The Life of Anna, Part 1: Enslaved (21 page)

“Did you have a good time?” he asked when we’d arrived at my room.

I was surprised at his interest, and then realized he probably wanted information to share with Devin.

“I did. I think Kurt was happy.”

Ian nodded, face inscrutable. “Devin will be pleased,” he said, closing the door behind him and leaving me alone in my room.

Devin came by Monday morning to give me a cell phone and ask how things went with Kurt. He didn
’t stay long, because he had to get to work, but I was glad he’d stopped by.

Wednesday morning I awoke to Devin
’s ring from my phone. I reached for my phone and pressed the screen.

“Hello, Devin,” I said sleepily. I’d stayed up late the previous night reading a Sherlock Holmes mystery.

“Did I wake you?”

“Yeah.”

“Staying up late with all the men in the Manor?” Devin asked with a laugh.

“What? No, I was reading.”

Devin chuckled. “You and your books, Anna.”

I bit my lip, uncertain if he was unhappy or not.
“I really appreciate all of them in my room, Devin. Thank you.”

“My pleasure, Baby.
That’s why I put them there.” The affection in his voice was becoming more familiar and less disconcerting. “I was wondering if you’d like to come to lunch with me today.”

“Lunch?”

“Yes. Ian will bring you to my office and we’ll go to a nice restaurant.”

“Your office?”
Devin wanted me to visit him at work? Jack never invited me to his work.

“Since that’s where I am, it would be most convenient for me.”

“I would love to have lunch with you.”

I could almost hear him smile.
“Good. Ian will drop you off a little before noon, alright?”

“Yes, Devin.” I was going to have lunch with Devin!

Maggie came in a little while later and helped me get ready. I put on a blue sheath dress and stockings with matching lingerie. She also showed me how to put on makeup and how to do my hair. I asked her how she knew how to do all these things and she told me that Devin had her learn it so she could help me.

*****

Ian dropped me off in front of the tall building where Devin worked. I stared up at it for a moment before walking through the glass doors.

After stopping at the security desk, I rode the elevator up to the 30
th
floor and stepped out into a large, wood-paneled room. A blonde woman was seated behind a large wooden desk. She looked at me suspiciously. “May I help you?”

“I’m here to see Devin,” I said softly.
“Um...Devin Andersen.” I gave her a nervous smile.

She frowned at me.
“And you are?”

“Anna Perkins.” My voice was shaky. I wasn’t used to being out in public. I was beginning to think it was better to stay at the Manor. People were intimidating.

She arched her brow and looked me up and down then nodded. “Sit over there. I’ll let him know you’re here.” She motioned to a row of brown leather chairs along one wall.

I sat down with a straight back and clasped hands on my knees. A moment later, a dark wooden door opened across the room. Devin stood in the doorway looking incredibly handsome in a dark suit and powder
-blue tie.

He looked at me and smiled.
“Hello, Baby. You look wonderful.” He crossed the room and kissed me chastely on the cheek. “Come in to my office. We’ll go in a few minutes. I just have to finish something up.” He took my hand and led me into his office, closing the door.

His office was large, with a wall of windows that overlooked the financial district of San Francisco. The furniture was dark wood, ornately carved and heavy looking. In the corner was a round table with had several chairs sitting around it.

Devin pulled me into his arms and kissed me, his tongue demanding entry into my mouth. His hand slid down to my hips and over my rear. I wrapped my arms around his neck as he tangled his hands in my hair and pressed my mouth firmly to his. I could hardly breathe, his passion was so consuming.

“God, I’ve missed you,” he murmured against my mouth a few minutes later as he pulled away.

I looked up at him, smiling shyly. My lips were swollen and I could feel my nipples tight under my dress.

He smiled down at me and traced my cheek with his finger.
“You look beautiful, Anna. All grown up.”

I beamed.

He took my hand off his shoulder and slid it down his body to his cock, hard under his suit. “See what you do to me?” he said hoarsely. I rubbed him over his pants and he closed his eyes. “Mmm. That feels good,” he murmured.

He kissed me and pushed me backwards until my thighs hit the table and then turned me around, pressing my chest onto the hard surface. He pulled my dress up over my hips.
“I like the stockings, Anna. Always wear stockings, never pantyhose.”

“Yes, Devin,” I said. He caressed my ass cheeks and I felt dampness between my legs. His fingers slid under the straps of my thong and down between my cheeks. I moaned as he caressed my anus before sliding lower, dipping a finger inside my wet folds.

He groaned. “So wet, Baby.”

He thrust a finger in and out of me several times. I moaned with each thrust and arched my back so he could go in deeper.

I heard a zipper being undone and then hot, hard skin was at the entrance of my pussy.

“Please, Devin,” I whispered pressing backwards. He obliged and pressed into me, groaning softly. I moaned as his piercings hit all the right spots. “Oh, Devin,” I sighed.

He chuckled. “You feel amazing, Anna.” He leaned down and kissed the back of my neck, moving gently in and out. He pressed against my back, pushing me down on the table and began thrusting harder, almost to the point of pain. My hips banged against the table, but all I could register was the intense pleasure of his cock inside of me, rubbing all the good spots with those little silver balls. I hadn’t had sex since Sunday morning and this felt so good!

I moaned loudly as he pounded me hard, almost lifting me off my feet with each thrust. I felt the tingling of the beginnings of an orgasm.
“Devin...” I groaned.

“Come quietly, Anna. My secretary doesn’t need to hear you.”

I pressed my hands to my mouth as the orgasm overtook me. I bit my lip and groaned as quietly as I could. Devin stiffened behind me and he cursed softly as he released himself into me.

