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When I was finished, Susie went over to the dresser and pulled out a blanket and handed it to me.

“Thank you. For everything. And those muffins were exquisite this morning.”

She smiled. It was prideful. “Enjoy your book.”

“I will.” And this time I was smiling, clutching the book to my chest.

Chapter Thirteen

KARA

I was happy to have a book to read. I was done with it by lunch time. I hadn’t seen Damon since morning and I wondered how much longer I would be in this cage. How much longer did I have to prove myself to Damon?

Every time I heard the door click open my heart started to beat erratically because I never knew what to expect. I immediately knelt into position, naked. Keeping my head bowed, I never looked up. But the person’s feet sounded and looked different. It wasn’t Susie or Damon.

“My, what a pretty birdie we have here,” the man said.

I jerked my head up, I had never seen the man before. I quickly wrapped the blanket around me, thankful Susie had given it to me earlier. If anyone worked for Damon, he kept them out of view and I was sure only Susie knew about me and the guard that caught me the other day. Now a strange man was staring at me. Leering at me. It was freaking me out because I knew he was thinking about fucking me while he licked his lips and smirked.

“I know you want out and away from your master.” The way the word master dripped from his lips, I could tell it was with disgust and hatred.

I sat and glared at him. Even if I wanted out, I would never admit it out loud. I learned my lesson so I remained quiet yet felt so exposed.

He stepped closer to the cage. “I know the birdie can talk. Cat got your tongue?”

My lips remained clamped shut because I didn’t want to give him the satisfaction of an answer. It took me a moment to gain my strength to speak. “I don’t think Damon would like it very much if he knew you were in here. I could easily scream for help.”

“Then I would have to kill you, birdie. After I get done fucking you myself.”

That pissed me off. “Like hell. Damon will kill you.” I was completely disgusted by this man.

“Damon doesn’t give a shit about you little birdie. You are just a toy he plays with until he gets bored.” He laughed heartedly.

“That’s not true.” My heart started beating erratically so I planted myself against the back of the cage, where I was hoping he couldn’t reach for me.

“I bet that pussy of yours is sweet. A girl like you has got to practically be a virgin, aren’t you? Didmasterpop that virginal pussy? God, I can only imagine how tight that pussy is.” He reached in, trying to touch my pussy. Every time he reached in, I slapped his hand away. I was scared but refused to let it show. Unfortunately, the man captured my wrist and twisted it. A shot of pain caused me to move forward.

“You’re gonna pay for teasing me, bitch.” I reached up to slap him with my free hand but he let me go, causing me to fall back, making my cage swing.

God, I wanted to throw up. He was seriously creeping me out and I wondered if I should scream for help. I wasn’t sure who would help me, though, since Damon wasn’t due back yet.

I had nothing to defend myself against this man twice my size. He could definitely overpower me. And where would that leave me?

Chapter Fourteen

DAMON

What the hell was happening in the room where my Dove was? I heard talking and stayed close to the door to listen. Stepping back a few steps, I took my phone out to make a quick call.

“Boss?”

“Matteo, meet me on the second floor now. We have a situation.”

I slowly pushed the door so I could hear better. I could hear Juan taunting my Dove. Once I heard Matteo’s steps on the landing, I padded inside with rage filling my chest. Kara spotted me and immediately knelt in position. She was naked and vulnerable.

“What do we have here?” I stalked toward Juan. “Surprised to see me?” Matteo trained his gun on Juan. Untucking my dress shirt, I quickly worked the buttons so I could hand it to Kara. “You don’t have to kneel, baby. Put this on,” I ordered.

Kara quickly worked the shirt on to cover herself up.

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