**Prologue**

"What do you want in return?"

His eyes darkened and roamed the length of my body, making me squirm. I shook, slightly breaking my bravado. I didn't want to show weakness in front of him, but with the way his eyes were taking me in, it was like he was seeing what I was desperately trying to hide from him. It was hard to keep up my charade and not show fear.

"W-what do you what?"

I asked again when it seemed like he would not answer me. I mentally cursed myself for the falter in my speech when I saw him smirk.

Shit!

He took a step closer to me and I involuntarily took one back, which meant I was now braced up against his black Mustang. Without saying a word, he leaned in and my breath hitched in my throat. My eyes were wide, and my lips were slightly parted, I could feel my heart beating faster and all the blood rushing to my face.

His face was so close to me I felt the warm air of his breath as it fanned over my cheeks. He leaned in closer and just for a split second his lips touched mine, but then it was gone, moved to my ear. The tingling I got in the pit of my stomach from the sensation of him being so close caused me to close my eyes and bite my lips. However, they popped right back open when he finally spoke.

"You."

I couldn't hide the shock that that one word caused me. I gasped loudly and try to step away from him, but he stopped my escape by caging me in with his hands. We were facing each other again, lips barely a whisper away. I shook my head from side to side. There is no way he wanted what I think he wants, right?

"Y-you can't... I can't... NO!"

My reply didn't seem to waver him. Instead of getting angry like I thought he would, he just took a step back, give me one nod of his head and started walking back in the club's direction.

I stood there shocked; I felt relieved, but I knew I couldn't let him walk away, I had to get him to agree to some other form of payment for his help. I silently cursed my stupid brother for getting himself mixed up with the wrong people, but I couldn't just sit back and do nothing and let those people who are after him do more than break his leg next time.

You're gonna owe me big time, Brandon! I thought.

I gathered my wits and ran after him just as he was about to disappear into the alley leading back to the club.

"Wait!"

He came to a sudden stop and turned around slowly. There were no expressions on his face. It was just a completely blank mask. I kept a respectful distance from him because I didn't think I could handle being that close to him again. I needed my head clear in order to negotiate with him.

"There must be something else that you want, something else that I can do for you. Please, just tell me what you want?"

I hate begging, but my brother needs my help. If he didn't pay those people their money within two days, they might carry out their threat and take his life and pass the debt on to someone else in the family.

With the same blank expression still on his face, he repeated his answer from before.

"You."

My shoulder slumped in defeat and I felt my eyes well up. A single tear fell, and I swiped it away with the back of my hand. Why did he want me? I wasn't anything special, couldn't he ask for something else, like, help with his homework or tutoring? God knows he needed it!

"But I've got a boyfriend...th-that would be cheating."

"You," he said again. "And I don't share."

His complete and utter heartlessness stunned me. He just stood there, not caring that he's asking me to cheat on my boyfriend. Sure, we were on a break, but he's still my boyfriend and besides, he told me he had something important to speak to me about in school tomorrow. So, I just know that he's going to call off our break.

He was not faltering. His eyes were regarding me like a predator does its prey, eyes slowing taking me in, deciding which direction to attack.

Okay. I can do this. It wouldn't be considered cheating. Right? Because, technically, Jason and I are broken up? I squared my shoulders and nodded my head. I'm going to do this for my family's safety. There could be worse things than losing my virginity to Killian 'Killer' Black.

"Okay, but it has to be done tonight."

I was proud of how strong and steady my voice sounded. And also, if I got the dreaded act done tonight, I can tell Jason yes tomorrow and it wouldn't be cast as cheating.

But then he laughed a humourless laugh, causing me to look at him confused.

What? Did I say something funny?

He quickly closed the distance between us, and I stumbled back a few steps trying to get away from him, but his hand came around my waist just as fast. I looked into his eyes and saw the first emotion since I asked him for his help. It was just there, dancing there... The amusement.

"First rule, no one tells me what to do. And secondly, it is going to be done tonight and tomorrow and the day after and for as long as I want... understood?" He said as he held me still.

I gulped and nodded in fear. Then the second emotion for the night showed itself...anger.

"Good. From this moment on, you no longer have a boyfriend. You do what I say when I say it, just the way I want you to do it and wherever I want you to do it. Is that clear?"

Stupidly, I nodded my head like an idiot agreeing to everything he was saying. Could I be any dumber?

Without saying another word, he grabbed my hand and started walking back to his car, and like the idiot that I am, I followed him without question. It was as if I had become possessed. I just followed.

I only caught my senses when he got out his keys and opened the passenger door for me. It was at that moment I began panicking. My eyes were wandering all over the place as I search my mind for a way to get out of this predicament. As if sensing my inner trauma, he slammed the door shut, causing me to jump. I was then pushed roughly up against the car and my jaw held tightly facing him.

"Let's get one thing straight, Red. Once a deal is made with me, there is no backing out. There's no loophole, no back door, no side gate, nothing. I own you now!" He shouted as he glared at me.

