The Shadows We Keep

y was Dorina complying? The sense that I was in serious danger persisted w

on designs, Dorina appeared unaware of the tension. However, Louis remained silent while focussing on Victor. I tried to strike up a conversation, but my thoughts were racing. What did Victor intend to do? And why did Dorin

idened. "Oh, I'm just getting started," he said, taking a little folder out of his pocket like that. As soon as he slid the folder over the table, I got a shiver. A number of pictures that depicted me in compromising situations w

agro would never be betrayed by me. Before I could reply, though, Victor's eyes met mine, a gleam of laughter deep inside them. "You don't have a choice, Dior," he added. "Look, I have something that is yours.

"I have your sister," he declare

strained me. "Let me go," I spit out, wanting to escape. But the cunning Victor will not .Victor simply bt his bottom lips -a cold, cunning smile. "Not until you agree to submit ,

ontinued, "You see, Dior," in a tone that was glimmering with disdain. "Your sister is not wh

s phone rang. Listening intently to the caller, he answered it. When we looked into one other's eyes, a glim

the door fung open, his eyes fla