Free The Life of Anna, Part 2: Entwined by Marissa Honeycutt Page A

don’t need to ask permission to go places, Anna. I will talk to Alex about getting a calendar set up for you so you know when we need you. Aside from that, do as you wish.”
    “Really?”
    “Of course, Baby.”
    She gave him a bright smile. “Thank you.”
    He kissed her again. “I’ll see you Wednesday night. I’ll pick you up at your apartment.”
    “Okay.” She gave him a last smile and got out of the car, wincing slightly. As she walked up to the front door of Alex’s house, butterflies started fluttering in her stomach.
    *****
    Devin watched Anna walk towards the house and then drove away. It was easy to lie to her. She ate up anything that was remotely affectionate.
    He’d enjoyed every minute of hurting her this afternoon. Pulling on her new piercings, fucking her hard and using his spikes had made her whimper and cry out. Even now, the thoughts of her whimpers made his cock twitch.
    He was careful not to leave bruises, though. Alex would certainly fuck her tonight and Devin didn’t want questions raised. He had to play the nice guy until he got rid of him.
    *****
    Frau Gersten opened the door and told Anna that Alex and Wilhelm were waiting for her in the living room. Anna walked into the room and smiled when she saw Alex and Wilhelm, both sitting on the plush couches, reading. They looked up as she appeared in the doorway. Alex stood as she stepped down into the room, walking over to her.
    “Anna, are you all right?” he asked.
    She nodded, realizing she must have winced in discomfort. She tried to play it down. “Tired.”
    “Are your piercings still bothering you?”
    “A little, but I’ll be okay.” She gave him a bright smile.
    “I’m glad you’re here.”
    She gazed up into his blue eyes. “Me, too.”
    He cradled her cheek and she closed her eyes and leaned into his hand. Why did she feel safe around him? His warmth radiated out from him and she longed to rest her head against his chest.
    He pulled away slowly and she opened her eyes, confused. Why was he backing away from her?
    “Are you hungry?”
    Anna nodded. She hadn’t eaten since breakfast.
    “ Gut . We have reservations in an hour.”
    She looked down at her shorts and T-shirt. “I don’t have anything to wear.”
    “I got you a dress to wear. It’s upstairs.”
    She gave a nervous smile. “Thank you.”
    Wilhelm walked over and kissed her cheek. “Hello, Anna.”
    “Hi, Wilhelm.” His affectionate smile warmed her.
    She looked around. “Where’s Kurt?”
    Wilhelm’s face turned sad. “He had to return to Frankfurt this afternoon. Gretchen, his wife, is in the hospital.”
    Anna blinked. “Oh.” She hadn’t totally forgotten about Kurt, but with all that had happened, thoughts of him had been pushed to the back of her mind. She had been looking forward to seeing him again.
    “He said to tell you goodbye for him and that he hoped to see you soon,” Alex said stiffly.
    Anna looked up at him, wondering about his changed demeanor. She gave him a hesitant smile. “Thank you.”
    “I’ll take you upstairs so you can get ready.”
    *****
    Alex walked back into the living room after getting Anna situated in one of the guest rooms. The look of disappointment on her face when she realized Kurt was gone haunted him.
    Vati looked up. “Are you all right?”
    Alex frowned and sat down. “She was disappointed that Kurt was gone.”
    Vati’s eyes twinkled with amusement. “She spent quite a bit of time with him last week. It’s natural for her to be disappointed.” Alex let out a soft growl and Vati chuckled. “You needn’t be jealous, Alex. I saw the way she looked at you when she walked in. She likes you.”
    “More than Kurt?”
    “She doesn’t know you very well, but I believe you will change that.”
    “I’m going to encourage Aaron to ask her out,” Alex said quietly after a few minutes of thoughtful silence.
    “Why?”
    “Because she needs to experience life. She’s never even been on a