"I don't think I've ever had cheap wine. Maybe I'll like pretending to be poor."

Roman gently took the glass from her hand, lightly licked the lipstick mark on the rim, and then drank.

As he swallowed, he observed Taya's expression.

This time the earlier telltale signs of deceit and fear were gone.

Nevertheless, he wasn't a fool. He'd been around long enough to have a gained a healthy distrust of everyone. When you were born into a leadership role in a powerful, you were born with enemies. Roman was cautious, only taking a sip before putting down the glass.

***

deal with. Appealing to his ego always did the trick, but

didn't drink enough of the sleeping pills, I wouldn't

stranger was hiding in the bathroom. If he saw that I

This was a mess.

no intention

on the sofa. Once he was seated, he dragged me onto his lap,

to touch my thigh, inching higher and

no match for him unless the sleeping pills kicked in, and I

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