41. HIS WORLD~PAMELAThe drive to the yacht was sullen for me because I was still recovering from all the fucked up things I had seen today. It seemed like death followed Stephan everywhere that he went.My mind drifted back to those two teenage girls I had seen in that room. My eyes could not forget the scars and whip marks. I could still see the terror vividly in their eyes as they held onto each other.It had triggered something in me and I did not even remember pulling out my gun. I was sullen because Stephan had been right all along, I had shot my gun.I wanted to shoot the piece of shit who called himself Marquis. He looked sickly and creepy at the same time. I had fantasized about shooting off his latex-clad dick."Don't let it get to ya, Ms. Hallway, to us this is just Tuesday," Frank shattered my thoughts.I looked over at him as he hunched over the steering wheel, driving fast."We could have saved those girls you know, but I guess you guys are not heroes," I said in a sole
42. THE QUEEN'S INVITATION~STEPHANI abandoned the Lamborghini at The Collar and took a taxi instead. There was no more time to waste, I had to get to the boat soon. It was the only way to keep Pamela safe.The Ring was probably onto me by now and was on the lookout for an expensive purple vehicle. They had seen my face, they had also seen me hurl a knife at the sicko who preyed on girls.I had to commend this death squad for their efficiency. The Collar job had been quick and precise, with no witnesses and no overtime. It had been a quick and quick operation.Until a mistake was made. One of the death squad members dropped an important object during the mission. One man's error was another man's victory.Whoever called the phone was behind the massacre at the club or was just another henchman down the hierarchy of whatever lame club he was a part of.The cab stopped a few blocks from the commercial port area. I gave the driver some cash and got out of the vehicle. I continued the re
43. RIVALS OF LUST~PAMELA"How will you return Al's car, Frank, because I do not think we are coming back," I asked Frank as I caught sight of where we were."There is a tracker in the car, she will come find it when I let her know we're done with it," Frank said.Frank parked a block from the port area and killed the engine of a vintage Mustang."We walk from here, Ms. Hallway, our boat is just a block away," Frank said as he opened his door. I did the same and together we headed for the yacht.The temptation to run as far as my legs could carry me was overwhelming. It seemed like the right moment to make a break for it. However, I did not doubt Frank catching up to me.The two of us moved with urgency. I had a feeling that Frank was slowing down his stride because it was almost difficult to keep up with him due to his long legs.My heart was hammering in my chest as I walked with Stephan's right-hand man. I was frightened of being seen by the so-called ring squad even though I h
44. THE QUEEN'S DAUGHTER~STEPHANTo be honest, Elizabeth Croft was not what I expected. She was lively and bubbly sort of like a princess. I knew she was deliberately making her moves on me to get Pamela riled up.It was fun to see that Pamela could get jealous. Up until now, I had wondered if she was genuine about whatever she felt for me. But now I was a little convinced. A little.I knew that Pamela was plotting how she could escape me. That was why I paired her up with my right-hand man. I could not deny that I was enjoying her jealous rage."It's a nice boat, Baron Delmundo," Elizabeth complimented in her cheery tone."Please, call me Stephan, I think we are passed the formality," I said to her."Then call me Liz, it's what my friends call me," She responded coyly."So we are friends now?" I asked in amusement. Her mother just tried to kill me moments ago."I know that we got off on the wrong foot, My mother prefers to deal with her problems with a permanent solution," Elizabeth
45. THE ISLAND QUEEN~STEPHANWater guards? More like a covert black ops team. They looked deadly and efficient. Miss Queen was not playing around, I guessed that was why she was revered.We alighted from the yacht and had to part with our weapons, we were guests after all. I also saw it as no reason to start a fight. Trust was not an easy thing."This could be a trap boss, they are leading us to our deaths," Frank gruffly muttered to me as we walked side by side.I knew that he was more concerned about parting with his babies but little sacrifices had to be made.The Island had sparse mountains and lots of forest."Beautiful place," I said."Wait till you see the waterfalls," Elizabeth said more to me than my Pamela or Frank."There is more than one Waterfall?" I asked in genuine surprise."It is a big island, Stephan. Mom spent a lot of money on this place," Elizabeth said, sounding almost proud of her mother."I will take it from here guys," Elizabeth announced to the masked armor
46. THE QUEEN'S TALE~STEPHAN DELMUNDOI saw where Liz got her beauty from. Her mother was stunning to behold at her age. I was pretty good at guessing people's age but the mother of Elizabeth seemed ageless.It was hard to believe that she was Elizabeth's mother. She wore a white Chanel gown that flowed behind her and flat pumps. She looked like the mature version of her daughter.The room fell silent as she walked into the living room in a regal manner. I spotted an expensive pearl necklace around her neck and knew that she came from old money.Frank being the gentleman stood up out of respect and decency. Pamela stood up also but I did not, last time I remembered, this bitch sent a death squad after me. Therefore, I remained seated.The queen sat across from us. Frank and Pamela sat down. The tension in the air was tight, so tight, a razor could cut it. The silence was even more intense. Just how I like it.The queen had a permanent condescending look on her face. It felt like she
47. ONE ON ONE WITH THE QUEEN~PAMELA I could not stand Elizabeth's pompous ass, that much was certain. We were never going to see eye to eye as long as Stephan was involved. What I did not understand was why he wanted me here on this island.What I felt for Lady Croft on the other hand was fear and uneasiness. She has this dangerous aura around her so I was cautious with the way I spoke with her.She led me up the ivory marble spiral stairs to one of the rooms in the manor. I took the liberty to look around for more details about the interior design. I wondered how much money she was worth."Pamela, is it? Tell me how you ended up with Delmundo," Her voice tore into my thoughts."It is kind of long and complicated," I said trying to avoid revealing anything else that might put me in more trouble than I already was."We have time, Pamela," Lady Croft firmly insisted.I already knew the kind of person she was, the kind that the word NO was not in their vocabulary. Women like her alway
48.TWO ON TWO WITH THE QUEEN AND HER PRINCESS I~PAMELAWithout much thought, I hugged Stephan and held on to him tightly. He stroked my hair and held me firmly but gently. I swooned into his body and held on in contentment.Then he shattered my bliss into pieces with his next words."Pamela, There is also a rumor about her," I groaned."She never gives up and trust me when I say that she will be back," He told me as he stroked my hair."And of course, I shall be busy fighting off crafty Elizabeth Croft," He jokingly said."That is not funny Stephan," I whined and hit him lightly and playfully."Let us go somewhere private, Show me our room," He said huskily and a hot tingle coursed through me and down my spine.I grabbed him by the arm and pulled him after me in a very eager manner. I was shameless in using him as my shield against the Lady. I was afraid that I would succumb to her."I can taste your fear Pamela and they can taste it too, and they will exploit that to get what they c