Devin leaned over me, elbows on the table. I lay with my cheek on the table, panting. His chest heaved against my back.

I smiled as he nuzzled my neck.
My beloved Devin.
“You smell good,” he murmured nipping my neck. Then suddenly he stood up, pulling himself out of me. He spun me around and pulled at the neckline of my dress. “Where’s your necklace?”

I reached up to my neck, fearfully trying to remember what necklace he was talking
about. “My...necklace...?” I asked, confused.

He zipped up his pants and leaned close, speaking with clenched teeth.
“The diamond necklace you were given last week. You were not to take it off. Where. Is. It?”

I blinked, remembering, and spoke quickly.
“I…Wilhelm cut it off. Kurt wanted me to wear a different necklace to the ballet.” I winced and braced for the blow. His hand was already halfway up in the air.

He paused.
“Wilhelm has it?” He looked surprised.

“Yes, Devin,” I whispered, trembling at his anger. The last thing on earth I wanted to do was make Devin angry.

Devin spun around and went to his desk. He picked up his cell phone and made a call. “Wilhelm...Anna said you have her necklace.... Yes...I see....” His face softened as he spoke with Wilhelm. I relaxed. Slightly. “No, that’s fine...yes, that makes sense. I hadn’t thought about that. I would have had that issue as well.... No, I’ll have her pick it up.... Yes...alright...yes, see you Friday.” He put the phone back on the desk.

I grasped the table behind me, afraid to move. I watched Devin as he sat for a moment and looked at me.

“I’m sorry, Devin,” I blurted out. “I-”

He held up his hand.
“It’s alright, Baby. Wilhelm told me what happened. It makes sense. You do need to be able to remove it. When I take you out I want you to wear beautiful jewelry as well.” He walked over to me and hugged me. I nearly cried in relief at his abated anger. “After we have lunch I want you to go pick up the necklace and take it to the jeweler to have the clasp fixed. I’ll give you the name and address.”

“I’m seeing Wilhelm tonight,” I reminded Devin.

He frowned. “I don’t want you to forget. Pick it up on the way back to the Manor. But you can get it fixed tomorrow.”

I winced at his irritation.
“Yes, Devin.”

“I will leave the clasp unlocked, but you must wear it at all times, unless you are wearing another necklace for a special occasion. When you get home after such an occasion, you will put it back on before you go to sleep. Do you understand?”

“Yes, Devin.” I looked at him hesitantly, but all signs of anger were gone. “May I ask you a question?”

“Of course, Baby.” He pulled my skirt back down over my hips. I’d forgotten it
was still pushed up.

“Is there a significance to the diamonds?”

He smiled as he studied me. “You are a very observant girl. Yes, there is significance. Diamonds mean you’re special.” He stroked my cheek. “Diamonds mean that you belong to me and only others of my status are allowed access to you without express permission.”

“Your status?”
I frowned, confused.

“An Elder.
The diamonds offer you an element of protection, unless you disobey me. Then nothing will protect you.”

I swallowed at the lump in my throat. His eyes were cold.
“I was punished on Friday, wasn’t I?” I whispered, realization hitting me square in the chest.

He nodded.
“Yes. That was mild, Anna. You know that. But I understood that it was your first time at a Gathering. If you are very bad, I will put you in the Red Room.”

I sucked in a deep breath.
“No, Devin. Please don’t.” I backed into the table and grasped it. “Please....”

“As long as you obey me, Anna, you have nothing to worry about. I just want you to know that just because you wear diamonds, does not give you the right to disobey me.”

“I don’t want to disobey you,” I whispered. “I never have.”

He smiled kindly at me.
“I know, Baby. I don’t anticipate it ever being an issue.”

I gave him a nervous smile.

“One thing, Anna. You must keep your phone with you at all times and answer all my calls. If you do not answer, I will consider it an act of willful disobedience. If I know you are in the middle of something, such as a dance class, I will be more lenient. But I expect you to call me back immediately after you are done with the activity. Do you understand?”

“Yes, Devin.”

“I would suggest you making my ring distinctive so you will know it’s me. Do you know how to do that?”

I shook my head.
“I’ll ask Ian.”

“Good girl.” He smiled. “Now, shall we go have lunch?”

I nodded, now afraid that I was going to be punished for forgetting about my necklace. Devin looked down with compassion in his eyes and kissed me gently, his lips caressing mine. He took my hands and put them on his shoulders, then wrapped his arms around my waist. His kiss deepened and I found myself relaxing into his arms.

“Just do your best, Anna,” he said softly. “I know you. I’ll know if you’re trying or not.”

“Yes, Devin.”

He kissed me once more, and then straightened.
“Let’s go. I have reservations.”

Devin held the door to this office open for me and I walked through quickly.
“Madison, I’m going to lunch,” he said to his secretary.

I saw her look at me and her eyes narrowed slightly. She was in her early thirties, attractive, with stylish blond hair and hazel eyes. She was very sophisticated looking.
Much more so than me.

Devin and I walked to the elevators and he pushed the call button. He put his hand on my hip and rubbed his thumb up and down, stoking the fire of desire deep in my belly once again.

*****

We walked to a steakhouse around the corner from Devin
’s office. People treated him with immense respect. While we were waiting for our table, Devin spoke quietly with a man standing next to us. He didn’t introduce me.

“I don’t remember your daughters being this old, Devin,” the man said with a chuckle.

Devin smiled and put his arm around me. “She’s not my daughter.”

The other man raised his brow and glanced at me.
“Is this...?”

Devin nodded.
“She looks just as good dressed, doesn’t she?” he said in a low voice.