Page 10 of Her Sweet Surrender
Brie’s heart sank. “You left without telling us?”
He chuckled lightly. “I didn’t want you to worry.”
“Rytsar—”
“I must go,radost…” The phone call began to break up. “…we’re out of range…”
“When can I expect you to call again?” she asked. She was desperate not to lose the connection before he answered.
“We…”
Brie held the phone closer to her ear, hoping to hear his last words before the connection died completely. “…days until—”
The phone suddenly beeped twice, letting her know the phone call had been disconnected. She stared down at it forlornly.
“What was that all about?” Sir asked, walking out of his office.
“Rytsar already left for Russia with Captain.”
“I was aware he wanted to leave soon but had no idea they’d left the country.”
She sighed anxiously. “I wish they didn’t have to go…”
Sir wrapped an arm around her. “This is simply a fact-finding mission. There is no reason to worry about either man.”
Brie frowned. “I don’t trust anything that involves Lilly.”
“I happen to agree.” Sir brushed his hand on her cheek tenderly. “Which is why I am taking your advice.”
“Sir?”
“You were right when you said Lilly still holds power over me.”
She looked at him in concern. “It’s understandable, Sir.”
Placing his finger on her lips, he told her, “No need to make excuses for me, babygirl. It is time I dealt with it. Although, if I am being honest, the prospect of it is terrifying.”
She could only imagine how difficult it was for him to face the betrayal and manipulation he’d suffered at the hands of his sister. She was grateful he was seeking help but had naturally assumed he would go to Rytsar since they were like brothers. However, with the Russian out of the country, she realized she had been mistaken.
“Is there anything I can do to help?” She felt a deep need to support him.
He nodded. “Actually, there is. Although I plan for it to be a private meeting, I would like you to come with me.”
Brie was moved that he wanted her near. “It would be my honor, Sir.”
“I’ll make the arrangements then.”
Brie wrapped her arms around him, knowing the courage it took to not only be vulnerable in front of another on such a deep and personal level but to face head-on the demons his sister had wrought.
Master Anderson surprised them with an unexpected visit a few days later. The moment Brie opened the door, she knew something was up because the sexy Dom was hiding something behind his back.
“Whatcha got there, Master Anderson?”
He took off his cowboy hat and was about to answer her, when Brie heard a muffled meow.
Master Anderson chuckled. “Guess the cat’s out of the bag.” He held up the cat carrier he’d been hiding.
Brie leaned in to see and was thrilled when she recognized who it was. “You brought Shadow’s son Ghost Pepper?”
