An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

“Dr. Rhys is right. You really really shouldn’t drink,” Grace said earnestly. “You’re already not thinking straight without alcohol. Who knows what’ll1 happen if you do drink?”

“Faith, I know I’m wrong. Please talk to him and let me have just one drink.” Alicia clung to Grace’s arm and pleaded. She craved alcohol so much that even a day without it made her feel restless.

“Come on, Alicia. Just hang in there for a few more days. Dr. Rhys is doing this for your own good,” Aurora said with a smile.

“What? I still have to endure a few more days!” Alicia’s face fell, and she slumped over the table, looking defeated. “How am I supposed to survive without a drink? This is torture!

“It’s okay. If you can’t drink, I’ll do it for you,” Fenley said with a slight smile. He took her glass and downed it in one gulp.

“Fenley! You-” Alicia pouted and was on the verge of crying. She felt like everyone around her was ganging up on her.

“Miss, it’s just a drink. Let me buy you one,” came a deep, resonant voice from a nearby table.

They turned to see three foreigners seated nearby. One was a towering figure with tanned skin and exuded an intimidating presence.

Another wore a clerical robe with a cross around his neck as he smiled warmly. The third was dressed in a suit. He looked handsome and noble.

men were George,

I have the

was always confident in his looks and charisma. Plus, he was convinced that

succumbed to his advances. Once they were in his

are you?” Alicia looked at him

Bill Wolfe from Esmington. I’ve been honored with an aristocratic title by Her Royal Highness,” he replied with a

believed appearance was important, but his status was just as crucial.

remained neutral, though

he was trying so hard to flaunt his aristocratic title as if it were the most important thing

expected a warmer reception but was met with indifference instead. He had heard that women

a sign of destiny. Since

interested. Please leave,” Alicia

charming men and had no interest in. arrogant ones like Bill.

at home. How about

the mood for a drink right now.” Alicia looked