Woman In Chains

"Do you know how difficult it is to be dependent on others for everything? For your very survival? When my father died, I was at the mercy of my cousin. When I became a to threat to him, he sold me into slavery. And now another man is buying me back. I am not a possession to be bought and sold! I am a person! And I want a say in my life!"

Anthony knew pride at her words, even as his body throbbed.

"Then have a say."

"How?" she demanded. "I've two choices. If what you say is true, I can agree to be Adam's mistress or I can live on the streets."

"You have one more option to consider." His eyes locked with hers. And just like that, his mind was made up. He had to have her no matter what he had to do or how long he had to wait. "You can come with me."