" For the next two months, you are mine, I'm your master, you are my slave, every part of your body belongs to me and I will have you, anywhere, anytime and anyhow I want you, Have I made myself fucking clear?" Arianna fought back her tears , before nodding slowly. " Y.yes master" " Good, Now Strip" ***** Five years ago, Arianna broke Alaric's's heart in the cruelest way imaginable. Five years later, he is no longer the same man, he now has wealth, power and influence, The only thing remaining on his checklist is her. He is determined to break her, the same way she broke him and he will do everything to achieve it. But when he finds out the secret she has been hiding all along, would it be to late to undo the damage he has done.
ARIANNA'S POV
I noticed a different type of energy in the club today and it was more noticeable when Mrs Rochelle called on all the girls for an important announcement.
" There are two important clients at the club tonight and I want you all to UP your game, and be on your best fucking performance, if there's a complaint about any of you, you're automatically fired"
A trace of panic settled on our faces but it still didn't stop the excited chatters.
" Summer, I heard the two of them are mega-rich dudes, they're influential figures and that's why they're keeping their identities hidden "
Megan whispered into my ears.
Miss Rochelle's bat-like eyes scanned the crowd until it settled on me, somehow it made me feel uneasy
" Summer! One of the men specifically requested for you, I'm counting on you not to disappoint me"
A pit of dread settled in my stomach and I bit my tongue so hard to stop myself from crying out in protest, I barely even noticed the envious looks directed my way, my greatest fear had finally come to pass.
I felt a gentle squeeze on my wrist and opened my eyes to meet Megan's compassionate gaze.
I was trapped, there was no way I could say no, in the Golden club, offending a VIP client was the worst mistake anyone could ever make, they have the right to demand more from you, more than just stripping.
" you can just zone out until it's all over or you can think about your happiest memory during your performance, it works for me "
Megan mumbled quietly as she helped me reapply makeup on the visible part of my face, the rest was covered with my signature silver mask.
" I don't get why she always has the best clients, I bet she looks horrid under that mask"
Cassidy, one of the girls snickered.
" you're just jealous you'll never make half of what she makes, and for your information, my friend is way beautiful than you "
Megan fired back.
I smiled gratefully at Megan as I changed into the sexiest outfit in my closet, arguing with Cassidy was the last thing on my mind.
As I stood in front of the VIP doors, a slight tremor ran through my spine, I wanted nothing more than to take off my heels and flee, instead, I took several deep breaths.
' Think about Andy, think about the main reason you're doing this, think about everything that's at stake '
As I muttered it under my breath, the doors slipped open, as I stepped in, I knew I was leaving the innocent and naive Arianna Devon behind, I had now become Summer, the top stripper in the Golden Club.
As the man in the room turned around to face me, my eyes widened in surprise, standing in front of me was someone I had seen so well in the news, Fabian Black. I instantly understood why his identity was being kept a secret.
There was only one person who was superior to him in the business world, and at the thought of that person, a look of pain flashed across my face, it's been five years now and it's high time I stopped thinking about him.
I immediately composed my features and my lips curved into a slow seductive smile.
" You requested me, Mr Anonymous"
Fabian's deep chuckle took me by surprise, as I stared into his deep blue eyes, I could guess why he was often surrounded by girls, He was an absolute charmer, and I also knew how dangerous he could be, he was not someone I could afford to offend.
" I've heard a lot about you Summer, I've heard so much that it made me want to see the face that lies behind that mask "
My hands subconsciously tightened on my silver mask and I took a step backwards in fear.
" T-that's not.. Miss R-Rochelle permitted me t-to keep my mask on"
I muttered, unable to stop the slight quivering of my lips.
Fabian's lips curved into a smirk.
" But it says on page thirty-one of the employees rule book that a stripper must do everything a VIP client wants...
My eyes widened in surprise, he wouldn't know that unless he.
" I'm not just a VIP client amore, I own this club"
My mouth flew open at the sudden realization, that Fabian Black was my boss!
"P-please -"
I hate the pleading note that crawled into my voice, I hate the fact that I just can't walk away and leave all of this behind.
