*Ines*
“What ?” I shake my head, trying to comprehend her words. “You are blackmailing me into marrying Maceo… Why ?”
For a moment she does nothing but stare. And then she…
Laughs.
She laughs.
“Ivelisse ?” My heart begins to beat far too quickly. “Why are you doing this, both of you ?”
“Are you really that naive ?” She snaps. “Why do you think he is so eager to have you ? He knows you won’t talk”.
Why wouldn’t I talk ?
“You should be thanking me”. Maceo says harshly, cutting into my thoughts. “Half the men are brutes. I promise I won’t bother you”.
“But..”.
“Do you have any idea how many women would love to take your place ?”
“That is not the point”. I am struggling to find the words, feeling kinda bowled over. “And I doubt it”.
His eyes turn to ice. “I beg your
