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“Hell, it’s what I did with River. She was terrified of me when we first met, but I just kept showing her the man I was. Now, we’re discussing a date to get married.”
I couldn’t help but smile. “That’s awesome, man. I can’t wait to see you two hitched. I’m sure it will be one hell of a wedding.”
“You’ll have to let me know what you think afterward.”
My forehead creased in confusion. “What do you mean?”
Holden leaned forward, a hint of seriousness filling the air. “As one of my groomsmen, you’ll have a front row seat.”
“Yeah?”
“You’re one of my closest friends outside of Jace and Chance. I would be honored if you would join us.”
I stood, grinning. “I’m in, dude. Just tell me when and where.”
“Thank fuck.” Holden rose from his spot. “River would have kicked my ass if you’d said no.”
I chuckled. “I would actually pay money to see that.”
Holden gave me a quick hug, then an ornery expression slipped into place. “I’ll let her know you’ve accepted. But there’s one more thing.”
“What’s that?” I folded my arms over my chest, bracing myself for his next request. From the glint in his eye, I wasn’t sure I would like it.
“Dude, you have got to learn to dance.”
I threw my head back and laughed my ass off. “Deal.”
“It sounds like you have a few friends who can help you out. I hear Vaughn and Claire are quite the pair on the dance floor.”
“They are. I’ll talk to them. After all, I better get started learning, so I can show off for your bride.” I playfully smacked Holden on the arm. “It’s good to see you happy.”
“Thanks. I am.”
A beat of silence hung in the air as a twinge of envy stabbed me in the chest. Out of all of my close friends, I was the only one still single, and the unattached nights of wild sex were getting old. Funny how quickly the door with Brynn had closed for me. However, I had no fucking clue of the shit show behind the one that was about to open, putting me center stage as the darkness unfolded around me.
10
Giselle
Sharp tingles pierced my arms and legs as the room blurred in and out. I blinked furiously, attempting to clear the clouds from my thoughts and orient myself to my surroundings. The light blazed bright, making me squint. My wrists stung as I struggled against restraints, the wide leather pinching my skin. I glanced down, realizing I was naked and spread-eagled, suspended a few inches above a cracked concrete floor, my limbs stretched as far as they could go without snapping me in two.
Somewhere in the room, a fire crackled, and the scent of burning wood caught my attention. Since I couldn’t see a fireplace, I assumed it was somewhere behind me.
“Ah, you’re awake.” Ashkov’s rich Russian accent broke through the fog.
I looked up, registering that a nude Ashkov sat in front of me. I focused on the unclothed woman next to his chair as her stringy and unkempt dishwater blonde hair fell from her ponytail. Her blank eyes stared at me, unseeing, and her body jerked back as he pulled on the chain attached to the collar around her neck. Cuts and bruises dotted her fair skin, and my stomach clenched. Any hope that the rumors weren’t true, that Ashkov wasn’t as harsh and evil of a man as I’d heard, faded away. I tried not to retch at the realization.
“Donovan charges a high price for your company, I hope you don’t disappoint me.” Askhov gripped his short but thick cock with his other hand and stroked it.
I clenched my teeth, wondering what time it was—how many hours I’d already spent with this piece of shit. Maybe Ashkov would kill me by accident, and I would be free from being sold to depraved, insane men.
Ashkov jerked the chain, then forced the girl’s mouth down to his dick while his dark gaze coasted over me from head to toe.
I swallowed, fear scraping my throat as I mustered up the courage to ask Ashkov a question. “How did you learn about me? I was never supposed to be offered to you.” At least that’s what Donovan had said, hadpromised, but he was a lying bastard, so I wasn’t sure why I ever believed a slick word that slithered from his mouth.
Ashkov grunted as the girl sucked him, the slurps of her work echoing through the small space. I would have been repulsed at one time, but when you’ve been sold by your brother to the highest bidder since you were sixteen, not much bothered you anymore. Although I was talented and deserved to dance with the company that had accepted me, I’d eventually learned that Donovan had bought my way in, using my body as payment to Ander. He’d secured my place as a prima ballerina behind my father’s back. Once Ander tired of me and needed money, he continued in Donovan’s footsteps.
“A confidant contacted me and mentioned that you would be listed on the dark web for sale. Of course, I had to find out what all of the fuss was over the golden-eyed girl. You’re just a stupid bitch with another cunt,” Ashkov said in a matter-of-fact tone, a smirk tugging at his features. “But my curiosity got the better of me. From what some of my friends have told me, you’re worth every penny.” He rubbed his hands together. “I can’t wait to make you scream, Giselle.”
