by Carly Davis
I brought a finger to my lips and pointed to my ear then to the wall. In a hushed voice, I whispered. “My friend is coming tonight to take you out of here. They will keep you safe. Trust me.”
“What about the other girl?” She asked taking another bite of the chicken.
“You don’t know her?” I furrowed my eyebrows in confusion.
“No, she was already here.” Fuck, this is bad.
“Do you at least know her name? Her real one and not slave.” I have a feeling it’s more than just these two women involved. My father was dealing with sex-trafficking again. Now it makes sense to why he had his eyes on Lydia and Anna. He was going to fucking sell them.
A knock at the door made me stiffen reaching in my jacket. I pulled my gun out and cracked open the door. I sighed in relief when I see the perky blonde . “You order the special?”
I tucked my gun back in my pocket and ushered the blonde inside. “Fiona, quickly come inside. We don’t have much time. My father is next door, so you have to be careful on the way out.”
“Come darling, we’re going to get you out of here.” She lifted the sheet on the side of the cart.
“It’s okay Nicole, she’s here to help. She’ll get you out of here. Just stay as quiet as you can on the way out.”
“Thank you, Mr. Nikolai, your woman is very lucky to have found you.” She hugged me and slid under the cart.
“Thanks, make sure she’s well taken care of.” I told Fiona as she pulled the sheet down.
Chapter 20
Lydia
“Lydia, come here,” James stood at the door smirking as he licked his lips. I tried to run to the bathroom, but he rushed over and blocked the door. Grabbing my arms, he spun me around and pressed my face in the door. “Not so fast. Father needs a word with you.”
I hissed in pain. “James, you’re hurting me!”
“Not as bad as father is going to do to you.” He pressed his erection in my back. It made me want to throw up the way he thought.
He stepped in his office and shoved me to my knees. My father chuckled as he blew smoke out of his mouth. “Darling, do you know why you’re here?”
“N-no.” I already know it’s because I stayed at Anna’s house a few days back. I knew I would be punished for it, but it was worth it. It kept me away from them.
“James, get her up and bend her over the desk,” My body was thrown across the cold surface and the back of my dress was ripped. I felt my panties being pulled down to my ankles. “Are you ready for it? Ready to be taken up the ass by a dear old friend of mine? Come on in and use her like the whore she is.”
I tried to scream, but he covered my mouth with duct tape. “Don’t worry, it will only hurt for a second. Well, maybe.”
Tears streamed down my face as I realized what was about to happen. I would have gladly taken a beating over what was about to take place. He pressed his hands on my ass and spread my cheeks. “I’m going to fuck you the way Nikolai just fucked me.”
All the blood drained from my face at hearing his sickening voice say Nikolai’s name. The moment I felt the tip touch my hole, he thrust his hips into me. Searing pain was all I could feel as he pumped in and out tearing me in half. My body trembled in fear when James forced me to look at the video feed being recorded. He had the same eyes as Anna’s brother. The man behind me grunted over and over as he fucked me harder. He grunted one last time as he came inside, then pulled out. When he looked straight at the camera, he leaned over and whispered in my ear. “Make sure to tell my son hello for me.”
“This will make a killing down at the club.” The man mused taking the USB from my father.
“Take Lydia back to her room and lock her in.” James ripped the tape off my mouth and yanked me by the arm he already bruised. He threw me in and slammed the door locking it from the outside. I had to get out of here and fast. Next time I might not be so lucky.
Grabbing a random dress and shoes, I ran to the bathroom and locked the door. I turned on the shower and stripped off my bloody dress. Stepping in the shower, I washed my body as quickly as I could. I turned the knob and stepped out wrapping a towel around me. I dried off and shakily put on my clothes and shoes. I put on my coat and stood up on the toilet seat. Opening the window, I stepped outside hoping that they wouldn’t catch me. The cold air stung my skin as I ran into the darkness.
I ran until my legs gave out and collapsed to my knees. When I looked up, I spotted a club and let out a breath. I stepped up to the entrance and stepped in walking up to the bar. “Tequila.”
After about eight shots, I began to calm down from the previous events. Taking the bottle off the bar, I stumbled across the floor. I was drunk and honestly didn’t have a care in the world. The room spun as I swayed to the music booming from the speakers. I didn’t care that a random guy had his hands all over my body. Just less than an hour ago, I’d been forced to be fucked up the ass by Nikolai’s father and locked in my room. Suddenly, he was ripped away from me and I was pulled to someone else. Those fucking eyes pierced in my soul. Nikolai lowered his gaze down to my bruised arm and growled out in anger. “Who the fuck did this to you?”
Fear consumed me as I backed away from him. “Please, let me go.”
The last thing I remember is falling into darkness in the arms of Nikolai Vasiliev. When I opened my eyes, I was at his estate in Anna’s room.
What happened?
How the hell did I get here?
Who found me and brought me here?
“Oh my god, you’re awake! What happened to you?” Anna rushed to my side.
