Page 21 of The Life of Anna-Tenth Anniversary Edition: Act 1

She smiled, her whole body glowing with happiness. “Thank you, my lord.”

Devin looked toward the edge of the platform and gestured to someone. “Ah, Jack.”

Anna turned her head sharply and her body went cold. No, not Master Jack. Don’t let him take me back! She lowered her head and twisted her fingers together in her lap.

Devin wrapped his arms around her, gave a gentle squeeze, and kissed her temple. “Jack, I was just telling Anna you deserve a fucking medal for what you taught her. Once again, I’m impressed with your skills.”

Out of the corner of her eye, she saw Master Jack give an exaggerated bow. “Thank you.” He grinned. “I worked very hard on this one.”

“I can tell.”

“Did you fuck her yet?”

“Of course. Several times. Almost missed a meeting on Monday because of it. Sit, please.”

Master Jack pulled one of the side chairs up next to Devin’s and plopped down on it with a grin. “Did I do too good a job? It’s not like you to be so loud over a blowjob. Or miss a meeting.”

“I didn’t miss the meeting,” Devin snapped. “I made it just in time.”

Anna recoiled at his anger, and he kissed her forehead. “Sorry, Baby.” He stroked her hair until she relaxed back into his arms.

Devin chuckled. “I think it made a strong point for everyone here that I enjoyed her so much. Besides, when a blowjob blows your mind, you don’t complain.”

They both laughed. Anna smiled at their conversation. She’d done something extraordinary! She’d pleased Devin unlike anyone else!

Master Jack cleared his throat. “You talk to the Germans yet?”

“I greeted them when they arrived and made some choice selections for them. Alex didn’t come, as usual. His father and brother are here, though.”

Master Jack laughed. “What are they like?”

“Wilhelm, er Vilhelm—fucking German language—is definitely an Elder. It’s written all over him. I suspect he knows something, but I can’t tell how much. He’s been watching her like a hawk ever since her cloak came off.”

“Maybe he likes brunettes.”

“Maybe. But he’s not watching her like that. It’s more like...” Devin paused. “More like he’s trying to get a read off her.”

“Do you think it’s him?”

“Unlikely. He’s older than me.”

“What about the brother? Kurt?”

“Kurt.” Devin chuckled. “He’s barely been able to keep his eyes off her, and in the normal way, not like his father. I think he’s the right choice. No power, but interested in Anna. Definitely enough interest to hold on to her for a little while.”

Hold on to me? What were they talking about? She had a feeling it had something to do with the conversation she’d overheard when Master Jack had dropped her off at the Manor Monday morning.

Chapter 10

A brief silence fell over the conversation, then Devin said, “I think it’s about time to introduce them.”

Devin cupped Anna’s chin and brought her face up. “I’m going to introduce you to two men, a father with the younger of his two sons. The father is an Elder. You will greet him the same way you greet me. Do you understand?”

She nodded.

“The men are from Germany, though they speak English well. Both sons have a reputation for liking women. Many women. The older son moved here a few years ago. The younger one lives in Germany.”

She nodded again.

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