Chapter 11
Dominic's POV
I could feel her burning gaze on me as I spoke to the blonde girl next to her. I don't know I have this urge to bully her, it's jus so funny to see the expressions on her face as I try to ignore her presence.
She must have thought that I would pick her as a companion, it must be quite upsetting to be totally ignored after putting s much effort into her appearance. I can't wait to see the reaction on her face when she sees her boyfriend Carl, better still, I' make her watch as Carl expresses his affection to his one true mate. It's going to be so much fun.
Yeah,
I know I'm mean, but that is what she gets for running away three years ago and coming back here with evil plans. I just can’ begin to imagine all the evil plans she has for me, she must have come to take revenge on me for invading her pack. What irks me, even more, is the fact that she doesn't feel any pull towards me, it felt like there is a barrier between us that hides our connection, making it impossible for us to feel the pull of the mate bond. I don't know what she has don't to her wolf and I don't know why she is here with these strippers, but one thing is certain, I'm going to bully her until she falls at my fee and confesses her love to me, and I'm going to uncover every hidden plan she has towards me. She must think I'm so stupid or too dumb to recognize her, I'll prove to her that nothing sneaks past my watchful eyes. Now I regret making that speech tc my men and asking them to treat the ladies with love and respect. They are going to witness another side of me as they watch me bully my mate until she finally submits to me. I hope it doesn't give them any crazy ideas because I wouldn't hesitate to punish anyone who bullies any of the human girls. Bethany is not a weak human, like the other girls and she is also my mate, so I have every right to bully her into submission.
“'m Fiona, my king, and I'm here to please my king in any way he requires” The blonde girl responded confidently. I was wrong when I said she was young and innocent. Yes, she is young, but innocent, I don't think so. From the confidence in her response, you could tell that she knows exactly what she is doing.
“I'm King Dominic, but I would prefer if you called me Dominic. Would you do me the honour of hanging out with me?”
“The honour is mine, my king... Or sorry, Dominic," she said seductively, with a warm smile plastered on her face. I could tell that her smile was not genuine, it looks more like a forced smile, smile guess it's all part of the job, they must have practise these smiles to make it look this perfect. I stretched out my hand to her and she locked her arms around mine while I lead her to a seat beside mine, letting her sear by my side. From the corner of my eyes, I could see the hurt and disappointment on her face. I guess she thought I would not be able to resist her charms. She has no idea how much fun I'm having as I watch her squirm under my scrutiny. I saw a flash of hurt in her eyes, but it quickly disappeared and was replaced by that strong determination that makes me believe that she has a trick up her sleeve.
“What about the redhead?” someone asked through our mind link, causing everyone to look at me expectantly. I could tell that some of the men has eyes for her. Who would blame them? She looks so gorgeous and sexy. It took a lot of restraint for me to turn around and leave her standing with the other girls like a w***e on display. Scott was whining as usual but I paid no heed to his squabbling. Let's see how she handles rejection. Gosh! This is going to be fun.
“Can I have the redhead?” Someone chipped in when I failed to respond to the other person.
“Stay away from the redhead. She is mine!” I growled back to everyone, hearing groans and sighs coming from around the hall. I ignored their frustration, choosing instead to watch the redhead who seems to have lost her self confidence from before. She is trying to avoid my eyes, but I could tell that she is gazing at me, I could feel her burning gaze on my skin when she thought that I wasn't looking. I leaned forward and whispered some compliments in Fiona's ear, causing her to giggle softly as I pecked her cheeks, but when I turned back to the girls, I was greeted by Beth's furious gaze as she stared daggers at me. If only eyes could kill, I would be six feet under already.
The guys moved according to their ranks and they picked their choice of girls one after the other, leaving only Bethany and two other girls, both were brunettes. Sooner than expected, one brunette was also taken and Bethany stood with the other girl, keeping their eyes down in submission, waiting for their fate. It was at this moment that Carl chose to make an entrance with his arms wrapped around Harriet's was. This is it, this is the moment of truth. Harriet was giggling about something Car said and they both walked forward to take their seats on my table as my most trusted generals.
