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other criminals, other people
who’d committed enough evil of their own, that the world would never rue their
absence.
    If it hadn’t been for his father’s inebriation, Aaron knew
his motives would have been further explored. As it stood, his father could
barely remain sitting upright, much less have enough mental function to see
past Aaron’s intent. “And is it your request that she remain untouched by all
of the men in this room? Is she a toy kept for your pleasure alone?”
    Weighted was the question his father asked; one intended to
goad Aaron into a mistake. He knew his father was placing him in a position to,
once again, be reminded who ruled this network of murderers and thieves. If
Aaron gave the wrong answer, Madeleine would be dragged out here now so that
his father could show him who sat at the top of The Estate. “No, father. I am
still well aware that nothing within this compound shall be denied to you. I’m
simply requesting that all others be restricted from touching what is mine.”
    Silence, pregnant with the anticipation of his father’s
approval, was deafening against Aaron’s thoughts. No man spoke, even the short
coughs and cleared throats were absent as Aaron awaited his father’s directive.
Standing firm, his blue eyes never looked away from the scrutiny of the steel
grey.
    “Well done, Aaron, it’s good to see you understand who
still sits at the top of this food chain.” Shifting in his seat while tucking himself back into his
pants, his father raised his hand and snapped, summoning forth Emory, his most
trusted man.
    "There
will be a new decree that needs to be delivered as quickly as possible …" Emory
lowered his head, indicating that the decree would be made known.   "… No man shall touch Aaron's
slave."
    Relief
flooded Aaron's body as he fought to keep his stance firm, not wanting the drop
of his shoulders, or the relaxation of his muscles to betray his feelings to
the group. That relief, however, was short lived.
    "However,
although no man may touch the slave, it does not mean she can be hidden
away." He turned to Aaron, amusement evident in his dark gaze. "She
will be displayed when requested by me. It would be a shame for your plaything
to be kept, locked away from the enjoyment of The Estate." Lowering his
voice to a dangerously low level, he added, "Do not forget that we are a
community, my son. One in which, only one man is allowed selfishness."
    It
was not a complete win, but it would do. Aaron lowered his head in silent
acknowledgment of his father's directive. The tension between father and son
was palpable, causing Emory to clear his throat in order to interrupt the
unspoken exchange.
    "And
if a man breaks the decree, touches the woman without Aaron's permission?"
    The
steel grey eyes finally released Aaron, redirecting their focus on Emory. "Then
that man shall lose whatever part of his body it was that came in contact with
her."
    Silence
again as the group of men took in the seriousness of his words.
    Having
received what he'd come to request, Aaron inclined his head before turning to
leave.
    "One
more thing, son … "
    Aaron
turned back, his eyes meeting the coldest of steel.
    "You
have five days. I expect that within that time, she will be brought under
control, taught the ways of her new life. When that week ends, I'll be calling
upon you to display your pet before me, for you to show me how well you can
train a slave."
    Aware
that his father's statement was a command more so than a request, Aaron simply
turned to continue his path out of the room, a response was not required.

 
    The
large doors closed behind them as Aaron and Xander wordlessly traveled down the long hall back to Aaron's apartment. Once they
were safely tucked back within the walls of his private space, Aaron moved to
the side bar, pulling out a crystal decanter containing the finest scotch money
could buy. Filling his glass, he turned to offer a drink to Xander .
    "No,
thank you. I believe one