The house had been quiet for two days. Valentina had been avoiding me, hiding in the shadows of the mansion like she always did.
But today, my husband had called everyone to dinner. Arthur was beaming. He sat at the head of the long table.
"I’m so happy to see you two living in harmony," Arthur said, reaching over to pat my hand. "It warms my heart to have my two favorite women under one roof."
I looked across the table at Valentina. She was stabbing her steak, her jaw tight. I leaned back and gave her a slow, wicked, teasing smile.
"Oh, baby," I purred. "I’m more than ready to bond with Valentina. She's an amazing person. And I promise you, I’ll bond with her in any way she wants. I'll make sure she feels... satisfied. Very satisfied while she’s here."
Valentina’s eyes snapped to min
