The Bound Between Us

Chapter 82

Anastasia thought mentioning that she was married would dispel his interest in her. But Blake just laughed harder, This is hilarious! I’ve toyed around with a lot of dames, but never a married one. Frels fresh, quite the thrill” He was beyond creepy

Anastasia’s anger was like a simmering pot she had to keep a lid on since she couldn’t afford the repercussions of letting it boil over. That was the rule of the jungle

Forcing a smile, she said, “You’re a real joker” She then turned to Everlee. “We’ll chat about the jewelry design details some other day. I won’t bug you guys any longer. If she couldn’t fight back, she’d evade. But, as it turned out, she couldn’t do that either.

“My beauty, you think you can just waltz out of here? That’s adorable.” Blake blocked her path, tapping his nose. “You’ve gotta pay the piper. You can leave, but play a game with me. If you win, you’re free. If you lose, you leave with me”

Anastasia knew she was stuck. If she agreed, win or lose, she wouldn’t get away

Lauren was furious, “Blake, dont push it. She’s my friend, and she’s married. She’s not one of us; she won’t have any ulterior motives. We’re just here for Everlee.”

Blake signaled someone, and then two men escorted Lauren away

“Ms. Lauren, let’s move the party elsewhere.”

“Sure, let’s go.”

taken away. Of course, given Lauren’s background, they wouldn’t harm her. Anastasia

pounding as she watched the onlookers,

to play a game? Then I’ll set the stakes and rules.”

laughed, not phased at all,

glanced at the nearby dartboard

at the mention of darts,

in, “Blake’s an ace at darts.

herself

Women, always playing hard to get

stakes. If I win, not only can I leave, but I also want you to put in a good word for me with Everlee. Give me a chance to discuss the jewelry design details”

at Everlee, who despite seeming

which was why she used

to the dartboard, picked up

a hotshot at darts, so a bit of a challenge shouldn’t be a problem. If you can hit the

and noticed that Anastasia pointed