Naughty Girl

by Scarlett Metal

  I gritted my teeth. “I asked him to leave nicely, but he wouldn’t listen. Two security guys took him out.”

  Max sighed. “Great. I can’t imagine that’s the last we’ll hear from him.”

  I shook my head. “Probably not. Sorry, man. I hope he doesn’t cause troubles here.”

  “It’s ok. I’m pretty sure you did what you needed to. There are plenty of people here that can vouch that he’s a hothead. Thanks. Is Alex ok?”

  “I think so. A little shaken up maybe. I’m going to take her home. We need to talk anyway.”

  Max grinned. “Yeah you do. What’s going on with you two? I thought things were going well, but I haven’t seen you guys together for a few days. And you look like hell.”

  I scowled at him. “Yeah, they were. I’m not sure to be honest. I think maybe I was ready to take things to the next step, but she wasn’t. I don’t know.” I couldn’t wait to sit down and talk to her and figure this all out.

  “I also want to make sure he’s not sitting at her place. I’m sure he won’t leave her alone. I also told him that I was her Dom now. He really didn’t like that.”

  Max whistled and chuckled. “Shit man, you’re in trouble. Will has always been one possessive son of a bitch. I know he didn’t have a collar on Alex, but he acted liked he owned her all the same. He didn’t take it very well when she told him she wasn't interested in playing anymore. It was a good thing for her he moved halfway across the country.” A look of concern passed over his face. “Let me know if you need me when you get there.”

  “I will. Hopefully I’m worried for nothing. And hopefully he won’t show up here. Have a good night.” I shook Max’s hand and went to find Alex.

  Will was lucky I was able to control myself and not beat him senseless. I hated seeing men mistreating women. Being a Dom didn’t mean being bossy, or give you an excuse to abuse women. I hated assholes that confused being an abusive prick with being a Dom. Then to see someone do it to this strong woman I cared about only made me more furious.

  I got to the door of the club and panicked when I didn't see Alex. Had she changed her mind? Had Will shown up when I was talking to Max?

  I bolted out the door and found Alex standing there looking so vulnerable in the dim light of the parking lot. I felt a tug at my heart. There was no doubt I loved this woman. She had managed to melt the icy walls I had put up around my heart after Jessica.

  “You shouldn’t be out here alone,” I scolded her, walking up behind her, rubbing her arms with my hands to warm her up.

  She jumped, slightly startled at my words. She must still be on edge. “I was waiting for you. I needed the fresh air.”

  I moved next to her, looking down at her. She had thrown her hair back in a ponytail and her eye makeup was smeared just a little. She didn’t look so tough all of a sudden and it took all I had to not to scoop her up in my arms and carry her to my car.

  “My car is over here,” I put my hand on the small of her back, guiding her in the direction of my car parked in the back of the parking lot. When we arrived at my vehicle, I unlocked the doors and opened the passenger door for her.

  “Thank you,” she murmured as she slid into her seat.

  “You’re welcome.” I shut the door behind her and headed to the driver’s side. I got inside and started the car. I was suddenly so nervous. Did I want to profess my love for her and let her shoot me down again?

  As much as it surprised me, I realized I wanted that more than anything. It was a chance I had to take.

  Chapter 11 - Alex

  I gave him my address and he put it in the GPS. Funny, we had been together all this time and he didn’t even know where I lived.

  We drove in silence for a while. I finally sighed as my head fell back against the headrest. “Thank you for coming to my rescue. Will isn’t my Dom. Usually I can handle him, but he must have had some pent up aggression tonight.”

  “He seemed to think you belong to him. Why? And what do you mean by ‘usually you can handle him’?” It hurt that Paul wouldn't look me in the eye. His hands tensed on the steering wheel as he stared straight ahead.

  “We’ve played some in the past, but it’s been awhile. Before you got here, he moved to California for work. I hadn’t planned on continuing our relationship, if you could call it that, in any way. I haven’t even talked to him at all since he left - not a call, not a text, not even an email. I didn’t know he was back in town and I certainly didn’t know he was going to be at the club tonight.” I slumped down in the seat, feeling defeated.

  Paul glanced over at me, the vein twitching in his neck. “I thought Will was going to drag you out of the club caveman style tonight.”

  I snorted, “He probably would have if you hadn’t stopped him. Sadly, his reaction didn't surprise me. It’s not the first time he’s gotten all-possessive on me. I made it clear I didn’t want a collar from him and he didn’t own me back when we were together, but I guess he had other ideas.”

  “I hated seeing you get mistreated,” he said quietly. “I wanted to do a lot more than punch him for laying his hands on you.”

  My jaw dropped a little in surprise. Did that mean he was still interested in collaring me? Or was it just the protective Dom in him coming out. I wasn’t sure.

  “Look, about the other night,” I started to apologize for leaving him when my phone chirped. It was Will.

  We are not done yet, slut.

  My hands started to shake again.

  Paul must’ve noticed my tremors. “Was that - ?”

