Chapter 15
“What's this all about?” A man strode ahead of the group from the elevator, looking irritated and self-assured, a dangerous combination.
“Marcus,” the woman purred. “I was hoping I would see you today.”
“Elaine?” His eyes widened as if he couldn’t believe what he was seeing.
“Hello, darling. Long time no see.”
“I thought you were dead.”
“Clearly not,” she said, raising an eyebrow. But your ship, the reports said-.”
“A convenient story, yes. I was tired of the Gregors watching my every move.”
Pain flickered through his eyes. He had loved her, I could feel it.
“I mourned you. How could you choose them over us?”
“What can I say? The benefits are great,” she sneered. “Now, kneel. On your knees, all of you!”
“Elaine, you can't do this,” he pleaded as he collapsed to his kn