I whispered to her with tears in my eyes. “Promise you won’t say anything to your brother?”
She nodded. “Something terrible. I got away from them and ran as far as I could.”
“Who?” She pushed for more information.
“My step-father and James.” I let the words slip out and when I looked up I regretted it. Nikolai was standing at the door with clenched fists and a cold stare.
“Anna, leave us.” She was about to argue with him, but Luka had already grabbed her arm gently escorting her out.
I pulled my knees to my chest and backed away. Nikolai stepped closer and sat on the bed not saying a word. I kept my eyes on him with fear running through my veins. He sighed and ran a hand over his face. “I’m not going to hurt you. Please, I can’t help you if you don’t talk to me.”
“I-I can’t. They will find me here. I have to go!!” I started to get up, but he pulled me back to his chest.
“Who is James? He is the one that put his hands on you, yes?” I didn’t say anything and looked away. I didn’t have to say anything because he already knew the answer to that.
“I’ll fucking kill him. Kill them both.” He kissed the top of my head and held me in his arms as I cried in his chest.
I gasped holding my chest as I shot up in the bed. Even though I was safe, the monsters still haunted me. They probably always would. There was only one thing that brought me comfort and that person wasn’t here. Being wrapped in Nikolai’s arms made me feel safe. Tears rolled down my cheeks from the pain of being separated from him.
He’s doing this for me.
To keep me safe.
I slid out of the bed and put on the robe stepping into the hall. The estate was dark and quiet as I stepped off the last stair. I held onto the wall for support in case I tripped. I ran stumbled when someone covered my mouth and wrapped an arm around my waist. “Lydia, how I’ve missed my little firecracker.”
“Nik.” I breathed against his hand.
“Shhh kotenok, we don’t want to wake anyone.” He removed his hand and twisted my body pressing me against the wall. “Fuck, I’ve missed you so damn much.”
“I’ve missed you, too. Missed having your arms around me as we lie in bed.” I reached down and rubbed my hand against his cock.
“You sure you didn’t just miss my cock?” He teased crushing his lips against mine.
“I missed y
ou and most definitely your dick.” I pulled down his zipper and reached inside gripping him. I pulled it out and pumped him in my fist making him suck in a breath.
“I hope you’re not wearing panties because I’m seconds away from ripping them off and fucking you against the wall.” He growled in my mouth swirling his tongue around mine.
“Fuck me, Nik.” I moaned.
He wrapped my legs around his waist and slammed inside me. I gripped his hair as his thrusts got fiercer. It had only been a few days since we were separated, but it felt like a lifetime. Each time Nikolai took my body, it got more intense. I was never supposed to let my emotions overcome me, but you can’t fight fate. Sometimes that’s the way it happens. Love wasn’t meant to be with my best friend’s brother. I won’t admit it out loud yet because I didn’t want to say it and have my life fall apart. When this war is over, I’ll tell him how I feel.
“Lydia, I’m not going to last much longer. It’s been too long since I’ve been inside you.” He grunted painfully.
“Oh Nik, I’m going to come.” I moaned as my walls tightened around him.
“Fuck Lydia, that’s it. Come all over my cock.” He hips slammed against me as my back hit the wall repeatedly.
“Ohhh…Nik, I think I’m falling for you.” I whispered through heavy breaths.
“Kotenok, I fell for the second I laid eyes on you. Yes Lydia, I’m in fucking love with you.” He pressed his forehead against mine and kissed me. Deep. Hard. Full of emotion.
“You do?” I whispered.
“Yes, I. Love. You.” He unwrapped my legs and picked me up bridal style carrying me upstairs.
I laid on the bed and cupped his cheek. “I love you, too. Just promise me you’ll come back to me. Alive.”
“I promise you I’ll always come back to you, my love. Go to sleep.” He kissed my forehead and wrapped his arms around me.
As long as he held me the horrendous memories stayed away. If only we could stay like this forever, I would be so happy. I held in my tears knowing the next time I woke up I would be alone in this bed. Nikolai still had a job to do.
Take out Connor and his father.
The next morning, I woke up just like I thought I would. Nikolai must have snuck out sometime early this morning. Last night, he took a risk and came to me. Made love to me. We confessed our feeling towards one another and held each other. I stepped out of my nightgown and dressed in a blue sundress and slipping on a pair of heels. As I rounded the corner, I bumped into Vladimir. He smirked down to me and stated. “I heard some noises last night. At first, I thought Nikolai’s tiger got loose again, but then I remembered Nikolai telling me he was coming by. I took the liberty of turning off the camera. Thought I would give you two some privacy.”
“That was very thoughtful. I’m hungry. I’ve been craving pancakes and bacon all morning.” He chuckled as he escorted me downstairs to the dining room.
“You know, that’s what my niece has been craving too. Are you pregnant or something?” He scratched the back of his neck nervously.
“No, I most certainly am not.” I hissed glaring at him.
“Forget I said anything.” He muttered under his breath.
There’s no way I’m pregnant.
