Forced to Cooperate by Piper Stone

Author:Piper Stone [Stone, Piper]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Stormy Night Publications
Published: 2019-11-21T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter Ten

Willow

I was very rarely surprised by anything, especially by people, but Aleksei shocked the hell out of me. The chauffeured car pulled in front of the Watergate Hotel, perhaps the finest and most expensive hotel in the heart of DC. Every employee recognized him immediately, allowing him to avoid the bother of being checked in.

As the bellman opened up the door, I caught a glimpse of the panoramic views of the Potomac. The presidential suite. I was floored, completely uncertain why he was doing the full court press.

“Will there be anything else, sir?” the young man asked after placing our luggage. “The bar is fully stocked as you requested, the champagne chilled, and the fresh fruit and cheese platter should be to your liking.”

I gazed around the room, drinking in the opalescent atmosphere. From everywhere I could see stunning views of the city as well as the tumultuous waters below. Windows covered the two sides, allowing in light. The kitchen had marble counters, the living room succulent leather furniture and a working fireplace. I could only imagine what the bedroom and bathrooms looked like. I actually felt nauseous, unaccustomed to the finer things in life.

“Thank you, Marco. That will be all for now.” Aleksei handed him a hundred dollar bill. “Oh, and have the tickets arrived for the concert tonight?”

“No need, sir. Just give your name to the attendant. Your private balcony has been arranged.” Marco nodded.

“Excellent. Thank you very much.” Aleksei followed him to the corner, closing and locking the door.

I walked toward the window, unable to take my eyes off the raging river below. “A private jet. Champagne. The presidential suite. A private balcony for a concert. Why are you trying to seduce me? You’ve made it very clear who and what I am to you.”

I could see Aleksei’s reflection in the window as he moved from room to room. He was making certain that we were alone. I realized that he was actually nervous given the situation, concerned that my brother would attempt to finish the assassination I hadn’t been able to handle. Something didn’t fit. My brother didn’t have the kind of manpower.

Or did he?

“Is this room unacceptable? There are others,” he said with such a genuine tone.

I couldn’t help but laugh. “This is exquisite, more beautiful than any hotel suite I’ve ever seen, but the question is why?” I turned around to face him, sitting carefully on the edge of the windowsill.

He moved with purpose toward the coffee table, lifting the bottle of champagne out of the chiller. As I might have expected, he was an expert at opening, not wasting a drop. Every action was casual as he brought the glasses closer until he stood over me, taking several deep breaths. “I have many sides, Willow. My mother and father made certain I was well educated, experiencing some of the finest things this country has to offer. While I enjoy luxurious, beautiful items, I try not to take them for granted.”

“This is what you’ve always known, a life that very few are allowed to taste.

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