The Maidens were still in their positions and didn't move. I was more disturbed by the thoughts of my mission here than my bag. I allowed them to do their jobs by bathing and dressing me up.
My hairstyle was changed by them. I didn't expect a homemade hairdo to look as beautiful. They were more than the professionals at the salon. My curly hair was straightened by them and they applied many nice products on it. I smelled so nice I even envied myself. As I stared at the mirror, I looked extremely beautiful. The necklace and dress matched my skin perfectly.
I remained in my room after the maidens left. One of them stayed behind to attend to my needs within the room.
Soon, a bodyguard came inside and took my maiden away. From the way he looked, something was wrong. I waited for a while before I went after them. When I got downstairs, I saw that all the maidens who attended to me were being whipped.
"Vincent," I screamed,
"What are you doing? No!."
"Stop, please," I pleaded, hurrying towards them. Two guards instantly held me, preventing me from stopping the cruel actions toward the maidens. I yelled at the top of my voice and screamed too, begging for them to stop. I didn't quickly realize that Alpha Vincent was also in the living room. He sat in a corner, watching everything.
"Let me take the hit in their place," I yelled out.
Soon, he came up to me. I was still being held by his guards. He leaned in on me and whispered. "Do you wish to be whipped in their places? " He asked.
I swallowed deeply before replying. "Why are you doing this?" I asked him.
"Because they disobeyed me. They couldn't do a simple task."
"What did they do to deserve such maltreatment?." I questioned.
"You shouldn't have left your room in the first place. That was my order. But they failed to keep you inside." He yelled.
"I was at fault, hit me in their place. Please."
"Do you think that I'll spare you because I treat you nicely?" He asked.
That was what I expected. I thought that he wouldn't dare to let me get hit.
"I'm sorry." I apologized.
"Please let them go." I cried.
"If I let them go, what will you do for me in return?." He asked.
"Anything you wish," I replied and swallowed hard.
He suddenly gestured for them to release the maidens.
He suddenly grabbed me and took me upstairs with him.
I already knew what he wanted. If it would grant the maidens freedom, I would give in. When we reached the room, he didn't do anything but stared at me while I stood in the middle of the room.
"Dance." He commanded.
"I can't," I said,
"Are you going back on your words?" He questioned angrily. I suddenly remembered the maidens and didn't want them to get punished.
"I can't dance in this manner. I'll need tools."
"List them, whatever you need."
"Costume, whip, and a pole." I requested.
"I'll have it done. Anything else?" He spoke and left the room instantly. I was all alone in the room when the men brought in everything I requested for. They fixed the pole in the middle of the room. My costume and whip were placed on the bed for me to change into.
Soon, Alpha Vincent came Inside the room. He went back to his position on the bed while I went into the bathroom to change into my costume. It was too revealing and I became uncomfortable in it. He gazed at my body and seemed to like it.
I suddenly felt nervous to dance in front of him. I held the whip tightly and approached the pole. He stared at me with so much interest. I hated how he glared at me.
"Why the delay?." He grinned at me.
"I'm sorry, I was just trying to get my steps right. It's my first time dancing privately." I spoke. I started dancing, hoping that I wouldn't fail to impress him. I was too nervous.
Vincent POV
I watched her dance, she was so skilled with her moves. This woman, my mate, was so beautiful. I could feel the mate bond lure me to her. I felt lustful toward her, I felt like carrying her to my bed and doing all sorts of things to her body. Making her scream my name all night. Digging my claws deeply into her thighs. Those curvy thighs attracted me more. I wanted just more than what I was seeing of her. I'm afraid that if it continued this way, I would be forced to take her to bed with me.
"Stop!." I demanded instantly. She stared at me in fright. Everyone sees me as a monster. My pack and my family. Even my mate sees me in such a manner.
I didn't want her to hate me but I've got no choice, I can't change towards her. After Hazel, my lover rejected me for another man who she felt was worthy of her. I couldn't act soft towards just any woman. Audrey especially. I wouldn't want her to reject me too. It's better this way when she fears me.
Audrey seemed confused and nervous as to why I ordered her to stop dancing. I was impressed with her dance, but I didn't show it.
"What are you doing? Is this how you dance for those men out there?." I yelled at her.
"I'm sorry. I was just nervous." She stuttered. I could hear her heartbeat and sense her fear. She was uncomfortable around me. Audrey wanted to leave me too. She hated me.
"Nervous? It's just the both of us here. Why are you nervous?."
"I'm sorry. I'll begin again. I promise not to fail you." She grabbed the whip and held the pole."
"I said not to continue. I'm sick and tired of your silly dance." I said to her and stood up.
"I'm going to pardon the maidens because you realized your mistake and not because of your silly dance," I said to her and left the room. I wasn't sorry for her. Everything I said and did was for her good. I didn't want to force her to do anything. I should let her think that her dance was bad than admit anything to her.