Prince Of Temptation

Part 7

Two days later, Maggie was walking past the library when she spotted Chris reading a book. She went in to stand in front of him. With her hands on her hip she said coldly.  "  If you hurt her in any way I will let the world know your secrets.  "  

Chris looked up from the book he was reading.  He had been pouring over old documents and admiring the library for almost an hour and he was not surprised to hear Maggie's voice breaking the silence.   He smiled up at her.  "  We all have our secrets and since when do you care so much for one of your students? " 

"  I care about all my girls.  You know this and you know I don't like you toying with peoples emotions.  You can literally take any one of them and you chose Bella. "

"  She's very....Shall we say talented.  "   He smirked up at her.

"  I will pay you.  Just go back home please. "  

Chris stood up and moved to where Maggie was standing by the door.  He locked eyes with her, his hand going to her chin.  "  Are you trying to bribe me Miss Magdalena?  You do know I intend on opening a house of my own.  The house of crows.  Perhaps you would like to join me when I do return home?  I could use someone with your gifts as well. "  

"  You bastard. "  Her hand shot out to slap him across the face. 

Chis chuckled darkly. "  I will make you a deal.  You call off the wedding I won't deflower your sweet Bella no matter how much she begs me to. " 

" Will you leave? "   Maggie had tears in her eyes. 

" Call off the wedding first. " 

Sobbing, Maggie ran from the room.  Chris thought about going after her but changed his mind and went downstairs.  He went into the parlor where Ricky and Scarlet were talking.  "  Where's Ghost? "   He asked the pair. 

"  I don't know.  The gate house?  "   Ricky looked concerned.  "  What's up. "  

"  Nothing.  I need to speak with him. "  Chris rubbed his hands together. 

Chris went to the gatehouse where Bella was sitting on the couch with her phone in her hands. She looked up with a grin on her face.  "  It's about time you came back here. "  

"  I see you borrowed my shirt. "  

"  I did.  Want it back? "   She arched an eyebrow at him. 

He silently cursed Maggie and held up his finger to her.  Give me ten minutes. Have you seen Ghost?  Is he here?  Can you wait for me. " 

"  Yeah and  he's in the kitchen. "  

Chris went to the kitchen where Ghost was making himself some lunch.  He looked warily over his shoulder, trying to gauge Chris's expression.  Bella hadn't said much to him when he came in and he wasn't about to push his luck. 

"  I need to talk to you. "  Chris poured himself some coffee and sat down at the breakfast table.

"  I haven't touched her.  I swear, she's all yours. "  

"  That's my problem. "   Chris grinned as he tried to talk softly.  "  Maggie wants me to leave Bella alone.   I told her to call off the wedding and I would comply to her wishes. "

"  And what does that have to do with me? "   Ghost sat across from him and began to eat.

"  I said i wouldn't deflower her.   Now if she happens to lose her virginity to someone other than Me would she not become fair game? "  

"  And when Maggie finds out you lied to her?  " 

"  Where in is the lie?   She's obviously found of you and it's not like we have not played  this game before. "  

"  Maggie's going to kill you. Or Emerson will, not sure which. "  

"  I would like to see that scrawny pup try.  So are you interested or not? " 

"  It has to be her choice. "  Ghost couldn't believe he said that.  What choice did either of them really have.  When Chris wanted something done, it got done one way or the other.  He could make Ricky do it too. 

"  What are you two talking about. "   Bella came in to take food from Ghost's plate.  She couldn't wait to find some more alone time with Chris.  Something about him made her tingly and warm.  She wanted him to teach her more things.  She couldn't get her first kiss out of her head either.  She was attracted to both of them for different reasons.

"  Wouldn't you like to know. "   Chris wrapped an arm around her waist. 

"  Tell me. "   She pouted. 

"  It's a lesson plan.  One I think you will love.  Now go back to the house and get ready for dinner.  " 

She wanted to protest. The last thing she wanted was to sit though another dinner and Ghost was already eating.  She wanted to stay at the gatehouse and hang out with him, not dress up and pretend to care about world hunger and war.  She wanted Chris to make her belly roll again. "  You know how much I hate formal dinners.  Can't we just hang out here and I can cook. " 

"  No.  Now go so I can talk with Ghost.  " 

"  Your not still mad are you? "   He couldn't have been too angry since he was sitting across from him and not trying to kill him. 

"  Not in the least. I'm rather looking forward to tonight's lesson.  "   He kissed her, making Ghost roll his eyes at them.  "  Now go get ready and don't bother with any panties. " 

Blushing, Bella left the kitchen to get her dress back on.  She made her way up to the house and was shocked to see her Father pacing on the veranda.  His eyes lit up as he spotted her.  His arms going wide so he could hug her.  Maggie stood behind her with a grim look on her face and Bella felt her stomach drop.  What was he doing there?  And why did Maggie look like her dog had died.

"  Daddy?   Why are you here? "    Bella let him hug her. 

"  I'm taking you home sweetheart.  Maggie says your doing good enough to come home! " 

 Bella began to cry.  She pulled away from her father and ran past Maggie, sobbing.  She was not going to go home.  Not now, not before she had given herself up to Chris.  They couldn't do this to her.  She wouldn't let them.