Interlude: Chapter 10

Amy

When they came back to the penthouse, Amy invited Anya in but said Sergei had texted her and wanted her to come home instantly. Something happened, and the discontent brewing was building to a peak. He wanted Anya to be safe at home. “See you Saturday, Ran-Ran!” Anya called as they pulled away and Amy waved goodbye with a smile. They were still in the private parking area when her cellphone rang.

It was Dimitri.

Still hurt from what she learned this afternoon, she let his call go to voicemail. Mentally chastising herself, she was reminded that Dimitri had the right to have his needs fulfilled elsewhere, for she had given him permission on their wedding night. As soon as they were in the elevator, Alexei’s cellphone rings, “Boss,” he addressed, and a few moments later turned to her and gave her the phone.

Amy sighs and answers, “Dimitri,” she greeted him blandly. It was not his fault that he wa