Chapter 37: Getting Even

Brenna

Determined not to submit to Adan and be ordered around, I concocted a plan for him to see me as an equal… or else. He was going to treat me as an equal if it was the last thing I did

Hurrying to shower, I blew my hair dry, letting it fall into curls over my shoulders. Unable to resist, I dressed in a long, red evening gown. It was strapless and fitted to the bodice, then it flared out at the waist, accentuating my thin waist. I then slipped into some red heels, threw on a bit of makeup, and headed out the door.

The guards did a double-take when they saw me.

“My Queen!” one of the guards bowed slightly, offering me his arm. “May I have the honor of escorting you to dinner in the conference room this evening?”

I nodded, pleased by his reaction. “Yes, please. Thank you.”

The other guard offered me his arm, too, and smiled. “My Queen.”

“Thank you.” I took their arms, and they escorted me to the elevator. “What are your names?” I asked once the doors were closed.

“I’m Cory Hi