4 Years Later
[Brielle's POV]
L: Good morning, little songbird. I hope you slept well. Do know that I'll be routing for you to land that audition today, though I know you'll do splendidly.
My driver will be waiting out front to take you to and from your audition today. Don't you dare attempt to go on your own.
L.
I stare at the message, taking in its words again and again as a comforting warmth seeps through me.
This was basically the norm since L came into my life, but up until this day, four years later, I had yet to actually meet him face-to-face, but despite that, he became the person I cared for the most in the world.
After my parents deaths, L contacted me regularly and even rented me a small apartment to live in while I got my life back together, finished school, and even went to college.
He was like a guardian angel, watching over me at all times and protecting me as I learned to navigate life without my parents and with the constant fear that the one responsible for their deaths would soon come to find me.
Of course, he had been taken to jail and tried for two counts of first-degree murder, but every time I saw an article stating that an inmate had escaped or been released, I couldn't help but worry that it was him.
However, as the years passed without incident, I slowly began to relax until finally I was able to live my life without constantly looking over my shoulder, and I guess in a way I had L to thank for that since he left me with a strong sense of security I never would have felt without him.
Even if he was a mystery to me, he was still a big part of my life. He helped me through the initial months after my parents were killed. He stayed up many nights calming me. He urged me to follow my passions. He was my world and at times I forgot that he wasn't always there.
That was why, when I turned twenty-one and landed myself a contract with a well-known music agency, I decided I would pay him back for everything he did for me, down to the last penny.
I needed to do my best to land this gig since it was very high-paying and a good start.
B: Thanks.
I send the single word before getting out of bed and give a stretch.
“You’ve got to do well today, Brielle.” I murmur, heading to the bathroom so I could shower and prepare for the day.
When I finish, I take myself in in the mirror, making sure that my makeup and long blonde hair are ready for the day. Of course, they are, and before I can even stop myself, I'm snapping a selfie and sending it to L, even if I'm still wrapped in a towel. And when my phone dings moments later, I know it is him.
L: Careful. Do you know how suggestive you're being with that photo, little songbird?
B: I do. What are you going to do about it?
Smirking, I sit my phone down, remove my towel, and once I've covered my breasts with an arm, I pick it up again and take another selfie.
B: But if you want to accuse me of being suggestive, I should live up to expectations, no?
I send the message along with the picture, and within seconds, my phone is ringing.
“Did you like my present?” I ask, feeling a thrum of excitement rush through me.
“You're being quite naughty today, little songbird.” L husks.
His voice is like honey, trickling down my body and leaving lines of fire leading right down to my pussy which longs for him.
“Then do something about it,” I respond, taunting him in hopes that he will show his face.
For the past few years, this was how things went. I would send suggestive things, and he would accuse me of being naughty, but to this day, he still did nothing to come and punish me like I hoped he would. Oh, how I longed for his hands to touch me and his lips to tease me and his... Goodness, I was getting myself all hot and bothered.
To say I had a crush on L was an understatement. I was over the fucking moon for him and wanted nothing more than to actually meet him face-to-face, but nothing I did would get him to show himself.
“You know the rules, little songbird,” L chuckles, making my whole body come alive. “Not until the timing is right.”
“Timing,” I pout. “What does that even mean?”
“That's for me to know and for you to find out. Now, stop wasting time; otherwise, you're going to miss your audition.”
Gasping, I pull my phone away from my ear and take in the time.
“Shit,” I hiss, realizing he was right. “Gotta go!”
[Leo's POV]
I hang up my phone while smiling to myself.
“Was it your songbird?” Jackson, my right-hand man, asks. “You only look happy when she's involved, so why do you keep yourself hidden?”
“Do I pay you to ask questions?” I counter, looking out my window at the city flying by. As I do, grunts and groans begin to sound around me, drawing my attention to the man who is gagged and hogtied at my feet. “You're awake?” I smirk, pulling a cigarette from my pocket and lighting it. “Great.”
Reaching down, I pull the tape from his lips and then sit back up.
“Fuck you!” He hisses, spitting at me in disgust.
“Sorry, you're not my type.” I chuckle, lifting a foot and slamming it on his face, then keeping it there. “I'm in a bit of a rush, so I'm going to keep this short.” I continue. “You can either tell me what you know about Clint, or you can die a slow and painful death. Which will it be?”
Clinton was the man who killed my songbird's parents and then tried to kill her. Even now, just thinking about what would have happened had I not appeared when I did that night leaves me wanting to kill the bastard with my own fucking hands. Recently, he managed to break out of prison, and I knew there was a chance he would try to finish what he started.
Despite the seriousness of this situation, I managed to get the media to keep things hidden, as I didn't want my songbird to be stressed out before such a big audition.
“I ain't sayin a thing.” The man growls, urking my nerves.
“Fair enough,” I grin, taking a few drags of my cigarette and then snubbing it out on the man's cheek. “Then you've chosen a slow and painful death.”
As I speak, I watch my latest target squirm in an attempt to get away from my attack. He could act tough all he wanted, but in the end, he would cave like all the others. However, the rest of this would have to wait as I had an audition to attend where my beautiful songbird would be making her grand debut.
“You know what to do with him,” I announce as Jackson pulls up to my destination. “I'll join when I'm done here.”
“Got it, boss,” Jackson grins. “Enjoy being a creepy fucking stalker.”
“Mind your words, or you may be my next target,” I warn before grabbing my jacket and climbing out of the car. “Now get the hell out of here.”