  I looked over at him, “Yes,” I interrupted him, biting my lip, as he parked his car in front of my condo.

  “What does it say?” He reached for my phone. His gaze darkened as he read the text. He glanced up at me, the vein twitching in his neck again. “You aren’t staying here alone tonight; don’t even argue with me, Alex. You can’t be here alone if he shows up.”

  I wanted to protest, but I couldn’t. For some reason, Will’s text scared me. I knew he had a darker side; that’s what had drawn me to him in the first place. The thought of Paul being in my condo with me tonight made me feel safe. “Ok, thank you.”

  As the adrenaline started to wear off, I felt exhausted. I just wanted to get into some comfortable clothes, have a glass of wine, and go to bed.

  I got out of Paul’s car and headed to my door. As I unlocked it and started to walk in, Paul grabbed my arm. “Let me go first just in case. Wait here.”

  I stood in the doorway, mesmerized by him. I was used to his commanding side, but seeing him the comforting and protective side of him surprised me. Part of me wanted to wrap myself around him and never let go. Stephanie was right; I was a fool to fight this.

  My phone chirped again and I jumped, nearly dropping it. Looking down, I saw it was just Stephanie.

  Are you ok? I heard what happened with Will.

  Paul walked over to me. “Everything looks fine.” He nodded at my phone. “That’s not Will again, is it?”

  I shook my head. “Just Stephanie. She and Zach weren’t around when that all went down with Will; she must have just heard about it.” I quickly typed up a reply.

  I’m fine. Paul took me home and is staying tonight.

  I had to smile. I knew that’d get a response out of her. Sure enough, my phone went off again.

  Woo Hoo! Talk to him! Call if you need us. Gnite'.

  I smirked. I figured she’d react like that. I slipped my phone back into my purse with a sigh. Where was that wine?

  Chapter 12 - Paul

  I was impressed with Alex’s little townhouse. I could see why she was afraid to take someone’s collar. Call me crazy, but her fierce independence only made me love her more.

  She took out a bottle of wine and two glasses from the cupboard. “I think some of this is in order after tonight. Can you please pour some and I’ll be back in a sec?”

  I nodded and walked over to her, putting my hand on her back. “Are you sure you’re okay princes
s?” I had a feeling she wouldn’t admit it if she wasn’t, but the need to take care of her was so strong, I had to ask.

  She took a deep shaky breath. “I think so.” She chewed on the bottom of her lip and all I could think about was how I wanted to kiss it, grab it with my teeth. “Maybe I’ll feel better after I shower. I feel slimy with his touch still on me.”

  I felt a pang of fury run through me as I thought about Will again, but good lord, the thought of her naked in the shower made my cock harden almost instantly. Now was not the time to entertain that thought. “Good idea. I’ll take care of the wine and find something on TV.”

  She gave me a smile. “Thank you, Paul.” She started walking down the hallway, but then stopped and turned around. “I’m glad you’re here.”

  I gave her a smile. Her simple thank you touched me. “Me too. I wouldn’t want to be anywhere else.”

  “When I get back, we’ll talk.” She turned back and headed down the hall.

  She was finally letting me see underneath her tough girl exterior. The fact that she was showing me her softer side made me think that maybe I was finally making some progress with her.

  The sound of the shower starting filled my ears as I opened the wine. I had to fight to keep the image of her wet and naked out of my mind. We’d shared a shower on more than one occasion and there was nothing like fucking her wet soapy body up against the slippery wall.

  I shook my head to clear it and filled the two glasses she had gotten out for us. I sat on the couch and found the remote, turning the TV on. There wasn’t a whole lot on at one in the morning, so I settled for an old Die Hard movie.

  “I feel much better now.”

  I looked up from the TV and saw her standing in front the couch wearing some black yoga pants and a tank top. Her face had been scrubbed clean and there were no more traces of makeup left. Her hair was still wet and pulled back into a ponytail. She looked tired and vulnerable; I wanted to wrap my strong arms around her.

  “Good, I’m glad. I poured you some wine.” I motioned to the glass on the coffee table in front of us.

  She sat down, tucking her feet under her, and reached for it, taking a sip. “Just what I needed.” She set the glass down and laughed. “You are probably used to drinking more expensive wine. Sorry for my $5.99 bottle of cheap wine.”

  I chuckled. “Nah, sometimes the cheap stuff is just as good, if not better. No worries.” I glanced over at the front door. “Did you lock the door?”

  She nodded. “You don’t think he’ll try anything tonight, do you?”

  “I don’t know, honestly. I wouldn’t be surprised. That’s why I didn’t want you alone tonight.” She was sitting next to me on the couch but seemed so far away. I had to fight the urge to reach out and grab her to pull her onto my lap. I needed to feel her.

  “He has a darker side,” she said quietly, taking another sip of wine. “It’s what drew me to him in the first place. And fighting was sort of our thing.”

  “Your thing’”? Has he ever hurt you, Alex?” I said through clenched teeth, waiting for her answer. I couldn’t believe she had put up with this guy for so long.