I knew the exact moment she set her eyes on him, I saw as her face turned white as it got drained of every colour. She took : step forward in shock and she nearly staggered and fell, but she quickly controlled herself so she doesn't give away her identity. Her movement attracted Carl's attention and he turned his eyes to the centre of the hall and when he saw her, I sau his eyes go wide in shock as he tried to figure out what was going on here. I had a smirk plastered on my face as I watched them glare at each other. She quickly looked away and kept her eyes down in submission.
I had to give it to her, she is one tough nut to crack. She had control of her emotions and she never deviates from her plans. She looks committed and determined to achieve her goals, whatever they might be. Harriet had noticed the exchange between them and she doesn't look too happy about it. She is glaring daggers at Carl but he seems to be confused about everything happening here. He turned to a furious looking Harriet and he brought his hands to her cheeks while leaning down to kiss her gently on the lips. He whispered something to her and her eyes grew wide in shock as they both turned to stare at me pleadingly.
“How did you find her?" he asked me through the link with his eyes focused on the hurt and broken girl that stood with her head hanging low.
“You know, I wasn't even searching for her in the first place, so why would you assume that I found her?" I asked him back, still keeping that smirk on my face. She is hurt, I can feel it. At least now I know that our bond is still there, I can still feel he; heart bleeding in pain, but it hurts me to know that she is hurt because of Carl. She had no emotions in her eyes when she saw me, only hate and disgust. Now she is hurting because of a man who the moon goddess has blessed with his one true mate. I have the urge to hurt her even more, I want to see her suffer.
“What do you want to do with her?” Carl asked again, snapping me out of my thoughts.
“That for me to know and for you to find out. Just sit back and enjoy the show.” I responded smugly, leaving that evil smile o my face.
“Please my king, let me talk to her,” he pleaded softly.
“Nah... That would only ruin the fun. I'm having so much fun Carl, stay out of my business and don't ruin the fun for me” I warned.
“You don't understand, I am not trying to meddle in your business, I just want to tell her the truth about you. She thinks her parents are dead and she thinks you are such a horrible monster. I once thought the same until I learnt the truth. We are both friends from the same pack and I know that she still believes the stories her father told us about you. I can convince her to accept the bond Dom, she would make a great Luna and Queen. Just let me talk to her, I beg you." He continued pleasing on her behalf.
“I know what she believes and I want it to stay that way. I would share the truth with her when I deem it fit. Until then, stay away from her and mind your own damn business Carl, and stay the f**k away from mine. I ain't fooling around this time, I could have your head if you betray me, keep your nose out of my business.” I warned a little too strictly. He felt bad about it but I don't give a f**k. I am having way too much fun to care about his feelings. There were two girls left on the floor, that is in the centre of the banquet hall and no one is going after them. One is Bethany and the other is a junkie. I could perceive the pungent smell of heroin and other hard drugs from her, that must be the reason why she has not been taken by any of the other guys. But that's their loss because she still gets to keep her money. I walked forward to the centre and I stood righ in front of the girls looking at them mischievously.
“It seems the guys are not convinced that you two would be good companions, why don't you put on a show for us. I bet someone might get interested in you after your performance. I have to want though, it's got to be a good show, you do know why you are here, don't you?” I asked mockingly, keeping my eyes locked to her as I speak. I know this is so condescending, she is my mate, my queen and I'm about to subject her to such a cheap act. It's not just an insult to her, it's an insult to me aswell, but I want to see her hurt. I want her to feel the pain I felt three years ago when she left me and I want her to know how it feels for your mate to be in love with another man while she treats you like a monster.
“You don't have to do this, Dominic. I won't let you hurt her this way. Don't make her do this” Carl kept pleading and threatening at the same time. He may not love her anymore, but he still feels inclined to help her. He must consider himself as her big brother or something, but I don't really care.
“Relax Carl. Marcus had picked her up in striptease she works as a stripper. She is not new to the job, so why don't you let her do her job?" I taunted. I asked the guards to bring one seat to the middle of the room. I volunteered myself to be used for their striptease and the crowd cheered on as they watched the show. I saw the uncertainty in her eyes and I wondered if she is scared of being this close to me or maybe she doesn't want to do this in front of Carl. I pointed at the other girl, beckoning her forward with a curl of my finger.
