Mazikeen POV
The last few days have been weird; King has ensured he has the seat directly opposite me. Of all the places he could sit, he sits there.
I’ve tried to avoid looking at him, but it’s hard with him so close. Many of the professors complain about him and say he shouldn’t be here.
If there is one thing I have learned about King this week, it is that he is smart. He flirts like hell with me slyly, but he belongs here. Every day, when he comes into class, he takes that seat and smiles at me. After class, he lingers for a while, making an excuse to talk to me.
When he does, he leans in close.
“Mazikeen!” Edward’s voice snaps me out of my daydream. “What has got into you this week? Your ring will be ready for collection in about a week. It was fixed,” he says.
“Thank you, Edward. I’m sorry for zoning out,” I smile at him. We had food in a restaurant and are now sitting in a quiet bar. It’s different from how we usually spend our anniversaries, but something tells me tonight will be like every other night.
“What is the plan for after here, Edward?” I ask.
“Home, I need to get sleep for tomorrow,” he explains, and I nod.
“I might go to the shops and grab stuff for tea tomorrow,” I say. It’s a lie, but the idea of going home to sleep just fills me with hate.
“That’s fine, but don’t take too long or be too late, okay?” he asks, and I nod. I watch him walk out. Getting up, I go to the bar and order a drink. I’m getting weird looks for ordering wine, but it’s the only thing I’ve ever drunk.
I’ve no idea about what other drinks there are that I may like. I give up after one drink. It’s pointless sitting here alone. I’m still going to go home to the same routine anyway.
Stepping outside, a body steps in front of me. Glancing up, I see King.
“Hey, professor,” he smirks down at me.
“King,” I say and go to move, but his hand stops me.
“Where you goin’?” His head tilts and his lip kicks up slightly.
“Home,” I reply.
“How ’bout a ride?” He smirked at me, and my eyes widened. “On a bike, Miss, not me.” His smile widens. God, this guy.
“That would have to be a no, King,” I reply.
“Why?”
Why? “King, I’m your professor. It’s highly inappropriate. Secondly, I don’t do bikes,” I explain.
“It’s a ride, nothin’ more to cause an uproar. Ya bein’ on a bike before then?” He leans into me.
“Never,” I reply.
“Then how’d you ’now it’s not for you?” His head tilts.
“King, do I look like someone who does bikes?” I point down at myself, and his tongue darts across his lips as he looks at me.
“Think it’s sexy as hell, Miss,” he leans closer.
“That is a blatant lie, King. What I am wearing is far from sexy,” I laugh, and he grins.
“It is Miss, shows a small bit but promises the entire body once uncovered. Makes me want to know what else is hidden,” his words are whispered, and my body shakes.
“A ride, then if you don’t like, I’ll give up,” he breathes his words into my ear.
“Fine,” I give in, he steps back and grins, I watch as he walks to the bike. He swings his leg over it so damn easy. His finger beckons me over, and my eyes glance around.
This is foolish, but when will I ever get a chance to be on a bike? Walking over to him, I look at the bike.
“Hop on, make sure you’re grippin’ me tight,” he says. I move and swing my leg over, surprised when I manage it. I sit on the pillion, and my hands grab his waist.
He chuckles and grips my hands, pulling them around him so my body is flush against his back. My skirt is up, which means the only thing between him and my pussy is my lace underwear and his t-shirt.
His hand grips mine, and he moves them down.
“Hold onto the handle if you get scared,” he jokes, pushing my hand against his cock, as he starts the bike. I clamp my eyes closed as I feel it begin to move.
Slowly, I open my eyes and watch. It’s amazing except for the corners, which have me grasping ‘his handle’ as hard as the bike tilts.
I feel the rumble of his laughter against my chest each time until, slowly, I stop panicking at the corners. I keep trying to move my hands away from his cock, but I can’t. While it’s amazing, I’m still petrified deep inside, which stops me from moving any part of my body in case I cause the bike to sway.
