EIGHT – IN HIS TRAP

MIRA

I flee the room, humiliation and anger warring for domination within me. Tears sting my eyes and I blink them away.

For a moment, I thought Mason was actually attracted to me. I thought he was showing genuine anger for the person who hurt me. But I was wrong. So wrong.

He only wanted to prove that he was right, and I am really a slut. He only wanted my signatures on his stupid contract. And there I was, thinking he actually desired me.

I clench my fingers and make a beeline for the doors to the private room. I defied Peteman once again. I broke my end of the deal. I no longer have the protection of the Delegharo club. The black man from my nightmares will be coming for me. I have to be prepared.

"Going somewhere?"

I come to an abrupt halt.

Her heels click on the marble floors as she comes into view.

"I do not believe we've met." She extends a slender hand.

"Halloway Stephens. Mason's bestfriend and secretary."

I raise a brow and grab her fingers in mine.

"You both aren't togeth