Chapter 19

“Where are you seated tonight? We have a great box over on the left side.” I ask demurely, knowing Alexi wants to coax him back to our box, and even if he is acting weird, I know that is tonight’s goal. Sweetness and smiles ooze from every pore, and I try to blank out the fast-growing stiff and uncharming attitude on Carrero. I am playing my part like he wanted, schmoozing and smiling the future Mayor’s way with a seasoned player’s skill. He cannot be mad at me for obeying him.

“Is that an invitation, Miss England?” Leaning into me suggestively and getting a little too close for my liking. Demagio seems to have forgotten he was scalded and goes back to a full sleazy offensive, fuelled by alcohol and eyeballing my boobs again.

Alexi looks around the room yet keeps a firm hold on me, as he seems preoccupied with other guests smiling his way. However, his grip hints at something more going on in his head; he is tuned into Demagio for sure and not about to let me cuddle up w