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interest, but there was also another emotion hidden behind those green depths, one that made her even wetter between her legs. How long had he been watching them, and had he seen their intimate kiss or heard their words of love? Why did the thought of Arik seeing that bring heat to her and cause her arousal to grow?

Chapter Six
     
    The next few weeks were spent with Luca showing her around Arik’s estate and her becoming comfortable in her surroundings. The few times she allowed herself to watch the news didn’t mention anything about a runaway virgin bride or one being kidnapped, but then again she didn’t suppose they would. People like her parents, and she suspected like Master Charles, liked to keep things out of the media. Bringing what they would consider a failure in the circles they ran was certainly not something they wanted brought to everyone’s attention. But if things got desperate she didn’t doubt her parents would eventually go to the media, claim some kind of conspiracy, and have an all-out man-hunt for her. Bringing herself out of her depressing and frightening thoughts, she looked around. Things were certainly different at Arik’s estate. Anna never saw servants or guests in the house. There were no neighbors, not for as far as she could see. Knowing they were outside of city limits gave her a semblance of calm, and with each passing day she felt herself grow more comfortable and secure. Of course she wondered how long they intended to keep her here, but did she mind? No, not when it meant she didn’t have to live her former life. Anything was better than that.
      Luca had moved in with his brother the same time he left working for her father, and she was thankful that he was there all the time. Having him around also aided in her comfort, because if she was being honest Arik’s presence had her slightly disoriented in a very sexual way. The grounds were beautiful with blooming gardens, colorful and exotic flowers and trees, a large pond that overlooked the snowcapped mountains, and intimate trails that led through the thick forest that lined the estate. The mansion itself was a towering structure made up of wrought iron and stone. It was four stories high, with frightening looking marble creatures perched at each corner of the roof, and intricately spiraled banisters that arched away from numerous balconies on various levels. It was impressive and grand, but there was a coldness to it that reminded her of a solitary building that could never house a family or be filled with love.
    She and Luca walked along the shore of the pond, holding hands, but not talking much. The silence was comfortable, and Anna enjoyed the fact she didn’t have to feel like keeping conversation. The scenery was gorgeous, and over the past few days she hadn’t seen much of Arik. Her time with Luca had been wonderful, but she couldn’t help but feel the sting of disappointment that the other Graison brother had been absent. There was also guilt when it came to her feelings. Loving one man but lusting after another was abhorrent in the eyes of society, especially for a female born to be a virgin in the auctions, but then again she really wasn’t in that category anymore. She was a free female, but for how long was still uncertain.
    Luca and Arik might promise her safety, but she knew her parents. Money and social standing meant more to them than she did. She didn’t know the extent of what Arik and Luca had to do to get her out of the auctions, but it had to be heavy and costly for them to slip so easily out the back door. Overall they were pretty hush-hush about it, but Arik had made a few comments about people being easily paid for their compliance. In the end Anna didn’t care about the how of it. She was free, and nothing else mattered.
    Of course she said all of this to herself, but her fears were still a living entity inside of her, and she honestly didn’t know if or when they would ever go away.
    “I’m