Me calling him a boy clearly isn’t a good representation of his manhood. Even from the feel above his jeans, I can tell it’s big. I’m unsure of how long he is riding us around before he stops outside a building. My hands stay clamped on him.
“Could get used to this, Miss,” he taunts. I watch as he climbs off the bike, his arm wrapping around my waist. “Warning, ya might be unsteady on ya feet after having something so big and dangerous between ya legs,” his words cause me to laugh.
“You’re such a perv,” I argue, and he lifts me from the bike.
“’old on,” he says, and I ignore him, instantly regretting it. My legs wobble, and his arm wraps around my waist to pull me against him. I didn’t even realise how they felt until I tried to stand.
“Get used to it the more you’re on a bike. Want a drink?” he asks but keeps his arm around my waist and leads me into the bar. I didn’t get a chance to answer, which I’m grateful for. Right now, I’m trying not to think about Edward or me being married, or that King is my fucking student.
MazikeenWe get into the bar, and he lifts me onto the stool, his body staying closer to mine.“What ya havin’?” He looks at me.“Wine,” my word makes him laugh, as does the guy behind the bar.“Fuck sake Babe, I get ya a professor, but na, ya ain’t drinkin’ that shit,” he says before turning to the guy behind the bar. “Pops give us two of ya finest, this one needs a real drink,” he points towards me.“King, I was fine with wine,” I argue.“Ya favourite drink Miss?” He leans in closer. “That why?”“No, but it’s the only thing I drink or ever have,” I explain. His eyes widen.“Babe, are ya sayin’ you only ever tasted wine and never got fuckin’ drunk?” He laughs loudly.“Do I look like someone who goes out drinking and getting drunk?” I ask.“Na, but we’re so poppin’ that cherry t’night.” He turns to Pops as he calls him. “Two shots, ya favourite ones please, Pops,” King calls, and my eyes widen.“King,” I say.“Pops, measure it out, I’ll mix it,” King smirks at me. Pops walks back and
Mazikeen POVKing stops the bike next to my car, and I climb off while looking at him.“Look, I’m sorry for what I said. I warned you I wasn’t fun and that I’m a good person,” I explain.“You can be a good girl, Miss and see the truth in things like bike clubs,” King states.“It’s hard, King. I’ve lived an entire life being taught what is right and wrong, and while I know it’s innocent, there’s always that voice telling me it isn’t,” I say, and he leans back on the bike and looks at me.“There’s a lot I will take, but anyone talkin’ ’bout my family, brothers and cursed kings, I won’t stand for,” he tells me, and I nod.“I know it isn’t a gang, King. I apologise for that, but I’m not that person. I didn’t belong in that bar. Those women, were amazing and fierce, not book nerds and teachers,” I say.He chuckles and slings his leg over the bike to climb off before walking to me. His body pins mine against the car. “Ya amazing and fierce, Miss, ya just need someone to drag it outta ya. Go
Mazikeen POVWaking, I walk down and begin my usual routine of making breakfast. I get everything set up, and Edward walks down and joins me.He glares at me from across the table.“I’m sorry. I hadn’t realised just how late I had come home,” I explain.“It’s a bit late, don’t you think?” he asks, and I nod, knowing that he is right. “I have something for you to look at,” he states, and I watch as he goes into his case and takes out papers.He places them down on the table. “Don’t touch them yet,” he says as he walks out. Sitting I wait and he walks back in with a mirror.“I used some of your photos, look,” he says as he places the pictures on the table, I look across them not able to see what he is wanting me to. My body runs cold as I look at the latest pictures he puts down.“Where did you get these and how?” I stare at him, shocked. These are of me naked. I look at him, waiting for him to explain.“The cameras, darling, I took still images.”“Why?” I ask.“Well, it’s ten years, an
