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Bloodstained Promises Chapter 19 : Dancing with the Devil
Two weeks passed, and the night of the event came quicker than I had expected. I rarely saw Nash around campus and every time I saw Brady, there was always a smile on his face when he saw me. And a watchful eye. True to his word, he had sent the invitations to my room the day after we spoke. The black and red embossed invitation with gold ribbon sat open on my desk, my eyes taking in every inch of it as I tried to prepare myself to live with what was going to be an interesting night.Standing before my full-length mirror, I stared deep at my reflection. The outfit Brady had chosen for me clung tight to my body. The red and black corset pushed my breasts into firm mounds, the bottom lined with a short tulle skirt decorated in sequins and glitter. A black garter strapped tight to my thigh pairs with a small bow, and under that, were fishnets that stopped mid-thigh, attached at the top by black clasps. I matched the invitation and though I tried not to think anything of it, I wondered i
Bloodstained Promises Chapter 20 : Change of Scenery
NessaTerrified was an understatement when it came to the way I felt. Once again, opening my mouth had got me in trouble and just not the typical kind. Instead, it landed me at an exclusive event with what looked like the most elusive of high society for a night of drinking, dancing, and God knows what else. Though my best friend looked more than comfortable with being around these people. I wasn’t. I watched as her body swayed to the beat of the music against the dance floor as the alcohol she drank ran rampant through her veins.She had always been the life of the party since I had known her, and seeing how happy she was brought a smile to my face. I wished more than anything that I could be like that, but I’d never been able to. The idea of being free and losing control while I enjoyed myself actually terrified me.Lifting the champagne flute to my lips, I sipped the rose-colored bubbles, thinking over the past year and how lucky I had been to be surrounded by the few frie
Bloodstained Promises Chapter 21 : October Evenings
NessaMy back was quickly pressed against the nearest wall, the dark hallway in which Brady had brought me into showed no signs of any other people nearby. The vacantness allowed him to do whatever he wanted to me without worry of someone catching us.He wasted no time as his lips crashed upon mine, his tongue sweeping against my own and fighting for dominance. A soft moan escaped me as his hands rested upon my hips, his fingers trailing across the bare skin of my waist that shone beneath my corset.I hadn't expected my evening to go like this. His knee pressed between my thighs, his weight holding me up as he continued to ravage my mouth. I was glad that it was. Granted, he wasn't Nash, but he was just as sexy, just as intimidating, and just what I needed after the last few weeks I had.“God, you’re beautiful,” he murmured, his eyes boring into mine as his hand slid up the side of my face and his fingers wrapped through trundles of my hair. “I could fucking eat you up.”M
Bloodstained Promises Chapter 22 : Welcome Surprise
NessaTwo days had passed since the night at the event with Nash and Brady. I had been intoxicated and allowed myself to indulge in certain things with Brady that I wouldn't normally have done, and I didn't regret any of that. But what I did regret was allowing Nash to see how upset he had made me for allowing him to come in between what I wanted and what he thought I should have.It didn't make sense to me why he acted the way he did. One minute he wanted me, and the next I was tossed aside like yesterday's news.Hopefully, I’d be able to enjoy the rest of my weekend without having to deal with his or anyone else's bullshit. Today was Sunday, and I wouldn't have much to worry about. I didn't plan on seeing him, or Brady, or anybody else for that matter. I had a paper that I needed to research and being in the library seemed to calm my nerves.Which anyone else would say was weird. But that was me, the fucking weird girl.Resting my elbow upon the table, my head hanging
Bloodstained Promises Chapter 23 : Moving Day
I didn’t know what to expect when it came to packing with Noah and Becca, but it sure as hell was more eventful than I could have imagined. Our laughter swirled around the room as we ate what was now cold pizza and listened to the radio. On more than one occasion, Noah held up slinky thongs as well as other unmentionables that he shouldn't been touching, asking what they were with a smirk on his face.It was completely embarrassing, and more so Becca was getting incredibly pissed with him, telling him to stop touching things he knows that he shouldn't be touching. I couldn't help but agree with her.He was too excited about everything, and though I was grateful for his help because it was his car that was going to be helping me get things to the new place, I couldn't help but also wonder how the fuck I was getting to school every day.Because I didn’t drive.It wasn't that I didn't want to drive. I had absolutely no problem with it. The thing was, I just didn't have a car. I'd
Bloodstained Promises Chapter 24 : New Life, New Choices
Stepping out of the car, the three of us collected all the boxes and bags that held the little bit of shit I actually did have to my name. Noah, having made his way into the lobby, collected a sleek silver rolling cart because even though I didn’t have that much shit, I didn’t feel like making multiple trips. The sun was setting behind the towering building, casting long shadows on the sidewalk and reflecting orange and pink hues off its shining exterior. Call me lazy, but if given the choice…anyone would prefer my route.The building itself was a sight to behold, reminiscent of something straight out of New York Magazine. Its modern design stood in sharp contrast to the quiet area it resided in and towered over the sidewalks below, its grandeur almost intimidating. My hand instinctively came up to shield my eyes from the warm golden light as we approached.With a deep breath, I prepared myself for this new chapter in my life as we crossed through the glass double doors into the ma
