Chapter 5

Sienna Crosa

“There are moments in life when pride has to die, mine was already dead, and I buried it the moment I knocked on his door.”

I wanted to stand up grab my clothes and leave this place as fast as I could, but I was naked, if I stand up I will completely be exposed to him, I don't even want to imagine the kind of smirk he would have on his face when I am completely naked in front of him.

I had only one option and I did it, I yanked the sheets off his body looking away, I wrapped it around my body before I hurriedly got off the bed and ran towards to door.

Maddox laughed his deep voice echoing in the room, I bit my lower lip angrily as I continued running.

I grabbed my clothes and quickly wore it, leaving the sheets on the ground I opened the door about to leave "see you soon my love" he said.

I walked out and slammed the door shut behind me, I climbed down the stairs my heart beat increasing with each step, there were two muscular men with tattoos all over they hands standing on the end of the stairs holding guns, I swallowed hard trying to act calm.

Immediately i was down the stairs i ran towards the front door which also had the same type of dangerous guards I was halfway out the front gate of the extremely large compound, barefoot... clutching my heels like a walk of shame cliché, when my phone rang.

I quickly removed it from my pocket and looked at the number "unknown number" I should have ignored it..I was still shaking from waking up naked beside him with his words still replaying in my mind.

But still I answered, placing the phone on my ear I spoke “This is Sienna cross.”

“Morning miss Cross this is Lieutenant Rowe from Internal Investigations.”

My heart dropped when I heard where the call was from “I’m calling about the complaint filed by Maddox Kane,” the man on the phone said coldly.

“He is accusing you of misconduct breach of legal ethics, entrapment, and leaking sensitive details to the press.”

“I...I have never..” I was cut off by the man.

“We have already opened a criminal inquiry, he has solid evidence and If Kane doesn’t withdraw his complaint by end of week the DA’s office will move forward with charges so I suggest you get a lawyer” with that he hanged up.

My legs buckled, I sat on the ground outside his mansion, barely breathing.

He said they have solid evidence, so i am certainly going to jail.

Actual fucking jail. For crimes I didn't commit.

My mind spiraled aa i think of my court dates, my mugshots, the headlines with my name written boldly....my mother’s face flashed in my head, fragile and alone, she is already drowning in medical bills I was barely managing to pay.

"No" i whispered blinking back the tears that were threatening to roll down from my eyes, I can't let this happen, I can't go to prison.I can't leave her alone.

I turned and looked up at the towering gates, and I knew..I had to go back in.

Without a second thought I stood up and rushed back to the gates knocking on it as hard as I could, I have already lost everything including my pride, so its time to peacefully bury it.

A guard opened the door and I ran past him without a word, I ran back into the mansion and ran straight to the stairs, immediately I was up I ran to his door.

I didn't knock, I stood there wanting to regain my breath, although I am desperate, I can't show him how desperate I am... Suddenly the door swung open.

Of course... Maybe he even knew I was gonna come back.

Maddox leaned against the door shirtless, his tattoos on full display, he was holding a cup of coffee in his hands like he had just walked out of a Calvin Klein ad for criminals.

He didn’t look surprised, confirming my suspicion that he knew I was gonna come back.

“Back for round two?” he asked, his voice filled with amusement as his dangerous eyes looked directly into mine.

I clenched my jaw, taking in a deep breath “I need to talk to you”

“Come in sweetheart” He stepped aside “Let’s talk”

I walked back into the room looking everywhere but the bed, I don't even want to see it, it will bring back unwanted memories.

He walked past me and sat on one of the couches, he didn't offer me a seat so I just stood there powerless and helpless.

“Internal Affairs called” I began not meeting his gaze “They are investigating me, according to them you filed a complaint that could get me disbarred and charged.”

He slowly sipped his coffee, nodding “I did.”

“Why?” My voice cracked “You already destroyed my career, my reputation then you.... You have already completely ruined my life”

His eyes darkened his expression dead serious “Because you tried to destroy me, you tried to drag my name through the mud, you tried to put me behind bars, what? you thought you would walk away untouched?”

I swallowed hard “Please I am not here to argue with you... I am asking you to drop it please”

His looked at me for a while as if he is considering it before he said “No.”

“I can’t go to jail my mom she is sick and i am all she has please don't do this”

He stood slowly and walked toward me, each step echoing in ears “So what are you offering counselor?”

Although I hated doing this I asked “What do you want?”

He stopped in front of me, so close I had to tilt my chin up, I hated how my heart was pounding, I hated how I felt heat in places I am not supposed too.

“I want you to stay here,” he said his voice dark “ for three months”

“What?” I raised and eyebrow

“You live here, in this mansion under my roof and at my beck and call.”

“You are insane.” I whispered without even realizing it.

“you don’t have a better option you know.”

I stared at him “What would I be doing Mr kane?” He stepped closer, tugging a strand of hair behind my ear, and leaning in until his lips grazed my jaw, I flinched but didn't step back.

“Whatever.I.Want.”

My breath caught“You want me to be your what? Your plaything?”

His smirk widened “You tried to cage a king, Sienna and now you will learn what it’s like to be owned by one.”

My heart skipped a beat “three month,” he repeated “you would obey me, live here and no lies or secrets you would do whatever I want and I will make the charges disappear.”

“And if I say no?”

He leaned in, whispering against my ear,

“Then I will meet you in court again but this time… on the other side of the bars.”