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I’m notsure how long I sleep for but when I wake the sun is caressing the burns on my body and I am sleeping under a fur throw that somebody apparently tossed over me in the early hours of this morning. Bleary-eyed, I sit up and rub my eyes, clutching the throw to my body as the events of last night remind me what happens when you let your guard down. Apparently, you become a wanton whore and I’m almost convinced I look like one.
I note my dress spread over a nearby chair, my panties strangely missing, along with my bra. My face burns with embarrassment as I reach for my dress and slip it on, hating the walk of shame waiting for me.
Before I can move, a man appears dressed in a white polo shirt and white shorts and he is carrying a tray with a glass of orange juice resting on it.
“Ma’am.”
He hands it to me, and I feel my face flame as he says respectfully, “Allow me to escort you to breakfast.”
I can’t even speak I am so mortified and as I grasp the crystal glass, I allow the cool liquid to slide down my throat, loving the sweet taste of purity.
I follow him barefoot back down the stairs to the rear of the boat, where a table is set overlooking the most fantastic sunrise.
Another white tablecloth billows in the breeze and the silver cutlery sparkles against the fresh flowers and crystal jug of water.
It is beautiful and as I drop into the white cushioned chair, I stare at the sunrise with an empty heart. Today is the first day of the rest of my life. My eyes have been opened, and I have learned a valuable lesson. I never was Allegra Powell, not really. I always was Allegra Stevenson and the bastards have stolen my childhood. It ceases to exist. They have robbed me of my security and my history, but they will not rob me of my future. That is mine to mold into the perfect one for me and fuck the rest of them. I’m on my own now.
CHAPTER12
SHADE
She is waiting for me, a vision in her dress from the night before, her hair messed up and the evidence of my brutality on her neck and body. She glances up as I head toward her, my own appearance flawless, courtesy of the good night’s sleep in my bed, followed by a shower and a fresh change of clothes.
She, however, looks as fucked as I wanted her to look and so I pull her phone from my pocket and snap a memory, posting it to her Instagram before she even registers it.
“Is that my phone?” She reaches for it, and I place it back in my pocket with a shake of my head.
“It’s my phone now for seven days and six nights. You will get it back at the end with a camera roll of memories to cherish in your old age.”
“But…” She opens her mouth to make her demands and I say with a wicked grin. “I am the one controlling you, Allegra, as I demonstrated last night. This is your payment for my help and for keeping you out of jail. Remember.”
She sighs heavily and gazes out on the sunrise that is particularly fine today.
“So, what now?” She says with a slight shrug of her shoulders and I’m loving that she has accepted the situation.
“We eat.”
I state the obvious as the steward delivers two plates of scrambled eggs and smoked salmon, along with some warm crusty rolls.
I watch as he fills her glass with water and sets two mugs of coffee before us and then retreats, leaving us alone.
“You live like a king.” She sighs, gazing around at the view.
“I do.” I sip my coffee and stare at her long and hard.
“This is your life for six more days. Enjoy it.”
“That’s up to you.” She shakes her head and shrugs with resignation.
“I know.” I chuckle softly because I am intending on having the time of my life this week and she may not survive it.
“Tell me about your life, Shade.” She interrupts my depraved thoughts as she lifts a forkful of salmon to her mouth, and it momentarily distracts me. Knowing she is still sticky with my cum and unwashed is strangely satisfying.
I shrug. “My family runs the Vieri mafia. My grandfather is the don who will be succeeded by my brother Kill.”
“Your parents must have really hated you.” She laughs softly, causing me to grin.