MazikeenWhen I get home, Edward is waiting. I’m not sure why he is home early today, so I stand looking at him, waiting for him to explain.“Your mother and father are coming by, so you need to cook for them, and they are bringing someone as well, so cook for five,” he says. Me cook...of course, it’s me who needs to cook.“She should have given me notice,” I say as I begin to take out the food. I hate that she just does this, and then I’m expected to cook a perfect meal for her.“If you ever answered to her, maybe she would do,” he states and sits. He watches my every move as I cook, and I don’t understand why she is coming tonight.Nearly two hours later I am setting the table and putting food on it before rushing to get everything ready while Edward relaxes like it’s nothing. Then again, I’ve lived this life for over ten years now.Going to the bathroom and wash my face and hands. I walk down and find my mother and father already sitting at the table; the woman they brought is sitt
MazikeenWhen I wake, Edward is asleep next to me. I climb out of bed and get ready before walking downstairs; standing in the kitchen, I cook.My phone beeps, and I glance at it. The group chat of professors is on the screen, apparently they are going out tonight. Replying, I confirm I will join.I need some time out and away from the mess of yesterday.Edward walks in and takes a seat.“We need to talk,” I say, and he nods.“We do, how you behaved was disgusting and embarrassed me in front of your family.”His words have me laughing. “I embarrassed you? How do you think I will feel when people find out my husband is fucking a woman to try and gain a baby?” I ask.“Can you keep the foul language out of it, Mazikeen? You’re not focusing on the point. I love you. I married you. We live together. You’re acting as if I am having an affair and giving someone else what I should give you,” he argues.“When was the last time you gave me anything I wanted or needed, Edward?” I ask.“You want
MazikeenI know I can’t just force them to write down stuff. I need to engage with them, but I’m so close to losing it, and I don’t know how to stay calm. Sucking in a breath, I glance up and see King watching me.“Okay, let’s go around the room and discuss what each of you has written about Panopticon. Who wants to go first?”Samuel raises his hand. “Prisons, they know there is a high chance they are being watched, and the reason they are designed that way is to try and force the prisoners to behave through fear.” I nod and point at Jessica.“Those weird bank truck things, Miss, they literally say on them that they have CCTV and are monitored,” she says, and I nod.“Schools Miss,” Jake says.“What do you mean about Schools Jake?” I ask.“Well, not only are the teachers in school possibly watching, but many schools have prefects, headboys, and such. Which means students feel more people are possibly watching them.” I nod and ask someone else. We go around the room, and yes, I avoided
MazikeenI’m not sure how long King has been riding us around, and I feel like he has no place in mind for where to go. Maybe he does, and he is just riding around to try and give me the sense of freedom and escape I need.By the time he stops, it’s dark, and we’re on an abandoned dirt road. We’ve not spoken since we got on the bike, which I needed. I’ve gone over everything and considered the way forward.I know I need to walk from Edward if he is insistent on keeping Lucinda around. My focus right now needs to be to ensure that he realises I mean it.So, I will give him a week to decide whether to go with her or me.“Come on, babe, got somethin’ to show ya,” King says as he lifts me off the bike before swinging his leg over and climbing off it himself. He begins walking, and I follow. Ten minutes later, he stops and points forward. “Vellichor, the entire town from up ‘ere looks like nothin’. Not when ya see what surrounds it,” he explains.I know what he is saying. The town is nothi
MazikeenAs soon as I get to the stairs, Edward is waiting. His eyes bore into me, and he glares.“It’s nearly 2 a.m., and we’ve been calling you repeatedly, Mazikeen. What is going on?” He steps closer, and I shrug.“I needed time to consider everything, Edward. You, Lucinda, our marriage, everything,” I state.“There is nothing to consider, never mind that, why where have been?”“I said, considering everything. I needed space,” I argue.He stands looking at me, and I know he doesn’t believe me, but I don’t care right now. All I want is my bed. I’m exhausted. It’s the weekend, and I finally have a few days of peace to process everything.Turning, I walk upstairs. His hand grasps mine, and I turn. “What do you want, Edward?”“I’m your husband. This disrespect won’t be ignored. Go to bed, and we will speak tomorrow.”I don’t reply, I just turn and walk to the spare bedroom, climbing in bed, I pass out far too quickly. Everything has me exhausted and I’m glad, it means I sleep without t
