Liam POV
Veritas is one of the most exclusive clubs there is. Booking something or asking for a particular scene could be very complicated due to the fact that it didn’t just involve money. It also required a lot of influence and then, finally, the beauty of the whole. Few people ever got anything concrete, but from the moment I walked in I realized that several things were different. The decor was changed to resemble a medieval setup, which made the place look as though it belonged in a different era, with a touch more fantasy.
I immediately noticed several clearly detailed scales and then the references to dragons. There was also that cage, with that beautiful, delicate woman, who truly caught the beauty of the bird that she was portraying. Whoever was responsible for these changes, really had a high influence within the
Scarlett POVAlthough it didn’t appear like it, I'm quite nervous. It was the first time that I had performed in public, and I had also called Liam and Klaus here to talk. Oliver said it would be better to do it another time, but I thought it would be better to do it together, so they could see this other part of me as well.The two of them hadn't lost that way of communicating, even without speaking. That has always been one of the things that attracted me to them. I respected them, because from our very first game they had made an effort to make me feel as comfortable as possible.After much discussion with the psychologist, I came to the conclusion that it's okay for me to feel something for Liam and Klaus, even if it was just simple attraction, and that if we could come to an agre
Scarlett POVOliver walked beside me, while Camila walked two steps behind us, probably with her head hanging low, the decoration of this staircase was modified. There were a few weapons hanging on the walls for display, as well as scattered images of dragons hunting. The lighting appeared to be provided by torches, but they were, in fact, only torch-shaped lamps.Reaching the basement we could hear light, classical music playing, as well as the sound of a crackling fireplace somewhere closeby. There were a few different rooms on this floor and each of them were themed in a medieval style... The people who had followed us now began to look around them.I started walking towards the third room, opened the door, walked through and looked around. This particular room was made to look like a medieval
Scarlett POVAfter a few minutes, Camila had calmed down enough for Oliver and I to continue our game. I moved the tip of the dagger closer to the left side of her body, making a circular design as I went further up. It looked similar to a few S's. Again, there was no blood, but the thin red lines could clearly be seen by everyone. Once I reached close to her armpit I started moving my way back down again, continuing the design with the dagger.Camila couldn't scream anymore and her breathing had become very heavy and she was almost voiceless. Oliver didn't do anything at this time, he just walked away. Just one wrong move and I could really cut Camila and nobody wanted that to happen, but the silence grew heavier and became almost deafening.It took me a few minutes to finish my drawing. I would usual
Scarllet POVThere's a small chest where I'm standing. I open it and find some large, black, terry towels. I take two of the towels and approach them to hand them the towels, while Oliver takes Camila away from the mirror, his expression appeared relaxed and completely satiated. I turned off the glass, through which the spectators were viewing the scene, indicating that the scene was over."The room is ready upstairs." I told Oliver in a serious tone.Oliver gave me a very intense look.."You... You planned this, didn't you?" Oliver asked, wanting to pick a fight, but I just smiled."Yes, I did. Now enjoy it. You have to look after her..." I said and helped him put the scales back on his legs, covering his alrea
Klaus POVWhen Scarlett asked about the proposal, I thought Liam was going to have a bit of a fit, but he stayed very calm. I think the rollercoaster of feelings has passed and now he's much more centered.I understood my friend well. He has always followed his instincts and was dedicated to them from the first moment, but the interaction between human beings was different, and was also subject to a lot of variations.I was happy to see this change in his behavior, while we were watching the scene. He was very turned on, even more so by the artistic way Scarlett conducted everything, while I paid attention to the movements and the way she controlled the sensations of the trapped woman. My wolf was still and watching with even more interest, analyzing her every move and there was a touch of pride there,
Liam POV"I understand, Klaus, but how do you intend to change my personality? I made it very clear, from the start, what I am... As much as I will obey you, I won't always... I'm a Brat, I have my Domme side, which makes me a Switch... I can't promise to always obey you, because that would be taking away a large part of my personality. Is that what you want?"Scarlett's answer was something I had expected. I looked at my friend, waiting anxiously for his answer. He was analyzing every word she said and deciding whether to accept or not, because he hated being challenged."During those five contract days, I accepted you challenging me, because I knew you were a beginner... Now you have much more experience. Don't you know how to separate things and act appropriately for each Dominator?" Klaus' reply wa
Liam POVI understand what Klaus did, how he behaved, but in part I'm very excited about being able to play with this girl again. But I can't just let this feeling take over. I need to think more rationally.I followed Klaus to his room. This house wasn't suitable for us to play. It didn't have a dungeon or our normal equipment, but we could certainly improvise if or when needed. I saw him going to the closet and I leaned against the doorframe watching him open the drawer, which contained several ties."What do you have in mind?" I asked him. When he turned around, the look on his face was serious. "We're starting from scratch, do you intend to punish her?"Klaus twisted his lips, not satisfied with my question.
