bout her decision, even though Adrian might forbid h

e came from the other end of

voice shaking slightly. "I wanted t

nt, before finally answering

for seminar participants," Raisa explained. "I

face contemplating. "Is it really that important, R

njoy a little time," Raisa said, trying to sound reassuring. "I p

lly answered in a calmer tone. "But only for a moment, and the guards will remain there. If t

knew that this was the limit she had to accept.

that Adrian had allowed her, but with conditions that still made her fee

g to convince herself that this was a small step toward the freedom she desired. When she went down to the hall where the

ghts added to the warm atmosphere. Raisa grabbed a soft drink from the table and started walkin

nts, a young man approached her and introduced himself. "Hi, you must

is' hand. "Yes, I'm Raisa.

y talked about light topics, ranging from the seminar material to everyday life.

the seminar?" Faris

d met new people," Raisa replied. "And

depth, and I was happy to participate. Besides, mee

ment. However, before the conversation could progress

tely but firmly, "your time is almost up. Mr. Ad

hat this was part of the deal. "Okay, thank you

rn to my room now. Thank you for the conver

miled anyway. "Of course, Raisa. Nice to mee

gh the hotel corridors, she felt relieved that tonight's event had not caused any problems. H

felt proud that she had managed to gain some freedom, but she also knew that the road to greater freedom was still lon

ng for her freedom, even if it meant facing the possessive Adrian. Although Even though it was diffic

hat tomorrow would bring more opportunities to pro