Page 43 of Saints and Sinners


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FIFTEEN

Catalina

Idon't know whetherto be excited or nervous. It's my very first Toga Party which should be exciting but knowing that the Lords of Sin are planning on sacrificing me has my nerves frayed. The thought of them taking me together, though? I've fantasized about having threesomes or, should I say, a foursome; it all means the same thing, I guess. Regardless, I never wanted to initiate one, and the guys at my high school were too lame; they probably wouldn't know what to do.

So, saying that I don't want it to happen would be a lie, but the part where it will be watched has me pacing my room with only thirty minutes left before leaving. I'm wearing the costume I had initially bought for it because I don't need Dani asking questions about why I'm not getting ready. She's already upset that I can't go with her because they requested me earlier.

“I don't know why you need to go so early. What are you not telling me?” My roommate questions as she starts on her own makeup.

“I can't answer that, Dani. All I know is I'm expected to be there an hour before the party starts. Don't worry, I'll be fine.” At least, I hope I will be.

Do I feel like my life is in danger with the Lords? Of course not, but that doesn't mean it can't turn on a dime if I piss them off. I've heard stories, but whether they are rumors or not is different. Amongst the lust I see in their eyes whenever I'm around them, something more sinister lurks in their depths, and I haven't been around them enough to figure out what it is.

“Well, I will look for you once I get there.” My roommate looks pointedly at me.

I shrug, “Okay, but like I said, I don't know what they want me to do yet, so I can't promise I will be able to hang with you much.”

I really hate lying, especially to my only friend here at college, but as much as we are alike, I can still sense her disdain for me hanging around the Lords. It's not her family being threatened, so she won't understand, which gives me no choice but to lie.

I step behind her and take her hair in my hands, twisting it before putting the clips in to hold it in place. I smile at her through the mirror before she scrutinizes me closely. I try to act as normal as possible, and finally, she relaxes and lets me finish her hair for her.

“There! I love this hairstyle with the costume, and your makeup rocks the whole look!” Genuinely smiling at how gorgeous my friend looks, I glance at the time, “Oh shit! I better get going!” Grabbing my small handbag and dress coat on my way out, I wave at Dani and close the door behind me.

Quickly, I cover myself with my coat before making my way downstairs and thank God I did because Felicia just happens to be walking by. When she gives me a once-over, she stops and crosses her arms.

“Where are you going all dressed up?” Her eyebrow raises as she waits for my answer.

“Not that it's any of your business, but I'm going to dinner with my father. Would you like me to bring you back anything?” I ask and watch the Sorority President's whole demeanor change.

“Oh! Where are you going?” There is excitement in her voice now, thinking I'll bring her back food.

So, I quickly think of the one restaurant I know she doesn't like because she's gotten food poisoning from eating there, “Oh, Dad is taking me to the French place here in town. What's the name of it?”

“Pierre's?” She asks as her face turns a tinted green.

“Yes! That's the one. Would you like anything?” I smile on the outside but laugh my ass off on the inside.

Her hand goes to her stomach, “God no, and I hope you don't get sick from eating there like I did.”

I give her a sympathetic look, “I'm sorry to hear that you got sick,” I start for the front door but call out over my shoulder, “Call me if you change your mind!” Snickering once I'm standing outside, I quicken my steps and head for the forbidden Sinner's Frat House.

The front door is openwhen I get to the Frat house, so I call out from the doorway. Nobody is around to answer, but I see that the inside is decorated for the party and looks incredible. I step inside, and I look all around. The length they went through to decorate is impressive, and it is hard to believe that a bunch of Sinners did the work.

I hear voices toward the back of the house, so I make my way in that direction, stopping when I get to the back door. My mouth drops at the massive faux volcano that sits as the centerpiece in the backyard. Tiki torches line the pathways all around, and I notice a cable above my head running the yard's length, ending behind a fake wall on the other side.

A giant projector screen is set up in a far corner, and a few guys are setting up some tables and chairs. None of them are the Sinners I'm looking for, so I turn to head upstairs, only to run into a hard chest.

“You really need to watch where you walk, Little Saint.” The deep rumble of Fynn's chuckle vibrates through my core, and I have to squeeze my thighs together.

His strong hands gripping my upper arms, keeping me from stumbling, don't help either. I look up and see the cocky grin he's sporting and take a step back. Fumbling with the tie on my coat, I'm trying to find the words I should be saying instead of gawking at the Gladiator-like man before me.

Fynn is already in costume, but it's not a Toga. Instead, he's wearing a leather loincloth, but it's more like a short skirt that covers both loin and ass with leather strips. His chest is bare, and the only other items he wears are the leather strips around his biceps and wrists and the leather sandals with leather strips wrapping his calves.

I'm not ready for any of this. I am way out of my depth here with these Sinners. If Fynn is dressed this way, I can only imagine what the other two are dressed like. My gawking is only amusing the Lord more, and he stirs me in the direction I need to go.

Something finally snaps, and I can form words again, “Where are you taking me?”

“Well, Little Saint, we need to get you into the proper attire and then explain what your role will be and what will be expected of you.” His voice is close to my ear, and I can feel the heat from his breath as it tickles my neck.

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