Liam POVI saw Klaus move to stand behind Scarlett's back and already knew what he was waiting for, so I pulled away just a little, took her hand and helped her to her feet. Klaus pushed the chair away and I turned Scarlett towards him. My friend's expression was so serious, but the gleam of satisfaction in his eyes was clearly visible.'Can Scarlett see that look?' I thought to myself."Kneel." Klaus ordered in a low, husky voice and I saw Scarlett’s body shiver and shudder slightly in anticipation.The part of her that wants to disobey makes its appearance, as she purposefully took a few seconds longer before doing as she was told. The sight of her kneeling in front of Klaus made me even harder. Her actions had the exact same effect on Klaus as it h
Scarlett's POV - 6 Months LaterMy company was thriving. I rented a larger warehouse, hired more seamstresses, and even a few interns in fashion and design. Cristiane learned quickly, which gave me more freedom to take care of more important business.Vivian and John were getting along well. With the therapy that they were both attending, they started talking to each other again and were developing a romantic relationship, although Vivian still had issues with being touched.I hadn’t received any more news about my parents' situation, which meant that they were truly dead, and there was nothing to be done about it. So, I stopped worrying a long time ago.My relationship with Klaus and Liam had evolved significantly. We now practically knew each others’ thoughts, and our scenes have become stronger. The Veritas club was our favorite place to set up scenes and have parties and get-togethers. The only difference was that now, at parties, I use condoms with other men for safety, even when
Scarlett's POV"They didn't abandon me?" I asked softly to no one in particular...I honestly didn't know that I would be so affected by this. I was already completely fine knowing that I had been left at the orphanage as that was all I was told my entire life. That and that no one liked me.Surviving was the only thing that mattered, because it didn't matter if I was abandoned or not, I would keep living and get out of that damn place. The people who wronged me would pay for their actions. Oliver did that; he avenged me. When I told him about the houses I went through, about almost being raped a few times... I saw the report of what he did and was happy to know that I had been avenged."From what it seems, no... They were trying to escape, but were found before they could. I don't know why Rifle took you to the orphanage." Jonah replied.I traced my finger over my mother's face, wondering what would have become of me if they had been alive and had managed to escape. Then a drop fell
Scarlett's POV - One Week LaterIt's been a week since John and Vivian’s rescue. I’ve moved into Klaus and Liam's apartment, and our relationship was solid, which even helped when playing out our scenes. The way we surrendered to each other was absolutely phenomenal.With their help, we bought two smaller apartments on the lower floors, one for John and another for Vivian and Cristiane. The three of them were undergoing therapy, and I could see that they were all doing much better.John started training with Roman, and was now in charge of security, his team having joined Keenan's, as it was virtually impossible and quite complicated to follow all three of us all the time.The gossip magazines soon announced that I was moving. They had taken photos of the moving truck, but that wasn't a problem for us. However, we did try to keep our relationship with Klaus under wraps and away from the cameras and reporters as much as possible.As I sat in my office at the apartment, tablet in hand, w
Scarlett's POVI hugged Liam and we all walked to the main room together. As soon as Klaus closed the door, I took a deep breath and closed my eyes tightly, resting my head in the middle of Liam's chest."Finally." Liam whispered and picked me up, then sat on the couch with me in his lap.Everything that has happened was so difficult and just as complicated."We are here for you." Klaus said as he sat down beside me.We remained silent until I finally felt more comfortable and the pain I felt subsided enough to enable me to move."Better?" Liam asked, noticing that my body had become more relaxed."Yes, much better. Thank you." I replied, still with my eyes closed."What do you plan to do now?" Klaus asked."Go back to my apartment, rent the empty apartments around me, for them, and move on with my life." I replied with the most logical thing I could think of."After what happened, I know you have excellent security..." Liam began to speak while gently caressing my hair. "Klaus and I t
