Katie's POVI stood up to leave, but I couldn't, hell, I couldn't even move my legs. Questions flooded my mind and I took one step followed by the other. Soon enough I was at the door, but my mind wasn't settled. I was curious and when I am curious, I'm like a cat, but I won't die.Turning back on my heels, Romeo rolled his eyes knowing I was not going to listen to him about going home even if it was so late at night.“What do you want?” His voice sounded so lazy, but I knew he was tired, it was just an act to keep me away. “Nice try, but I'm going anywhere.”“Do not be stubborn Mar, Cephus can be here any minute, and you know damn well that he doesn't like you to begin with.”“Cephus doesn't like anyone, isn't that obvious? He can do whatever he wants to for I care, but I want to know everything about Garret and what business you have with him.” He looked me deep in the eyes before raising his eyebrows and letting out a little laugh.“Mar you were close to leaving, I mean you only n
Felix's POV"Cephus is here to collect his debts." A sick smile appeared on his face and if I wasn't scared I would have vomited everywhere. Katie, When my mother died, her life insurance policy left my father and I enough money to make ends meet. We are not rich, but we have no problems either. My father always told me we had good money. This man must have the wrong family and when he finds out the truth he will regret what he did to me. "You are wrong, we have no debt. You must have the wrong family. This is all a misunderstanding. But if you go now, we won't impose any price. ”The man just nodded and chuckled. "Cephus will be happy to fuck every hole on your body. Then when he's done with you and you're ready to kill, I'll fuck you once..."" What are you doing? Are you doing it anyway?" I looked at him with a strong heart, anger foaming in my heart. Why does this man think he has the right to say something bad, and ugly to me? Who is Cephus? "Shut up!" he growled and held me t
Katie's POVThe most dangerous person in the city is the one from whom my father borrowed some money behind my back. Why did he not go visit a bank like everyone else? In order to keep me from being sad, he lied to me and said everything was OK.I can see clearly from the large perspective that nothing is right at all. Nothing about this circumstance is acceptable. It is never acceptable to have a pistol aimed at my father's head!"Katie, I was fine, everything was fine. After that, we had a terrible storm and almost lost all of the crops. The sincerity in my father's voice indicates that he is attempting to explain things to me, and I do understand, but I am still unable to correct the falsehoods and the danger we are now in. I couldn't afford to pay."Stop talking! It's time to stop talking. With his voice resonating off the dull walls of our farmhouse, Cephus exclaims, "I'm tired of hearing your excuses." His voice is strong and demanding, as if everyone must submit to the strengt
Katie's POVMy thoughts are racing. Options 1 and 2 are eliminated right away. But, glancing at the guy before me, I question if that is indeed the case. The kinds of things he wants me to do are beyond my imagination.Come with me home? Why would I be in your house doing this?I inquire as though I'm unaware of the response."I'm sure you can work that out," he says with a knowing smile.Sex, he wants sex, of course."How long would I have to stay with you?" I ask, swallowing the lump in my throat.""Until I believe the loan has been settled."Fantastic, what's the duration? Several days? For two weeks? Monday is the day I have to return to school. I can't simply skip classes. However, since we are discussing my father's life, my college degree is meaningless in light of this.Will you allow my dad to be with me if I come? You're not going to murder him?"For an instant, it seems as if he will decline as his eyes narrow.However, I know he's not done yet. "Deal, I won't kill him..." S
Katie's POV"How much time do you think I'll spend with you?"He adds, "Indefinitely," as if he knows exactly what would happen in the future. My jaw opens, but nothing comes out. You can't mean business."You belong to me. I own your life. I own all of your wants, feelings, and memories. You are now mine. He goes on to tell me that "your life as you knew it doesn't exist anymore," sounding like a little kid.I understand what I have gotten myself into at this very moment. He anticipates that I will be here for more than a few days.The knowledge hits me fast, and I swear to myself. Cephus may believe he possesses me while I play his game, but he will never have power over my thoughts or feelings.I inhaled deeply, letting my renewed determination fill me. "I know I signed up to go with you and all, but what exactly am I to do?I had not even considered that. All I wanted was to get these guys out of my mother's house and to find a way to rescue my father.We'll take it easy at first s
Katie's POV“Are you going to kill me?” I ask foolishly. I can’t help it; the question is burning a hole in my head. The door at my feet opens, and a man comes up to follow through with Cephus’s orders.“I might be a criminal, dear Katie, but killing beautiful women isn’t something I enjoy doing. I only do it if necessary. If you do as you’re told, I won’t hurt you.” His deep, silky voice invades my body and my senses. I shudder as my palms sweat, and a slick coating of fear fills my belly.When my limbs are free once again, Cephus gets out of the car. I sit up, and he motions for me to get out. Sliding out, I clasp my shirt together with my hand and take in my surroundings.We are parked in front of a large house, two men are guarding the front door, and three more are standing close to the car. I wonder if that’s my welcoming committee or if this place is always so heavily guarded.My feet touch the gravel, and I fight the urge to run, knowing I won’t get far anyway.Cephus holds ou
Katie’s POVA brief image of me licking away the sweet-smelling alcohol flashes through my mind, but I quickly push it to the darkest corner of my brain. He’s attractive, but he is a monster. I can’t let my physical attraction to him distract me.Watching him more closely, I can tell he is of Italian descent, which explains why he used the word ‘piccolo.’ His dark complexion, along with his dark hair and eyes, tells me he is. His body and hands are large, his whole presence is large.“I hope you think of this place as a home, not a prison.” His words are gentle, and his eyes are soft as he looks at me. Either he is trying to comfort me or give me a false sense of safety. I’m guessing the latter. He probably wants me to let my guard down so his attack will be more vicious.“I hope you treat me like a person and not a prisoner,” I retort, taking a seat on the sofa and folding my hands in my lap. I don’t know what else to do or where I am supposed to go. I have been given no directions o
Katie’s POVIt’s not until I’m buttoning up the blouse that I wonder who this belongs to. Why does he have women’s clothing in his closet? Does he do this a lot, or does he have a girlfriend… or wife? Whoever she was, she happens to be my size.“Let’s go then.” Setting his glass down, he gently grabs my hand and leads me out of the room, stopping to close and lock the door behind us. I’m not sure why he feels the need to do that being it is his house, but I’m not curious enough to ask.I can’t help but admire Cephus’s house as we continue our journey to the kitchen. The house is large and has an elegance to it that I have never seen before. This is the type of thing that can’t be seen anywhere—magazines won’t even do it justice. It is designed and decorated to a specific standard, and I assume that standard is Cephus King.The kitchen is huge. Dark wood cabinets line the walls with stainless steel appliances accompanying them. The fridge is the biggest I have ever seen, and the eati