Bloodstained Promises Chapter 25 : Apartment Dilemma
Two weeks. It had been almost two fucking weeks, and I had yet to see my roommate. Hell, I wasn’t necessarily complaining per se and I was well aware that Miss Lawson said they were always gone and rarely home but something about this just seemed off. Even the mailbox key that I was left to check the mail had me questioning myself because in the two weeks I had been here no mail had arrived for this person.“I don’t know, Sasha,” I groaned into my cell phone, adjusting the way that it sat on my shoulder as I attempted to finish the dishes. “I love it here, don’t get me wrong. But I just don’t see how they rent their other room out but then don’t even want to meet the person…”She laughed at me through the phone. “Oh my god. Calm down, woman.”I had spent the last thirty minutes talking to my best friend Sasha about everything and anything. In fact, I had almost forgotten why I even called her in the first place.With Thanksgiving coming up quickly and the end of the semester in
Bloodstained Promises Chapter 26 : Dark Warnings
NessaThe moment I laid out the ground rules, a flash of possessive anger crossed his eyes as they seemed to darken while his smile fell. I couldn’t breathe in this room with him, and every time he looked at me, I felt the heat of uncontrollable pleasure shoot through my core as I clenched my thighs together trying to show that he didn’t bother me.How the hell could I have been so stupid?To get an apartment like this, this far into the school year, and I wouldn’t have to pay anything. It was too good to be true, and I should have known that. Unfortunately, though I was so caught up in my own foolish happiness that I didn’t admit it until it was too late.Nash had tricked me into his home, and now I had nowhere to go.‘God, why is he so fucking gorgeous. Resist the temptation.’The thoughts I told myself were working, up until the moment he shot up from where he had been sitting and rushed across the space between us, one hand on the back of the sofa by my head and the
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Bloodstained Promises Chapter 50 : Captive
~Two Months Later~Unknown POVEverything had gone as planned, at least in a way. I had worked too hard to play it cool. To pretend that I was using the Knighthood to stay on top. I had never wanted to be part of their games, but when Nash’s interest with the fucking girl, I couldn’t help but use that to my advantage. The mission kept me busy and helped me forget that I would have taken off by now if I could get away with it. Now I just needed time for it all to fall apart.Everything that the Knighthood had taught him had gone out the window the moment he met that girl. I had hoped that I could have gotten him on my side. Gotten him to join my cause and overthrow everyone, but he became too obsessed with claiming her. Instead of being the man he should have been, fighting the cause and minding his own business, he found himself captivated by a girl who only hindered my plans. That was until I found out who she was, and who was connected to her.She was my real reason
Bloodstained Promises Chapter 49 : Stone Cold Promises
Fear and panic filled me as Brady dragged me away from the Villa. Away from the chaos out of the south wall where men in dark green and black suits with masks, eyewear, and guns stood waiting for us. My feet halted me at our approach, but they weren’t interested in us. They stared beyond me, from where we had come with their guns raised ready to attack anyone who followed that was a threat to us leaving.“Brady, stop! What are you doing? We can’t leave him.”He spun to face me; his eyes narrowed as he snatched me by my wrist. “I am keeping you safe, Vanessa. Either you follow me willingly, or I will toss you over my shoulder and carry you the rest of the way. Do you understand me?”Brady had never been serious with me before, at least not like this. And as much as I wanted to protest, I didn’t. I let him pull me behind him to the jagged hillside, down towards a wooden staircase that led to the coast. A coast so black that I could barely see my hand in front of my face, but I put
Bloodstained Promises Chapter 48 : Battle for Love
NashIt had taken too long for me to get to Greece, but now that I was here, I felt a thirst for blood flowing through my veins that I barely recognized. Laying upon the dirt and grass hillside, I peered up through heavy binoculars towards the white villa two hundred yards in front of me. I had been waiting for this moment, and though Brady and I had a plan in place, I was ready to ditch it all and storm in there killing everyone in my path.“Get yourself together, Nash,” he snapped at me from under his breath. “We can’t divert from the plan. That’s what will get us and her killed.”“I know, I know.” Gritting my teeth, I tried to focus on what I was supposed to be doing. I wasn’t usually the person who had to be reminded. In fact, I was always the one snapping at others to get their shit together, but not right now.Right now this situation was too close to home for me. And Vanessa made it hard to think straight.Pushing away the annoying sound of Brady’s warnings, I vi
Bloodstained Promises Chapter 47 : Let the Fires Burn
