Page 59 of The Life of Anna-Tenth Anniversary Edition: Act 1

“Alright. I’ll be there soon.”

Anna pressed the end button and sighed. Devin would comfort her, just like she’d hoped he would. He really was changed.

She turned on the TV to pass the time while she waited for his arrival.

An hour later, the door opened. “Anna?”

She sat up and Devin walked inside. She jumped up and ran to him. He hugged her tightly, then guided her over to the bed, where they cuddled for a long time. Devin stroked her hair and her cheek and kissed her gently for over an hour. She relished his warmth and kindness.

By the time dinner arrived, she was feeling mostly back to normal—her new normal of enjoying her new life.

While they were eating, Devin mentioned that his wife was pregnant.

Anna smiled. “That’s a good thing, right?”

He frowned. “I wouldn’t mind if it was mine. But it’s not.” He frowned, a terrible storm in his eyes. He muttered something under his breath that sounded like “Fucking bitch.”

“I’m sorry that happened.” Anna didn’t know what else to say. Why would Devin’s wife want any man other than him?

“I found out last week. Just before you came to the Manor.” He flashed a wicked smile. “Told her I was going to stay with my mistress tonight.” He narrowed his eyes in thought. “I have half a mind to take the baby when she has it. Raise it in the Manor. I’m certainly not going to allow it to be raised in my home.”

“Why not?”

“Because it would give the impression that I’m okay with what she did. She disrespected me.” He shook his head. “I don’t give a fuck if she sleeps around, as long as she’s discreet. But this is crossing the line.” He raised his eyebrows. “Or I can make her get rid of it. But if it’s a girl, it would be a waste of a potential slave.” He frowned, looking thoughtful. “Which do you think would be worse?”

“I—‍” Anna stared. “I have no idea. I’ve never been pregnant.” Master Jack had told her she’d never get pregnant. That the Manor’s doctor had fixed it so she couldn’t conceive.

“I’m glad. It would ruin your beautiful body.” He took her hand and kissed it. “I would hate for that to happen. You’re so beautiful and perfect.”

Anna smiled, his compliment warming her to the core. He leaned forward and stroked her cheek, trailing his fingers down her neck. “I need you, Anna.”

Anna stood and he pulled her to her bed. She hadn’t finished her dinner, but Devin wanted her. Devin needed her.

“Undress,” he commanded softly.

Anna obeyed, untying her robe and letting it fall to the floor. She hoped Devin would be gentle. She hadn’t slept and her body hadn’t healed from the attack.

He frowned at the bruises and ran a finger over them gently. “Ian will take care of them tomorrow when he retrieves your necklace.” He ran his fingers up her body to her breasts. She winced as he cupped them, but didn’t stop him. She wanted to please him. No. She needed to please him.

“That hurts?”

“A little, but it’s okay.”

“No, Anna. I don’t want to hurt you. I didn’t realize...” He paused. “It’s alright. We don’t have to make love.”

Tears burned her eyes. “But I want to, Devin. I want to be with you.”

He smiled affectionately. “I’m not going anywhere. I’ll still stay the night, but I don’t want to hurt you after everything you went through today.”

Anna stepped forward, grateful for his kindness and that he wasn’t leaving, but she had an uncontrollable desire to please him. “I want to make you feel good.” She tentatively placed her hand on his jeans over his cock and looked up at him. “May I?”

He nodded, a soft smile on his face. “Undress me.”

Anna obeyed, then kneeled before him, worshiping the gloriously naked man in front of her. His cock was so hard! She ran her fingers over the silver balls she adored so much.

“Let’s get on the bed,” Devin said softly, helping her to her feet.

He lay on the bed, and she lay between his thighs and took him into her mouth. She stroked him as he liked and ran her tongue over the hard shaft. He groaned and buried his hands in her hair, guiding her up and down. When she glanced up at his face, he smiled and pushed her head down. She swallowed him eagerly and he groaned as she did so. She repeated the motion several times, and he cursed softly.

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