Freda's POV My heart skipped a beat when he asked me to put on the mask.“Why?”I inquired and he furrowed his brows, I didn’t need to be told twice and I hastily put on the mask. “You should be on your best behavior” he growled in a low tone and stepped inside the hall, I followed closely behindMy eyes darted around as soon as we stepped inside, I noticed people’s laughter and they were all masked, I was confused about what was going on here, so I tilted my head and asked."What are we doing here?" my voice barely above a whisper. The sight before me was overwhelming, masked figures mingling and conversing in hushed tones. Hardin turned to face me, his eyes glinting with mischief as he revealed a black lace masquerade mask from his pocket."Watch and see," he said as he put on his mask, he brought out his hand and gestured for me to hold on to it, As we moved through the crowd, a sea of extravagant costumes and elaborate masks surrounded me. Each person exuded an aura of secrecy, t
Hardin’s POV An emanate growl escaped my lungs and I fisted my hands as I watched Andre steal the one thing that brought me here at a ridiculous price. The surge of anger that flooded through me was overpowering, like a raging storm inside my chest. I had been so close, so damn close to finally getting that piece, I have been meaning to add it to my collection of ancient pieces But now, it slipped through my fingers like sand. I couldn’t believe he was ready to lose that amount just to prove a point to me, I saw the way he was staring at Freda, just like he did at the casino. Andre had always had a thing for going for what is mine. And he knew how badly I needed that piece that’s why he waited for me to bid before bidding.I got angry and stormed off leaving Freda behind I could see the confusion on her face but I didn’t care I just needed to clear my head, my footsteps echoing in the empty hallway as I made my way to the restroom. I needed to let out this frustration, this burning
Freda’s POV“Adjust your dress and get inside the car” Hardin yelled at me angrily as he released his grip from my hands. I immediately did as I was told so as not to get him angry again.I got inside the car and sat at the extreme end, I was trying so hard to control my emotions, I didn't want to look weak but my emotions got the better of me as the tears rolled down from my eyes. I could still feel the pain coursing through my body.Hardin entered the car and ordered the driver to drive, he turned to look at me when he noticed I was crying, but I didn't think he cared. He just focused his attention back to his phone ignoring me completely.My heart pounded in my chest, echoing the fear that consumed me. Thoughts raced through my mind, each one more desperate than the last. I knew I had to find a way out, to break free from the suffocating grip of Hardin's control.My mind swayed back to Andre and the conversation we were having before Hardin interrupted.Flashback******“Freda, what
Freda’s POV“You dare defy me, hours after I told you not to,” Hardin said calmly as he walked into the room, with his hands behind his back.“Hardin” I cried out his name, I didn't even know what to say next, I was tired of everything and at this point, I just wanted to end it all. “It's okay if you want to kill me but please let my best friend go” I pleaded to him to at least let Miranda go because I knew there was no way he was going to let me live after this.“Follow me,” Hardin said calmly, as he walked out of my room, the reaction I was getting from him wasn't what I was expecting. Why is he so calm after he caught me calling the very man he had warned me against? I followed him and in no time we arrived in front of a room, I wasn't sure if this was his room or where he took his toys whenever he wanted to kill them, but he swung the door open and walked inside, I followed him inside. The room was dark with only a bright light in the middle shining on the neatly arranged bed, th
Freda's POVI lay there feeling extremely disappointed in myself for enjoying what he had just done to me. This was worse than torture. I said to myself. Though I could not deny the fact that I enjoyed the sex, deep down I knew I was not supposed to enjoy it. My pussy was unable to resist his touches. I lay there, still with the blindfold on my eyes, as all these thoughts ran through my mind. I heard him groan lowly as walked away to the bathroom, not uttering a single word to me. I heaved a sigh, exhaling with my mouth.“Don't leave me here like this,” I said in my shaky voice, but he didn't respond. I heard the shower running and for a moment, I thought. “What kind of person is he?” I felt a wave of anger coursing through me as I tried to move my hands, but the chains kept me in place. I had the urge to scream for him to come and release me, but I decided not to scream. I stayed there naked on the bed, my legs widely spread out. The only thing that made me feel a little better was t
Hardin's POVI woke up to the sound of my ringtone. I sluggishly moved my hand around the bed in search of my phone. I reached my phone and didn't bother checking the caller ID. I exhaled heavily as I placed the phone to my ear to talk.“Yes! What is it?” I said in my groggy voice. I waited patiently to hear what the caller had to say.“Sir! We have a problem.” He said, and my eyes opened immediately as I concentrated on the call.“What's going on?” I asked curiously, arranging the phone properly on my ear and placing my head well on the pillow.“Parish and his boys intercepted our goods, over-powdered our men, and carted away our goods with them.” He said, and my eyes immediately went wide as a wave of anger coursed through my veins. What is wrong with Parish? I thought as I sat up on the bed. “Where are you?” I asked immediately as I took a deep breath to calm my nerves. “I am the club. I just received the call and I called you straight up.” He said. And I stood up from the bed an
Freda's POV“So he actually has a weakness?” I whispered inaudibly to myself. I nodded slightly as I turned and looked around the kitchen. I needed to come up with a plan to put enough garlic in his food. At least that will weaken him for me to end his existence completely and for good. I heaved a sigh as a thought suddenly crossed my mind.“Can I help you with anything?” I asked, and she tilted her head immediately to give me a surprised look. She seemed amazed by me wanting to help out in the kitchen. I smiled as she looked at me. “Is everything alright,” I asked as she seemed lost, looking at me. She jolted and smiled, shaking her head slowly. “No, I will handle it.” She said, and I felt a little disappointed, but I was not going to leave. I heaved a sigh as I tilted my head away from her face.“Why did you refuse?” I asked curiously and she chuckled suddenly. I had no choice but to smirk, which later turned into a smile. “Are you being serious?” She asked in a low tone and I no
Freda's POVI felt a wave of fear run down my spine as he tilted his head to look at me. Why was he looking at me in such a way? I thought within my mind. I tried to hide my fear as I took a spoon out of my food. I was still waiting for him to take his first spoon, while he still observed me as if he were thinking of what to do. I wiped the sweat off my face with the back of my palm as I drank a little water from the cup in front of me. I heaved a sigh as I could no longer hold it and tilted my head to look at him.“Are you just going to sit there and watch me? Won't you eat your food?” I said, and he smirked, shaking his head slightly, and it sent shivers down my spine. I took a deep breath, trying not to show how I felt at that instant.“I have no interest in eating from my plate. I don't feel like it.” He said in a sharp tone as he stared directly into my eyes. Does he know about it? I asked myself and the only reply my brain gave me was that he was not around when the food was coo