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“Oh, that would probably be a good idea. This is not very fashionable.”
“I doubt Mr. Semyonov would care if it wasn’t for all the men around here,” Anna says, nodding and grinning.
“What do you mean?”
“You’re gorgeous, and the man seems to be possessed.” Anya slapped Mariska’s arm, silencing whatever else she planned to say. Something in the pit of my stomach says things aren’t adding up with Roman. Still, I go along with trying on the clothes.
I come out looking adorable in a pair of white and pale blue leggings, a pale blue long sweater that hangs off one shoulder, and the matching boots I’d tried on already. “Wow, could you look any cuter? You’re hot and adorable at the same time. It’s no wonder Mr. Semyonov can’t stop checking in with Ivan.”
“What do you mean?”
“Nothing. He’s just asking how it’s going with us up here.”
“That’s silly. I’m sure he’s just doing his job for my dad.” The mood shifts suddenly, and I don’t know what it is, but then Mariska grabs the next outfit and demands I try it on before I get too cozy and forget the fashion show.
Their words linger in my head, but I begin to have too much fun that I forget all about it, and we laugh and giggle as I go from one outfit to another, feeling so pretty. After another hour, we’re full of giggles and smiles, and the bed is a mess of clothes and shoes.
A knock at the door gets our attention.
“Come in,” I call out. Roman enters looking sexy and haggard at the same time.
“How’s it going?” he asks, staring straight at me.
“We were just finishing up, Sir,” Anna answers.
“Thank you, girls. Your brother can escort you to your rooms for now.”
“Our rooms?”
“Yes, you’ll be staying with us temporarily. Some of your things will be here shortly.”
“What’s going on?” I ask. I like them, but there’s no way I want three beautiful girls around my age getting to stay with Roman too.
“It seems to bring them here has caught the notice of our enemies.”
“Oh no.”
“Your mother will be brought here now. Ivan went to get her and your things. Please let me have Alek show you to your room.” They follow Alek out of the bedroom, and then Roman closes the door. I lost all the joy of the new clothes, knowing this was all my fault.
“I’m putting everyone in danger. You should just deliver me to my father.”
“You are never going back to him. It’s best you learn that now.” His voice is hard and cruel. I slam my eyes shut as the truth hits me. He’s not the man who was there to rescue me.
“You aren’t who I thought you were.”
“I told you who I was. I told you that I wasn’t your savior.”
“You killed my brother.”
“And soon your father. Revenge will be mine.”
“And I’m just a part of it.”
His shoulders drop as the words come out of his mouth. “Yes.” They hurt more than the physical abuse I received over the years.
My hand comes out before thinking better of it, slapping him across the face. “I hate you.”
“Makes two of us. Now, are you ready for the tour?”
