Chapter 123. Slave

I watched Dean finish the glass of water, and then proceed to fill the glass again. 

Louise was pure rage beside me. I saw it from the way her hands shook under the table. But she maintained her smile above, and chatted with her husband as the party continued.

My heart was beating fast now. Whatever this elixir was that I was feeding Dean, it would be suicide for someone like me.

Having anything medically messing with my brain was suicide. I had to leave here for an antidote immediately, or I would be in real trouble.

I spied Louise’s hand trembling beneath the table, and realized that she was as nervous as I was.

“Mr and Mrs Fletcher.”

I blinked, turning my head to gaze up into Leonardo’s eyes. He was in a brilliant tuxedo, and his eyes were like a calm sea.

“Leo.” Dean smiled genuinely, getting up to shake him. They patted each other on the back, and whispered. 

Then Leonardo walked up to me. He took my hand, and leaned down to dr