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Ms. Terrington’s mouth curls into a smirk. “Of course, I can. You finally give me something worthy of my talents. If your father knew that you insisted on eating out every night, he would turn over in his grave.”
If the old bat wasn’t loyal to me, I’d have killed her years ago. Instead, I pay her an exuberant salary to stay, and she does everything I demand.
“Did you call the…”
“Son, I’ve been a housekeeper since before you were born. I know the duties. As far as the girl is concerned, I have someone coming to clothe her. Now, the hairdresser will be here in twenty minutes. After that, we have the manicurist coming to do her hands and toes. Once that is done, the waxer will be here. Then the stylist will come. Is there anything else?”
I’ve irked my housekeeper, and I find it hilarious because she’s usually easy going. “Thank you, Ms. Terrington.”
“You’re welcome. Now get out of my kitchen.”
As I am walking up the stairs, I notice the door to Aribella’s room is ajar. What the fuck? Taking my cell phone from my pants pocket, I pull up the security system and I see Aribella walking toward the door that leads to the basement. Smart. Cunning. Hell, there’s so many words I could use for her. Firing off a quick text to my head of security, I make my way toward the basement.
Me:Keep her out of the basement.
Mossimo:Yes Sir.
Me:Don’t touch her.
Mossimo:Wouldn’t dream of it.
When I get there, Mossimo is standing in front of the door, arms crossed over his chest and towering over Aribella.Mi reinais pointing her finger at him, demanding he move. I chuckle at the sight. Mossimo looks uncomfortable, and I realize that he may have a soft spot for women who cry.
“You move from this door, this instant. I want my cat.”
“No.” I reply for Mossimo. He isn’t going to move, but it’s my words that must sink in. “I believe I locked your door,mi reina.”
“And I know how to pick a lock, so sue me. Give Espresso to me. That’s all I ask.” Her lower lip is trembling, and even though she’s bravely trying to get her damn cat back, I see the fear.
“I see a lesson is in order.”
Mossimo’s eyes shoot to his hairline for a moment, but he schools his features as I step up to her and pull her against my chest. “No, just my cat. I’ll be good once I have him in my arms.”
“Unfortunately, that’s not going to happen. You are lucky he’s alive.” This earns a horrified gasp from Aribella. I’m lying my teeth off with her. The cat is being spoiled right now and has every damn toy known to the animal world.
Chapter Five
Aribella
Vincent practically drags me back to my room. I don’t make it easy for him. By the fourth stair, he picks me up and slings me over his shoulder. “If you don’t calm your ass down, I will give you a sedative.”
I have no doubt that he would drug me. Then I would be vulnerable to whatever he might do to me. That cannot happen. “No, you won't. Just like a man to be all talk. Put me down.”
He chuckles as he slams my bedroom door shut. I go flying in the air and bounce along the bed. Not wasting a moment, I scramble to get to the other side. I don’t make it far.
Vincent grabs my ankle and pulls me to him. I lash out with my free leg, but all he does is swat it away like it’s a fly. The hand that’s holding my right foot squeezes until the pain is unbearable.
Startled, I stare at him as whimpering sounds of pain come out of my mouth. His eyes are wide and unfocused, nostrils flared, and he’s snarling at me. He’s in beast mode. I’ve never felt fear like this running so rampant through me, clogging my throat.
“I told you to behave. You didn’t.” He grits his teeth and yanks his belt out of the loops on his pants.
“Don’t!” I scream as the first hit lands on my left thigh. He doesn’t stop. No, his belt comes down faster with every swing. I’m grateful it isn’t the belt buckle that’s hitting me.
Hot, incessant tears flow down my face as he flips me on to my stomach. Vincent pulls down my panties, but he makes no move to spread my legs. “Please, don’t. I’m a virgin.” I’m too scared to move away from him—too afraid he might bring that belt down on my sensitive parts.
He grunts and makes a weird sound in his throat, but he pulls my hair and forces me to look at him. “You want to continue to disobey? It will be that little cunt that gets the next punishment.”
The sound of his zipper coming down causes me to sob. I never thought I’d be in this situation. Frozen in fear and hoping he doesn’t take me against my will. “Bring your hand back,mi reina.”
