Page 356 of The Life of Anna-Tenth Anniversary Edition: Act 1

Maggie and Sarah came into Anna’s room later and got her ready for the evening, as they always did. She hadn’t been at the Manor for a Gathering in almost two months and as they asked questions about dancing and her trip, she realized that she’d missed them.

When it was time to go down to the Gathering, Ian knocked on her door and entered. His eyes widened when he saw Anna’s breasts spilling over her dress.

Anna giggled, which made Ian laugh.

He grinned. “Too bad you’re married now. I’d be at your apartment tomorrow night.”

She smiled as he led her down to the Great Hall. When he opened the door, she walked inside with her head held gracefully high, careful not to appear arrogant, just as Sebastian had taught her. Devin beamed at her from his place on the platform. The lust that filled the room crept into her being, and she inhaled deeply, looking forward to the evening.

When she reached the base of the platform, she bowed low and waited for Devin’s signal to rise. When he spoke, she approached him and he pulled her onto his lap. “God, Anna, you are so sexy in that dress.” He pulled the front of her dress down and took a nipple into his mouth. She untied his pants and stroked his hard cock, making him groan. He picked her up by her hips and lowered her down onto his cock.

“Oh, Devin...” She leaned her head on his shoulder. His piercings felt so good inside her. She rode him hard and shortly after, they both came hard. She gazed into his eyes. “Master...”

Devin smiled. “Yes, Baby.” He pressed her head onto his shoulder.

As the Gathering progressed, Anna relaxed into Devin’s care. He treated her gently and instructed the Brothers to do so as well. Even Jack behaved himself. She pleased the men as Devin commanded, but there was no pain, no humiliation. Only physical enjoyment, and the pleasure of pleasing her Master.

When the Gathering was over, Devin took her back to his room and made love to her. She slept peacefully in his arms. Mid-morning, they visited Jamie. Devin wanted Jamie and Anna to please one another while he watched, and they spent the rest of the morning and afternoon with her. He made love to both girls several times, and in between had the girls play with each other.

Although Anna had never enjoyed playing with a woman before, somehow, with Devin there, she enjoyed it far more than she ever thought possible.

Chapter 165

Late Saturday afternoon, Anna cleaned up and Ian took her downstairs to meet Alex, who had arrived early and was waiting for her in the foyer.

He turned and gave her the kindest, most loving smile, and something broke inside of her. She struggled to run to his arms, as if invisible strings held her back. Alex frowned and hurried to her side.

As soon as he touched her, the feeling left her and she buried her face in his chest. Blackness hovered in her mind, though, and she desperately needed to feel the sun on her skin.

“Can we leave?” Her voice broke on the words.

“Of course.” Alex wrapped his arms around her shoulders and they walked outside into the fresh air.

She paused at the bottom of the stairs, clinging to Alex’s hand but lifting her face to the sky as the Manor’s hold on her melted away. Relief and fear still danced around her, and she shivered.

Alex squeezed her hand. “Are you alright?”

She nodded, afraid that if she spoke, she would start sobbing. He put her in the car and drove away. As soon as he was out of sight of the Manor, Anna burst into tears.

“Anna!” Alex pulled the car to the side of the road and shoved the gear into park. He leaned over and gathered her into his arms. “Schatzi, what’s wrong? Did Devin hurt you?”

She shook her head and sniffed. “No,” she whispered. “No, not at all.”

“Then what’s wrong?”

It took a few minutes to feel in control enough to speak, and she wiped the tears from her eyes and stared at her hands. “I—‍” She shook her head and burst into tears again. “I enjoyed it...”

Alex got out of the car and walked around to her side. Anna’s heart dropped into her stomach. He’s angry. She squeezed her eyes shut.

He opened the car door and pulled her out, hugging her to his chest. He stroked her hair as she sobbed into his chest. “Schatzi, it’s alright. It’s okay, Anna. Everything is okay.”

She shook her head, her face wet with tears. “I shouldn’t have enjoyed it.”

“Anna.” He tipped her head up with his hand. “Anna, despite what I would like, he is still your Master. You have an innate desire to please him. You are still connected to him, even though it is weakened. I would never hold anything you do at Gatherings against you. It’s... how you’re programmed.”

She stared at his chest, processing his words, then looked up at him with tear-filled eyes. “Really?”

He wiped her tears away. “Ja, my love. It won’t always be this way.” He held her close. “I love you, Anna. I will always love you.”

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