Freda's POVI could not help but stand up abruptly, but my legs trembled, and could barely hold my weight. I stumbled back onto the chair, with my hazy eyes. I suddenly felt a sharp pain in my stomach as a result of the fear of what was happening around me. I have never seen a person being killed with a gun before. Hardin was so perfect with it as he put the bullet in between their eyes, and they fell right to the ground. I took a deep breath, trying to calm my racing heart, but it only got worse. I then understood fully why Hardin called himself the law. He was above the law. Just when I thought he was about to be arrested, he showed his power. I could not believe my eyes as a pool of blood filled the office. I tried to scream but as I looked at Hardin's face, I decided to suppress the scream, but I felt uneasy. This was the most painful punishment I have ever experienced. How was I going to heal from all this trauma? I asked in my head, but the only reply my brain gave was time. “
Freda's POV I stayed there in the bathroom, crying and thinking about how my life had become so useless and messy. I undressed and moved under the shower, switching it on. I stayed under the shower and I went deep in thoughts. Why did it have to happen this way? I questioned my mind, but I didn't seem to get any reply. I closed my eyes under the shower and the whole incident at the customs office played in my mind like a movie. I patted my hair gently to the back as I took a deep breath and exhaled rapidly. The sound of the gunshots reverberated in my mind and tightened my eyes and clenched my hands into a fist. I took a deep breath, trying to catch my breath as my heart rose faster. I placed my hands on my chest and I could feel my heart pounding harder in my chest as if it were about to explode. I leaned against the wall of the bathroom and placed my hand on my forehead, trying to calm my nerves. I could not think straight at that point because different thoughts were running thro
Freda's POV My heart skipped a beat when he asked me to put on the mask.“Why?”I inquired and he furrowed his brows, I didn’t need to be told twice and I hastily put on the mask. “You should be on your best behavior” he growled in a low tone and stepped inside the hall, I followed closely behindMy eyes darted around as soon as we stepped inside, I noticed people’s laughter and they were all masked, I was confused about what was going on here, so I tilted my head and asked."What are we doing here?" my voice barely above a whisper. The sight before me was overwhelming, masked figures mingling and conversing in hushed tones. Hardin turned to face me, his eyes glinting with mischief as he revealed a black lace masquerade mask from his pocket."Watch and see," he said as he put on his mask, he brought out his hand and gestured for me to hold on to it, As we moved through the crowd, a sea of extravagant costumes and elaborate masks surrounded me. Each person exuded an aura of secrecy, t
Hardin’s POV An emanate growl escaped my lungs and I fisted my hands as I watched Andre steal the one thing that brought me here at a ridiculous price. The surge of anger that flooded through me was overpowering, like a raging storm inside my chest. I had been so close, so damn close to finally getting that piece, I have been meaning to add it to my collection of ancient pieces But now, it slipped through my fingers like sand. I couldn’t believe he was ready to lose that amount just to prove a point to me, I saw the way he was staring at Freda, just like he did at the casino. Andre had always had a thing for going for what is mine. And he knew how badly I needed that piece that’s why he waited for me to bid before bidding.I got angry and stormed off leaving Freda behind I could see the confusion on her face but I didn’t care I just needed to clear my head, my footsteps echoing in the empty hallway as I made my way to the restroom. I needed to let out this frustration, this burning
Freda’s POV“Adjust your dress and get inside the car” Hardin yelled at me angrily as he released his grip from my hands. I immediately did as I was told so as not to get him angry again.I got inside the car and sat at the extreme end, I was trying so hard to control my emotions, I didn't want to look weak but my emotions got the better of me as the tears rolled down from my eyes. I could still feel the pain coursing through my body.Hardin entered the car and ordered the driver to drive, he turned to look at me when he noticed I was crying, but I didn't think he cared. He just focused his attention back to his phone ignoring me completely.My heart pounded in my chest, echoing the fear that consumed me. Thoughts raced through my mind, each one more desperate than the last. I knew I had to find a way out, to break free from the suffocating grip of Hardin's control.My mind swayed back to Andre and the conversation we were having before Hardin interrupted.Flashback******“Freda, what
Freda’s POV“You dare defy me, hours after I told you not to,” Hardin said calmly as he walked into the room, with his hands behind his back.“Hardin” I cried out his name, I didn't even know what to say next, I was tired of everything and at this point, I just wanted to end it all. “It's okay if you want to kill me but please let my best friend go” I pleaded to him to at least let Miranda go because I knew there was no way he was going to let me live after this.“Follow me,” Hardin said calmly, as he walked out of my room, the reaction I was getting from him wasn't what I was expecting. Why is he so calm after he caught me calling the very man he had warned me against? I followed him and in no time we arrived in front of a room, I wasn't sure if this was his room or where he took his toys whenever he wanted to kill them, but he swung the door open and walked inside, I followed him inside. The room was dark with only a bright light in the middle shining on the neatly arranged bed, th
Freda's POVI lay there feeling extremely disappointed in myself for enjoying what he had just done to me. This was worse than torture. I said to myself. Though I could not deny the fact that I enjoyed the sex, deep down I knew I was not supposed to enjoy it. My pussy was unable to resist his touches. I lay there, still with the blindfold on my eyes, as all these thoughts ran through my mind. I heard him groan lowly as walked away to the bathroom, not uttering a single word to me. I heaved a sigh, exhaling with my mouth.“Don't leave me here like this,” I said in my shaky voice, but he didn't respond. I heard the shower running and for a moment, I thought. “What kind of person is he?” I felt a wave of anger coursing through me as I tried to move my hands, but the chains kept me in place. I had the urge to scream for him to come and release me, but I decided not to scream. I stayed there naked on the bed, my legs widely spread out. The only thing that made me feel a little better was t
Hardin's POVI woke up to the sound of my ringtone. I sluggishly moved my hand around the bed in search of my phone. I reached my phone and didn't bother checking the caller ID. I exhaled heavily as I placed the phone to my ear to talk.“Yes! What is it?” I said in my groggy voice. I waited patiently to hear what the caller had to say.“Sir! We have a problem.” He said, and my eyes opened immediately as I concentrated on the call.“What's going on?” I asked curiously, arranging the phone properly on my ear and placing my head well on the pillow.“Parish and his boys intercepted our goods, over-powdered our men, and carted away our goods with them.” He said, and my eyes immediately went wide as a wave of anger coursed through my veins. What is wrong with Parish? I thought as I sat up on the bed. “Where are you?” I asked immediately as I took a deep breath to calm my nerves. “I am the club. I just received the call and I called you straight up.” He said. And I stood up from the bed an