The Crimson Trail of Death

ody, unable to catch a proper breath as I lay on the bed. The night brought

ned on my skin, leaving me to question my existence in this job every day. The painful fact remained that I wasn't able to get any money today sin

demeanour could show some mercy. I knew it wouldn't wor

ing some water on my face. I washed my face, leaving a glance in the mirror

stairs, my eyes scanning for Nate, intent on asking him if he could help out. To my dismay

I started here, she'd had a look that spoke of jealousy, of hatred. I had no idea why, but all I

I couldn't afford to have one; all I ever

g her, only to receive a

ou know where Nate is," I

respect. If anyone catches you calling Nate 'sir,' I can't assure you how jaw-rolling your punishmen

e, and I had to return home soon. My mom must still

ou tell me where the boss is?

eaving a piercing gaze. "Check the last room up ahe

fter a few steps, my hands r

easily forget the warning he gave me last time, those narrowed eyes darkening

d walked in. My eyes landed on Nate, seated with four other men. Their dis

Nate's voice came like a storm, jol

aned against the wall on the other side, my heart aching. I was sure Ruby knew about the meeting, and yet she sent me here wi

d me against the wall. "Why are you here, Sierra? Things were let to slide

ldn't understand. The men present weren't familiar to me, and for all I knew, they must have b

apped me back to reality.

ust wanted to a

ention, retreating his grasp as

it's

hat is it wi

ou can deduct it from my pay. I jus

u break the club's rules. I've tried helping you in the least possible way. If the bosses get a glimpse of all you've done so far, mostly with the part of you dru

cruel and merciless eyes of his seemed to soften for just this

s bills, but not much ha

t, so now it's up to you to obey and wo

ch. Her sickness hasn't yet been cured. I admit i

want things to move along smoothly, but wake up from your dream. You agreed to the contract, and now you're b

d how many has

oothly as expected when I wanted my freedom. I had never seen anyone who worked here leave. They were mostly disposed of when customers started complaining about them fading o

around in every nook of this club, se

e uttered, turning to leave, ignoring my words as

the realization hitting me that

egs led me through the crowd, dancing and music blaring in the side of

by us were usually placed on the house, so we wouldn't have to pay for them. But should

ng to feel anything at all. I just wanted to stop

e everything was melting. My head felt heavy, the weight of everything c

ground, a strong hand c

me with me?" the voice ca

e money. But if the house found out that I stayed late, working at the customer's home, I'd surely be in trouble

de the club with the man, slowly lea

," he said, leaving me with a flickering

y so I wouldn't stumble, as my eyes were still blurry, an

. They felt like cries, a weeping sound followed by a mumbling of words. Managing a few steps, I walked thr

t I wondered what was happening and why they were blindfolded. As a figure approached, I hid and le

o one dared to look him in the eye, and some said he was nothing compared to his brother, who remain

lindfolds from the four student

ic uttered, bending down a bi

. Please let this slide," o

th on school grounds and on the streets. But you ended up messing up. I mean, I wouldn't have guessed that a bunch of teens would have tried t

again, Dominic, sir, ple

up and shifting his gaze to one of his men behind him. "Take care of them. Don'

to the ground, their blood splattering around the area. My face paled, my eyes frozen in stunned silence. My legs stepped back as I slo

ee, my purse fell, hitting the ground, and for a moment, my b

ntoxicated state made my steps clumsy, and I kept stumbling to the ground. I refused to give up, leaning against the