Bound To The Apex Predator's Obsession

sation that her bones had been dism

e. A sharp, pulling ache radiated through her thighs and lower back. T

silk duvet, pulling it up to her chin to cover the

side of the massive velvet bed

rtphone sat on the glass surface. The cold metal casing mirro

f the master bedroom swu

. Her stiff, immaculate uniform contrasted sh

r. Her gaze finally locked onto Alexia's trembling shoulders. A m

The sudden vibration caused the glass of water to ratt

d, her muscles

ay in the center, with a single, white Plan B pill

ace. A cold numbness spread from

st Side accent dripped with disdain for the

, her voice barely a whisper. "Did Holmes...

ose ends," Mabel cut her of

h hot moisture. She dug her fingernails into her palms, refusing to let

ignity she had left, Alexia reached out. H

She tossed the pill into h

g reflex. She clamped a hand over her mouth, forcing it down. She lifte

ay. "Good. Don't forge

ked out, pulling the heavy doo

enses. She collapsed forward, burying her face into the pillow.

en sob tore its wa

nst her skin. Today, she was just a transa

her legs shaking so badly she nearly collap

bathroom and twisted the show

e grabbed a loofah and scrubbed at the marks on her nec

aute couture Holmes had bought for her. She dug into the back of

nvas tote bag. The harsh zip of the bag echoed in t

-to-ceiling windows showcased the glittering Manhattan sk

orward near the entryway. "Miss

. Her face was pale, but her voi

he sudden ice in her tone. He reached f

lly sprinted into the private el

he sudden drop of the elevator made her stomach lurch. She sl

tand. She kept her head down, ignoring the receptionist's p

ace. It smelled of exhaust fumes and b

rated in her

rom her younger brother, Ka

precinct. They locked me

heart, which had just shattere

She shoved the phone back into her pocket and s

hed to a halt. She

recinct. Hurry,"

indow at the blurring streets, her hands twisted into tight knots i