Chapter 1
MAYA’S POV The smell of liquor and perfume permeated the air as I danced gracefully on the stage, trying my best to impress the lustful pairs of eyes that stared at me from below the stage. My short leather dress clung to my body like a second skin, complimenting my perky curves, and the lack of covering on my back gave the men a spectacle, revealing my bare back which glistened under the colourful stage lights like a pearl. I put on a sparkly mask, mainly for the upper part of my face. A pair of long leather boots that reached my knee reflected the lights as I swung them while dancing around the pole. My rosy red lips had a smirk on it. Queen Elizabeth might be the Queen of all of England, but right now, I was the Queen of the Eclipse Night strip club, and right now, I had the will of the men in my hands. Just a simple move of my body made men spray me with money spray my body with bills and bills of dollar notes. Despite having money beneath my feet, I didn’t lose my composure. Rather, I was even more motivated. I looked around and picked a random man to tease. He wore a shirt with rolled-up sleeves and he had been staring at me with dark pair of eyes. However, I could see the passion in his eyes, and I was aware that he wanted me, like everyone else. I elegantly got off the stage and walked towards him. My gait was filled with confidence and beauty, and men were tempted to touch me, but I didn’t even bat an eye for them. My goal was the man I wanted to tease and I advanced towards him until I was right before him. “Hey, pretty boy… wanna dance.” I uttered as I leaned closer to him and placed my finger under his chin. My long pink nails almost like a hook that drew him closer. The man smiled and despite his facade, I knew how to draw out the animal in men. “Well, what do you think?” he returned a question, making me chuckle. I left his chin and blew him a kiss. “If you want me, you’ll have to go through them.” I claimed, pointing at the other men, who also wanted to have me to themselves. They were all rich, and after getting lots of promotions and all from the club, I was able to climb my way high. No man has ever ‘touched’ me without coming back to beg for me. Unfortunately for them, I’m no cheap woman. The man grinned and I returned to the stage and winking at the drooling men beneath the stage before leaving the scene for the other girls to come in. A pompous man behind the curtains clapped his hands for me. “As expected, Maya. You have roused the will of men again and a lot of orders just keep coming. They are basically holding an auction themselves for you.” he claimed with a bright smile on his face. He was my manager, Mr. Jared. I scoffed at his words and flicked my long brown hair behind my back. “Well, it’s only expected.” I replied. At the same time, a young lady walked up to me. She had a laced garter belt on her waist and a pair of stockings. Her bra tightened around her chest, making her jugs more conspicuous than they were supposed to be. She had a nice body shape and her Asian look made her beauty men would kill for. “And this calls for a bit of celebration.” the girl said with a soft smile as she handed me a cup of champagne. I took the cup and we made a toast. I sipped from the wine and the faint scent of alcohol and fruit made my taste buds dance with joy. Before I knew it, I gulped the entire content and face my boss. “Thank you, Kelly. Well boss, who’s going to be my boy toy tonight?” I asked but almost instantly, I felt fuzziness. I quickly shook it off, thinking that I was just a little stressed, but it still lingered. I held my head and tried to find myself a chair to sit. “Are you okay, Maya?” Kelly asked and she tried to support me and I smiled. “I’m fine. I just need to sit down.” I replied, hoping not to bother her. However, my head suddenly felt heavy and I slumped on the ground. Slowly, I became unconscious. “Maya… don’t worry. You already have the right customer waiting for you.” I heard the muffled voice of my boss as I slowly slipped into unconsciousness. ***************** Everything around me lacked clarity and seemed surreal, like a dream. Was this… a good dream? I wasn’t sure. However, it felt like I was in paradise. My mind was still fuzzy, but the pleasure I felt was beyond measure. In my dream, I found myself under a man. If anyone said Prince Charming was a myth, then who was this man on top of me. Apart from feeling fuzzy, the pleasure that I felt from beneath my legs overwhelmed me… I wanted more. It was like I was in control, and at the same time, I wasn’t. Everything I did was based on instinct, and right now, my instincts were telling me to pull this man closer to me, as he brought me so much pleasure. I wrapped my legs around his waist and my arms around his neck, pulling him closer while I moaned. I felt the elongated rod piercing through the opening between my legs throb and I knew