Page 23 of His Pet

“Youwillbe ready to leave by six,inthe outfit I’ve picked out for you. Do not test me on this.”

I try to break away from his hold, and he squeezes tight enough that tears I’ve managed to hold in leak from my eyes.

“Okay.”

“Okayis not a sufficient response.”

“I’ll be ready,” I grit, closing my eyes.

Lorenzo releases me and grabs his shirt and jacket before stepping toward the door. He pauses like he’s unsatisfied with something and, with his back to me, he speaks.

“There are plenty of people who helped you have my animals taken from me. I’m sure some of them are your friends. If I’m not satisfied with you, someone else will take your place. Think about that before you act tonight.”

With that, he leaves. The lock clicks, and I slump to the floor, wrapping my hands around my knees and allowing silent tears to flow. I don’t take my eyes from the bag, but I don’t get up to look inside yet.

I’m not ready to know.

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