Chapter 9 Missing?

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Voices. Those fucking voices. How to get rid of them? He had been hurting people for two years because of those voices.

Eerie and creepy. They commanded me. Like a slave, he obeyed. His wolf has weakened and he couldn't feel him anymore.

Today had made it worst. He wanted HER. From the moment he saw her, the thoughts of waiting for his fated mate left his mind.

The Moon Goddess had not blessed him with the gift. So why bother?

Many women had graced his bed but he could never get over his obsession with Anna Marie.

Last night...last night it was her he imagined when he fucked the slut.

"Ahhhhh!" He hurled his plate on the wall. Smashing it to pieces.

Now, she was out of his reach. Fuck the Dragon King! Fuck his Lycan King!

He didn't care if they kicked him out of the pack as long as he got what he wanted.

Maybe he could lure her with one of the pups. She would sacrifice herself for those brats. Aye, he will need a plan.

A soft whimper escaped from his captive at the far corner of the room. Ah! The elf from last night.

He will use this slut to ease his tension then bury her somewhere. Hoping she would at least survived the night.

Her once flawless skin was covered in dark bruises and bites. It's her fault. He told her not to talk while he fucked her, she did. He had to punish her then.

The tiny woman was helpless -- tied to a bed, mouth gagged. She pleaded with her tear-stained eyes.

He grinned devilishly. Yeah, he wanted them begging. His eager body reached her and she whimpered in fear.

Steady fingers ease the cloth from her mouth. She can scream all she wanted. No one will hear her for miles. He brought her here to his secret cabin for this purpose. He hoped she will stay alive for a few more days. He was too lazy to bury this body along with the others.

And he would have to find a replacement for another pussy if she died. Until he has Anna Marie.

He moved between her spread legs and entered her pussy in one thrust. She screamed in pain. He smirked and began to move.

The elf thrashes, he squeezed her throat to warn her. "Stop moving or I will break your neck!"

She nodded and closed her eyes. More tears flowed from her.

-Good girl. Anna Marie.-

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Anna Marie

Goddess. It felt good to be back on a Monday morn with a fresh look. Even the man beside her couldn't keep his glances on her cheerful face.

Despite the tension yesterday, she and Mish went out. With Lucas and his sister plus a bunch of mixed dragons and lycan security in tow.

He looked like a lost puppy following them around. She grinned at the thought. She was sure no one has compared a dragon king to a puppy before.

Too much bodyguard but she knew Lucas was being cautious and he doesn't want a repeat of what transpired in the kitchen less than 24 hours ago.

Prickles of caution spread throughout her body when the events of yesterday came to mind.

It's the first time Zach has shown his true colors and it terrified her. If not for the dragon king... Rie shuddered as memories of the past were catching up with her.

Lucas's protectiveness brought reassurance she would be safe from unwanted advances. He might be arrogant and pompous nevertheless he was a true gentleman. It's an ingrained part of him to defend a woman.

Alexander was on the brink of kicking out the creepy warrior but Anna convinced him to give the man another chance with an explicit warning.

For his own good, she wished Zachary will stay out of her way.

She glanced at Lucas walking beside her. He picked her up and insisted to drop her off at work. As usual, his persistence won. And he took the opportunity to integrate his men into the pack.

She was still peeved at him for spending so much money yesterday. Just like Alexander, he had the same modus.

They argued, they fought until he confiscated all of her cards and replace them with his.

As if he senses her distress, he looked up from his phone and checked on her.

"You ok, sweetheart?" Damn, he looked so hot in his business suit. He told her he has a meeting with the other kings today with the council. She wondered what was it about.

"Yeah. I'm fine. We are here." Pointing to the back entrance of her restaurant.

He nodded and studied the surrounding area and focused back on her upturned face when he was satisfied there was no imminent danger. "Call me when you need anything?"

She nodded. "I will. Now go."

He hesitated. She took pity. The man was only looking out for her.

Her small body leaned to kiss him on his chin. Three times. That pleased him and he responded by brushing his lips to her forehead and lips.

"I'll be here later. Get inside." His voice was husky. Rie grinned and peck his lips once more before escaping his embrace with a giggle from his growl. This will be a great day.

***

Or not.