what came next. However, the pleasure was so much for me to let go. Instead, I pushed my crotch closer to his and I felt something warm shoot into my womb. “Aaaaah…” I moaned, but I didn’t want him to stop. I hadn’t climaxed yet. Fortunately for me, he didn’t seem to be satisfied either and he continued to pound me hard. Harder and faster than before, just the way I loved it. “More… fuck me more…” I moaned, pleading for him not to stop. Considering the kind of job I did, I really enjoyed having such a moment with a man I didn’t know. However, whether I knew him or not didn’t matter. What I wanted was his pound of flesh rushing deeper into me. Slowly, I began to reach my limit and I could feel that he was hitting his too. He licked and bit my neck, making me feel even more pleasure. He drew me closer, panting heavily in my ears. My cave began to pulsate and my body quivered as I couldn’t hold it in anymore. He made me climax so much that I found myself drooling. ‘What… what a beautiful dream, I can’t believe I even came in my dream…’ I thought to myself as I turned to see the beautiful man who had taken me to heaven and back. However, everything was still fuzzy. The only thing that felt real was the sensation between my legs and the feeling of thick semen seeping out. I couldn’t get enough of it. ***************** My eyes slowly opened as I regained consciousness. I couldn’t tell how long I had slept for, neither could I recall much from last night. I noticed that I was naked and covered under bed sheets. ‘Where am I?’ I asked herself and looked around. Upon assessing my surroundings, I was able to tell that I was in the private lounge, and with a man I didn’t know again. Seeing him, I began to feel sore between my legs and I looked under the sheets. Not only was I sore down there, but it was sticky too and my eyes widened. Slowly, the vague scene of my passionate sex with the man beside me appeared in my mind and the mischievous smile my boss had on his face before I became unconscious lingered. ‘What the hell… so it wasn’t a dream?’ I thought to myself again as I looked at the man sleeping next to me. Out of anger, I wanted to wake him up, but the peaceful expression he had on his face made my heart melt. His short black hair was smooth and shiny, and he looked extremely handsome. Not to mention that he had an awfully ripped body. I could barely recall much from last night, but I could tell that last night was something else… and I couldn’t help but feel embarrassed from how I acted in the dream… or reality. I sighed and gave him a deep frown instead, “Bet you had a blast last night… tsk.” I grunted before getting up and leaving with my boots. I rushing out of the room and leaving the club in a hurry. I seriously wished to have a word with Mr Jared and Kelly for drugging me last night and making me sleep with a stranger. Not just that, but I had unprotected sex with him. Who knew what was going to happen to me now!Chapter 2LEO’S POVMy eyes slowly fluttered open and for the first time in a very long time, I slept soundly. However, I could vaguely recall my good time with a lady in the club. Even the sheets reminded me of her smell. Unfortunately, she was nowhere around me. I was confused and seeing how strong her scent was, I could tell that she left not too long. I tried my best to recall how I got here and it suddenly occurred to me. I was brought here by a friend, got drunk and he made me crash in one of the private lounge. ‘Some friend you are, Jared.’ I thought to myself as I put on my clothes and left the lounge. However, I needed to know who that woman was. I couldn’t stop thinking about her and how great last night felt. “Hey man, you’re awake…” Jared greeted with a smile as I walked out of the club. I sighed and raised a brow.“What was that about?” I questioned and the latter patted my back.“Come on man. Don’t be like that. I was just helping out a friend in need. Tell me, didn’t
Chapter 3MAYA’S POVOne Month Later…It was a bright sunny day as usual, and I woke up. I lived in an apartment in the city, and the money I got paid from the club was enough to make me sustain myself and live well. However, was it really what I wanted?I graduated from Crestwood University two years ago with a degree in Business Administration. However, I’ve been trying my best to secure a job for over a year, but I couldn’t. Back then, I lived with my Father and he’s not in the best health. He’s currently in a coma in the state hospital and his condition got worse. Knowing that I couldn’t wait for a miracle job, I had no choice but to take advice from Kelly, my friend, who introduced me to Mr. Jared. Before I knew it, I became a stripper in the Eclipse Night Strip club and I rose up the ranks until I became their ace in the hole. I would work out every morning and head to a restaurant, where I served as a cleaner. Towards the evening, I go to the club to practice before performing