Maz POV"Sorry for all the shit Sweetpea, swear I didn't know. I stayed away because I knew coming back too much would drag ya into the shit, and I didn't want to," he looks at me, and I nod."It's fine, Tony, I get it," I shrug slightly. Nothing can be done anymore."No, it's not fine. Why the fuck didn't ya tell me ya was raped? Been fuckin' fourteen years." He looks at me, shocked, and I can see he is hurt."I felt ashamed, Tony. Mum and Dad blamed me. They said I shouldn't have gone to that party and I caused it. I wasn't about to tell you as well and have you say the same shit," I explain."Ya think I would blame you? Fuck Maz, no. That shit isn't down to you, even if it had nothing to do with me and Dad it wasn't on you. You were a fucking kid trying to enjoy something in life," he shouts, and I nod."What do you know about your daughter?" He asks, and I shake my head."Nothing, I don't know anything, Tony. For months, I was hid
Maz POVKing doesn't move, and Tony glares at him. Doc and Ink sit chuckling, and I feel like something has happened we don't know about."What's ya problem?" King shouts and looks at Tony. I want to go back upstairs to the peaceful life we had when we woke up without the drama of everything and everyone."Don't agree with her being with ya, that's what. She deserves fuckin' better," Tony argues, and I sigh."Well, it's not ya choice, is it," King mutters. He's right. Tony has no right in my life. I kiss King's neck and keep my body wrapped around him."No, but I ain't happy about having to sit here and hear ya fuckin' using her in bed," Tony shouts, and my eyes widen. Shit, of course, they heard. I hadn't even thought about that.King steps forward. "Using her! I didn't fuckin' use her," he shouts and I bite against his ear, he groans and stops before looking at me."Still attached to your back," I laugh, and he roll
Maz POVWhen I woke up, King's arms and legs were still wrapped around my body. I felt safe here. He is like a giant man cage protecting me. If I could stay here for life, I would. I know that no one can get close enough to hurt me while King is wrapped around my body."Yesterday was hard, babe, but at least now we're gettin' answers. Tony might be able to help find ya daughter as well," he explains, and I nod. Something tells me Tony won't know. If he had no idea about what had happened to me, how would he have known about my daughter? Surely, if they hid what happened to me from him, they would hide my daughter as well? I turn in his hold to look at him. I don't want to talk about any of it, not yet.My arms reach up and wrap around his neck. Kissing him, I push my body closer to him. "You didn't fuck me yesterday, King. I'm not letting you out of this bed until you have," I smirk, and he laughs. I mean it, though; yesterday was too different
Maz POVTony glares at King."Get the fuck away from him, Sweetpea," Tony shouts, and my head shakes. King's arm stays wrapped around my body, and his other hand is grasped into my hair. It makes me feel safe; it reminds me I'm safe, and there's no way I am walking away from King.Standing, I cry into his chest. God, all this time, I had no idea Tony caused it. I had no idea he was part of it all."How about, rather than telling her to get away from me, ya think back and consider what the fuck ya did when she was fourteen that fucked with The Bears and pissed 'em off!" King shouts, and I hear movement."She didn't tell ya, neither did ya parents. She was raped at fourteen. They cut The Bears patch into her fucking hip. The fuckin' cunt got her pregnant and came back for the baby, but ya didn't know that, right? Great fuckin' club ya part of that rape and beat women," Big King shouts.The room falls quiet for a moment. Did he
Maz POVI stop outside my place and help Tony out of the car."Sorry for showing up battered sweetpea," he whispers, and I nod. I can't exactly blame him when it was fucking King. Why would he do it? He knows. I told King my brother is Tony, so did he do it just to be an asshole? God, why did this have to happen?I let him sit and walk to the kitchen, grabbing the first aid box. Why? What the hell could Tony have done to warrant King beating him, let alone shooting a bullet right next to his head? Would he have really shot him?Wiping my eyes, I walk back over and use the cloth to clean his face. He moves and shrugs his jacket off, groaning as he does."Think the fuckers broke my ribs," he grunts, and I pull his top off, seeing the bruises."I'm sorry," I cry. God, this is my fault. It has to be. King did this because of me. What other reason is there for him to do this?"Sweetpea, not ya fucking fault. Assholes just
