CardanI slowly moved away, a light smirk playing on my lips. “You were probably curious about the waiters huh?” She cleared her throat, blinking furiously like as though coming out of a trance before stuttering, “Ye...yes.” Confusion and fear creased her brows. I knew that right now, her mind was entertaining inappropriate thoughts. And that was my intention—to put those thoughts in her head. To prepare her for what was to come.“You will understand later.” I continued, offering my hand. “For now, let's find out table. The show us about to start.” She accepted it and allowed me lead her to our table where we settled in comfortably. I don't know if the word suited how stiffly she sat. Shortly after, the lights dimmed, enveloping the attendees in darkness. I kept my eyes on her, watching her every move, strangely excited to see her become a part of this world.At that moment, two members of the waitstaff, a man and a woman, ascended the stage, accompanied by soft, sensual music.S
Scarlett An elegant yet understated dress that embodied all her curves was selected for me. I glanced at myself in the mirror, adjusting a stray braid and taking a moment to gather my nerves. He hadn't noticed my belly bump. When he had told me to leave my undergarments, taking everything else off, I had resisted with the excuse of not feeling comfortable in a man's presence. He had stared at me with bored downsizing eyes and said the obvious.“I'm gay. And I don't in any way find you attractive nor do I have any business doing such.”I had blushed in embarrassment, knowing that what he said was a fact. But there was no other way to escape his scrutiny. He had found his way around things and gotten the dress on me. Now I stood, almost not recognizing my own reflection, waiting for the unknown.Soon, there was a soft knock on the door and my heart skipped a beat. I took a deep breath and opened the door. Lord Cardan was standing on the other side, looking extremely dashing in a two
ScarlettI was completely taken aback by his declaration. What did he mean by serving him directly? I could not help but feel some ominous vibe from what he said. It felt like it had a deeper meaning.“What do you mean?Lord Cardan fell silent, his gaze piercing through me. It felt like he could see into my soul. “You'll find out tonight. There's an event I want us to attend. It will expose you to a world entirely different from your own.” A world entirely different from my own? Oh Goddess! Just what did this man have in stock for me? Why was he being so mysterious about it? Heck, he had been mysterious about everything!“I'll allow you time to prepare. The event will start in less than two hours. I'll pick you up at your new room so we can go together. How does that sound?”How did that sound? Horrifying! Where was he taking me? What new world? What was the Lycan lord about to do to me?While my head was mushy with fearful thoughts, he seemed oblivious to how tense I was. He rose
ScarlettI felt drawn to him, as if a rope was tied to my chest and he was softly tugging at it. My heart thumped so violently in my chest I thought it might leap out and betray me. My pulse echoed in my ears, drowning out every other sound. I could barely hear my own ragged breaths.He leaned back slowly, his hand withdrawing from me at last and a low chuckle slipped past his lips. Blinking out of my semi-daze, I stared at him, stunned. He was dangerously beautiful; an enthralling kind. He was the kind of guy that would make one sin and go to hell willingly. The corner of his mouth lifted slowly and I caught myself. I was falling into another daze. My eyes landed on his and his danced with amusement as they watched my every move.There was something intimate about how we were alone together. It gutted me but I didn't know what to do about the ambience. Dining privately with your slave master was totally unconventional. Yet, I was here.“You tremble as though I intend to devour you,”
ScarlettMy tears had dried, but a different storm began to stir inside me. I looked down at Harley’s hands again, still faintly warm from where they had held mine. Healing. That was her gift. A pack member, not even the one sitting on the throne, and yet she carried a power that could snatch life back from the jaws of death.My stomach turned.If Harley could do this… what of him? What of Lord Cardan?The thought alone made my skin prickle, a cold sweat slicking my neck. I had always known he was powerful, that much had been obvious from the very first moment I set eyes on him at the auction.I wanted to ask. Gods, I wanted to ask her— ‘What does he have? What can he do?’ If this was the ability of someone beneath him, what kind of weapon was the man who ruled over them all?But the question died in my throat before I could give it breath. It didn’t feel right to ask now.“I don’t know how to thank you,” I said softly, my voice breaking on the words.Harley’s eyes lingered on me, sof
ScarlettThe red of the blood was a shocking view against my pale fingers. My fingers trembled as much as my lips and my eyes watered with unshed tears. This could not be happening.Had I finally lost everything I had dear? Not even this one could stay? Heartache like nothing I had ever felt before rend through me. I didn't bother trying to stop my sobs. The knock on the door seemed like a noise from a hazy dream. Nothing seemed real anymore.“Scarlett. Open up.” Came the muffled sound and knocking. I curled tighter against the floorboards, tears streaming hot down my face, soaking into my sleeve. The pounding on the door only grew louder, more insistent, but I couldn’t move. I couldn’t even breathe properly past the raw sobs tearing through me.“Scarlett!” Harley’s voice broke through the haze, muffled but fierce. “Open up!”When I didn’t answer, the door burst open with a crash, slamming against the wall. Harley’s eyes darted over me, her face blanching at the sight of the crimson