Chapter 4MAYA’S POVMy eyes slowly fluttered, but everything around me seemed blurry. My vision lacked clarity, and I struggled to lift my limbs. I turned my head to the side and I noticed a figure standing beside me. He seemed to be in a white dress. He looked tall and he had a pair of glasses on his face. “Where… am… I?” I uttered, hoping to communicate with the man. He seemed to notice my slight disorientation, courtesy of just regaining consciousness. “You must be Ms. Maya…” he said with a calm and hoarse voice, making me know that he was a bit of an old man. I tried sitting up but he held me back down, “There’s no need to trouble yourself. You should rest some more.” “What happened to me?” I asked, trying to recall the last thing that happened to me, “I was… practicing and I… collapsed.” I recalled. At the same time, I began to regain my visual clarity and I could now see the intricate details of the doctor’s face. Not just that, but I noticed that I was in an hospital ward a
Chapter 5MAYA’S POVTwo days passed, but to me, it was like an eternity. Kelly would often come and check on me in the hospital, and my boss, Mr. Jared, sent me his regards. However, I never told them that I was pregnant. I wanted to let them know personally. Not even Kelly knew about it.Meanwhile, I recalled that the doctor said I was one month pregnant, meaning that it must have been the sex I had a month ago that made me pregnant. However, I always made sure my clients used protection before servicing them… well, unless the person wasn’t my client.‘It’s gotta be him. He’s the only one who I had sex with and I barely remember it. He most likely did it raw. Still… I took pills after that, so I should still be safe. What’s going on now?’ I was lost in thought, thinking about what led to this and what I did wrong.However, I suddenly heard a loud voice call to me and a strong force pulled me back, “Look out!” Kelly screamed as she pulled me back. I snapped back to reality and sudden
Chapter 6LEO’S POVThe black sedan parked in front of a large storey building and I looked out the window of the car, staring at the red coloured house. ‘So this is the place…’ I thought to myself as I looked at the address and the picture of the house sent to my phone. Without further ado, I got down from the car and walked towards the house. I opened the door but there were numerous rooms in the apartment. However, the information I received from Fred contained the exact room number she stayed in, so I had no problem navigating my way through.Upon reaching her front door, I knocked but no one answered. I knocked again but still, nobody answered. ‘Maybe she’s asleep. I shouldn’t disturb her.’ I thought to myself but after checking the time, I noticed that it was still 8:30 pm. Not many people sleep that early, except for kids. I tried to open the door but it didn’t open. Due to it being a key lock, I couldn’t tell whether it was locked from the inside or the outside. ‘Either she’s
Chapter 7LEO’S POVI paced around my office in the mansion. My mind raced like a turbo engine, anxious, curious, but also, angry. Something was going on under my nose, and I needed to know what it was. If Maya should turn out to be in trouble, I would have to help her. But how can I do that when I don’t even know where she is. I held my phone in my hand, waiting for a call or a text. Anything. It was midnight, but I couldn’t sleep. My men were out looking for Maya and I awaited their response. While I did this, I began to anticipate what could be happening. If Jared wanted to sleep with her, why carry her out of the club, and while she was unconscious. ‘Was she drugged? Or worse… does he wish to sell her for trafficking purposes.’ I thought and simply thinking about Maya being exchanged as a slave or prostitute made me clench my fist so tight that the whisky cup in my hands shattered. However, the pain I felt now was little, compare to what I was ready to make someone else feel if
Chapter 8 LEO’S POV Right before my eyes, I could see Maya lying on a stretcher. Her hands seemed to be strapped on the bed, and I could see her struggling to set herself free. However, this wasn’t beyond what I had imagined before coming here. What really stunned me, was the man standing beside her. He was putting on a white lab coat and had a syringe in his hand, about to inject Maya with some unknown substance. My eyes suddenly caught sight of Maya’s teary eyes, and I could almost tell what she was thinking. ‘Please… save me.’ I could hear Maya’s voice in my head, or perhaps it was my imagination. Either way, this was unforgivable. The man in the lab coat suddenly halted his actions and looked at me, “What are you doing here?! Who allowed you to enter into this pla—” before he could complete his words, I grunted and surged towards him before appearing right beside him. I was so fast that I doubted if he could see me. He jerked slightly before slowly shifted his gaze down and h
