Chapter 23 Twenty-three

• Sebastien
• I remained on the outskirts as I milled through the facility, finally settling on the expansive deck outside. That's when I noticed her, a radiant beauty who outshined every other woman. My woman. My possessive nature refused to be denied, my libido soaring. Carmen was dressed elegantly in a long white dress, the slit on the side extending to just below her hip. The simple bands of gold jewelry she wore accentuated her sparkling stilettos as well as the loose bun she'd piled on top of her head. She was absolutely breathtaking and there wasn't a man on the deck who wasn't paying close attention.
• I'd never been a jealous man, women simply a blip in time, a respite from the arduous activities I faced every day. With her, I felt both a sense of pride as well as possession, my need to cage and consume her increasing with each passing moment.