He moved in closer and tipped my chin up. “Baby girl, talk to me. You aren’t like the others, are you? Girls like you, especially with little babies, don’t live like this. You’re a pretty little thing, look sweet as sugar.”
I licked my lips and glanced away. “If Deuce walks by or sends someone else and they don’t hear us having sex, it won’t end well for me. Just… tell me what you like. I’ll do whatever you want.”
“You want to have sex?” he asked.
I gave a slight nod.
“Really? Want a good hard fucking?” He moved in closer, pressing against me.
I swallowed hard and waited. He reached for me, sliding his hand up under my skirt, wedging it between my thighs. He stroked my panties and I tried not to lock up or run.
“You’re not wet. Makes me think you don’t want me after all.”
“No! I… I’m sorry, I’ll do better.”
He backed me against the wall. “Again, start talking, pretty girl. Why are you here? Because I wasn’t patched in yesterday. You’re no fucking club whore.”
A tear slipped down my cheek and I took a shuddering breath. I wanted to tell him the truth, but I didn’t dare. If Deuce heard me, if he knew I’d talked, I’d be good as dead, and my sweet baby… I didn’t want to think of what would happen to Ember.
Kraken ran his fingers over my cheeks, wiping away the tears. “You don’t have to talk, baby. I can see you’re scared. Just shake your head yes or no. Are you here because you want to be?”
I frantically shook my head no.
His gaze strayed to the crib, then back to me. “You have that baby willingly?”
I hesitated, not quite sure how to answer. Had I wanted to have a baby under these circumstances? No, I hadn’t. But I’d ended up pregnant, and I loved Ember. I couldn’t imagine my life without her now. Just because she’d been conceived out of pain and hate, it didn’t mean I would ever toss her away, or endanger her life.
“Honey.” He dropped his voice to a near whisper. “Did they hurt you? Did they rape you? Be honest with me, angel.”
“Y-yes,” I said softly.
“Who?” he asked. “Give me a name and I’ll make them pay.”
Tears blurred my vision and I swallowed hard. “All of them.”
His body went tight and I could practically feel the rage rolling through him. Kraken cocked his head to the side as loud steps came down the hallway. I heard the doorknob rattle. The big biker muttered a sorry just seconds before his lips closed over mine. Heat engulfed me and I felt my nipples go tight. Kraken thrust his tongue into my mouth, and I couldn’t hold back my moan as he kissed me hard and deep. I reached up, placing my hands on his shoulders and held on.
Someone snickered and I tensed, but Kraken threaded his fingers into my hair, holding me still. He ravaged my mouth, taking what he wanted. In the past, someone taking control would have scared me. After all I’d suffered at the hands of Deuce and the others, it should have made me want to run. Instead, I leaned into him. He was big, strong… in charge. But unlike Deuce and the other Sadistic Saints, his strength gave me comfort.
“Damn, guess the bitch does like getting fucked,” someone said.
Kraken growled and pulled away, casting a glare their way. “Get the fuck out. Deuce said she was mine, and I’m taking her.”
“Enjoy her while you can. She’ll be back under the rest of us by tomorrow.”
“Not if I decide to keep her,” Kraken said. My eyes widened, knowing he’d just crossed a dangerous line. I didn’t understand why he’d said it. I wasn’t anything special.
“No, Deuce said the little whore could show you a good time. He didn’t say a damn thing about you keeping her. That bitch isn’t going anywhere.”
Kraken stalked toward them. I tried to focus on something other than my raging hormones and racing heart, and I realized he was holding onto Deuce’s VP, Leviathan. The man’s feet dangled off the floor. It was obvious Kraken was powerful, but he didn’t look big enough to manhandle someone like Leviathan.
“Kraken, he’s the VP,” I said. “And he’s right. I’m only here for your amusement, nothing more. I’m a place to put your dick. A toy.”
He slammed Leviathan into the doorframe before turning toward me. This time, his anger was directed at me, and I really wanted to bolt from the room. He gripped my arms and pinned me to the wall. “You’re not a fucking toy, or a place for someone to put their dick.”
“Kraken, please… you don’t understand.”
“If you’re not going to play with the little whore, she can go service someone else. Lots of someone elses.” Leviathan smirked. “It was more fun when she screamed and fought back, but breaking her was rather exciting.”
“Leave us,” Kraken said. “Deuce gave her to me for the night. I won’t be leaving this room until morning, and neither will she.”
“Enjoy your time, Phoebe. Tomorrow night, Deuce has special plans for you.”
Leviathan left and slammed the door behind him. I couldn’t stop the tremors, making me shake in Kraken’s hold. Tears slipped down my cheeks as I thought about what Deuce would do to me. Since Kraken attacked Leviathan, they’d take it out on me. A quick glance at Ember showed she still slept. I didn’t know how, but I was thankful.
“Baby girl, we need to talk, and I need you to tell me everything. I can help you, but only if you’re honest.”
“You can’t. No one can save me. What you did right now was dangerous. What if Deuce takes it out on your club? Or on you?”
He caressed my jaw and pressed his lips to mine in the softest kiss I’d ever had. “I can, and I will save you. I can’t explain the way I’m feeling right now, or why I did what I did. My club will back me up. I have no doubts when it comes to their loyalty or support, and they don’t doubt mine either. Now, start from the beginning.”
He led me to the bed and I sat on the edge. My story tumbled out of me. His fists clenched tighter with every word. “My father was a preacher in a small town. He never let me have any fun. I thought it was unfair, but I should have listened. The one time I snuck out at night, Deuce found me. I was seventeen and just trying to be a normal teenager. I’d never snuck out before, but it seemed easy. I just walked right out the door without anyone noticing. He grabbed me off the street and brought me to this clubhouse.”
My fingers knotted in my lap, the words stuck in my throat. I struggled to get out the rest. I’d never voiced what happened. There’d been no one to tell. Even if the opportunity had presented itself, it never would have mattered. The moment Deuce knew I’d told, I’d have been punished.
“What happened when he brought you here?” Kraken asked.
“They ripped my clothes, held me down, and…” I swallowed hard. “It lasted all night. I thought I was going to die. There was so much blood. I’d been a virgin, saving myself for the right guy. The pain was unbearable. When they were finished, they threw me into this room and locked the door. Deuce and Leviathan came to me throughout the day, every day for a week or more. They took turns, breaking me. When I stopped fighting, they left me alone. I was… broken. They had some guy come check me over, patch me up. I’d barely healed before they made me start servicing the club and their guests.”