When she said he was coming, I had expected the same day. Instead, though, it was two days later and I was no less a captive than I had been the day he took me. Every second that trekked on, part of me was losing hope, but a stronger part of me refused to give up. And as for Sophia, I hadn’t seen her in twenty-four hours. The idea that she may have been caught troubled me. She had been nothing but friendly towards me, but what if someone found out that she was plotting with me to escape?Standing in the sunroom of the large villa, the glass walls and roof let the sunshine down on me. The warmth of its rays tried to light the fire in my heart, but no matter the light I felt empty and alone. Trevor hadn’t tried anything with me since that night on the stairs, but every time I was around him, I had to endure his slow caresses against my back and hips that made me want to tear off my skin.I hated him. More than anything in this world, I wished him dead.He had taken to planning our
Bloodstained Promises Chapter 46 : Secret Friends
NessaMy night was endless as I had tossed and turned within the lush bed dreading what was to come. I feared that Trevor was going to come to me. That he was going to slip into my bed in the middle of the night forcing himself upon me. The thoughts terrorized me every second of the day and night for a long time in my life. I thought I was strong. That I could fight him and free myself, but every second I spent here locked up waiting, I felt my sanity losing control.Curled up within the thick white blankets, the soft pink silk shorts and top set that was given to me clung to my skin, I contemplated my situation as I had done since I got here.Fighting him was no use, and though I was never one to really wallow in self-pity, I sure as hell was right now. The dark depression that hung over my head was like a gray cloud that I couldn’t get rid of.“Miss…” Sophia’s soft voice echoed from the bedroom doorway. My eyes slowly drifted towards her as I took in the same lonely figure
Bloodstained Promises Chapter 45 : Dinner with a Monster
“Thank you everyone for coming,” Trevor’s words rang loud and clear across the twelve-seat cherry wood dining table, standing next to me at the head of the table and addressing the men and women that sat around us. I didn’t know who they were, and I didn’t care to.I had tried to stay in the warmth of the shower for as long as I could, avoiding what was going to end up happening once I was finished, but Sophia wouldn’t allow me that luxury. The moment I stepped outside of the bathroom wrapped in a white fluffy towel, she was waiting for me with the most concerned expression on her gaze as she realized I was far from ready.“Tonight, I want to welcome back the woman I have loved for far too long. She was away at school, and now has returned to take her place by my side while I begin the transition with my father to take his place in leadership.”I didn’t have the slightest fucking clue what he was talking about and honestly, I didn’t care. But I was sick and tired of him telling p
Bloodstained Promises Chapter 44 : A villa in Greece
I wasn’t sure how long we had driven or where we were going. But the drive to wherever Trevor was taking me was breathtaking. All around me, the sea glistened outside the window of the vehicle. The sun shone off the water, giving it a heavenly glow that I had never seen before. I had always wanted to travel by myself across the ocean to visit the rest of the world, but I had never dared to.The last time I had come across the ocean was with my mother, and Trevor had made even that visit almost unbearable.The vehicle turned off the main road and traveled closer to the sea before turning down another road that led towards a large white mansion on the side of a hill with multiple other buildings around it, followed by a massive stone wall. The place was huge, far bigger than anything I had seen before, and with it, more guards.Except these paced the walls with large guns in their hands, and a look of ‘take no shit’ plastered on their faces as we passed through the gates.“Where
Bloodstained Promises Chapter 43 : Danger in the Sky
VanessaThey say that when you hit rock bottom, the only path is up, but for me, I wasn’t sure how true that actually was. One minute I was happy with a man I enjoyed being around more than anything, and the next minute, I was a prisoner to a man who tormented me for years. My freedom was just outside my grasp, and I was thrown into darkness by a drug-induced coma only to awaken feeling heavier than I had before.My eyes fluttered open slowly, hope filling me that Nash would appear at my side any moment, but instead, I was met with leather chairs and dim lighting. Grogginess once again filtered through my mind, and it didn’t matter which way I tried to move, my entire body felt heavy as if a weighted blanket was placed over me, and I couldn’t get comfortable.With my eyes focused, I took in the overhead storage bins with wall-to-wall cream coloring and a variety of other beige leather seats as well as small tables and men. The same men I had seen with Trevor.Oh god…it was t
Bloodstained Promises Chapter 42 : Battle for Freedom
NashThe moment that we got closer to the warehouse, I pulled the car off and made sure that we were prepared. It was no surprise to me that he had men everywhere because as we continued on after arming ourselves to the teeth, rapid-fire descended down upon us as if it was hail pelting the car. I swerved in and out. Brady was trying to help with cover fire as I tried to drive and shoot out the left side, cars coming up behind us, hitting the back end, and Sasha screaming in the back seat. I knew it wasn't a good idea to bring her. But I did it anyway because she had insisted.Was it foolish of me? Perhaps. But I had one thing in mind and that focus was to get Vanessa back.Never in my life have I ever considered love or the true meaning behind the word. I loved my mother once Upon a time. I had family I had considered loving. But nothing really ever made sense until I met Vanessa. At first, it was just someone that I had wanted. A conquest, perhaps? Who knows? But over time