[Leo's POV]I pull my jacket on and fix my tie before heading into the studio in front of Ms."Hello, Mr. Rogers.”“Welcome.”“We've been waiting.”“Shall I show you the way?”The greetings trickle together from the ass kissers who are vying to get on my good side. This was normal when you had money and when you had power, but it meant your circle stayed small.Maybe this was part of the reason I kept my identity hidden from my songbird. I wanted to test her to see if she would end up wanting me while knowing nothing about me, and from her suggestive texts that always made me want to break my own fucking rule, I knew she did.From that damned photo she sent earlier alone, I knew that she craved me the way I craved her. Well, maybe not quite the same. I wanted to bend her in every way possible and fuck her until she screamed at the top of her lungs, filling the room with her beautiful voice. I wanted to tie her up and have my way with her until her body yearned for my touch. But most o
[Brielle's POV]When the handsome man with the kind face and hypnotizing gray eyes that were shrouded by long lashes sat beside me, I didn't expect to be so enticed. However, something about him felt so familiar. Maybe that was why I couldn't take my eyes off him as he taught that disgusting drunk a lesson. It was like I was in a trance, and all I could see was him, despite everything going on around me.But now I couldn't help being transfixed because of his voice. Why did it sound so similar to L's? There was no way it was him. It couldn't be, not after four years of staying away. He wouldn't just show up out of nowhere, or was he following me all the time? Just the thought of him always being near but never close enough left a thrum of excitement racing through me.“Hello… Earth to Brielle.” Anastasia's annoyed voice calls as I continue to stare at the man's retreating back. “Girl, snap out of it!”Snap out of it. Right. I needed to snap out of it. There was no way he could be L. I
[Brielle's POV]I stare at my naked self in the mirror, taking in the curves of my body while picturing what it would feel like for someone to touch them. Since my run-in with that psycho killer earlier on and his taunting, seductive words, I was still all hot and bothered, but not for him. Instead, I wanted someone else, someone that I knew I couldn't have but desperately wanted to meet.Smiling to myself, I pick up my phone and position it so that I can see my whole body in the mirror, and then I'm taking a picture. Fine, if he wanted to play hard to get, then I would just continue to taunt him until he couldn't stand it anymore.“Let's see what you say to this,” I murmur, opening my texts and finding the string of messages between me and L.B: I want you.I send the text while my pussy twitches with desire, begging for the man of my dreams to come and please it, and then I send the photo.Once they've both gone through, I turn and head into my room so I can collapse on my bed until
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[Brielle's POV]I stand in the group of auditioners, waiting for the judges to hang the sheet with the results of the audition. Only three of us would be signed to this gig, and the rest would have to leave. With each passing minute, my heart rate increases, and when I think I can’t take it anymore, the list is finally brought out.Instantly, everyone rushes forward while I stay back, watching as many burst into tears and then turn and leave. Only once the numbers have grown low enough do I make my way forward.Please. Please. Please. I repeat it inwardly, again and again, until I’m standing right in front of the single piece of paper that could make or break my future.Holding my breath, I take in the list of names, and when I see mine at the very top, I lift my hands to my mouth to stop the scream of excitement that wants to escape. I did it. I got the gig! I couldn’t believe it!This would be my turning point from depending on L to being able to pay him back for everything he ever
[Brielle’s POV]I stare in disbelief at the words in front of me. How? How was it possible that I missed this? There was no way!“You changed it,” I hiss, snapping my gaze at Mr. Roger's amused one. “You had to! I read the whole thing!”“It seems you didn't,” he chuckles. “But as you can see, if you decide to walk out of this office, then you will be paying the company twenty thousand. What will you choose?”What would I choose? What would I fucking choose? Of course, I would choose to stay. I barely had a thousand to my name. Forget twenty grand! Dammit, he had me, and he knew it; that was why his handsome face was fixed in such a smug expression. It really wasn't fair for a devil to look so damn good.Taking a breath, I push the contract back to him and then take a seat. Crossing one leg over the other, I cross my arms and then fix my narrowed gaze with his.“Twenty grand,” I begin, coming up with a plan. “I earn that, and then I'm free, correct?”For now, I would play along since I
[Brielle’s POV]When I return home, there is a package sitting in front of my door along with a bouquet of blood-red roses. I guess I was wrong about flowers not being L’s thing, but I couldn’t help wondering what was in the box. Was it something expensive? Something simple, maybe? What in the world would he even send me?In the past, when I graduated and my birthdays passed, he would simply book me appointments for things to pamper myself with. This was the first true gift he has sent, and I almost didn’t want to open it and ruin the excitement. Almost.Moving forward, I lift the flowers and the box, then head inside. Continuing to move, I head straight to my room and flop down on the bed. Once I’m in place, I place the flowers beside me and then begin to pull at the tape that was keeping me from my surprise. And when I finally get it open, my eyes widen with shock as I take in the silky black thong that is sitting in it with a note.Call me once you've put them on.L.Flushing, I gr
[Leo’s POV]I hold my little songbird against me while her body shakes from the sobs that are escaping her. Even if I was worried about her seeing my true identity, there was just no way it could happen given her state, and I was taking comfort in that.“It’s alright,” I murmur, beginning to rub gentle circles on her back. “It’s all going to be alright.”As I speak, I can feel her beginning to relax, but there is still a long way to go. And even though I know I shouldn’t, I begin to untangle her until she can look at me and I can begin to get lost in her sparkling blue eyes.“You’re safe,” I murmur, rubbing tears from her cheeks. “I won’t ever let anything happen to you again.”To this day, she doesn’t remember the one who saved her from that horrible situation, and I suppose it is a blessing since she would most likely obsess over him instead of me. And even if he was me, I couldn’t reveal that either. It would lead to many other questions that I was not yet ready to reveal. After al