Page 15 of The Mafia's Vendetta

Her teeth snapped together.“But I don’t know you, and I’m not a slut.”

“I didn’t say we would have sex.I’ll wait a bit for that, but I want you next to me.”

“Wait.How long am I here for?I have to work, and you haven’t told me why you took me.”

“Are you sure you’re up for a discussion?If we start one, it won’t stop until I get what I want.”

“Which is what?”

“Answers to all my questions.”

“But why?”

“I find myself looking forward to something for the first time in a long time.That’s you.”

God, she didn’t understand.“So, I’m your prisoner to amuse you?”

He shrugged.“If that’s what you want to call it.”

She jerked to her feet.“I’m telling you right now, I’ll fight you with everything I have because I will never live like that again.”

“I didn’t plan on taking you tonight, but the guy I had watching you noticed a few suspicious guys in the area.When one broke into your place, I knew I had to get you away from there.The men acted suspicious, and I wasn’t taking a chance you knew them.”

“I doubt I do.”

“Who are they?”

“I really don’t know.”She was telling the truth.If she had to guess, she’d say it was a few of Clayton’s men, and they found her somehow.

“Go on in and shower.I will give you some privacy right now because I can tell you’re about at your limit, and I don’t want to push you anymore.”

She breathed a sigh of relief, turned, and walked into the bathroom, closing the door behind her.

She didn’t want to take too long, so she kept her hair up and just washed her body.Once under the water, her muscles relaxed, and the headache she’d had most of the night lessened.It was the most wonderful shower she’d ever had, and it would be tough to get out.She took a few minutes to enjoy it before quickly washing and turning off the water.

After she dried off, she put on the shirt he had laid out.The thing was huge and reached her knees, and the sleeves were several inches too long.She tried to roll them up, but it was nearly impossible, so she pushed them up her arm and her elbow to keep out of the way.She thought of putting her panties on, but the thought grossed her out.

Nala used a new toothbrush and paste on the counter to take care of her teeth.After she was done, she pulled out the rubber band that held her hair and finger-combed it.She wished she had washed it, but drying it would take too long.

She opened the door to see the man, and she didn’t even know his name.

“What’s your name?”she asked.

He looked up from the paper he was reading.“I’ll tell you mine if you tell me yours.”

“I have.”She tried not to fidget, but it was tough when he looked at her that way.

His eyes narrowed on her.“We’ll work on the lying later, but I have to tell you I can read you easily, so be careful.Now, tell me the truth.”

She bit her lip and shook her head.“I can’t.”

He set the paper down, stood, and walked to her.She tried to step back, but he caught her arm.

“Easy.I’m not going to hurt you.I’m not sure who you’re afraid of, but I can guarantee he won’t get close to you here.”

Nala shook her head.“You don’t know him.”

“And you don’t know me or my family.We’re powerful and have a lot of influence in the state.Is he around here?”

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