SerenaDead.I'd been right.I was always right.Tears rushed to my eyes, burning even as I tried to wipe them away. There was no reason I should care for Florian, but I did. I'd felt connected to him from that first moment. Why couldn't he be truthful with me? Why couldn't he confide everything he knew?Jesus. I was a mess, falling apart at the seams. Maybe this was exactly what all three of them wanted, just another method of breaking me down to a primitive level. Sniffing, I took another sip of the bourbon, loathing the taste in my mouth. I hated the fact I couldn't think rationally. I held my breath, counting to ten. I was a freaking prosecutor. I could put the pieces of the puzzle together.I'd been kidnapped by three men, only one of which had done this before—supposedly.They were just as upset as I was as to what was going on—supposedly.They believed that we were all going to die if orders weren't followed to the letter—supposedly.I could handle this situation, even figure o
Serena"I'm not a bad man, Serena. Not really. I've done some terrible things in my life, but we all have reasons for embracing the wrong side of the law. Often, there is a fine line." His words were merely scattered whispers. I could swear he'd read my mind, the anger directed toward all of them."I guess some more than others. You made me a part of this, all three of you, when you abducted me against my will."He nodded, glancing over my shoulder. "Yes. While I realize what I'm telling you has no bearing on the situation, you had no face, only a name, so the consequences of my actions really didn't come into play. For some reason, I thought this would be easy for me, just like any other assignment. Often there are necessary casualties.""What a horrible life you lead," I hissed."Do you think it's any different for any police office or FBI agent in your country, Serena? Don't you think they have to make difficult choices in trying to walk the fine line of right versus wrong? You sho
SerenaI hadn't realized that he'd left my grasp, moving inside. I'd never felt so terribly alone and utterly frozen to the bone.I would have no way of finding out the truth about Anatoli or his story but I'd heard some of the best liars in the world.He wasn't lying.His despair was significant, haunting in a way that had carved out almost every inch of his humanity. He'd simply come along for the ride. A single tear trickled down the side of my face. Everyone had reasons for allowing the demons to take over. I'd been trying to fight them for so long, I'd forgotten that all I was doing was running from them and I was nothing but a shell because of it.I closed my eyes, envisioning Florian. How could a man like Anatoli understand or embrace the concept of love any longer? I gazed back at the stars, wanting nothing more than for answers to suddenly float into my mind. I continued to go back to exactly what I'd said to myself after being shoved into the van.Play the game.This was abo
SerenaFlorian ever so lightly slid his fingertip down my spine to the low 'V' of my dress. Growling, he allowed his hot breath to cascade across my shoulders as he slipped his finger under the material.I took several shallow breaths, realizing I'd arched my back, forcing my lips to press against Drew's. I could taste the bourbon as he darted his tongue across the seam of my mouth. His grip firm, he held me in place as he inhaled, issuing the most barbaric sound under his breath.Florian eased the slender strap of my dress down one shoulder, pressing his lips against my neck. He licked up and down, taking his time as he lowered the other side. Within seconds, gravity allowed the silky material to slide to the floor, pooling around my feet.I could hear Toli' heavy breathing as he inched even closer. Reaching out, he swirled the tip of his finger around my already taut nipple, going around and around in circles, driving me to the point of madness.I was on fire, my muscles tensing, da
SerenaI snapped my eyes closed after seeing Florian unfasten his belt, but I imagined the way he would pull the thick leather from every belt loop. I envisioned the way he'd curl one end around his hand, leaving the strap free. Or perhaps he'd double up the ends, using the loop to create the most anguish.I took several gulping breaths but wasn't able to calm my nerves. I was terrified on one hand, exhilarated on the other and couldn't stop chastising the vile woman inside who almost craved this. I felt a warm hand caressing my skin, fingers running down my back, darting just past the folds of my pussy. "Oh!"The sound seemed to filter into the air, floating all around me. Opening my eyes, the sight of Florian was breathtaking but sent a roar of anxiety into my system. He was so commanding in his ways, so primal in his needs."You don't seem to understand that you aren't in charge of anything any longer. I told you once. You don't talk without permission. You don't leave your room wi
Serena"Come here, Serena," Florian instructed.I heard the command from the vacuum I'd placed myself in as I continued to lean over the couch. There was no softness, no coddling of the woman who'd just been punished. After all, the camera was still rolling. How far did the mother fucker Raven want this to go? Would he turn this into some sicko porno movie? I shuddered at the thought.I also had difficulty understanding how aroused I was, the concept of humiliation more of a turn on that I could have ever imagined.Shameful girl.Wretched woman.Yes, they were both true."If I must ask you again, we'll start another round of punishment." I heard the hint of concern in Florian's voice even though he masked his tone as scorn, but I knew him more than he wanted already, the man hiding behind a mask of steel."Yes, sir," I managed as I eased around to face them. I hadn't noticed that they'd removed their clothes and the sight of them, three of the most incredible and muscular men I'd ever
