Freda's POV
"I would fuck you mercilessly before shoving a bullet down your throat" Hardin replied almost immediately, looking at me straight in the eyes, and I could see that he wasn't Bluffing."Just let me and my friend go, and I will forget this ever happened I promise," I said trying to beg my way out of the situation but it seemed as thou it only made him mad as his grip on my hands tightened."I don't think you understand what is going on," he said angrily bringing a gun out of his pocket, I froze at the sight of it as a wave of panic surged through my veins. Is he going to shoot me? I wondered to myself "This is what is going to happen to your friend if you ever think of escaping this place"He brought the gun to my face tracing it gently down to my throat, I shut my eyes close unable to breathe properly, suddenly I heard a loud bang which made me jump in fear.I opened my eyes immediately only to see that he had put a bullet through the door. my heart leaped into my throat, pounding with a mix of shock and fear. His sudden action had caught me completely off guard, leaving me trembling in its wake.My mind raced, trying to make sense of what had just happened. Why would he do something so terrifying? Was this some kind of sick joke, or was there something more sinister at play?The room felt suffocating, the air thick with tension. My hands trembled uncontrollably as I struggled to steady myself. Every nerve in my body was on high alert, anticipating the next unpredictable move.Fear gripped me tightly, like icy tendrils snaking their way through my veins. I could feel my breath quicken, shallow and erratic as if my lungs were refusing to cooperate. Panic threatened to consume me entirely.Images of the bullet going through my throat flashed before my eyes, intensifying the terror that coursed through my veins. The sound of that gunshot echoed in my ears. I felt trapped, cornered in a world where danger lurked around every corner. Every creak and whisper intensified my unease as if the world itself had turned against me."Next time that bullet would be going through your friend," he said with a smile tugging at the corner of his lips.As I managed to look at him I couldn't help but wonder What kind of a mess have I gotten myself into? "I am sorry" I apologize with my heart pounding rapidly on my chest."It's fine, now let me take you to your new home," he said with a smile on his face as he brought out his hands for me to take it. As I followed him out of the room my heart heavy with regret, Meeting Hardin had seemed like a whirlwind of excitement at first, but now it felt like a nightmare I couldn't wake up from.The weight of my decision pressed down on me, suffocating my thoughts. If I had just listened to Miranda that night and never had gone to the club or if my stupid boyfriend hadn't cheated on me I wouldn't have found myself in this situation I thought to myself as I questioned every choice I had made, every step that had led me to this moment. How had I allowed myself to be drawn into his tumultuous world?Fear gripped me tightly, as Hardin's icy fingers squeezed my hands gently. I felt trapped, like a bird with broken wings, unable to escape the cage I had willingly entered.In no time we arrived at a very big old mansion, it looked sophisticated yet ancient with a very beautiful garden surrounding it. The atmosphere of the surroundings gave a dark Aurora just like Hardin's heart."You are welcome sir" A beautiful lady in her early thirties approached us as we entered the mansion."Thank you candy," he replied as he turned towards me "This is Freda, I want you to show her to her room and make her feel comfortable""Yes sir, let's go, Freda," Candy said to me with a bright smile on her face I could tell that this was not the first time she was doing this."Be a good girl, Freda, you don't want to make me mad" Hardin said as he tugged my hair behind my ear before leaving me with candy."This way dear," Candy said gesturing me to follow her upstairs, as we walked through the halls of the mansion I couldn't help but admire it, the inside of the mansion was quite magnificent, unlike anything I had ever seen before."Does he stay here all alone?" I asked Candy curious to know how many people live in this big house."Yes dear, he is hardly at home anyways so it doesn't matter" she replied calmly, we stopped at the room almost at the end of the hall she swung it open and motioned for me to enter. "You must be very tired, I will make you a bath""What does he do?" I asked again, I had so many questions running through my mind and I was hoping Candy would be able to answer them because if I wanted to escape from Hardin I needed to at least know how powerful he was."That's not in my place to answer love, I will make a bath for you" she replied waving my question away, it was clear she didn't want to answer any more questions which made me even more curious and scared.who is he? What does he do? Why does everyone tremble at the mention of his name,? I stood there watching her make my bath as so many questions ran through my mind."I am done dear, not too hot and not too cold, it will help calm your nerves," she said as she helped me with my torn clothes."Candy" I called her name, she raised her head and looked at me and I asked, "How does it feel living with such a monster?"Freda's POV"He is not that bad Freda, I promise you" Candy replied calmly, how can I believe that the man who kidnapped my best friend and threatened to kill me is not a bad person? "I find that hard to believe candy, I know you work for him and it's okay if you don't want to say anything bad about your boss but we both know that isn't true, Hardin is a monster," I said disagreeing with what she said, I can believe she is trying to whitewash Hardin. "Believe it or not Freda, Hardin is a kind and loving man as far as you obey his rule and don't do anything to offend him" she replied with a smile on her face.I couldn't tell if she was telling the truth or not but either way I didn't want to be here. "Okay," I replied because I didn't know what else to say so I just pulled my clothes and went into the bathroom. "I will leave you to it, and if you need anything just let me know," she said before leaving me alone with my thoughts.As I sank into the soothing warmth of the bathtub, my
