The sound of the elevator dinging gets our attention, and we both turn to face it as the door slides open. A woman steps out wearing a skintight knee-length white dress, showing off her curves and paid-for chest. She’s followed by four men, all dressed in black cloaks and white masks.
“What the fuck is this shit?” Kash demands.
“Boys.” She smiles, and her dark green eyes go from Kash to me. They lazily take in our sizes and appearances. We’re both covered in our brother’s blood.
“Hey! I asked you a fucking question, bitch!” Kashton snaps, stepping forward.
I reach out to grab his bloody shirt to keep him back, but he shrugs me off. “Kash?—”
“We’re going to have so much fun.” She gives us both a chilling smile and snaps her fingers.
Two of the guys dressed as Lords step forward, and chains drop from their hands, clanking on the floor.
“Escort them to the arena, boys. I’m going to check on the status of the other.”
“I don’t knowhow she would know they were dead, man.” Kash sighs heavily, answering my previous question and pulling me out of that memory. “Are you coming home soon?” he asks.
Hearing someone walking toward me has me looking up to see Gavin. “Have to go,” I say.
“Wait,” he rushes out. “When are you coming home?”
I end the call without answering and pocket my cell. I’ll worry about that later. They’re obviously getting some answers, and I’m ready to play with my newest toy.
CHARLOTTE
I siton the edge of the table dressed in the gown but pulled tightly around the front, tucked under my arms so you can’t see anything. I’m naked underneath. My clothes are folded neatly on the counter with my underwear and bra hidden underneath. He's getting ready to see me naked. It's humiliating and embarrassing. I'm sweating, and when the door opens, I startle, seeing Haidyn enter with an older man.I know who he is.
Gavin takes care of the Lords and their dirty work. From what I’ve heard, he’s like their father. One they actually trust with their lives and secrets.
“Hello, Charlotte. I’m Dr. Gavin, and I’m going to be running some tests today.”
What kind of tests could I possibly need?I notice he calls me Charlotte, not Annabelle, and it makes me wonder if Haidyn has told him who I really am.
Haidyn comes to stand beside me, and I can’t make eye contact. Instead, my blurry eyes remain on his T-shirt.
“Lie on your back,” Gavin orders softly. His voice would be soothing if my chest didn’t feel heavy.
I lie down, the white paper covering the length of the table crinkling at my movement. I look up at the ceiling tiles as my heart hammers in my chest. I hear the opening of wrappers as Gavin moves around on my left. Then he walks over to the table. “Any family history of diseases that you know of?”
“N-o.” I clear my throat.
“Any pregnancies?” he asks.
“No.” I shake my head as a fresh tear falls out of the corner of my eye. “I’m on birth control,” I add. Is that why I’m here? Because Haidyn is going to make me his fuck toy, and he wants to make sure I’m protected? Men like him don’t wear condoms. Ever. So I’m going to have to be the responsible one.
“What are you currently on?” Gavin continues.
“The pill,” I answer vaguely, knowing there are several different options out there but not knowledgeable enough to go into detail.
My doctor tried to put me on them years ago, but my mother refused. Said there was no need for them. I’m supposed to remain a virgin.
“How many sexual partners?” Gavin questions.
“Two.” I don’t know why I lied. Actually, I do. I don’t want them to know how inexperienced I am. But I have no fucking clue why I chose two—maybe one is not enough and three is too many.
Gavin begins to open my gown. My hand lifts to cover my breasts, but Haidyn grabs my right hand in both of his. It feels like a lover’s hold—one on top, the other on the bottom. But I know the truth. Gavin takes my left hand and lifts it above my head to rest on the cold paper while he begins to check my breast and underarm.
You can hear my heavy breathing over anything else in the room, and my nipples harden. Goose bumps cover my skin, and it’s freezing in here even though I’m sweating. I feel like Haidyn had them lower the temperature on purpose. I pull my knees up, put my feet flat on the table, and tightly hold my legs closed as I focus on a single spot on the ceiling. I can feel Haidyn’s eyes on my body, and I bite my tongue to keep from making a sound.