  “Some people call it passion. Hell, that’s what I called it in the beginning. But then he got more possessive, more demanding. We’d fight like crazy, even at the club, just ask Max or Stephanie. She kept telling me to ditch him; that he was bad news, but I wouldn’t listen. We’d come back here or go to his place or get a room at the club and have the most amazing sex. I had wanted to end it for awhile, but the sex was addicting.” Her face was suddenly red with embarrassment. “Thankfully, right after I ended things with him he was transferred to California and I thought that would be the end of it.”

  I nodded. I knew how passionate Alex was and my fists clenched tightly, thinking about his hands on her body. I hated the thought of someone like Will mistreating her in any way or taking advantage of her. “Well, hopefully he’ll finally get the hint.” I doubted it, but I’d never admit that to her though.

  She chewed her lower lip, her eyes filled with doubt. “I hope so.”

  I reached out and grabbed her hand, squeezing it. She smiled and didn’t let go. We sat in comfortable silence after that, watching the movie, holding hands. Soon I heard her even breathing and realized she was asleep. I reached behind us, grabbing the blanket from the back of the couch. I covered her with it and before I knew it, she had moved over and was snuggled against me. There was no way I was going to wake her; her warm little body felt too good.

  I was disappointed we didn’t get to talk about the night she left my house, but I knew she was exhausted from dealing with Will, so I was going to enjoy her being so close. My eyelids started to get heavy as she slept soundly against me. Just as I was about to drift off to sleep, I heard a loud bang at the front door.

  “Alex, you whore! Is that asshole in there with you? Open this fucking door up right now!”

  Chapter 13 - Alex

  My eyelids flew open as I heard Will's voice. That asshole was here! And by the slur in his voice, I could tell he was drunk. There was no telling what he might do. I started trembling almost immediately.

  “Go away, Will!” I yelled, hoping he would leave.

  “Fuck you, Alex. Open the goddamn door and let me in. Or are you too busy fucking that dickhead? I’m going to kick his ass and then tie you up and punish you until you are screaming for mercy. And I’ll make that fucker watch!”

  My blood went cold and my eyes filled with tears.

  Paul jumped up from the couch. “Don’t engage him. Just go into your bedroom and lock the door. Call 911.”

  “Maybe if we ignore him, he’ll go away.” I looked at Paul, panicked. I had suspected Will might show up at my house tonight, but now that he was actually here, I was suddenly terrified.

  Paul shook his head. “It’s too late now. He won’t go away. Maybe if just you’d been here, but he noticed my car, and now all he sees is red.” His blue eyes darkened and I watched the vein in his neck throb again.

  There was banging at the door again. “Open the fucking door, Alex, you bitch. I mean it!”

  Before either of us had a chance to respond, my door flew open with a splitting sound. Will came flying in, headed right towards me. He had kicked the door open.

  “You fucking bitch. You get me kicked out of the club,” he grabbed me and pushed me against the door, his hand tight on my neck. “And then I find you here with him. You really are the club whore.”

  The next thing I knew, Paul had pulled Will off of me and pinned him to the floor. “I already warned you once, that's not how you speak to a lady.” Paul’s face was bright red as he held him down, the muscles of his arms bulging. He was quite a bit larger than Will and had no trouble keeping him down.

  Will let out a crazy laugh that chilled me to the bone as he struggled underneath Paul. “I told you earlier, that bitch is no lady.” He looked over at me. “Right, slut? Ladies don’t let men do the things to them that you let me do to you”

  I screamed as Paul hauled off and hit Will with a growl, blood flying from his nose. “Quiet, dickhead!”

  Will’s dark eyes were wild now and he spit at Paul. “Who the fuck do you think you are?”

  “Your worst fucking nightmare if you keep messing with Alex.” Paul continued to sit on Will, keeping him pinned to the floor.

  “So this is your latest victim, huh, Alex? How long before you get tired of his cock and move on to someone else?”

  I crossed my arms over my chest and looked at Will smugly. “Maybe I was just holding out for a real Dom.”

  Will yelled in fury, bucking backwards and head butted Paul, managing somehow to break free of his hold. He stumbled after me as Paul tried to get his bearings, his forehead bleeding. I screamed in terror and took off running for the bedroom, but not before grabbing my phone off the counter to call the police.

  I got to the bathroom, shutting and locking the door behind me before Will was able to grab me. I hudd
led over in the far corner of the bathroom, trying to dial 911 with my shaky fingers. I had to get the police here before Will did something to Paul. I would never forgive myself if that happened because of me.

  “You know you can’t get away Alex. And when I catch you, I’m going to fuck you until you are screaming for me to stop. I know how you like it rough. We can let Paul watch. I know how you like that.”

  By now tears were streaming down my face. I choked back a sob and had started to dial 911 when I heard a thud. Will was suddenly quiet. A sense of panic filled me. What had happened? Was Paul ok?

  “Alex, are you ok?” I heard Paul’s voice through the door.