Page 356 of The Life of Anna-Tenth Anniversary Edition: Act 2

“You know I can’t, Alex. I can’t change the plans without the consensus of Vlad and Tom. We will talk as soon as we are able, but I cannot give you the order without their consent.”

“He attacked Aaron, Vati,” Alex said in a low voice. “Aaron’s in the hospital with massive injuries because Devin attacked him.”

Wilhelm was quiet. “I can do something about that. It’s not much, but it is something. He attacked someone who belongs to me.”

“Anna belongs to you.”

“It’s different and you know it.” He paused. “Kaveh has disappeared. At least that’s what Devin believes.”

“Kaveh’s gone?” Maybe that’s where Sebastian went. Without Kaveh, Devin likely wouldn’t be able to get his full powers back. “Would Sebastian be able to take Kaveh out of the picture and keep him in the... Immortal place?”

“It’s possible. Why?”

“Sebastian was here, battling with someone whom I suspect was Kaveh. According to Aaron, they disappeared.”

“If that’s what happened, I will be eternally thankful to Sebastian.”

“It’s the only explanation as to where he is.” Alex told his father everything he had learned from Aaron.

“If that’s true, Sebastian will return with Kaveh when you confront Devin.” Wilhelm sighed. “Son, rest. Make tentative plans for an earlier attack on Tyler. Keep calm. Anna will survive. She’s a strong woman. You will both have your revenge.”

Anna could hardly move when she awoke. After the young Elders and Tyler had their way with her, Devin had made her please the other Elders, and then he’d taken her to bed and consumed her again until she couldn’t move.

Should she have run, tried to escape? Maybe if she hadn’t gone home to the condo, maybe she wouldn’t be here. It was Kelsey who had told them to go. Was Tom really as loyal as he claimed? Maybe it was a trick to get her back to Devin.

The bedroom door opened suddenly and Anna jumped. “See, there she is.” It was Devin, but she couldn’t see who he was talking to.

“I am impressed, Devin,” said a male voice with a thick accent. Russian, maybe? Vlad? “I am glad you were able to find her.”

“When she’s able to move, you’re more than welcome to her.”

“Bah, she is not my type. I prefer my Irina. Peter may be interested, though. He did have a soft spot for her.”

“Do you trust him?”

“He is my heir. Of course I do.”

“He fell in love with her.”

“What did you expect? You made them live together. He realizes how foolish he was... that he was under her spell. But he did say she was a good fuck. I will let him know.”

Tears burned Anna’s eyes. That’s what Peter thought of her?

Devin walked close enough to the bed for her to see a sickening smirk on his face. “How are you feeling, Baby?” He caressed her cheek. “I can’t wait to get you home. Just a few more days. We are going to have lots of fun.” He grinned back toward the door, and he and Vlad both laughed.

Mustering what little energy she had, Anna turned onto her side, away from Devin. He grabbed her shoulder and pulled her back onto her back. “Don’t you dare turn away from me, bitch.” He slapped her face, but she didn’t feel it. “Rest well. The next few days will be busy.”

By dinner time, Anna was able to get up and move normally. Mostly. She hadn’t healed completely and was exhausted, but she could move, which pleased Devin.

Devin had invited Vlad and Peter to have dinner with him and Tyler. She kept her head down, eyes locked on the floor, trying to be as inconspicuous as possible. Peter greeted her warmly, to which Vlad snapped at him in Russian, and he stepped away. Why was Vlad being so mean? Had he changed his mind about helping her? If he had, she would be stuck with Devin forever. Alex couldn’t finish his mission without Vlad’s permission.

Devin made Anna give Peter a blowjob after dinner since Vlad didn’t care for her. She kneeled between Peter’s feet and, with shaking hands, released his cock from his pants.

“Suck it, Anna,” Peter growled, bringing tears to her eyes. She sat up on her knees and took him into her mouth, sucking on the cock she’d been so fond of not long ago. He put his hand on her head as if to control her, but he really just followed her movements. She was confused.

When Vlad and Devin were deep in conversation about the American Elders, and Tyler had left the room, Peter leaned over and whispered in her ear. “Anna, everything will be alright. Forgive us for our actions. We must keep Devin from suspecting us.”

Relief spread through Anna’s body. All was not lost.

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