SerenaDrew intertwined his fingers in my hair, tugging just enough to keep me in place. He remained silent as I teased, finally taking his cock into my mouth. I moved up and down on his cock, enjoying the thick veins pulsing on his shaft. His grip became firmer, his breathing more ragged and I took more of him inside."God, I want to be inside of you. I'm going to fuck you so damn hard," Drew struggled to say, every word skipping.After pulling his cock all the way out of my mouth, I licked my lips, issuing a series of husky purrs. I noticed Florian stood off to the side, stroking the base of his cock in a seductive manner, but his patience was wearing thin.I crawled ever so slowly toward him, sliding my hands up along the insides of his legs."Do you see something you hunger for, little woman?" he asked so casually, as if we had all the time in the world, but I knew better. All three men would devour me soon enough."Very much so." I brushed my cheek against his thigh, rubbing up a
Serena"Oh... Fuck. I..." I heard my bedraggled scream floating toward the ceiling, one climax turning into a massive wave crashing into me.There was no moment of resting, no time to adjust or think clearly. I was blinded with rapture even as strong arms dragged me from the table. Within seconds I was shoved against the wall, and lifted into the air, muscular legs holding my legs wide open. Gasping, I peered down at the man holding me—the powerful God like creature who held me aloft as if I weighed nothing.Drew.His look pure and unadulterated evil, he made several beast like sounds before pressing his entire face into my pussy."Oh... God." I slapped my hands against the wall, uncertain if I could keep my balance. Everything about this was wild and crazy, driving me to another plane altogether. No man had feasted on my pussy this way.He kept me split wide open, rubbing his entire face up and down. The scent of my sweet juice wafted into the air, filling my nostrils and combing wit
AriannaAs I slowly lowered one slender strap then another, I allowed a sly smile to cross my face. Just seeing the way their eyes slanted, lust filling all three pairs was delicious indeed. If this was just a game to them, I would come out the winner.I took my sweet time, turning slightly but twisting my neck so I could watch their reactions as I slowly tugged on the dress, shimmying my hips until the material had fallen to my thighs. When I allowed gravity to take it to the floor, I heard one of them issue an exaggerated breath.“Turn around,” Allen ordered.Now my nerves kicked in. They were going to ogle me, defile me in whatever way they wanted. Rules of the wager. Penance for the loser. I did as I was told, trying to keep from tearing up the moment I turned around.I’d had my share of men look at me as if there was no other woman for them in the world, but the way the three of them were looking at me left me aching inside. Their expressions of lust and need created another wave
AriannaI had no way of knowing how long the show lasted, but when it was over, I continued to stare at the stage, trying to process what I’d just seen. I felt an odd sense of loss, a haunting sadness that made no sense to me.“Finish your drink, Arianna. There is much more to see.” Daniel’s words filtered into my ears, but I couldn’t bring the glass to my lips, my stomach in knots. I lifted my head, studying his face. He was pensive, but I sensed his continued arousal as well, his eyes now half closed as he stared at me. There was no doubt in my mind these three men were going to use me.Spank me.Taste me.Fuck me.Allen pushed the wineglass toward me, his dark presence overpowering. I managed to take a few sips, the delicious taste soothing at least one of my senses.Daniel took me by the hand, leading me away from the table and toward one of several corridors, the others following. When he stopped at one of the closed doors toward the end, he didn’t bother knocking. That’s the mom
AriannaAfter Allen parked, Finn kept a firm grip, wrapping his arm around me. “I want you to listen to me. You are going to obey our rules. You will stay by our side at all times. Is that clear?”“Where are we?” I asked again, now uncertain I wanted to know the answer.“Club Velvet,” Daniel answered.As soon as he said the words, I recognized the name. This was only the darkest, kinkiest club in town. Of course they’d belong to what was considered a men’s club, where every fantasy came true.Or maybe this was really a meeting of the members of the Clubhouse.Allen pulled me out of the vehicle, keeping his hand firmly wrapped around my fingers. After the other two approached, I was tugged down a long alley, a single light positioned above a steel door. Finn knocked once then took a step back, cocking his head in my direction.“Are you prepared to indulge in your fantasies, Arianna?” he asked, his upper lip curling.“I don’t know.”“Tell me, what are they? Don’t be shy.”Swallowing, th
