SERENA
“Have you ever bought a girl?” I ask but look down, too afraid to see the look on his face. “You know I have.” He chuckles. “You.”
“Oh, I mean–”
“No, not like that. I only bought you, and I’m not planning on buying someone else if you’re worried about that. Aleksei has got that handled.”
“Aleksei?” I remember him and Dante talking at the auction, their exchange was heated when I interrupted them.
“Yes, he bought one of the girls.”
“Wow …” I quickly run every interaction I’ve had with Aleksei through my head, which is not a lot to go by. I can’t tell if he is the kind of guy who hurts women. “Can I meet her?”
“No. They aren’t here, and even if they were, I’m not sure I would allow the girl on the property. Most of the girls sold are …” He pauses, contemplating his words. “Brok
