“I’m sorry,” mumbled Allegra. “This is just so much information bombarding me at once. I’m not really sure what to think.”
“I understand that,” said Vladislav. “And I know it may take some time for you to become accustomed to this, but I would be remiss if I did not tell you how fortunate you are to be in this situation.”
Her head snapped up to gaze at him in disbelief. “I beg your pardon?”
“I’ve offered you a solution to your two biggest problems with our arrangement, but instead of you being appreciative, you continue to poke holes into all my suggestions. Many women in your position would be grateful.”
“Well then, if I’m such an unappreciative burden, maybe you should go find one of those women!” Allegra hissed impudently knowing that that was the very last thing she wanted. For som