Arianna“Where are you taking me?” I demanded for the fifth time. They’d shoved me into a huge black SUV, locking the doors. Even the windows were tinted so no one could see inside. Who did they think they were, true celebrities? Muscle men?Maybe the cartel.I almost laughed, although I remained jittery as hell. All I could think about was how stupid I’d been at the press conference. I hadn’t just been playing with fire. I’d caused an inferno. At this point, I wasn’t certain I could handle the three of them together.Together. They’re going to fuck you.My inner voice just wouldn’t shut the hell up.“We’re going to club that happens to be a favorite of ours,” Allen answered.Oh, God. Oh, dear God. They were taking me to some horrible BDSM club. I could only imagine what they were planning. “A club?” I managed, more uncomfortable than ever. This I hadn’t planned.“Absolutely. You are all dressed up, a beautiful creation. It would be a shame to waste such a gorgeous dress when the nigh
AriannaAllen chuckled darkly, his words filtering into my mind. A good girl. They had no idea what I was made of. I bit back another cry, refusing to give them one damn minute of satisfaction.And still he smacked me on one side then the other. I loathed the fact I was tingling all over, my mind a blur as the pain mixed with pleasure. That confused the hell out of me.After Allen delivered several more in rapid succession, Daniel cleared his throat. “I think we should continue this another time.”Continue? Over my dead body.“Sad but true.” Just as quickly as I’d been yanked over his lap, I was returned to my feet. The experience had created a wave of stars, the rush of adrenaline forcing my heart to pump wildly.When he let me go, I caught the concentrated look on Finn’s face. The bastards had planned this all along. I’d fallen into their trap. I was such an idiot.I backed away, giving all three of them my signature smile. Never let them see you sweat. Then I turned, prepared to fl
AriannaThe bastard was goading me, acting as if this was a normal business transaction. I smiled sweetly, even managing to brush my lips across his without reacting. The shock when a bolt of electricity surged into every cell and muscle left me breathless, my skin tingling. While I did everything in my power to pull away, Allen used my faux pas to his advantage, pulling me against his massive chest.I pressed one hand against him, able to feel his rapidly beating heart. It seemed to match mine, the erratic beats like small claps of thunder. My legs quivered, my mind trying to wrap around why I’d have this kind of reaction to a man I couldn’t stand.He dragged me onto the toes of my shoes, sliding his arm around me as he crushed his mouth over mine. His lips were soft, luscious in a way I couldn’t fathom. No man was supposed to feel this good, the kiss like a long walk on a spring night. I was floored, stars floating in front of my eyes as the moment of intimacy quickly turned into a
AriannaAs we played the first game, I studied the man intently. He’d kept the same smirk on his face as he’d had from the minute I’d laid eyes on him. “I’ll raise.” I tossed another hundred thousand dollars into the pile, enjoying the few gasps from the audience.Finn shook his head, tossing his chips into the pile. “Call.”Only a few minutes later, I won the round, which I could tell irritated the hell out of him. As we ventured into the second, our drinks had been refreshed, a larger crowd surrounding us. I found it interesting the group of people became very quiet every time I initiated a play.When the bastard placed a full house onto the felt, trumping my hand, I inhaled, giving him the sweetest smile. So, he’d won a round. He wouldn’t manage a second.I was furious with myself for allowing the asshole to beat me. Now everything was riding on our last hand.One I was determined to win.All three men were unnerving, pushing me to the very edge of something I wasn’t accustomed to.
AriannaArrogant.Unscrupulous.Bastards.I continued to repeat the words in my mind over and over again just to be able to keep the smile on my face. I abhorred the three men, everything about them. I’d spent hours studying their deceitful tactics, learning every weakness they had. While they might have studied me as well, they certainly didn’t know about my roots, or what my father had done for a living.He’d been a powerful poker player, winning millions of dollars on the circuit. He’d been considered one of the best, never allowing his opponents to catch a single glitch in his facial expressions, body language, or methodology.And he’d taught me everything he knew.I could remember standing just behind him, studying every move he made. Hours spent. I’d enjoyed the closeness we’d shared, which was rare at the time, my father spending half a month on the road. His winnings had provided my sister, mother, and me with a beautiful home and his children with fabulous educations. He’d ev
FinnI hadn’t intended on becoming like my old man, but I’d been forced to realize I would never be the romantic. I smiled just watching her, my cock twitching until I knew I’d need release soon. She had no idea what she was about to face, including the consequences for her unscrupulous activities. I would not allow her to get away with attempting to destroy Worth.“And she just won a little over a million dollars for her charity.” Allen shifted in my direction. “You’re going to need to up the ante if you want to attract her attention.”“Oh, I plan on it, my friend. Just wait. She’ll come to us.” I was confident the lovely lady wouldn’t simply walk away. She’d take the opportunity to gloat for two reasons. Her win the day before and her subsequent achievement on this glorious night.True to form, after Arianna enjoyed wallowing in the acclamation of her win, an assistant cleaning up her chips, she walked in our direction. Or I should say she was swaggering, sashaying her hips back and