Freda's POV“Put these on, little one.” He commanded as he tossed a gown at me. I tilted my head to give him a straight stare as my heart raced faster. I took a deep breath as I took the cloth he threw at me. From the scent of the cloth, I could tell he had just bought them. I looked at the dress and was prompted to ask him why he had asked me to wear his newly bought dress. “May I ask why?” I said in a low voice, and he chuckled dryly, smirking at the end. He took a deep breath as he walked toward me, holding my chin and raising my head to look at him. He looked directly into my eyes as if he were searching for something while he smirked.“We are going out.” He said in a small voice as if he were whispering. I could not help but exhale rapidly as I tried to calm my racing heartbeat down. He let go of my chin and walked towards the door. “Where are you taking me?” I asked in a low tone, and he stopped abruptly, tilting his head to look at me. My heart skipped and bit the moment his
Freda's POVEverything seemed to pause immediately after I realized what I had done. Everyone gasped as they looked at us. Hardin tilted his head to look around the whole place, gesturing to everyone that they could continue their activities, while I lowered my head as I was embarrassed. I heaved a sigh in fear as his words reverberated in my mind. My heart raced faster, and my heart pounded hard as I stood in front of him. My hands trembled gently as fear washed over me.How the hell did I end up with a mafia lord after just a nightstand? I could not get my head around it. He brought out his handkerchief and wiped my mouth with it. I closed my eyes slowly as I could not get his words off my mind. He was a Mafia Lord. I thought. That explains his luxurious and exotic lifestyle. I then understood why he told me he referred to himself as the law, and why he said he could get anything he desired.“Are you okay, little one?” He asked rapidly as he placed a hand on my shoulder, raising his
Freda’s POV I saw at the corner of the room with my leg wrapped around my chest, I couldn't help but feel a whirlwind of emotions swirling within me. The weight of my circumstances bore down on my shoulders, making it hard to breathe. It was as if the walls of my room were closing in on me, suffocating any remnants of the carefree girl I once was.My heart felt heavy, burdened by the weight of the situation I had found myself in. I longed for the freedom I once had, where my choices were my own and I could pursue my dreams without any restrictions. The room seemed to close in on me, amplifying my sense of confinement. It was as if I was trapped in a gilded cage, where my every move was monitored and controlled.I couldn't help but reflect on how my life had taken such a dark turn. I wondered how I had become trapped in a situation where my autonomy was stripped away, where fear became my constant companion. It felt like a cruel twist of fate, a nightmare I couldn't wake up from.As I
Freda’s POV As I entered the restroom, my heart was still racing, my mind filled with a whirlwind of conflicting emotions. I couldn't shake off the feeling of Hardin's touch, the way it made my skin tingle, even though I knew deep down that I didn't want it.I stared at my reflection in the mirror, searching for answers, trying to make sense of the chaos inside me. My eyes, usually filled with confidence, now held a glimmer of confusion and vulnerability. How did I let myself be affected by his touch? Why couldn't I deny the fact that it stirred something within me?A wave of self-doubt crashed over me as I analyzed my reactions. Was I weak for feeling a flicker of pleasure amidst the discomfort? Did it make me complicit in his actions? These questions gnawed at my conscience, tearing at the fabric of my self-worth.“What the fuck Freda” I yelled at my reflection in the mirror, trying to make sense of what just happened.Turning on the faucet, I cupped my hands under the cool water,
Freda's POVI took a deep breath as I leaned against the wall of the bathroom, placing my palm on my forehead, and cleaning the sweat that dripped down my face. I exhaled rapidly as I could not understand why Hardin had decided to treat me in such a way. I hated this feeling and I cursed the day I met him. I closed my eyes and inhaled deeply, trying to calm my racing heart. Everything played in my head like a movie and I could not help but sob. This is not the life I planned for. I thought.Being stuck with a Mafia Lord because of a one-night stand was never part of my life plans. But thanks to Jake who broke my heart, I ended up stuck with a Mafia Lord. Now all my life plans have been disoriented. My mind wandered off to Miranda, who was still in his den, going through torture because of me. I felt guilt weighing down on my shoulders and also clouded my heart. I took a deep breath and exhaled slowly through my mouth, slightly opened. What have I gotten myself into, all in the name of
Freda's POVMy days here in Hardin's mansion are almost turning into a week. I could not get my mind off the wild things I had been experiencing in his house since I was forced here. Lately, I had been planning to escape. I had all the plans mapped out, and I could not wait for the right opportunity to elope from this prison. I sat on the edge of my bed with my palm on my chin. I heaved a heavy sigh as different thoughts ran through my mind. Miranda was still locked up in a cell. I felt guilt clouding my heart, but I had made up my mind to leave the mansion and source for help outside.A knock suddenly came on the door, jolting me from my reverie. Who could be at the door? I wondered. I knew it wasn't Hardin because knocking did not fit so well into his personality.“Come in,” I yelled in a shaky voice and the door suddenly opened, revealing Candy, holding a new bedsheet in her hand. I hissed inaudibly as I tilted my head away from her. I stood up slowly from the bed and walked towar
Freda's POVI felt my heart skipped a beat. I gasped again and breathed through my mouth as if my nose were blocked completely. I heard footsteps approaching me from behind, and I could not help but close my eyes. My body trembled in fear as I didn't know what to do next. I placed my shaky hands on my chest and I felt my heart beating erratically. I opened my eyes and the only thing I could think of was to run. I tilted my head to the left and ran as fast as my legs could take me.“Stop!” I heard loudly from behind as he chased me, but I didn't stop. I kept running and gasping for air in fear. I didn't know what he was going to do to me if he caught me. Not long after, I heard him pull out a gun from its holster.“If you don't stop, I will shoot you.” He said in a sharp voice, and I halted immediately, breathing heavily in fear and fret. He moved closer to me slowly, and I shut my eyes tightly, not knowing what to do. I felt regrets, washing all over me.“You really think you can esca