FlorianTo Drew's credit, he didn't try and chastise or even pepper me with questions, he simply nodded, the action more out of respect. "You're an honorable man, Florian. I always admired that about you. I still do. You were never cut from the same cloth I was. Sure, we ran the streets together as kids, fighting the system. That wasn't unusual. At least you had some kind of a family. You know, I thought once that I could be like you. I just..." Drew sighed. "Look. The past is gone for both of us. No sense reliving it."The pain in his voice was the same as I'd remembered fifteen years before, when he'd been forbidden to spend time around my family. He'd been two years older and I'd looked up to him like an older brother. My father had called him a thug. I didn't know then that my father was the real thug, using his status within the upper echelon of law enforcement to build his own empire.With his influential and powerful friends.He used the same kind of threats the Mafioso family,
FlorianFearJesus. Lucian had wrapped the past together in his need for revenge against me.Drew stopped, slapping his hand on the doorjamb. "You know what? This is bull shit. I don't know what possessed you to abduct a woman, especially one as talented and decent as Serena, but you can keep your reasons to yourself. I will give you one piece of advice, whether you want to hear it or not. She's a special lady and she doesn't deserve some psychopath taking her to God knows where. You forget, I know what these kind of fuckers do to women. Kingpins, Saudi princes, ex cops. They're all the same in their sadistic needs.""And you honestly think we're any different?""Wow. That chip you're wearing is like a noose around your neck, Florian. Whoever you're working for is sick and demented. Breaking her down. He means breaking her spirit, stripping away her heart and soul." He snorted. "Yeah, that's exactly what I've always wanted to do in my fuckin life. Do you think that's going to ease the
Florian"So you're going to kill me?" Anatoli asked, a lilt in his voice.I hadn't noticed Anatoli when I walked into the room. Instead of sitting in front of the roaring fire, he stood in front of one of the windows, gazing out at the same view I'd been locked onto. His accent seemed heavier, perhaps more so given the drink he had in his hand. We were all exhausted, the drive long and arduous.He noticed my surprise and laughed. "I heard you talking with Drew. My intent is not to hurt the girl that you both seem so fond of. She is very beautiful. A taste I won't mind.""Said like a true barbarian." The nasty retort was all I could manage."You're right, Florian. I am a true barbarian. What does that make you or your...friend?""No denying," I said as I glared at him.He gave me a once over before turning his attention back to the outdoors. "Your friend doesn't like you very much."I walked closer to the bar, lifting the open bottle of bourbon. He'd obviously had more than one drink a
FlorianI thought about what he was saying, the puzzle pieces not meshing together. What I did know is that I needed to make some alternative decisions. Flushing out everything he knew was first on my list. If he had any knowledge about the person or persons heading the Trust, becoming his ally would be important. "You know more about this than you're letting on. Who the hell are you really? You're not some Russian punk hell bent on making a fortune in America. I also doubt that you're simply paying off a debt. If you are, it's not to a member of the Bratva. This isn't their style in the least. Given your level of vehemence, Toli, that means you have a vendetta against this Master. If I were to guess further, I'd say you were once a man of importance back in the Soviet Union. Slumming it here is merely an act." The single tick in the corner of his mouth gave him away. Then he became stone faced once again."How astute," he said with disgust in his tone. "But useless information.""Tha
FlorianThe sound of footsteps stopped our conversation. When Drew walked in, I locked eyes once again with the Russian. "A group," I repeated."Hmmm... Seems like I've missed a conversation," Drew said. He noticed our drinks and lifted a single eyebrow. "A little early in the day, but what the hell. I'll join you." He made himself a drink and we remained quiet. "Now, tell me what is going on?""It would seem that Anatoli knows more about the real reason we were enlisted on this particular mission," I said quietly, controlling my emotions. We were nothing but pawns."Meaning?" Drew asked. He leaned against the bar, glancing at Toli."Meaning the man who is hunting you, Drew is the very one who's pulling the strings on this operation, all the way down the pike to me. Have you heard of the Trust?" I kept my words even. There were far too many pieces of the puzzle to fill in.Exhaling, Drew looked at Toli, seething in a way then shot his gaze in my direction. "Yeah, I've heard of them."