" I can't afford to remove my mask, I'll do any other thing you want"
The smirk on his face grew wider.
" I have a deal for you, Summer if you can do it, you won't have to take off your mask and you'll be free to do whatever you want "
" what deal, Mr Black "
I managed to blurt out, I already had the feeling that whatever he was about to ask was something I wouldn't be able to do.
" strip for me "
" That's all!"
I blurted out incredulously, I didn't think it would be that simple.
" There's only a small condition, you have to do it in front of my friend, he has an aversion to females, if you can get a reaction from him, then you pass and if you can't, you won't just be removing your mask, your face would be on the club's advertisement banner for an entire month, the other choice is to quit your job"
I swallowed back the lump that formed in my throat, how on earth would I possibly get a reaction out of a man who doesn't like females, this was a suicide mission, if I failed, it would be the death of my perfectly normal life as Arianna.
" I'm sure this would be a piece of cake for you, Summer"
Fabian grinned as he led me into the room.
Everything about the room exuded wealth, it was the first time I had ever been inside a VIP guest room and the lavish decorations were way beyond everything I expected.
Fabian settled into one of the throne-like golden chairs, his eyes didn't stray away from me even as I poured myself a glass of champagne at the counter.
I took a sip of the burning liquid, hoping it would help calm my nerves.
There was no sign of his friend and I lifted my brows.
" you can begin, he'll join us"
I slowly took off my jacket, revealing my black strapless lingerie, it was a lacy material that molded perfectly against my skin.
I took another sip of the champagne before bringing it close to Fabian's lips.
" Drink with me, Mr Black"
Fabian took a sip, deliberately choosing to drink from the place I had left a smudge of lipstick, his eyes roamed around my body and settled on the outline of my breasts.
Despite how uncomfortable it made me, I occupied my mind with different thoughts, I already have Fabian under my spell and now, I just pray it works on his friend too.
The door was violently pushed open.
"Fabian! I've told you countless times that I have no interest in strippers!!"
At the sound of that voice, my hand loosened on the champagne glass and it crashed to the ground, all the blood drained away from my face as those dark onyx eyes settled on me.
Standing in front of me was the man whose heart I had broken six years ago, Alaric Stone.
" Arianna?"
A cold shudder ran through my spine and I started to shudder uncontrollably.
My sister dissapeared three days before her wedding and I was forced to get married in her stead, to the head of the Italian Mafia, Stefano De Luca, a man known for his brutality and ruthlessness. My dear husband thinks he's going to get an obedient little kitty like my sister but he has no idea how wrong he is, I only have one plan and it's to drive him to the edge of frustration, I'll do everything to make sure he divorces me. ***** From the moment I saw her, I knew she was nothing but trouble, Anastasia Sidorov. My rebellious little bride. As much as I hated the idea of this marriage, Anastasia posed an interesting challenge. Even though she tries to, the chemistry between us is undeniable and I'm willing to see how far I can push my feisty little vixen, how long it'll take before I break each of her defenses. Because from the moment we said our vows, I have no intention of letting her escape my claws.
Erada and Olivia are identical twin sisters who were separated at birth, one grew up as an heiress to one of the four main families in Green city while the other became the leader of the most notorious group of mercenaries, Daera, her name brings fear into everyone's heart, cold and merciless, she will kill everyone who stands in her way. When Daera decides to seek revenge, she is determined not to spare anyone, not even her identical twin sister. In her quest for revenge, she meets Draco Steele, the CEO of Glam jewelries, the most formidable billionaire in Green city and Olivia's first love, Erada's aim was to use Draco just to exact her revenge but she slowly starts too fall for this dark dangerous billionaire. What happens when the two sisters gets stuck in a messy love affair ***
Lindsey's fiancé was the devil's first son. Not only did he lie to her but he also slept with her stepmother, conspired to take away her family fortune, and then set her up to have sex with a total stranger. To get her lick back, Lindsey decided to find a man to disrupt her engagement party and humiliate the cheating bastard. Never did she imagine that she would bump into a strikingly handsome stranger who was all that she was currently looking for. At the engagement party, he boldly declared that she was his woman. Lindsey thought he was just a broke man who wanted to leech off her. But once they began their fake relationship, she realized that good luck kept coming her way. She thought they would part ways after the engagement party, but this man kept to her side. "We gotta stick together, Lindsey. Remember, I'm now your fiancé. " "Domenic, you're with me because of my money, aren't you?" Lindsey asked, narrowing her eyes at him. Domenic was taken aback by that accusation. How could he, the heir of the Walsh family and CEO of Vitality Group, be with her for money? He controlled more than half of the city's economy. Money wasn't a problem for him! The two got closer and closer. One day, Lindsey finally realized that Domenic was actually the stranger she had slept with months ago. Would this realization change things between them? For the better or worse?
