DARIUS POV"Do you think this is all right?" Darius inquired, stretching his hands towards the Arabian client he had just finished speaking with, and the man accepted the handshake with a nod. "I suppose so. But, lest I forget, there's this popular real estate deal I have a feeling you're unaware of." Darius's brows quirked in amusement and intrigue, and with a lift of his hands, he urged the man to continue speaking, which he dutifully did. It didn't take more than fifteen or twenty minutes, and they were done with the real estate discussion as well. "Thank you so much, Mr. Alil, for informing me. I would research this, and thanks for letting me know." Darius was saying again, shaking his client's sweaty palms for the umpteenth time. "Would you like to accompany me? I have some special treats for you." Mr. Alil inquired, a wink on the older man's brow, but Darius waved off his offer. “No, no. I'm fine." "I have the best girls. Some ebony black beauties with such legs, bosoms, a
TWO DAYS LATERBRIELLE’S POVBrielle awoke from her depraved slumber due to the sudden light taps on her skin and the soft feminine voices she was hearing in her head. Dragging her chained hands up towards her face, she attempted to rub at her eyes, removing any trace of sleep therein."Mmmmm..." She mumbled, still hearing the familiar feminine voice telling her to wake up and eat lunch. It was Madam Britney, and the lovely old lady had been serving her half-cooked or sometimes stale food for the past few days. The aroma of the overly spicy food filled the air again, and Brielle immediately locked eyes with the old lady, who yelled out a greeting at first."How are you doing, dear?" Brielle had no response because her throat was stuck, her voice was cracked, and if she could pass out from exhaustion right now, she would. She was even angry that the woman had woken her up from her sleep, bringing her back to this harsh reality, and she blinked back a tear that burned at the back o
MADELINE’S POVMadeline's ears perked up as she overheard the gossip from the two maids beside her. They were all in the kitchen, washing dishes together, and the maids appeared to be conversing without her. She didn't mind that they hadn't included her; instead, she raised her shoulders protectively as she listened to them discuss Lord Darius's impending arrival. Lord Darius's arrival in two days was no longer breaking news to her, but it was rather unusual that he was arriving so early. The last time he’d gone on a business trip like this one, he’d spent so much time, so why was he returning earlier? Well, maybe he'd finished his business and dealt with whatever had prompted him to embark on the journey in the first place. So it was right for him to come back to his mansion. With a sigh, Madeline’s thoughts continued to run wild. She wondered what would happen if Lord Darius discovered Brielle's disappearance. Most importantly, she began to anticipate when he would personally
DARIUS POVIt was already evening when Darius arrived at his mansion, and despite feeling tired after the long journey, he was relieved to have arrived safely. He should have taken a flight; perhaps he wouldn't have felt so exhausted, but he had reasons for using his vehicle convoy, right? His phone beeped, signaling an incoming message from one of his business clients, but he turned it off and slipped it into his pocket. Darius would avoid taking any business calls or attending any appointments or meetings he had missed for the rest of the day and into the weekend. Inhaling sharply, as the cool evening breeze flowed into the car, he cleared his throat and winded down his car window. A honk brought him back to reality; Darius watched as the gigantic gate that housed his mansion drew open, and his jeep entered the compound with lightning speed. Darius looked around the compound through his window glass. His car convoy was right behind him, the vehicles housing the security team th
MADELINE’S POV Madeline walked down to Lady Delilah's room, her feet hurriedly passing through door after door. She had her hand pleated behind her, her gut shaking, as she walked briskly, wanting to answer the summon by Lady Delilah and go to her room and rest. Lord Darius had arrived today, and while she was relieved to see him after such a long time, Madeline couldn't deny that she was uneasy knowing that Brielle was no longer present and that he would soon begin his questions. Madeline shuddered as she considered the questions she would be forced to answer. He'd probably ask her about their most recent activity together. The last night Brielle was alive, and even though Madeline would spill her carefully crafted lies, she was determined to sound truthful so he could believe whatever she said. Madeline was aware that the upcoming interrogation was also the reason Lady Delilah had called. She stopped in front of the large steel door that housed the mistress's room, lifted her
BRIELLE’S POVBrielle's eyes flew open as she felt a piercing pain shoot from her skull to her forehead. Groaning slightly, she blinked furiously, her chained wrists touching her forehead. She wanted to cry, she could feel it, but at the last moment, she stopped herself. Sniffing instead, she tried to make sense of what was going on around her. She had been sleeping, as far as she could remember, but something seemed to have woken her up, and she couldn't put her finger on what it was. She looked around the dimly lit room before closing her eyes.Maybe if she closed her kids for a few minutes, she'd be drawn back to the fruitless slumber she'd awoken from, and for a brief moment, she wouldn't be here, in this dungeon. It didn’t even take the next second for her to finally come to terms with the noise that had woken her up because no sooner had she shut her eyes did she start to hear the groans and whimpers of a man and woman nearby.Someone was having sex openly and close to wher
DARIUS POVDarius was unable to sleep at all. It was late, but every time he closed his eyes, an image of a smiling Brielle flashed through his mind, and he was reminded once more that he hadn't seen her since he arrived. Now he had decided to take things into his hands.He might be missing her, but then he would need her services tonight, and the thought of burying himself deep in her warm tight home that was all his, had him anticipating their meeting already.Feets padding away from his room, a smile on his face, Darius began to wander the corridors of the silent castle, his legs leading him to the hallway where Brielle’s bedroom was. It didn't take him long to arrive, and he soon stood before the door. 'Should he knock?' He pondered, his hands raised in that gesture, but at the last second he changed his mind, placing his hands on the doorknob and turning the lock. The door flew open, and Darius was immediately met with darkness and a chilling silence that made his hunches ri
BRIELLE’S POV"Wake up, you pathetic bitch!" Brielle felt heavy kicks to her stomach, and in an attempt to defend herself, she tried to clutch her stomach, but one kick sent it flying away. Painstakingly, she tried to drag her poor body upright, the chains on her wrists rattling heavily, and her swollen eyes fluttered open immediately. Yesterday had been peaceful, with no visits from the cruel men, but today she was awakened by the sounds of their strange language and cold water pouring on her. She had slept peacefully last night, relieved that none of them had come, but this morning she had woken up to this horrific situation. Brielle couldn't take it anymore, and at the same time, she felt like vomiting all over the floor. Another blow landed on her back, and she lurched forward as if to vomit, but nothing came out of her mouth, and she cursed inwardly. "Where is the lass?" Brielle felt a chill run down her spine when she heard the boss's familiar voice from afar. "What the