CHAPTER 8

“What're you talking about?” I voiced, my expression showing obvious displeasure at the topic of conversation. “What does any of this have to do with Annalise?...” “Oh, please.” She interrupted “stop with the act Leo, you might be able to deceive the rest of them but you can't deceive me. I saw the whole thing, Elisa wasn't even the one at fault but I still pushed all the blame on her just to protect your reputation.” … “My reputation?” I repeated. “Grandma, I'm afraid I have no idea what you're talking about.” I responded, denying all her claims. “Leonard, I've seen the way you secretly watch her from the shadows, concealing your presence just to get a glimpse of her. You gaze at her with the same glimmer in your eyes you used to have when staring at Annalise. You're searching for what was lost in someone that isn't meant to be, I'm only saying this because I don't want things to end up the way they did the last time. Family brutally ripped apart, Brothers turned against each other just because of a common woman.” she spat, hostility tainting her tongue at the mere mention of Annalise. I couldn't help but feel enraged at her recollection of past events, her slander of Annalise's memory. “You say it like she was the one at fault, because if I remember correctly it was my brother's mistreatment of her and Damian's assassination of my wife that turned us against each other. Annalise did nothing to deserve being remembered with such hostility, her only offense was loving me and deciding to treat the rest of you with kindness, accepting you as her own family…” “that’s enough” she interrupted, unwilling to listen any further. “All I want is to remind you that Elisa and Annalise are two completely different people with no connection whatsoever, so stop your unpleasant obsession with searching for absolute nothingness. Elisa is Damian's fiance, not to be coveted by anyone else, especially you. Do I make myself clear?” I only chuckled softly at her pitiful attempt to defend Damian. “Why didn't you say the same thing to Nicholas all those years ago, when he decided to force himself on my wife, causing her to miscarry our child and spiral into depression? Why didn't you try this hard to stand by me when Damian brutally murdered my wife? Even if you didn't care the slightest bit for Annalise, you could've chosen to defend us because of your love for me, that's if you even harbor any? But now that you sense the smallest threat to Damian's relationship and his happiness, you're incredibly quick to react. Where was all this concern for the family remaining peaceful when I needed you the most?” she was stunned into silence upon witnessing my boldness in speaking the unfiltered truth. “Aren't you going to say anything?” I questioned sarcastically. “If not then I'll be on my way” I announced, making my way to the exit. Just as I was about to leave, I halted, momentarily frozen in the painful recollection of the past as I looked back, staring directly at grandma's stunned face as I spoke. “You were silent before, so you should remain quiet now, this is between Damian and I” and with that, I turned and left.

Feeling physically and emotionally drained, I decided to spend the rest of the day in my room, yearning for comfort as my mind drifted back to the previous night and the unknown identity of the daring girl I was entangled with. “Ruth!” I called out, signaling for my personal maid to come quickly. “Have madam Chasity send over the same girl from last night, I'd like to enjoy her company tonight.” She nodding in understanding as she quickly made the call, returning only moments later with an expression of confusion on her face. “Master, Madam Chasity assured me there was no one sent from the brothel to serve you yesterday.” “I see” I responded, not feeling too surprised as I already had my suspicions and Madam Chasity’s words only served as confirmation to my theory. “Master, if that'll be all then I'll take my leave now…” “wait” I intercepted. “Come” I requested, leading her to take a few steps towards me. “Closer” I continued, urging her to take my hand as I picked her up, carrying her over to the bed as I laid her gently beneath me, leaning in closer as I claimed her lips in a deep kiss, unleashing my desires. “Wait” she interrupted. “We can't do this, I'll get fired if anyone finds out” she voiced, her words hinting at rejection whilst her hands still remained firmly wrapped around my neck. I let out a soft chuckle as my hand lightly fiddled with her nipple through the thin layer of clothes draped around her chest, groping her repeatedly as I aggressively ripped her dress, completely exposing her cleavage. “Do you really want me to stop?” I whispered softly in her ear, Leading a trail of deep kisses down her neck, planting the final kiss on her already hardened nipple as I began sucking on it vigorously, causing her to whimper as she tried to suppress her moans. My hand slowly trailed up her thigh, reaching for her underwear, in desperate search for access to her opening. “No” she whispered, grabbing a hold of my hand, stopping me from going any further. Feeling frustrated, I grabbed both her hands, pinning them above her head as I ripped off her underwear. “Why resist when your body desperately yearns for my touch.” I teased as my fingers massaged her already wet p*ssy. She could barely maintain her composure as I inserted two figures inside her. “Master!” She moaned, spreading her legs even further apart in submission. “You like that, don't you?” I teased as I quickened my pace, inserting an additional finger as I pulled her in for a kiss. She took the initiative to deepen the kiss as she forcefully pried her hands free from my grip, pulling me even closer as I positioned myself between her legs, refusing to break the kiss, my hand lowering to unbuckle my belt, stripping my lower half bare, not even bothering to put on a condom as I impatiently forced my d**k into her tiny hole. Her moans echoed across the room as I thrusted even deeper, ushering her to my full length as I took her without any restraint. “Master, harder…harder please” she begged, firmly wrapping her legs around my waist as I increased my pace, roughly taking her until I was satisfied.