Page 163 of The Life of Anna-Tenth Anniversary Edition: Act 2

“Katrina.”

“What?”

“I need to get used to calling you Katrina, not Anna.”

“Oh.”

Silence hung heavy in the tiny room and Anna stared at her hands as she twisted her fingers together.

Justin broke the silence. “We should probably go to bed. I’m sure you’ve had a busy day.”

Anna shrugged, not looking up from her hands. “I don’t remember most of it.” As they’d established during the car ride, she didn’t remember most of what had happened over the last several months.

Justin stood and pulled their suitcases out of the closet. “This one’s yours.” He pointed to a large navy-blue suitcase. “I just grabbed a bunch of stuff out of your closet and dresser at your old house. Hope you don’t mind.” He cleared his throat. “I had a hard time finding pajamas, so I just brought some sweatpants and t-shirts.”

Anna nodded. She hadn’t needed pajamas when she was with Alex. Except for some sexy nighties, but Anna was glad he hadn’t brought those. “Thanks.” She stood and unzipped the suitcase, located the clothes, and started undressing.

“Anna!” Justin spun her around to face the beds. “Seeing you naked won’t help.”

She hugged the soft cloth against her bare torso, closing her eyes again in shame. “You’ve danced with me a gazillion times wearing skin-tight clothing.”

“Skin-tight is different than skin.”

She could feel his heated gaze on at her bare back. “Travis and Tommy didn’t give me underwear.”

Justin groaned. “I’m gonna take a cold shower.” He walked through the small door in the corner and closed it with a loud click.

Anna sighed and finished dressing before climbing up onto the top bunk. She stared at the bathroom door for a long moment after pulling the covers up over her shoulders, wondering how she was going to survive outside of San Francisco. She knew what was expected of her there. What Devin expected of her. But being free? Being on her own? She’d lived outside the Manor for many years, but seeing other people free and being free herself—and acting accordingly—were two completely different things.

She sighed sadly and concentrated on the soothing rocking of the train that soon lulled her to sleep.

Chapter 90

Devin woke in his pavilion mid-morning, a cool morning breeze brushing his face, and he smiled. Last night had gone exactly as he’d hoped. Fucking the president’s face in front of everyone made it very clear who was in charge. At last, he was where he wanted to be. For now. When he had sufficient power, he would expand beyond America’s borders.

Anna’s “gift” had been extremely gratifying. Her offering it to him was so much more powerful than him taking it by force. He could feel the Immortal power coursing through his blood. Of course, he needed to make sure Anna was back under his control before they left, but it could wait until tomorrow. He liked that she was content to do whatever he told her to do, be it seducing the Mayor or bending over so he could fist her ass and make her scream in pain. God, he loved hearing her scream.

His cock stirred at the thought. Maybe he should go find her and... No, he needed her to be fuckable and able to suck cock today. He could make men do what he wanted them to do, but Anna’s influence helped ease them into it, and their desire to obey lasted longer. Who could forget the feel of her lips wrapped around his cock?

Devin opened his eyes and saw one of his girls asleep next to him. A brunette named Cecilia. She was young and extremely talented. He pulled down the blanket to look at her full breasts. She stirred and opened her brown eyes. “Good morning, Master,” she said with a seductive smile. “How may I please you?”

Devin grinned. Anna didn’t wake up asking that, but she didn’t need to. She already knew what he wanted. “Turn over.”

The slave girl immediately obeyed. He nudged her legs apart and spread open her ass cheeks, exposing her tight hole. It would stretch open easily for him but remain snug. Going in dry would make it hurt. Did he feel benevolent? No. He pressed his throbbing cock against her hole and she whimpered.

“I want to hear how much it hurts,” he said in a raspy voice as he pushed forward.

She screeched as he thrust forward, ripping her open with a single movement. He pulled back, his cock slipping out so he could see the damage. Yes, this would do nicely. He thrust back in, making the girl scream again.

A while later, he left her bloodied and passed out on the bed, and went to clean up and eat lunch. He joined Tom and their sons at a table under a tree.

Tom grinned at him. “I’ve heard good feedback about last night. They’re all very impressed with what you did with the president.”

Devin grinned. “Good.” He inhaled deeply. “Things are very good. All my planning has paid off.”

After lunch, he walked around the site, speaking with various leaders and powerful men to make sure the ritual’s effects still held, and that they clearly understood what he expected of them. Satisfied of his iron-clad control, he made his way back to his pavilion to get ready for the mid-afternoon meeting with the Elders.

“Ian,” he said, sitting down on the couch. “Is Anna up?”

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