Page 11 of The Mafia's Desire

“But you’re not. We’re excited to have another woman in the house.”

Sara really didn’t have a choice, but she’d pay them back in some way after she left.

The next few hours were great because she got her belly full, was clean from top to bottom, and put on fresh sheets and another nightgown.

She was exhausted by all the movement but also watched the young women scurry around and take care of her. At no time did they make her feel bad, and they actually cheered her up.

Hope, one of the sisters, stayed with her after the others left to let her rest.

“You don’t have to be here,” Sara said. “I’m just going to sleep.”

“We girls decided we’d watch you the first few days at least. We don’t want to leave you alone when you’re still too weak,” Hope said.

“I hate disrupting your life.”

Hope smiled. “You’re not. Sometimes we have a hard time finding things to do.”

“Why?”

“Because our men are extremely protective of us. We’re not allowed to do anything that might harm us, like ride horses or drive ATVs in the back.”

“Do you guys go anywhere?”

“Rarely. If we do, we have several guards with us.”

Sara didn’t know if she’d feel treasured or suffocated by the men’s concern.

“Why don’t you close your eyes and rest? Someone will be here with you, so you’re not alone.”

“Thank you, Hope. I’ll never be able to repay you guys.”

“Family helps family.”

“I’m not family.”

Hope smiled. “You never know.”

Sara didn’t know how to take that but was too tired to stay awake much longer. She’d think about her future later.

Chapter Six

Ethan pulled up to the Maclean mansion and got out. He was incredibly tired but knew he wouldn’t be able to sleep until he saw Sara and ensured she was okay.

The front door opened as he walked up the steps.

“Hello, Martin.”

“Good evening, sir.”

Ethan faced the butler after the door closed behind him. “Has there been any change?”

“She’s been awake. The girls got her to eat and helped her shower, and she’s resting again.”

He felt himself relax. He hadn’t known how worried he’d been until that moment.

“I’ll go up and see her.”

“Mr. Alastair would like to talk to you when you’re done.”

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