Kane’s POV I went back to the training session I was supervising remotely. Contrary to popular belief I hated all this. It bored me, though I couldn’t let on, even having to pretend I was stimulated to make them feel better. I ask you? The thought of the delectable Amy awaiting my pleasure put a different tinge to the black-and-white, almost vanilla nature of the proceedings. Well, they had been until I’d suggested those various positions. Elsa was currently experiencing the wheelbarrow with Ivan while Ollie took a break. I have to say she had the potential to be insatiable though I doubted the same could be said of my slave. Deciding to have dinner sent up to my room later, I also requested Chrissy fetch a specific outfit for my dark-haired temptress to wear. She wouldn’t like it, but she wasn’t the one in charge. Hours passed before it was time for my food. Once it was delivered, I went into the next room to check on Amy. She was cool to the touch but not cold and I took her down
Jake’s POV If I thought Amy was dumb and easy to fool, Lisa was something else. Her sweetness was starting to grate on me. All we’d done so far was kiss. I wanted the perks I had promised myself. But I had to be cunning. Straying into rogue territory was a gamble I was willing to take. Once I rescued her from lesser men unwisely chosen by their wolves – why else would they be packless? – I knew she would be very grateful and I was determined to take full advantage. Her figure wasn’t bad, a little skinny for my taste, but her availability was definitely a plus. She-wolves were notoriously up for it once they became eligible to find their mate; so far Lisa had been a disappointment in that respect, even though she believed the Moon Goddess approved of us. I had lied about feeling the same, making up some shit about her unique scent, while she told me I smelled of citrus and woodsmoke. Yeah, right. Really? I hadn’t forced her to reject someone she’d known all her life, just planted a
Amy’s POVI was convinced my life was becoming a waking nightmare. If I didn’t act soon, I would turn into vulnerable Amy and that would help nobody, least of all myself. Being pawed by the pack warriors was one thing but that old lecher. At least I had on a decent dress for my serving role.Defiance netted me nothing other than the threat of disciplinary action. Did Kane mean it when he said I would be half-naked and that he would film it? I couldn’t always tell when he was joking. These days there was usually that certain gleam in his eye.The journey upstairs with the Beta – my mate – was horrible. My claustrophobia returned full force in the elevator and I sobbed, clinging to the bar like it was a life raft. Jarvis assumed I was frightened of what was about to happen and I let him think it. He was at a loss what to say to me, possibly because he had no power to help with my hopeless situation.Waiting in that sordid room I had time to think. Bold wouldn’t cut it. Sultry might lead
Kane’s POV “Is this some new game you’re playing?” she asked. If only that were the case. I could imagine how she would look wearing nothing but rope. Except that wasn’t my kind of fantasy and never had been. Still, it kept the Omegas on their toes – not literally – and guessing. It disturbed me to realise I had not had sex since my slave came out of moontime purgatory. Was I obsessed? I decided to be direct. “Amy, I know about the mission.” “You’ve lost me, Alpha.” “Kane,” I insisted, shocking her. “I might not know all the details but I’m on your side just like the old Luna.” “I don’t know what you mean.” “One way or another, it has affected my whole family.” She gaped at me. “How?” “That would be telling.” “Why didn’t you just say so in the beginning? I mean, come on, all this subterfuge.” “I didn’t know if I could trust you. Besides, you can’t deny some of it was enjoyable.” Amy blushed. “For you, maybe.” “You ought to thank me for my restraint. Any other Alpha woul
Kane’s POV I left the Alpha’s Suite, leading my new slave by a chain fastened to her shackles. It was probably overkill, but Jarvis was likely to be watching on the monitor in his office. Learning about the mate bond courtesy of the bugged collar had left me wondering what my Beta had that I didn’t. Ridiculous, I know. Grandmother’s first words stopped me in my tracks. “Jake’s been found. He’s in the dungeon being cross-examined by Gamma Harriet.” Amy’s response left me reeling. “Nice try, but I can tell you’re lying, Luna Truman,” she said. Was I about to play piggy in the middle? “Why so loyal to one who was mean to you, girl?” It was my slave’s turn to show surprise. “You see things, don’t you?” she whispered. “Sometimes. And you, Amy Jordan, are one of the few I know who can block me out. Have a seat.” I felt as if all my power had been stripped away as was often the case in here. “That wicker chair’s uncomfortable,” I said, wanting to play my part. “Park yourself,” m
Kane’s POVI thought it was settled. I’d booked the trip, paid for the plane tickets on my AMEX card and was looking forward to acting like a CEO for once, when Selene tried to ruin all my plans.We were due to have our mating ceremony in midsummer and I could definitely stand the wait, given what was on offer. Maybe that was harsh, but she had only brought it on herself with her recent behaviour.I thought Amy looked very tasty indeed in that yet-to-be-embroidered choker.“I’m coming too,” my Luna declared. “A little retail therapy will help with you know what.”It was time to play dirty, so I messaged her Lycan father, complaining that his bossy daughter was interfering with pack business.I could be bold when it was in a good cause.Her mobile rang soon after and she sulked for ages after listening to his tirade. I already had the impression he didn’t care for females. That set me thinking. Why did dominant males all follow a mythical Moon Goddess? Had there been a time when Alpha
Jake’s POVI tried to remember everything Selene had disclosed about her Lycan parent. It didn’t help. There were no similarities when it came to Michael. I assumed it was something to do with the difference in the atmosphere down here.We’d survived the train journey and now this.His Beta had come for him in a stretch limo, though we had a bit of a hike through the woods first. I understood the Alpha King was something of a maverick and caused his security detail endless headaches.Yet there was no messing with him. I had seen that for myself.Lisa was annoyed with me, convinced I had meant it when I joked about selling her. I would have to be more careful. Next thing, she would realise I had never loved her. Rene’s daughter was only the means to an end.Unlike Amy, I didn’t have grand plans or wonderful aims. My purpose in life was to get rich quick and if that meant trading in female flesh, I would do it. Pretending to be in love was the easy part. I just acted out a role like in
Amy’s POVThe joke was well and truly on me. I knew I should have packed my own case. I was told slaves “got what they were given” or “deserved”. No way had I merited this.We had an appointment with Elvis Munro and I hoped what I was wearing wouldn’t be too distracting. The peekaboo style cropped top was the most modest thing currently hanging in my closet – maybe I am exaggerating a tad – and I was giving it an airing on what was a hot day in the business district.Fortunately, the Omegas had included two pairs of shorts, and I opted for the slightly less fitted ones above nude seamed tights. Oh, what I wouldn’t give for some roller skates so I could leave Kane for dust.I raised a few eyebrows outside the bank, I can tell you.The library district seemed more cosmopolitan in terms of clothing and I hurried along in my clunky heels, mindful of where I was stepping. Discarded chewing gum was the least of my worries.Munro was small and jaunty, like the angle of his trendy cap with th