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Sesora’s lips curved in satisfaction. “See that you do. I will send handmaidens to your chamber shortly. You are one of the stars of tonight’s show, and you must look the part.”

I whirled around to leave.

“So, you are the infamous Vera with the snake ink,” Master Vido spoke up suddenly.

I turned to him.

He smiled, extending a hand. “I have heard so much about you. All good things, of course.”

I stared at his hand for a beat longer than necessary, contemplating whether or not to ignore it. In the end, I shook it.

“It is nice meeting you, Master Vido,” I said, my tone neutral.

“I am sure we will be seeing more of each other,” he stated.

I frowned. Why does he sound so sure of that?

Not bothering with a response, I turned on my heel and walked away.

His eyes followed me. Hot on my back. Even after I stepped through the door.

***

The Dancing Game Night was unlike anything I had ever experienced.

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  • Once His Bully. Now His Whore   44

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