Chapter 9MAYA’S POVMy eyes slowly fluttered open, revealing the world to me. However, it wasn’t exactly what I expected. The ceiling was a bit distant, and my back seemed to be laying on something soft and fluffy.“Where… where am I.” I uttered, as my vision still seemed a little fuzzy. I turned my gaze left and right and my eyes darted around, observing my surroundings and trying to make sense of everything around me. Just as I was close to discovering this, I suddenly came upon a figure in the room. He sat next to me on the bed and he had a knife in his hands. My eyes widened and in that instant, I regained mind clarity and crawled back.“Aah… please don’t kill me!” I screamed. The figure tuned to look at me and I found his face somewhat familiar. “You’re awake. I was just about to finish peeling these apples for you.” He said with a deep, yet, soft voice that sounded melodious in my ears. At the same time, I saw that the knife in his hands were being used to peel apples in a pla
Chapter 38: Maya. The day of the party arrives like a storm—fast, loud, and impossible to ignore. I stand near the large kitchen doorway, watching as people buzz around the estate like frantic bees. Servants rush past with trays of food, clinking glasses, and floral decorations that seem far too grand for what should just be another celebration. I pull my shawl tighter around me, feeling smaller with every passing minute. These kinds of gatherings, with their shimmering gowns, confident laughter, and overindulgence, are not my world. I feel like an intruder. A shadow among the light. The grand hall transforms into something unrecognizable, filled with chandeliers that glitter like a thousand stars. The air carries the thick scent of roasted meat and expensive perfume, a suffocating mix that settles in my throat. I move quietly, keeping to the edges, where no one will notice me. Today, Alpha Leo’s pack will celebrate some political milestone—one I didn’t ask about. One I don’t belon
Chapter 37. Leo's POV I don’t know how much longer I can endure this. Courtney's voice grates against my ears like nails scraping against glass. She’s been at it for hours—complaining, arguing, pushing her way into a place she doesn’t belong. My room. My sanctuary. “I’ve always shared this space with you before,” she huffs, standing at the edge of my bed with her arms crossed. The light from the lamp softens her sharp features, but I see the stubborn set of her jaw. “Why should tonight be any different?” Because you’re not my mate, I think bitterly. Because the very thought of you here now makes me want to tear through the walls just to escape. “I’m not sharing my bed, Courtney,” I say, my voice cold and measured. I’ve repeated myself three times already, yet she doesn’t let up. “Why not?” she challenges, tilting her chin up. “I’ve always been here for you. I’ve done everything for you! I’ve stood by your side when no one else did—” “And I’ve given you my gratitude for
Chapter 36: Maya POV. I do my best to make myself invisible in this house. It's a survival tactic I've perfected since arriving here—move quietly, avoid eye contact, stick to the shadows. The mansion is vast, its hallways endless, and its silence oppressive. I’ve memorized the routes to the few places I need to go: the garden for my short, doctor-ordered walks, the kitchen for a glass of water when no one else is around, and back to my room, my solitary refuge. It’s easier this way, avoiding people. Avoiding her. Courtney’s presence is everywhere, even when she isn’t. It’s in the way the staff glance at me when I pass, the way my footsteps echo too loudly in the hallways, the way the air feels charged whenever I step out of my room. I know she doesn’t want me here. The feeling is mutual. After my walk today, I head straight to the shower. The hot water runs over me, washing away the tension in my muscles. I stay under the stream longer than I should, letting the heat soothe the ac
CHAPTER 35 LEO Anybody could smell the festivity in the air. The Packhouse was crammed with a lot of activities as servants and maids went around preparing every single corner of the Packhouse for the party tonight. It had been a very long time since a celebration of this sort happened here. As I made my way down to the courtyard, I could smell the polished woods fresh scent of flowers that were being chopped and decorated. It felt like chaos, but the kind that was meant to make things better. It was controlled, but chaos nonetheless. I had a lot of things to do so I needed to shift the work to someone else. As soon as I was ready to have the information disseminated, I called for everyone and asked them to gather in the main hall. How was the only place that could contain every single servant here. They filed in quietly, knowing better than to waste time because a lot of things still needed to be done. Claudia was standing beside me and there was a slight