Scarlett's POVWhen lunch finally ended, the doctor checked the Gabriel’s, Roman’s and Oliver’s bandages again to see that all was still okay and in place, which it was. There was still a little bleeding here and there, which the Doctor said would be normal. The afternoon passed with Gabriel, Roman and Oliver telling us a little more about the events and what exactly went down.John’s special assignment entailed him being sent directly into an ambush, and when Oliver arrived to help him, he was already running away, having received the first shot and the second one grazing him. With Oliver's help, they managed to eliminate all Bullet's men at the scene.Meanwhile, Roman and Gabriel went to retrieve Vivian. Since she was at the top of the pack, where the main house of the pack is located, it was more difficult to reach her, but Oliver's group had set fire to one of Bullet's storage sheds, causing a distraction... The distraction was however as well as very sadly, not enough to prevent h
Scarlett's POVI put on some calm ambient music and watched Vivian. The medication caused her to pass out so completely that I doubted she’d even be dreaming. So I got up quietly, careful not to wake her, took a deep breath, and left the room, leaving my phone behind to keep playing the soothing music while she slept.As I came out of the room I left Vivian, I heard voices coming from another room nearby and walked towards it. Once I entered the room I saw Oliver and John lying on the bed, Roman and Gabriel stood nearby, and Klaus and Liam were standing on the furthest side. They must have been talking about what happened. Everyone turned to look at me at the same time."She's going to need a lot of therapy," I said, taking a deep breath to keep the anger I felt from showing. It wasn’t needed right now. "Is he dead?" I asked in a cold clipped tone."Yes," Oliver replied. "John wants to be his replacement."I immediately looked at John and saw him shrink. I tilted my head a little and n
Scarlett's POVI barely slept last night, but being with Liam helped me rest a little better than I would have otherwise. However, since I didn't receive any updates from either Oliver or Roman, I was much more worried.The breakfast table was set, but I could barely serve myself or eat. My mind was elsewhere. Liam, noticing my distraction, placed a piece of toast on my plate."You need to eat," he tried to encourage me.I raised my head to look at him; everything seemed a bit blurry. I found it hard to focus my gaze on anything. I let out a soft grunt and shook my head."Heavens!" I said and stood up.I was not the type of person who just remained still and idle like an idiot. I didn’t have much to do with regards Vivian or her situation, nor anything that was currently happening, but I could do much more than what I was currently doing, which felt like nothing. I took a deep breath, getting my emotions sorted and under control."Hey..." Liam called to me and hugged me.I smiled, retu
Scarlett's POV"I know it won’t be easy, Oliver. Especially seeing as both of them owe Bullet life debts, which is why I haven't been able to get them out yet. I wanted to finish paying off Cristine's debt tomorrow, but now I’m not sure whether it’s better to wait and rather get all three of them out at once or try to get them out one by one." I said, trying to suggest solutions."I'll think of something," Oliver said as he took a deep breath. "Let's talk more a little later, but ask Cristine to stay with you and warn John and Vivian to get ready." He said in conclusion of our conversation."Thank you, Oliver," I said and hung up.I looked at Cristine."You're sleeping at my place tonight," I told her.I opened my messaging app and sent a message to John and another to Vivian.John was the first to respond with a question mark.Me: [Prepare to leave the pack. Plans have changed.]Me.John: [Are you sure? I can manage.]Me: [Yes, I'm sure. If you can, go to my apartment.]John: [I'll try
Scarlett's POVI arrived at the hotel and went to the SPA’s reception area. I checked in and was firstly ushered to a massage room. The staff were extremely polite, and it didn't take long for me to start relaxing.I started experiencing a little pain as the massage progressed, especially in areas where the muscles were most tense, but when the massage was completed, I felt much better.The next item on the agenda for the day was a full-body skin cleansing, where they had you soak in a wine tub into which various spices were added. It was a great treatment, except for wanting to drink the wine, which appeared to be normal behaviour as they brought me a glass of wine to drink while soaking.After an hour of wine-soaking, I exited the tub and was led to a shower. Once I was done in the shower someone took me through to the salon where the manicures and pedicures were done. As soon as I entered, I recognised a few of the patrons, but the one who caught my attention the most was Alicia. Sh