AXEL’S POV:
He grunted in acknowledgement, but before I could let the matter rest, I added, “And while you’re at it, I have another request.” I leaned forward, my eyes darkening with a seriousness that brooked no argument. “I need you to hire a maid. Not just any maid—a young, virgin maid, aged between 19 and 30, with ties to the Orion lineage.”
Ryan’s eyes widened, and I could almost see the disbelief etched on his face. “What? Axel, we already have Katie handling the maids. We’ve got a full roster, and they’re more than competent. Why do you need another? And why these…specific requirements?” His tone was a mix of incredulity and genuine concern as if he couldn’t fathom why I would risk adding another variable to an already volatile situation. “You’re asking for something…unusual, Axel
