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I gritted my teeth together but I nodded sharply. I knew better than to test his limits again, wholeheartedly believing that he’d kill me.
He dragged me along as he walked up to the door. A tall, dark skinned man with hair that was more salt than pepper and a wide smile greeted me with a warm smile.
"This is Reginald's place," he muttered. "You’ll be safe here."
“As if I’d believe you, you overgrown donkey spawn.”
His lips twitched at the insult. “Believe me or don’t. I don’t care.”
I bucked in his arms. “Please don’t hurt me. I’ll give you whatever you want.”
He ignored me and carried me inside, introducing me to the older man. “Reginald, this is Daphne. She'll be staying with us for a while.”
The older man's dark eyes met mine and he gave me a warm smile. When his gaze turned to Drake, his eyes went harsh and his lips pressed together into a thin line.
"You're safe here," he said, offering me another kind smile. "No matter what Drake tells you. Just stay put, and you'll be home in no time."
Drake dragged me upstairs, not inclined to show off any conversational skills. He guided me to a simple room with modern decor and simple furnishings, But then before I could ask any questions he deposited me on the bed just before locking the door behind us.
I looked around the room warily, my gaze unfortunately settling on the bed. "Where am I supposed to sleep?" I asked, voice quivering.
"Here," He muttered.
My eyes widened in horror and I shook my head adamantly. "No. Where are you sleeping?"
"Don't worry about it."
Oh hell no. "You can't expect me to sleep in the same room as you."
I wiggled against him as he released my restraints.
"Behave," he growled, stepping away from me.
My eyes remained fixed on him as he strode to the other side of the room, glowering at me.
"If you try anything, I swear to God I'll scream, and Reginald will come in here with his shotgun."
He smirked at me. "I'll keep that in mind."
“Please let me go,” I whispered. All the fight leaving my body.
“No. You’re staying right here for the foreseeable future.”
13
Drake
"You need to feed her."
I scowled at Reginald. "She's fine. She can go another few hours."
Reginald Thornton had been a mate of my uncle's. He'd always been around the house. When my uncle was deployed and died in service, I lived with Reginald and his Jasmine.
When Jasmine died six years ago, the old man hit a low point, so I moved him out of the old house in Mayfair and gave him a fresh start. When I built this house for him, he'd said he wanted something like a farmhouse inside, but he wanted all the modern amenities. It made no sense, but fuck, the man sacrificed his life for me, so I gave him what he wanted.
His slightly lined, dark brown skin had barely aged in all the years I'd known him. He still looked vaguely fifty-something. Too young to be a grandfather type, but somehow older and wiser beyond his years. And right now, he was fixing me with a look that said you are a wanker.
"You knew this was what I was going to do."
