Chapter l274

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Susie was naïve to believe that Terry would take her on this private tour and not try to fool around with her. And, knowing her, she would likely be too shy and meek to properly defend herself from him.

I couldn’t let that happen. I couldn’t let her put herself in that position to start with.

Terry was only looking at her as a way to get to me. I wouldn’t let anything bad happen to Susie for my sake.

I glanced around the room. The three princes were still nowhere in sight. Their interviews must have been long ones. I could try to delay but who knew how much longer it would take? And if I waited too long to answer Terry, he really might pull Susie into his web.

I had my training, both from Nicholas and Julian, and I had my n*ecklace if I needed a rescue. I could do this. I could protect myself.

“I’ll go with you,” I said. I kept my voice carefully level, certain not to let it waver even once, despite how much I was shaking inside. 2)

“But, Piper” Susie began to protest at once. She didn’t realize her own danger.

“Piper has made her choice,” Terry said curtly, cutting her off.

I nodded.

“Shall we?” Terry extended his arm. I had no choice but to take it.

Terry led me away from the rest of the group and down a familiar hallway we had previously taken on our group tour. Yet all too soon, he veered from that path and took me down a hallway of closed doors.

The door at the very end was even more elaborate than all the rest, with sparkling clear gemstones pressed straight into the wood. The door seemed to shimmer under the crystal chandeliers that hung in the hallways.

He opened the door and guided me inside. Before I could even get my bearings, he closed the

door and locked it behind me.

A large bed sat in the very center of the room. On it, attached to each of the four posts was a cuff. Two, presumably for the wrists, and two for the ankles. Hanging on the wall behind were a series of items: whips of various sizes and types, ribbons and ropes, what looked like some type of harness… 2

My blood ran cold.

“We should head back,” I said. I tried to turn toward the door, but he was suddenly behind

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“We are both more comfortable here.” It was a command of stay, even if he didn’t actually say the word. Fortunately, he wasn’t an Alpha. His orders didn’t hold as much mental sway. Unfortunately, without my wolf, he was still physically stronger than me so I still couldn’t

move.

Think of everything you could have, if you agreed to be mine,” Terry said, voice all honey and venom. “You could live in my palace. I would adorn you with gems and fine gifts. You’d be well cared for, without a single need unfulfilled.”

“You want me to be some dress–up doll more than a person.”

His grip tightened, fingers digging deeply into my skin. I’d likely have bruises on my arms to match the ones on my thighs he’d earlier left.

“Only I can fulfill your every need, Piper. Not just possessions, but S**ually. My prowess is legendary. You will be crying for me.”

I shook my head. “And Jane? You would cheat on her?”

Terry laughed loud and cruel. “Your sister understands that I have certain desires that cannot be satiated with only one lover. I have dozens of women ready at my whim. Someday maybe they will join us. They all love this room the most.”

“Then maybe they can entertain you while I see myself out.”

I couldn’t be in this room a moment longer, thinking of him and those poor girls. Who knew if they’d been actually willing?

Did Terry imagine he would chain me up to the bed? Was he fantasizing about using those… items on me?

Fear coiled in my stomach, hot and acidic. I longed for Nicholas to be near, to burst through that door and save me.

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