SEVENTEEN

DAMON

As I stepped into the cabin, I was instantly amazed. The brilliant use of wood made the room stand out in a way that bested ordinary apartments. The area I was in had two white couches filling its space. I could see another door where masculine voices came from.

While I took a quick look at the walls and floor, I was once again amazed by the beauty of the wood used. If only I was with my camera, it would have been lovely to work with such a sight.

Before I advanced towards the next room, I made sure to check for appropriate positions to place the tiny devices that Lucius would be coming in to install.

"Where is our drink anyway?" I heard a voice request loudly from the other room and with haste, I grabbed one of the buckets and entered the room which was bigger and filled with more furniture including a single-sized bed that looked exquisite without trying hard.

I did not miss how well lit the room was thanks to the natural light peeping past the windows.

As my eyes landed on one of the men, I instantly recognized Basiton. The image Selena showed me did justice to his appearance. Nothing about his face looked different. True to Selena’s word, he had a huge physique as well. His tallness was almost similar to Lucius’s.

Well, I guess every gang has its own Lucius- tall, tough, and angry-looking men.

As I dropped the bucket on the table in front of my target, I took note of his visitor who looked familiar. I could feel Basiton watching me keenly as I folded the towel on my arm upon the table.

"I will serve the drink, sir," I announced as I dragged the empty cups in front of them toward me.

"Hmm…” Basiton made smacking noises with his lips. “Do it."

As rushing liquid noise filled the room, I could not help but feel Bastion's gaze fall upon me with intent.

I sensed him shift in his seat and I instantly recalled Selena's instructions, and the part where she said I have to lure him rang in my head.

As I locked eyes with Basiton, I saw how that would work. The man wouldn't stop checking me out with his bold eyes which were almost smiling at me.

While I contemplated whether to indeed seduce the man or not, Basiton asked, "Are you new here?"

"Y..." I cleared my throat. "Yes sir."

I soon stood upright after pushing their filled cups in their direction.

"I have never seen you around," he said, not minding the man beside him anymore. "When did you start working here?"

"Yesterday."

"Hmm." He licked his lower lip as his eyes gradually began to display desire. I almost closed my eyes to encourage myself to pull through that moment. I was about to walk out and tell Lucius I won't be able to do the job when I felt a rough pair of hands grab mine.

Basiton had now gotten off his seat. He looked down at me with care in his eyes as his hands held mine dearly.

"You are such a sweet-looking boy," the man said, his voice dragged with seduction within it. "I want you to play with me."

"Uh..." Instantly, I pulled my hand and began to fan myself. The heat that covered me made that entire moment more uncomfortable.

"If you are feeling hot, take off your shirt. Should I help you?" His palms were already pressing against my breasts and I quickly took a step back before things could get worse.

"I'll... I'll do it myself." While I tried not to show my fear, I loosened three buttons.

"That's not enough," Bastion's voice almost groaned as he stared at my chest as a hungry child would stare at a delicious plate of food. "Loosen it some more. Or, are you shy?"

'I am not that kind of person,' I wanted to say while crying but I shook my head.

Then, I said, "I can't do that here. There are people outside and you have a guest."

Can this be over already? I want to skip to the part where I get to drug him.

"I will tell them to leave," Basiton eagerly said as his thick voice growled for some action. The man seemed to be very horny.

Well, I'm not going to be the one to fulfill his desires. I am just here to steal an important document from him.

Gosh, I still can't believe I have put myself in this terrible mess.

"Let's do it this way." Basiton didn't have an intention to back down, it was certain. As he took a step closer to me, he said, "I will call for you in some minutes. By then, the guards and my guest will be gone. Then, we can have all the time we want. How's that? Don't you want to have some fun with daddy?"

Oh Lord... someone please hold me back before I go insane.

I am not willing to sleep with a man to get some information that I won't be using.

But I needed to do this regardless. I can't help but think of the wrath Selena would unleash on me if the mission fails.

How disastrous that would be.

Not only will I be back to square one, but the Dangerous Dame will also have me on her list of people to torture.

At the thought of being chased by her goons, I quickly adjusted and said, "That sounds good."

Of course, I won't sleep with him... I hope so.

I just need to be smart about things, drug him, make sure he is knocked out, and call in Lucius.

"You will come, right?" He held my hands again, joy on his face.

"Yes..." I am intensely crying in my mind. "... I will."

"Good. You may take your leave now."

As I turned, I felt a light smack on my bum. I sucked my lips in to avoid letting out my inner tears and he said, "I'll see you later, handsome."

"Did you do it? Or you were too scared to serve the wine?" Lucius asked as I found my way back to where he was.

I was certain I looked like someone who had just seen something horrifying. As I leaned against the railing rod that hardly served a purpose in that area.

As I exhaled and inhaled, Lucius moved to my right.

"The guards are leaving. What did you do in there?"

"Let's just say..." I drew a long breath. "... I charmed Basiton. I hate it, but I charmed the man. He is going to call me back soon. So, I'll do what I have to do and call you when it is time."

My ears finally picked up the solid footsteps of the retreating security guards. As I peeped from where I was, I saw that the once filled corridor was now empty. Basiton's guest walked out of the cabin as well and walked away in the opposite direction.

"I will be going back soon. Be on guard," I said to the man who glared at me for some reason.

Soon, after taking deep breaths and ensuring the liquid drug was still in my possession, I started to walk toward the door.

I was halfway there when Basiton popped his head out of the door.

The desire his eyes displayed earlier was still there and it seemed to have multiplied over the last minute. Seductively, he signalled at me and I found myself walking closer and closer.

"We are now alone,” he said as he closed the door behind us. "You don't have to be shy."

"Hmm..." I managed a smile and as I turned, I saw that his shirt was already taken off. His chest was filled with body hair and I noted the little bulge of his stomach.

"You are a pretty boy, do you know that?"

"Well..." I moved to the other room. As I had my seat and made to pour another glass of wine for the man, I willed myself to avoid excessive eye contact with the man.

That way, I can forget about the moment easily.