The Dark Obsession Boxed Set by Zoe Blake

Author:Zoe Blake [Blake, Zoe]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Poison Ink Publications
Published: 2024-09-17T00:00:00+00:00

If I had been traveling with a normal human being, they would have probably thrown me into some French jail, then strip searched and questioned me for trying to enter a foreign country half-naked with no passport or identification.

I wasn’t with a normal human being; I was with Richard.

The moment we stepped onto the platform, a small army of his staff besieged us. Several men dressed all in black raced to stand on either side of us, holding blankets high so it obscured us from public view as we headed toward an unmarked doorway.

As we walked, two older women and one younger man kept pace alongside of us, each holding up a phone.

“Is that Harris?”

“Yes, Your Grace.”

Richard snatched up the mobile. “The threat is worse than we thought and I want fucking answers. I want you and your team here now.” Looking at his watch, he said, “Take the helicopter. It usually takes about an hour and a half to get to Paris from London. I’ll expect to see you then.”

Richard handed the phone back to one of the women and took the one from the young man who breathlessly said, “The palace, Your Grace.”

“Tell her I need an Instrument of Consent by tomorrow,” said Richard into the phone. After a brief pause, he barked, “I don’t give a damn about royal protocol. Tell her it’s for Richard,” before he handed the phone back to the flustered young man.

The palace?

Royal protocol?

Holy shit! By her, did Richard mean the queen?

And what the hell was an Instrument of Consent?

Richard placed his hand on my lower back and extended his arm out to force the encroaching horde of staff to take several steps to the side as we passed.

The second woman was practically running to keep up with Richard’s long strides… as was I.

“The chef is at your residence preparing the meal. It will be ready when you arrive, Your Grace.”

Richard nodded. “And the other item?”

The woman’s cheeks flamed. “I’m still trying to get ahold of them. There is no answer.”

“In my contacts, there is the mobile number for Bellettini. Use it,” he responded.

That was the name of the CEO of Yves Saint Laurent.

What the hell was going on?

I wanted to ask, but by then we were being whisked down a long narrow hallway through a set of double doors. I had expected to at least see some form of customs, so it was a shock to feel fresh cool air hit my face and bare legs.

Outside, waiting along the curb, was a small motorcade; two security SUVs at the front and back of a long limo, and several motorcycle cops. Richard and I were quickly hustled into the limo. The moment the door shut, it seemed eerily quiet compared to the chaos we had just experienced.

As disconcerting as I had found the chaos, being alone and isolated in a limo with Richard seemed worse.

“I don’t understand. How? When?” I couldn’t even form the questions.

Richard gave me a tired smile and stroked my hair before wrapping his hand around my neck to pull me close against his shoulder.

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