deep voice was low and laboured against her ear.Her eyes fluttered open, her lips parting to speak. But instead of words another moan came out. Her eyes fell shut again, her entire focus narrowing to his slow strokes. She was close. She could feel it building.Just as she reached the peak of her release he pulled out.Her eyes flew open and she glared at him.He smirked. “Water.” His voice sounded suddenly distant even though he was right there. “You need water. Wake up.”His voice became an echo.Elena’s eyes flew open to the white ceiling staring back at her. She lay still for a moment, chest rising and falling. Then she turned her head toward the window. It was completely da

“Drive safely.” Elena said, a dull ache spreading through her chest as she watched Sara buckle her seatbelt.Sara lifted her head and their eyes met. They stared at each other in silence for a moment before she smiled weakly. “I will.”Elena could see the sadness in her eyes. “You don’t need to be sad.” She slipped her hand into her pocket and held up a phone. “We can talk whenever you want.”Sara’s eyes lit up instantly. “No way.” She took the phone from Elena, turning it over in her hands. “Lu gave you this?”“Yes. I asked him for one and—”“I’m speechless.” Sara interrupted, still staring at it. “Do you know what this is?”“A phone.” Elena answered slowly. “Why do you look so surprised?” She laughed nervously.“Never mind.” Sara handed it back. “I just never thought you would be the one he gave it to.”“Sara, I think you owe me an explanation now.”Sara smiled, shaking her head. “I won’t.”“Tell me.” Elena pressed, pinching her arm lightly.“Ouch.” Sara laughed, pulling her arm awa

“You finally came, Lucien Black.” The bald headed man set down his cutlery, rising and extending his hand. “It’s a pleasure to finally meet you after all these years.”Lucien’s gaze momentarily rested on the outstretched hand before moving to the man’s face. “I don’t think we’re on good enough terms for a handshake, Don Malo.” He pulled out a chair and sat.Don Malo let out a long loud laugh as he settled back into his seat. “You haven’t changed a bit, Mr. Black. I’d be surprised if you had.” He clapped once and a waiter stepped forward, placing a menu before Lucien. “Order whatever you like. I rented out this entire restaurant specifically for our meeting.”Lucien’s lips lifted into an unimpressed smile. “You know clearly why I’m here. Stop pretending we’re long lost friends and let’s get straight to business.” He