Page 116 of The Life of Anna-Tenth Anniversary Edition: Act 2

Wilhelm squeezed her hand as the car stopped in front of Devin’s house. “I will be out for opening night, Anna. I cannot wait to see you dance again.”

“I’ll be counting the days until I can see you again.” She straightened and forced a smile.

“I will do what I can for you. Call me if you need anything. The house is yours. It will always be available to you.”

Anna nodded and leaned forward to kiss him. “Thank you.”

“I will walk you to the door.”

The driver removed her suitcases from the trunk and Wilhelm pulled the largest up to the front door while Anna took the smaller one. She rang the doorbell and the housekeeper answered. They walked inside and Anna huddled next to Wilhelm while they waited for Devin.

He came downstairs a few minutes later, wearing snug jeans, a black polo shirt, and an arrogant smile on his face. He stopped in front of her. “I’ve missed you.” He fisted her hair and kissed her hard, then pulled back to study her face and frowned. He turned to Wilhelm and gave him a curt nod. “You can go. Thank you for returning her to me.”

Wilhelm set his jaw. “I will be out for opening night of Nutcracker. I expect to find her healthy and whole.”

Devin grinned. “Of course. I wouldn’t destroy my prime asset, would I?”

Wilhelm’s eyes narrowed. “I expect to be able to call her as well.”

Devin shrugged. “Go ahead.”

Wilhelm opened his arms and she ran to him and hugged him hard. “I love you, Liebling,” he whispered. “Call me. Anytime. Do not worry about the time difference.”

Anna blinked away the tears that blinded her and nodded. “I love you, Wilhelm.” She gave him a brave smile.

He leaned forward, kissed her on the cheek once more, and then turned and walked to the door. The housekeeper had obviously been instructed to wait for his departure, and she opened the door for him as he approached. He glanced back to smile at Anna and then left.

Anna’s shoulders slumped as he disappeared from sight. Her one source of hope was gone. Devin came up behind her and sucked on her neck. She gasped as he bit the tender skin gently and she cried out when he bit harder.

“Come upstairs. We need to get reacquainted.” She followed him up the stairs to the master suite on the third floor. “If I don’t want you in my bed, you will sleep in Sandy’s old room. All your things from the apartment are in there. I’ll have the housekeeper bring up your bags from your trip.”

“Thank you, Master.”

“Your time, when you are not dancing, will be devoted to me. You will not go anywhere without permission. You will not date anyone. You will not let anyone inside your body without my permission.” They walked into the second bedroom of the master suite. “Your pussy is mine and it will only be used by me and men I designate. If I find you fucking someone I’ve not given you permission to fuck...” He frowned. “I will make sure to remind you of the consequences of that choice.” She knew he was talking about Ben. “Do you understand?”

“Yes, Master,” she said softly, looking around to hide the tears that threatened to make themselves known. The room had large picture windows that looked out onto the bay, making it light and airy. French doors led out onto a terrace. It was a nice room.

“The general public will know that you are my mistress. Your fellow dancers will know that you are my mistress. Everything you do reflects on me, so you’d better learn to behave properly.” He left the threat hanging in the cool air of the room.

“Yes, Master.”

“I would have you change your name back to Perkins, but you are too well known now to do that.” He tapped his fingers on the marble mantle of the fireplace that stood across from the bed. “Men will come here to fuck you, as they did in the other places you lived. You know how to deal with that. We may travel more, though I will take your dancing schedule into consideration. Your dancing is quite captivating, and I will use it to my advantage.”

“Yes, Master.”

He turned and strode out of the room. Anna ran to catch up with him as he walked into his own bedroom. “I get home around six every evening. I expect you to be here,” he pointed to the bottom corner of the bed. “Naked and on your knees, prepared to satisfy my needs. Then we will eat dinner.”

“Yes, Master.”

“I may occasionally have you meet me downtown for a dinner meeting. In that case, I will tell you what to wear and you will show up on time, ready to do whatever I ask of you.”

“Yes, Master.”

He walked across the room to her and lifted her chin. “Do you know why an Elder-Mistress is so alluring?” he asked, his voice suddenly softer.

Anna blinked. Did he want her to answer that? “B-because we’re Half-Immortals?”

Devin smiled. “Yes. Partially. Your mere presence is alluring and seductive, and can be used to manipulate and control, as you’ve seen.” He trailed his fingers down her throat. “Your body gives me that power, and for that, I am truly grateful.” He traced around her breasts with his index finger and then brushed against her nipple, making it harden instantly. He grasped it between his knuckles and squeezed.

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