CHAPTER 34 LEOWhen I walked into the courtroom the next morning, it was packed and I knew it was because of my announcement yesterday. I'd solved the problem that bugged them the most, but you could never just satisfy the council. The tension in the air was so thick you could slice it with a knife and every eye seemed to be watching. I was standing there, dressed in a dark suit with my jaw clenched. Silas was sitting across the room with his lawyers and he looked so hard and cold. I'd put him off many times, and I suspected that this day was going to come. I always knew he wouldn't go down without a fight, even when the answer was staring at him in the face. There was nothing he was going to do to get what he wanted, yet he still went after it. Once the judge entered, we all stood. I had only been to court once, and it had my heart pounding even though I knew I was going to win this. The hearing for the will contest soon started with both sides taking turns
CHAPTER 33 LEOI had decided to come out today, despite anything that might have wanted to day against that. It didn't matter to me because all I needed at the moment was to be outside again, feel the air on my skin and the sun on my back. I couldn't stop thanking myself for making that decision because it felt almost perfect. The warm sun against my skin as I slowly made my way through the pack gardens with Estelle standing beside me to make sure I was feeling okay. I trudged along the path, crunching the gravel beneath my feet and smelling the fresh scent of flowers that came my way. However, my mind was still somewhere else. It was almost impossible to shake the heaviness that had settled in my chest now. These past few days have been nothing but confusing and lonely. That's when my mind went back to what Leo had told me at dinner. We were mates but it didn't change anything. It made my heart twist with pain again, but I shook off the thought, looking awa
CHAPTER 32 MAYAI woke up the next morning feeling so empty and drained. I still remembered everything he said to me last night. I'd tried so hard to push it off but the words wouldn't stop echoing in my head like a song stuck on repeat. Of course we were mates but that wasn't going to change anything. Every single word he'd said seemed to chip away at my soul. I didn't know if that feeling was hope but it was probably dead now. He had made himself very clear to me last night and I appreciated it that he didn't hide any emotions as he spat it all out, loud and clear. Now I just had to find a way through these emotions that were wreaking havoc on me from within. My thoughts were interrupted when a knock sounded on the door. "Miss?" "Come in." I called out before getting into a sitting position. Given another option, I'd have loved to sit away the rest of the morning thinking about that night even though it made me feel bad, unwanted and rejected. My maid came i
CHAPTER 31 LEOWhen I walked out of the Packhouse and onto the courtyard, the sun was already high in the sky. That was something about this season, early mornings and early nights. A few weeks ago at this time, it was all dark and chilly. The air was crisp and the smell of freshly cut grass invaded my nostrils the moment they came. I could see the new recruits from where I was now. The Pack training centre wasn't far away, and I had them training already. I'd chosen this time because it would be the peak of the training and I'd get to watch them and say a few words to them before moving to the next task on the litany of things I needed to do today. It was a whole lot. When I arrived, the recruits were now arranged in perfect rows, with faces as serious as a sculptures's and eyes that crackled with a lot of nervous energy. As much as all of them wanted to look confident and all, one of the perks of being an Alpha was being able to see through it. Sometimes when
CHAPTER 30 MAYAThe only sound in the room as I sat there was the sound of my own breathing. I was still staring at the door because I had no idea what to do in here. My fingers kept shaking with the edge of the blankets as I thought about how long this was going to last. While he was gone, I had been able to come up with a plan so I had arranged with my maid who brought me lingerie from my room. Tomorrow, I will wear it inside but cover it with a simple zip-up gown. He was going to be back soon and I hoped my mission would work. This punishment was just suffocating and I had no idea how long I was going to be able to hold it together before I would go crazy. Being locked here with only access to a guard, a maid and Leo himself was more than a punishment and as every minute dragged by, the walls of the room seemed to close in more each day. There was no way I could take it anymore. So I needed to talk to him and maybe if I apologised again and really begged him