“Laura,” She suddenly heard, and she turned to see Dominic at the head of the stairs, looking at her. “Yes, Uncle?” She replied, still not letting go of Ethan's wrist. “What is between you and his guard? You're going to get married soon. I hope you aren't defiling yourself because you are for George alone,” he said, and Laura felt something sick crawl around in her belly. The thought of George having her first time made her green, and the idea of Dominic lecturing her on defilement was just incredibly stupid. “No. He's not just a guard. He's a friend,” “Then leave him for your sister. He's a mere guard,” “Yes, Dominic! Why is she like this?” Loretta wailed. “I'm sorry, but he is mine. I found him, and I hired him. He's mine,” “How much is Laura paying you? I'll double it,” Laur