She walked forward with her phone in her hand and she tapped on the screen to play a soundtrack, then she began moving her hips to the beat. She is a pro, that's for sure. She tried to maintain eye contact but my eyes were not on her, I wasn't eve paying attention to the movement of her body, neither did I feel her hand on my body as she teases me, all I saw was the jealous redhead behind her that is glaring daggers at us. Again, if eyes could kill, Ill be dead already. I gave her a few minutes to showcase her talent, she looks perfect in every way. She simply has to work on her addiction.
“She's good for the week, someone should come get her” I told the guys, forcing them to come take her out of this spot so I be left with Beth. Marcus strolled forward and extended his hands to her and she gladly took it and led her away. I should have known that he would be the one to come for her, he is such a man w***e and it's beginning to irritate me.
“Your turn baby girl, show me what you got," I let out teasingly, beckoning her forward with a curve of my fingers.
“You can still end this madness, King Dominic, you don't have to do this” Carl chipped in once more, trying to get me to change my mind.
“F**k off” I growled back before cutting every link with everyone while focusing on Bethany. She took slow, precise steps, keeping her eyes on me as she walked up to the table and placed her phone, turning her back to me as she bent over to place her phone down, raising her a*s high on purpose, before turning her neck to make sure my eyes was on her a*s. Scott is going berserk in my head as he howls and pleads to be set free. I am finding it pretty hard to keep him in check. She hit the play button and flipped her hair back before turning to face me.
She stood in front of me and swayed her hips to the music, moving her hands on her body while she danced. I could tell tha my beast is about to break out because I can feel my canines protruding from my gum and my eyes were fixer on her making spot where I'm itching to place my mark and show it to the whole world that she is mine. My eyes darkened in lust, I had to grip the armrest of the chair as she strutted over to me, walking in sync with the music.
“This is torture, pure t*****e."
This was supposed to be a punishment for her, but I think I am the one being punished right now. I had to clench my jaw tightly because I was beginning to lose my patience. She moved forward and circled my seat to stand behind me. I felt her breath fanning my ear when she leaned down and ran her hand down my chest. I heard an animal-like groan when our skin made contact and I didn't know it was coming from me until I saw the satisfied smirk on her face.
Damn!
She got me!
She turned around and twisted her waist in front of me, rubbing her ass on my hard d**k. 'm sure the guys are wondering why I'm getting a striptease from a girl I just proclaimed as mine, but I'm too far gone to care about their thoughts. This girl is killing me with her soft touch and sexy body movement. It's easy to tell that she is a pro in this job and it infuriates to know that she does this to other men every f*****g day.
She turned to straddle my hips, smirking down at me when she felt my hardened d**k poking at her ass. She is happy to see my weakness and the fact that I can't help how I feel about her is so damn annoying. It seems that I have no control over my own body, and it's all her fault, it's Bethany's fault. I dug my hand into her soft curls, pulling up her head to force her face ug “Get your ass off my f*****g dick" I growled in her ear, eliciting a soft moan out of her as I pulled harder on her hair and forced her off my laps.
“The redhead is mine," I declared loudly as I strode back to my seat while trying my best to hide my protruding d**k from onlookers.
“Shut the f**k up." I scolded Carl when I sat down. He didn't say a word but I could see the mocking look in his eyes and I knew he wanted to f*****g mock and tease me. He did not respond to my angry outburst, he simply raised his hands in moc} surrender as he laughs at my obvious discomfort. Beth sauntered forward and took her seat right next to me. I decided to pay more attention to Fiona, I wanted to pay her back for putting me through so much misery. I leaned down to whisper in Fiona's ear, as usual, I simply want to make Bethany so jealous of us but it seems the universe was working in her favour today.
I heard a loud cough behind me and when I turned around, Dwayne, my right-hand man was standing behind me, looking lustfully at Fiona,
“Mine,” he let out in a whisper, claiming her as his one true mate from the moon goddess. I sighed defeatedly as I realized that I am stuck with Bethany and her evil intentions. I nearly lost it when I heard a burst of thunderous laughter coming fron the seats close to mine,
“f**k you, Carll”