Rumors claimed that Fernanda, newly back with her family, was nothing more than a violent country bumpkin. Fernanda just flashed a casual, dismissive grin in response. Another rumor suggested that the usually rational Cristian had lost all sense, madly in love with Fernanda. This frustrated her. She could tolerate gossip about herself, but slander against her beloved crossed the line! Gradually, as Fernanda's multiple identities as a celebrated designer, a savvy gamer, an acclaimed painter, and a successful business magnate came to light, everyone realized they were the ones who had been fooled.
Bailey seems to be never destined to fit in, a little geeky, but under it all, a hidden beauty that so many seem to miss, but still not what her pack Alpha is looking for in a fated mate... so he is determined to reject her and make her life hell. Bailey, knowing her life will likely never be the same focuses on what she can control, her future, and heads off to study; becoming a teacher. Asher is the Beta of Autumn Valley Pack, a neighbouring pack. A broken man having suffered the loss of his mate after a rogue attack, Asher is slowly crumbling. Falling to pieces. A shadow of his former self, and not a man that anyone wants to be around anymore... Until, Autumn Valley Pack require a new teacher, and Bailey finds herself there and pushed together with the Beta. Is there a connection building or is that in their imaginations? And what will happen when Bailey's mate comes back to claim what is his?
Corinne devoted three years of her life to her boyfriend, only for it to all go to waste. He saw her as nothing more than a country bumpkin and left her at the altar to be with his true love. After getting jilted, Corinne reclaimed her identity as the granddaughter of the town’s richest man, inherited a billion-dollar fortune, and ultimately rose to the top. But her success attracted the envy of others, and people constantly tried to bring her down. As she dealt with these troublemakers one by one, Mr. Hopkins, notorious for his ruthlessness, stood by and cheered her on. “Way to go, honey!”
Trigger warning!!! Intended for mature readers who enjoy morally complex, slow-burn, poseesive, forbidden, dark romance that pushes boundaries. ***EXCERPT*** Blood everywhere. Trembling hands. "No!" My eyes blurred. His lifeless eyes stared back at me, his blood pooling at my feet. The man I loved-dead. Killed by the one person I could never escape - my stepbrother. *** Kasmine's life was never hers to begin with. Kester, her stepbrother, controlled and monitored her every move. At first, it was all sweet and brotherly until it began to turn into an obsession. Kester was the Alpha, and his word was law. No close friends. No boyfriends. No freedom. The only consolation Kasmine had was her twenty-first birthday, which was supposed to change everything. She dreamt of finding her mate, escaping the sickening control of Kester, and finally claiming her own life. But fate had other plans for her. On the night of her birthday, not only was she disappointed that she wasn't mated to the love of her life, but she found out that her mate was none other than him - Her tormentor. Her stepbrother. She'd rather die than be mated to a man whom she had known as her big brother all her life. A man who would do just anything to make sure she was his. But when love turns to obsession, and obsession turns to blood, how far can one girl run before she realizes there is nowhere else to run to?
The whispers said that out of bitter jealousy, Hadley shoved Eric's beloved down the stairs, robbing the unborn child of life. To avenge, Eric forced Hadley abroad and completely cut her off. Years later, she reemerged, and they felt like strangers. When they met again, she was the nightclub's star, with men ready to pay fortunes just to glimpse her elusive performance. Unable to contain himself, Eric blocked her path, asking, "Is this truly how you earn a living now? Why not come back to me?" Hadley's lips curved faintly. "If you’re eager to see me, you’d better join the queue, darling."