"What do you mean, Cee is not coming in? Is she sick? Did someone check on her?" This puzzled her. Her friend and one of the best sous chefs in the restaurant was a professional. She will definitely let them know if something came up.

"I did, chef. Even went to her apartment. No one's there." Jonah answered with a frown. She and her staff looked at each other and trying to figure out what happened to Cee.

Goddess. Where could she be? Should she call her brother-in-law so they could send a team to her employee's place? But they were in an important meeting.

Maybe Cee will show up this afternoon. Maybe she stayed at a guy's place. Yes. No need to panic.

She will be here. In the meantime, she will check if Indali could make it today.

Closing her eyes and she took a deep breath. -Relax, Rie. Everything will be fine.-

Why does she get the feeling that something was terribly wrong?

***

"Sweetheart? You seem distracted." Lucas's deep velvety voice pulled her mind from today's setback.

Indali was a lifesaver and it made her feel at ease during dinner service. Regardless, her thoughts always go back to her employee Cee.

"I'm sorry," Lines of worry may have appeared on her forehead, that's why he noticed. "Cecile, one of my sous chefs went AWOL. I don't know how to contact her. Could you...maybe you could send your men to check her apartment? I need to know she is safe."

Hoping he will say yes, she waited. Rie's suspicions of her whereabouts bugged her.

"Of course. Right away. Anything for you, little chef. Tonight I..." He wasn't able to finish his sentence, her joyous thrill at his answer made her jump on his lap, and his heavy arms wrapped around her to keep her from falling.

Her butt squirmed on his thighs to find a comfortable spot while she rained butterfly kisses all over his face, his husky chuckles filled the backseat of the Limo.

"Can you ask me more favors, αγάπη μου, so I can have more of your kisses?" He uttered with his dragon mysterious depths glowing with desire.

"Let me think." Small fingers tapped on her chin trying to pretend she was thinking of something more. "A big silver box filled with gold and jewelry." Her cheeky answer.

"Done. Now give me more." His casual answer. Huh?

Lucas leaned down to give her access to his handsome and flawless face -- waiting -- she was too stunned to do anything else. Really?

Wide amber eyes stared at him. Mouth agape. "I was kidding!"

He snorted. "I'm not, sweetheart. All of it is yours anyway."

"You're impossible!" She poked him on his hard chest. Suddenly, not in the mood anymore.

Lucas leaned down to softly kiss her pout away. This was the first time he initiated intimacy between the two of them since the disastrous one a few days ago. Rie got distracted.

There was no anxiety on her part. An urge to know what it was really like overcame her hesitation. Tentatively, slender arms crept on his broad shoulders until she reached his nape and she angled to fully mesh her lips to his soft and fleshy ones.

He stilled and waited for her next move, giving her the chance to set the pace.

She did. Her teeth nibbles then her tongue licked the sting away. He groaned deeply, fighting for control. Big hands on her lower back tightened in reflex.

The erection he sported nudge her hips. She tried to reject the bad memories it brought. This was Lucas, her soulmate and he will never hurt her.

Inexperience she maybe but she had seen a lot of films, so when her mind went back to him, she copied everything from a movie scene.

Hot dainty tongue brushed him as the kiss heightened. They explored each other's mouths. Breathing through each other. When it was his turn to suck her slick appendage, she moaned. Quite loud. And the kiss became hotter.

They were both panting heavily when they parted. He stared at her intensely -- his glowing hazel eyes filled with so much affection. She gulped.

"That's what I call a proper kiss, αγάπη μου." He pecked her nose. She flushed. Well, she did initiate it and she found it satisfying.

She was not ready to progress this beyond a kiss and he understood.

She wanted something else from him. If she dared.

She wouldn't know until she asked.

"Lucas...um...can we sleep together tonight? I mean, just cuddle." Her eyes were cast down. Afraid to hear his answer. She wanted to take this risk but didn't want him to feel that he was being experimented on.

Because that's what she was doing. She wanted to know if she could sleep with a male body close to her and he was the only man she could trust this intimately.

He lifted her chin searching her eyes seriously. "You know I'll do anything for you, sweetheart. Anything."

With a relieved sigh, she kissed him, more sure this time.

She thought she hit the jackpot. Though she was not a wolf, she mentally thank the Moon Goddess.

She was awesome.

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