Page 61 of Cruel Devotion

Lei frowned. “Come in.”

The entrance’s flap slid up and Chen stepped inside.

Traitor.

I frowned at him.

Chen tapped his watch. “We really should get you two dressed and ready for the feast. The food can’t get cold and most importantly, we cannot have Yan waiting. The more time she has to think up here on this mountain, the more chaos could occur.”

Lei nodded. “I’m coming.”

“Good.” Chen gazed at me. “Sorry, Monique. This was the only plan that could work.”

I rolled my eyes.

Lei gestured to the four women who had been still standing silent to the side. “She doesn’t leave this tent unless she is wearing blue.”

The scarred women gave a half bow. “Yes, Mountain Master.”

Lei turned back to me, and his eyes locked onto mine. “You heard that. You wear blue.”

“I’m not a possession.”

“I never said you were. But you are mine now.”

“I’m not a thing.”

“You’re not a thing.” He nodded. “But you are still mine and I won’t let anyone else have you.”

Shivering, I stared at Lei, not sure how to really get through to him. “Have these women leave. Now.”

He blinked.

I cleared my throat. “Please. I can dress myself.”

Lei pointed to the gown. “In blue.”

“Yes, Lei. In blue. I got it.”

Chen clapped his hands.

The women hurried away.

Then, Chen followed.

“We’ll talk about this more after the feast.” Lei headed off. “But for now, you wear blue.”

Jesus Christ! You all are going to have me traumatized over colors!

I let out a sigh, knowing that protesting would be pointless.

What the fuck did I get myself into?

Chapter ten

Worked Up

Lei

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