Florian"Until we know what we're dealing with, we learn to trust each other. We also need to tell Serena the truth.""There is no way she'll believe us." Drew doubled over, shaking his head several times. "Hell, I don't believe this bullshit. Why go to all this trouble to goad a man like Santana?""Because the man we're discussing is a sadistic fuck with a love for developing creative methods of eradicating his enemies. This is nothing to him but a game. I suggest we all keep this in mind.""If what I know is accurate, Dioletti has been considering expanding his operation, perhaps infringing on the mystery man's holding. For once, I agree with the Russian," I said. "We need to beat the asshole at his own game.""There's more. I can tell," Drew chided, throwing his attention toward the Russian.Toli walked toward the window. "There are many layers to this game, Drew." He hesitated, before continuing. "Serena reminds me of my wife. Beautiful and so bold, a flower ready to open up to th
SerenaDisgusted. I was repulsed with myself to the extent my head was killing me. The shame remained, skittering around my mind like a dagger waiting to cut me into ribbons. I'd been locked into a room, albeit an incredible and very beautiful room, by three men who'd abducted me.There was no cage, no steel harnesses attached to the ceiling, although I hadn't seen the entire house. Anything was possible. I had no idea what to expect, the yin and yang of the situation keeping me teetering on the edge. They acted as if they didn't want to hurt me then made certain any infraction was met with punishment.The glamorous space could be nothing more than another method of breaking me down. I'd had enough criminal psychology courses to know the classic signs. I was clammy, my head aching, and I was sick to my stomach with fear and worry. I wasn't going to talk my way out of this, that was certain.Even worse, I could still feel Florian's hands all over me, the brutal way he'd slammed me agai
SerenaI forced myself to glance in another direction, controlling my breathing. Another laugh pushed past my lips. "I wish you'd just kill me if that's what your intent is.""Our intent is not to kill you," the Russian said almost casually."However, you do need to accept what's happening to you," the bounty hunter muttered."Accept. Of course. Sure. Why not?" I choked out the words."Clean this up. Put everything away," Florian instructed. "While I understand you have questions, and they will be answered, you are still required to follow our rules. Once you've changed into more appropriate attire, we'll be waiting. We'll talk then. There is no way you can escape, so don't bother trying. And Serena. We will be watching."Rules. Rules. Rules. Fuck the rules!The door was closed with a hard thud, only this time, there was no click of the lock. However, I was being reprimanded like a little girl.And oddly enough, I obeyed his command, moving slowly in an effort to hang everything just
Serena"Bad. So very bad," Anatoli breathed as he rubbed his wet mouth along the insides of my thighs, biting down on one then the other.Should I admit my sin, accept whatever punishment they had in store? I realized as I was lifted off the rug, my legs planted around Drew's waist that they had other thoughts in mind.The punishment would have to wait.Drew's smile matched his twinkling eyes, so devilish in nature and so beguiling. He held me aloft, sliding the tip of his dick across my pussy for a solid minute."Don't tease me," I whispered, gripping his shoulders."Again, you believe you're in charge. You're dead wrong," he growled then pulled me ever so slowly down onto his cock, slipping the shaft past my pussy lips. He nipped the underside of my neck, wiggling his head."Oh, God." I snapped my legs against his hips, my fingers digging into his shoulders. He was so strong, the hold keeping me in suspense, my excitement building.As he pulled me down another inch, then another, he
SerenaHunger blasted through me as Anatoli rubbed his rough tongue to the soft skin just above my clit. He wanted me on the edge, ready to erupt with multiple orgasms.His wet mouth pushed against my slit, rubbing up and down, sending a wave of dazzling sensations rocketing through my pussy. My muscles clenched then released several times, threatening to drive me into a climax immediately.I heard whispered words in Russian, the soft sounds like sweet music just seconds before he swiped his tongue from the base of my pussy to my clit. He swirled around and around, delicate brushes of the tip of his tongue.I was ready to beg him to eat me, to shove his tongue and fingers all the way inside, but this was his moment, his time to share his prowess.He pushed my legs further up and apart, easing my knees against the rug. I'd never felt so open, so exposed. My thoughts drifted to glaring reasons I should fight back, refusing the sublime pleasure. How silly. How ridiculous. Biting my lip t
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
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"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
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
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 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
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