Maz POVAfter our argument last night, King fucked relentlessly on the floor, then told me it was purely to point out that if they hadn't sorted shit, he couldn't do that cause of how fucked the wood was.He was right. The wood in the house was fucked, so them sanding it and painting everything has helped.I feel him kiss me, and it stirs me from my sleep."Gotta go, babe. Shit needs sorting at the club. See ya later," he whispers. I don't wake up enough to reply. I just mumble back to him.I'm not sure how long after he left I woke up fully, but the side he sleeps in is cold, so he must have left hours ago. Turning, I see the paper on the bed. I smile and reach for it. Turning it over, my eyes widen.The sketch shows a person with the centre of their body hollowed out and empty. There's no longer a heart there. I read the poem.Hollowed outEmpty withinNothing lingersNothing livesCold spreads quicklyHardeningTurning into iceFragile and weakenedCracks begin to formUntil shatte
Maz POVTurning, I look at King. I need to explain what else was said, as they clearly have no idea."He didn't just ask about Edward," I explain. Everyone stares at me. "He asked me if I knew about the cannabis farm they found this morning," I explain.Big King laughs. "Empty cannabis farm, there was fuck all there for them to use," he continues to laugh. So it is, it is to do with them? What else do they do behind closed doors that I don't know about?"And Jacob, he mentioned him and tried to get me to speak about it. I told him I didn't know anything," I explain.Big King laughs. "They are diggin' not much they can do without proof," he pats my back, and I almost fall, which makes him laugh more. I swear he does it every fucking time. I watch as he walks off with the others.Turning, I look at King. "What the fuck happened with Skin?" I ask."Two things. He overheard a conversation. That's how he knew you had a daughter. Doesn't know the specifics, just you have a daughter you don'
Maz POVAs we get closer, I hear Big King.“Ya takin’ the piss, my boy was fuckin’ ‘ere. What is it, Delcote? Still tryin’ to find a way to take down the club and now makin’ up some bullshit story?” He glares at the cop.“Come on, King, I need to question them both.” The cop turns to look at me. “I’m Delcote. You must be Mazikeen, Edward’s wife,” he says.“Ex. Wife,” King growls.“Legally still his wife, Ezekiel. Is there somewhere I can ask her questions, or am I taking her in?” He asks.“Use the first bay in the garage. It’s empty,” Big King points, and Delcote leads me over. Standing inside, I look at him."Need to know what happened with your husband? His face is pretty badly beaten and needs stitches on his eye," he stands, looking at me."No idea, I didn't even know he was hurt," I lie, and he sighs."He says you were there, and Lucinda also confirms his version. So what happened, as they said Ezekiel did it?" he asks, and I shrug. I'm not about to agree; in some ways, Edward de
Maz POVI stand shaking, and Big King looks at me."Need to make it clear to ya, don't keep shit hidden that will cause a fuckin' riot. He should have fuckin' known about this," he points at the pictures."I didn't know what was in the envelope. I had forgotten about it, Big King, I swear." I looked towards the door, worried about King. He moves and walks to Edward, dragging him up from the floor.His face is all blooded, so he took a lot of hits before we got here."She is protected, ya stay the fuck away from her. If I so much as catch ya looking in her direction or tryin' to get close to speaking to her, I will take ya fuckin' tongue, do ya understand!" He shouts, and Edward nods quickly."She isn't just some woman, and considering the fact ya fuckin' hit her repeatedly, ya should count yourself lucky to still have ya fuckin' hands."I watch Edward nodding quickly, but he doesn't speak."Say what the fuck ya want to the police. Won't believe ya anyway, as we were all at the fuckin