Page 32 (1/2)
“If weher out too soon, we ood He could disappear Which would put her on the run again You don’t want hiets off or sneaks away, she’ll be at risk”
“She’s at risk now,” Paul re at your leisure” He’d had enough of this nonsense He turned on his heel and strode from the office
“Don’t do anything foolish, Justice!” Tasha called out but he ignored her It was time to keep his word to Olivia
FOURTEEN
“Come here, little butterfly,” Ethan crooned as he eyed her with appreciation Olivia stood in the doorway and refused to enter the living room Both her head and face throbbed,She was afraid Ethan wanted to go another round, testing her will She didn’t want to face hiain but she was ready She wouldn’t let hiuard this time
Ethan crossed the rooentleman from a previous century She flinched at his touch but allowed him to lead her into the room as she eyed him warily
“You look lovely in the dress I chose for you” His gaze roaht black evening gown It was classically beautiful and hugged her curves, yet she’d put on a little weight since leaving Ethan Now she found it hard to breathe, and she hated the ridiculous stilettos He kneas difficult for her to keep her balance in the shoes yet he always insisted she wear them It was his fault she’d been injured and she knew the shoes were a reminder that he was in control of her fate as he was in control of everything
“Pour us a drink,” he ordered as he led her to the side bar filled with various liquors “We have much to celebrate” Olivia clutched the counter then obediently reached for his favorite expensive brandy He stopped her before she could pour it “Not that Get the cha in the bucket” He watched her closely His dark gaze never left her face as she attempted to do as he ordered So far she didn’t see a reason to fight him but she would bide her time Escape would come if she was careful
She poured the golden liquid into the flutes then handed hi it in his face It wasn’t easy to remain impassive in front of the man who made her life hell and planned to continue
“To us!” Ethan toasted “To our eternal future, never being separated again You can’t live without me, you know Weren’t you ap and drew her close against his body Olivia turned her face away in revulsion
Ethan laughed “So cruel, Olivia You know I can force you to kissI want” He reached for the thin pearl strap at her shoulder and gave it a quick vicious tug The strap broke and pearls scattered across the marble floor It was a shaown but Ethan didn’t care Thankfully the goas so tight it stayed in place Olivia reripped her when she faced hione He could kill her but he would never break her spirit He would never touch her will And he wouldn’t have the pleasure of hearing her beg for mercy
Ethan reached in his pocket and pulled out a couple of pills He dropped the the pills spin with the tiny bubbles “Want one? You should,” he retorted when she shook her head in distaste “You’re far too serious and uptight, Olivia,
and this is a night for celebration Colass but she held it away With a shrug he gave up and tossed back the contents of his own glass He then refilled the cha a few more colorful pills to the liquid he drank that down as well “Noill have fun,” he said with a gasp as the burning liquid trailed down his throat
“Where’sOlivia flinch She knew the effects of his drugs and alcohol would take hold quickly and he would be even more unpredictable than usual She eased away fro the wall
Dirken appeared with a cart laden with covered dishes Ethan sauntered over to the dining table and pulled out his chair as Dirken served the food Olivia reainst the wall Maybe Ethan would forget she was there and she could find an opportunity to escape She watched warily as Ethan picked up a steak knife and cut into the tender filet Dirken hovered over hi Ethan needed was lass to the briaze met hers across the room