Quinn's hand clamped onto Alanna's face like a vice, toying with her like prey. He spoke slowly and clearly, "It's not about mutual needs, sweetheart. It's my need, and you'd better remember that."
He then released her, stepped out, and called for his assistant, Emma. Alanna recognized Emma's voice from their first meeting in the auditorium lounge.
"Schedule an appointment," Quinn ordered coolly, "for me and Alanna..." He paused before adding, "Ask her for her full name. We're getting married."
Emma was momentarily taken aback but quickly regained her composure and nodded professionally. "Yes, sir. I'll take care of it right away."
Emma proceeded to gather Alanna's personal information in a formal manner while Quinn returned to Mariana's ward.
It was only at this moment that the absur
