Page 131 of The Life of Anna-Tenth Anniversary Edition: Act 2

“Aren’t you so diplomatic?” Devin sighed. “No, I won’t be making any calls. It occurred to me that Anna has had enough tragedy for the month, and I need her coherent. Killing you would make that impossible. She loves you for some fucking reason, and I’m afraid it would send her over the edge.”

Yes, it would. Wilhelm let out the breath he was holding and slumped into his chair.

“So, let’s leave her out of this, shall we?”

“She knows.”

“What!”

“She knew I was going to do something, but she did not know what. Do not punish her. She tried to call me off, but I would not listen.”

“She’s a wise woman.”

“Amazing, considering her childhood,” Wilhelm said dryly.

Devin laughed again. “Well, I won’t detain you any longer. I just wanted to share the good news that I’m still alive.”

Wilhelm growled and stabbed the phone to end the call. He ran his hands through his hair in frustration and gratefulness. Anna had saved his life and he wouldn’t risk it again.

Chapter 74

Devin was waiting for Anna when she got home that evening. She froze when she saw him sitting on the couch in the living room. “M-Master?” She looked at her watch. “Am I late?”

He put his tablet on the end table next to him. “No, you’re not late. I came home from work early.” He tilted his head. “Someone tried to kill me this morning.”

Anna’s eyes widened and watered. “Oh, no.”

Devin knew better than to think the tears were for him. “I spoke to Wilhelm and he admitted to sending the Assassins.”

Anna shook her head. “No, please. Don’t kill him, please!” She ran to his feet and fell to her knees, her hands reaching out to him.

“I’m not going to kill him, Anna, though nothing would make me happier than to see his bloody skull in a picture.” He sighed. “He is alive and will remain so.”

Anna looked up, relief evident on her face. “Oh, Master!” She hugged his legs. “Oh, Devin. Thank you!”

He was so shocked when she bent over and kissed his feet that he didn’t think to reprimand her for using his name.

She looked up at him with wide, eager eyes. “How may I please you, Master?”

Devin raised his brows at her eagerness. Perhaps the decision to let Wilhelm live had been a good one after all.

Anna ran up the stairs to shower, relief flooding her body. She didn’t know what she would have done if Devin had killed Wilhelm. The thought was too terrible to imagine. Anna would do everything in her power to show how grateful she was to Devin.

She wanted to call Wilhelm, but it was late and she didn’t think Devin would approve. Maybe tomorrow before she went into the studio.

Stepping into the shower, she shoved the horrible thoughts aside and reflected on her day. Isaak had paired her with Justin. Anna had been hoping that it would be Travis. He knew her and understood her. If she was having a bad day, he knew how to help. Justin knew nothing about her.

But maybe that was a good thing. He was an excellent dancer and she liked dancing with him. He was very nice and considerate. Professional, but friendly. It was a bit confusing, though. She couldn’t even remember the last time she’d been around a man who didn’t want something from her.

She had watched him carefully as he danced. He wasn’t gay. She’d seen him with women the few times she’d gone to the clubs with Peter.

Anna came back to the present and finished her shower. Would Kaveh be waiting for her? Would he let her orgasm? Would Devin allow him to let her orgasm? She needed one so badly, but she wanted to please Devin even more. The thought of him changing his mind about killing Wilhelm because of her bad behavior was unbearable.

She dried off, braided her hair, and went out into the bedroom with her robe on. Kaveh sat on the bed, naked, stroking his massive cock absently. He smiled when he saw her.

She smiled nervously back. “I-I’m ready to play, Kaveh.”

“Good.” He grinned. “Robe off.” She slipped it off her shoulders and it fell to the floor. “Go.”

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