“You don’t understand. This was a mistake. He’s one of the three Elite members to stay away from at all costs.”
“Why?”
The way she swallowed was a clear indication of how nervous she was. “Because he’s bad news.”
“Who are the others?” Why had she brought me here? She’d obviously been considered one of them for some time. I was beginning to feel completely uncomfortable, especially since Cristiano’s eyes remained on me.
As she scanned the room, I sensed she was ensuring no one was paying attention. “Hunter and Cain.”
“Like Cain and Abel?” Evidently, the president of the little club thought he had more power than he did.
Did my parents know about the school’s reputation? They’d never said anything to me about the Elite. But my mother’s strange reaction had been a red flag. Had they been pressured to send me here? Had I been the one to find the school?
No. I hadn’t been. I’d nagged them for two years to allow me to take anything other than community classes. This had been my father’s suggestion. My father had likely been a drill sergeant in a previous life. He’d barked orders after researching everything. There were far too many questions in my mind that I was worried I wouldn’t like the answers to.
“Exactly like that. They rule the entire school. The other guys you see are fine, some of them very nice, but they won’t interfere with whatever the three men want. Stay away from them.”
“Why else did you bring me here, Kelly? Be honest with me. Did someone put you up to it?”
It was as if a light had sparked inside her head. Or as if she knew she was being watched.
“Don’t be silly. I asked you because I wanted you to have some fun for a change. You can’t allow three wicked boys to ruin the party. This is the place to be.” Whatever the reason she was nervous before had faded away. “Let me introduce you to some other people. Okay?”
I allowed my gaze to lock onto Cristiano, noticing the smirk on his face.
A cold shiver drifted all the way down to my toes.
The moment she dragged me further into the crowd, I had a sense of being watched.
As if I’d been lured to the party for a specific reason.
Just like before.
As if I’d suddenly become prey to three big bad wolves.
CHAPTER 5
Cristiano
Fuck. My cock ached, pinched against the zipper of my trousers. Filthy visions tore through my mind. Soon, I would drive my shaft deep into Sage’s tight pussy as she writhed underneath me.
I knew the objective, one that Cain had drilled into us for several months, but there was something about her that intrigued me. The three of us had shared women before, but a part of me wanted her all to myself. That shocked the hell out of me. I could have anyone I wanted in the world, but Sage had been the only one to spark something deep inside.
I’d barely paid any attention to the stories Cain had mentioned. Just reading a small passage from her journal had pushed me to the edge of need, so much so that sending her away wasn’t an option. I couldn’t wait to lock her inside a house where no one else could find her.
“Lucky bastard,” Hunter said as he flanked my side.
“How so, brother?” As Sage disappeared into the crowd, I took a deep breath, filthy thoughts of what I would do to her lingering in my mind.
“You were the first to meet our new pet. I’m curious as to your thoughts.”
In our world, women were considered commodities, even at our age. I knew the drill as well as any of the other members. Being an Elite was in our blood, our fathers anticipating we’d become stellar members of a pre-ordained, exclusive club with past graduates. I found it interesting my father had wanted me involved. Even more so that I’d been allowed to break the traditional mold of being welcomed since none of my ancestors had gone through the program. Program. What I meant was indoctrination.
I gave him a sideways glance, lifting the glass to my lips. “She’s not as timid as we thought. In fact, there’s an intelligence and vibrancy in her unlike any of the other girls. But she could be trouble.” There hadn’t been a single woman in the school who’d dared challenge me the way she had. My mind remained filled with images that some would consider heinous. I wanted her confined naked to a cage, only allowed free when she was to be used. That was my right. Somehow, I knew she wouldn’t succumb easily. The joy would be in breaking her, stripping away her defenses.
“You finally figured that out? Her stories are a delicious indication.”
“Not just her stories. I can tell there’s a little lioness inside.” My cock was pressing against my zipper, making walking uncomfortable.