Page 22 of Twist of Fate

“Females, of all kinds, can be fractious and often need a steady hand. If they cannot find happiness here, I will find them a clan where they can. What I will not do is allow them to run amok and get themselves hurt or worse.”

“Who died and appointed you god?”

“Quinn, you are being difficult.”

“Damn right, I am. So why don’t you let me go and be rid of me.”

“I will not give you up. That is the end of it. I will ask Maurice to send up some breakfast. Maybe some food in your belly will see you to a better mood.”

“I wouldn’t count on that.”

“You will remain in our rooms until I can show you the house and grounds myself. It is my hope that your good nature and common sense will return to you.”

Bodie allowed her to rise from his lap and then stood.

“Can I use your computer?” she asked.

“No, but I will see that there is one that you can use. You will not be allowed to communicate with the outside world, but I will allow you to use the internet.”

“You’re just too good to me,” she said sarcastically.

“I am, and you will come to see that.”

“What about clothes? I can’t exactly hang out in your room in my evening gown.”

“That is not your only alternative.”

“Your clothes are too big for me.”

“I didn’t have my clothes in mind. As far as I’m concerned, you are fine the way you are.”

Quinn looked down and realized she was still naked. “You jerk.”

He watched as her rather lovely backside disappeared with the rest of her luscious body into the bathroom. “You are welcome to any of my things, including the robe in there and anything else you find in the closet or chest of drawers. We can talk about redoing this room if you like.”

The door cracked open. “I won’t be here long enough for that.”

“We shall see, my mate. We shall see.”

Bodie left their room, summoning one of his security team to remain in the hall and positioning another beneath his balcony. Quinn was upset, but he supposed that was to be expected. He bypassed Navarro and headed for the kitchen, stopping long enough to dispatch someone to Quinn’s apartment to bring her clothes and personal toiletries.

“Maurice, please see that a tray is taken to my mate.”

“Of course, Alpha. Do you have any idea what she likes?”

Bodie smiled ruefully. “None whatsoever. Just take her a variety of things.” He turned to Navarro, who had followed close behind him. “Have you had breakfast?”

Navarro shook his head. “Not yet.”

“Good. Maurice, have something made and bring it to us in my study. We have things to do.”

Navarro closed the door behind them. “I was a bit surprised to see Quinn Forrester with you last night and even more surprised to find you moving her in here. I had thought she’d be a bit harder to bring around to your way of thinking.”

“Bringing her around to my way of thinking might take a bit more time.”

“But you’re having them bring her things.”

Bodie nodded. “I am. She cannot be allowed to leave the compound, at least not for a few days. It would be—” he paused “—unwise.”

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