Tara stared at the Alpha’s bare chest. She couldn’t stop looking at the tattooed markings on his chest. Those were marks that spoke of battles won and ranks of honour. She’d never seen so many. It also meant she didn’t have to look at his face. Tara knew he hated her for her attempt to cheat and he’d make her suffer for it, even if he couldn’t prove she counted the cards. That was the second time he’d claimed she belonged to him. “If I do, will I be able to leave?” He chuckled like she said something funny. “No, I’ve not even started with you. But things will go easier for you if you’re a good girl and do as you’re told.” Tara felt scared now. She didn’t have a clue about what this man wanted or what he’d do to her. “Now that you are being sensible, I will allow Healer Daniels to examine you one more time before I decide what to do with you.” Cal found it pleased him he didn’t have to command her. All because he wanted to appear strong to her and failing to command would show weak

This was like many nights. It dragged on with a lot of foolishness that he really wasted his time with. The only reason he listened was so that he could keep a finger on the pulse of his pack. “Now, one last piece of business. Everyone knows I like to run a tight ship within my territory. Two nights ago, this very gathering had to be postponed until tonight. This was because at least two people entered this establishment after a third person. They attempted to poison the first person after they failed to interfere in the workings of this club. It’s one thing to try to cheat me. It’s another thing to pin a murder on me. They didn’t know that I took them into custody and my placed them in my personal chains. That means the cheater was under my care at the time of their attack. There are photos of the attempted murderers up. Please look at them carefully, and if you have any information, report it to Beta Jaxon, or Delta Guy. They will follow up on any leads. This concludes t

Tara lay bound to the bed, practically naked. Her body ached to for more when Cal suddenly walked from the room without a word. Her passion muddled mind took a while to understand he’d left her like this to go to do something else. She could do nothing and if anyone entered this room other than Cal, she’d never be able to get over her humiliation. Ever since she woke up, it had been one humiliation after another. She’d failed miserably at this and now she was paying the price with no end in sight. Tara now understood what Cal meant when he said she would beg to tell him what he wanted to know, just to find some end to the need she felt. She wasn’t sure how long he’d be gone, and they left her with nothing but her thoughts. Thoughts she wished to run away from. Eddie had no clue where she was, and she had no way of contacting him now. Alpha Elmwood made it clear she couldn’t go back without the money, and she’d only see him coming after her if h

Later Cal had Tara change her lingerie, and he took her out of his playroom to the main sex den. There he sat in the VIP section with Tara on his lap. Again, he was slowly feeding her food and enjoying being able to touch her. Her scent was maddening but enjoyable, but at least if he kept her in public like this, it helped him for now not to fuck her mindlessly like he so desperately wanted to. He could barely admit to himself what had happened back in his office. A mate for him. He feared he was confusing what had happened. Cal brought Tara out to the main room, where all the kinky play happened. She saw people touching and playing with each other so intimately it made her blush. Then she felt Cal’s hands on her. He was touching her everywhere. She could feel his hard cock through his pants and her panties were no barrier to that monster. She’d not seen it yet, but she could feel it pressing insistently between her thighs. He’d not put his shirt on

Tara couldn’t believe they could find such information so quickly. But of course they could. This was one of the most powerful packs within Toronto. They didn’t eek out an existence like the Elmwood Pack. The Scarlet Nights ran some of the seediest things going on within the city and they were rich from it. From protecting shifter businesses, from being discovered, gambling, sex entertainment, serving alcohol, and more. They pretty much had the underbelly of shifter society locked down. “Well, at least I know I can get the truth from you once in a while. Now, you realize I can’t allow you to leave even if you hadn’t attempted to cheat at my tables. In good conscience, there is no way I can send you back to a pack who’s declared open season on you.” Cal wasn’t looking at her and missed her reaction. He was looking at his men and assessing their reactions to his decision. These were the men who would protect her from harm once they were mated, and he wanted t