But I have been having unprotected sex with Nikolai.
Anything is possible.
Especially in this corrupted world.
Chapter 21
Nikolai
About five in the morning, I finally got the strength to pull myself away from Lydia. I hated leaving her, but my father and I were supposed to meet with Connor this morning. Fiona was able to let Nicole out of the hotel without being noticed. I took a big risk going to see Lydia last night. My father could’ve had one of his henchmen following me. I needed to be more careful next time. I couldn’t help myself though. I had been away from her for far too long. How I wished I could hold her in my arms forever.
“Son, where did you go so late in the night?” My father questioned narrowing his eyes into slits.
“Got too rough with my whore and killed her. Had to take care of the body.” I shrugged my shoulders as if I could care less.
“Pity, I was looking forward to fucking her in the ass.” And this is why I hated my father more than anything. He was a sadist, an absolute asshole.
“Where’s yours?” I looked around his hotel room and froze when I see the blood. “What’s that blood doing on your bed?”
“Little whore tried to get away last night, I had to put the bitch in her place.” He cracked his neck huffing in annoyance.
“She dead?” Please tell me he didn’t kill her.
“No, but she is paying the price for trying to betray me.” He pointed to the corner of the room. The woman was stripped of her clothes and bent over the table. Her hands were bound behind her back as two of my father’s men fucked her against her will. One man had his cock down in her mouth and the other was thrusting behind her. If only I could’ve gotten her out last night, she wouldn’t be suffering at my father’s hands. He lit a cigar and leaned back in his chair. “Connor should be here shortly to fill you in on the details.”
“So, what is the plan exactly?” I asked knowing everything said in this room would be recorded.
“To grab Giovanni by his balls and bring him to his knees. Do you know how you take down a king, son?” I didn’t like where he was going with this.
“Of course, I fucking do.” I growled.
“Then, you know that in order to take Giovanni down, we have to take his most prized possession.” Fuck, I hope you’re ready for this Giovanni.
“His queen.” I drawled out.
“Yes, and that’s why Connor and I are counting on you to be the one to take her. Bring her and Lydia to us and I promise you all good things. You can make Lydia your slave. Connor said if you take down Giovanni and his empire, then he’ll give her to you.” My heart ached at the thought of her going through any more pain than she already endured.
“Yes, join us Nikolai.” A new voice boomed with a slight Irish accent.
“And you must be the notorious Connor O’Shea. What a pity we have to meet on these terms.” I mused trying to keep the hatred from slipping off my tongue.
“I am, let’s get down to business. I want you to help me take down Giovanni and in return I’ll hand my daughter over to you. We can become allies.” I choked down a chuckle at the word daughter. Doesn’t he mean step-daughter? I knew who her real father was, and he was just itching to get his hands on him just as much as me.
“Just as long as you know who’s really in charge here, then we have a deal.” I shook his hand accepting his offer. If only he knew I was going to fuck them both over. I grinned to them hiding the fact I had other plans for them both. I glanced behind me and smirked to the hidden camera to let Giovanni know they took the bait.
Hook.
Line.
Sinker.
These fuckers were going down.
I hid in the back of the club careful not to be seen. Luka laid his phone down and sighed. “Are you sure you know what you’re doing? I mean…what if they catch on to your plan and decide to take you out to? You know how much pain Anna would be in if she lost you? Lydia?”
“Just stick to the fucking plan and do exactly as I tell you. I’ve got this.” I hissed through clenched teeth.
“Fine, but I’m not going feed Anna a line of bullshit if she asks. This is going to be all on you if this plan goes to shit.” He may be my best friend, but he’s still under me.
“Just make sure you remember what I fucking told you. Keep your filthy hands off my sister. I don’t want you to taint her innocence. Off. Fucking. Limits.” I grabbed him by the collar and yanked him across the table. “If your dick comes out of your pants, I’m going to make sure you never have kids.” I released him shoving him back in his chair.
“Yeah, I heard you the first fifty fucking times.” He growled fixing his collar.
“As long as you know it.
You let Giovanni know everything is as planned. Make sure he has his girls in place tomorrow night.” These girls are the big key in succeeding in this plan. If they believed they were actually Rose and Lydia, then we were good. If not, I was completely fucked. They had to be identical to both women, down to every detail. My job was to get them high enough to blur their vision, so they bought it.
It was up to me to beat my father at his own game.
I had to be sly.
Cunning.
Manipulative.
Ruthless.
Just like my father.
Take him by the balls and cut them off.
Bringing the glass to my lips, I closed my eyes and took a drink. Lydia was always on my mind. Morning, afternoon, and night. She was all I thought about. I just had her last night and my cock was still hungry for her pussy. She fit me so good from the first time I fucked her. I still remember the first time I laid my hands on her tempting body.
I walked up behind her and cupped her ass making her freeze. The way her cheeks felt in my hands was just the way I thought it would feel. She turned to look at me and hissed between clenched teeth. “Get your fucking hands off me!”