His hands were once again around my waist. They stayed there. He started to slowly run his hands up my body causing me to get hot in places I didn't even know I could get hot. I lost my breath when his hands grabbed my breasts and squeezed lightly, then they moved higher, taking my hands with them until they were pinned above my head. A strange feeling began to gradually take over my entire body. A feeling I did not recognise. Then, his hot soft lips crushed down onto mine and I swear I felt like gravity abandoned me.

Fire. That's what it was, fire. One that started in my soul and was working its way out, trying to take over my entire being. As his lips moved against mine, teeth forcefully tugging at my bottom lip for entry. I felt like if I didn't obey, the world would end. And I couldn't let humanity down now, could I?

I moaned when his tongue entered my mouth and pressed my body to him, feeling the need to be closer to him. Just when I felt like I couldn't take it anymore, he ripped his mouth away from me just as forcefully.

Moving me away from the car, he opened the door and said,

"Get used to being owned. Now get in!"

Without hesitation, I got into the car, and he locked the door behind me. My eyes followed him as he walked around the car and got into the driver's side. He inserted in keys and just started driving.

The silence in the car was deafening, but it didn't seem to bother him. I used that opportunity to examine him, it's not like I haven't looked at him before in school because I have. But everyone knows that it's not good for your health to be caught ogling Killer, so I always made sure to not do it.

However, I didn't think he'd kill me if I looked now. He is attractive, like a walking wet dream. I heard the few girls he's been within the school talked about how just one look from him could make a girl experience her wildest orgasm.

His slightly long black hair was swept away from his face and spiked a bit at the top. His body was toned with muscles in all the right places, but the thing I found most fascinating about him was his eyes. The pale green was mesmerising, like a leaf that has been kissed by the sun for far too long.

I thought my staring was being done discretely, but from the glance, he cast my way I knew right away that it was anything but. Feeling the heat rise in my cheeks, I looked away when I looked out the window; I saw we were pulling into the parking lot of a Pharmacy. Killian parked the car, then get out and opened my door. I give him a confused look but got out, anyway.

He ignored my look and grabbed my hand, dragging me into the store. The bell dinged, announcing our arrival. There were a few customers shopping and waiting for the Pharmacist to serve them. They looked up when we walked in, but Killian walked past them all, leading us to a door on the other side of the room.

He opened in and walked us in. A few people in white lab coats looked up from what they were doing, but looked back down just as quickly when they saw him.

What the hell!

I didn't know what was going on, but I felt too scared to ask. The way he just walked in like he owned the place, and no one said anything said a lot.

He walked until we came up to another door and he opened that one and walked in too. Two people who I assumed were doctors were sitting going through some papers that were in front of them but stopped when they saw us. However, they didn't look too surprised.

"Killian, what brings you here?"

The women who looked like she was in her late twenties asked. The man stayed behind, and he did share in the woman's smile and clear happiness to see Killian. In fact, he looked like he was fuming.

"Red here needs to be tested and put on the pill, now."

My jaw dropped and my eyes felt like they were seconds away from popping right out of their sockets.

What the captain crunch!

To say I was embarrassed would have been an understatement, but that was nothing compared to the anger I felt rising inside of me. I forcefully yanked my hand away from him and took a step back.

"You can't...who do you...I'm not...are you...WHAT?!"

Just as fast as the words left my mouth, I was pushed up against the wall. I hissed from the pain of the contact and bit my lips to stop from crying out. I looked into his eyes and saw barely contain rage there.

"Are we breaking the rules already? People have died for less, Red."

I squirmed under his intense gaze and my body helped betray me by shaking.

"Now, shall we try this again?"

I nodded like the scared idiot I am, and he pulled away, giving me room to breathe. Turning back to the man and woman who did not look fazed by his action, he grabbed me and pushed me none too gently towards them.

"Tested, pills. NOW!"

I did not dare look up at them for the fear of dying of embarrassment. The woman came up and wrapped her hand around my shoulder, making me feel less uncomfortable.

"Don't worry, dear, it just a little blood and Urine test, and a few harmless questions. Can you do that for me?"

I nodded my head and was led to sit in a chair. The man was still standing in the corner, but I didn't look at him to see if he was still fuming, I had my own problems to concern myself with.

"Ok, sweetie, we'll start with the questions for, if that's ok with you?"

I nodded again. She turned and looked at the man and said,

"Rob, can you get her three months' worth of the pill?"

Rob turned and start going through drawers. After a little while, he gave the woman a brown paper bag that contained the pills.

She picked it up that placed it in my shaking hands.

"With these pills, you just have to remember to take them the same time every day and if you happen to miss a day, continue taking them as normal. However, make sure to have your partner wear a condom for at least seven days, ok honey?"

I nodded again, like the stupid idiot that I am. I turned my head slightly and saw that Killian was looking at me with an intense gaze. I quickly brought my head back forward and eyes down to my hands that were clutching the brown bag in my lap.

"Now, let's get those questions started then we can get the blood and Urine test done. Alright?"

You might have guessed, I nodded again.

God, I'm so stupid!

"Ok then. First question, have you ever been tested before?"

"No," I answered.

"How many times have you had sexual intercourse?

With just that one question, the entire room became hot. I attempted to open my mouth to answer the question, but my embarrassing state would not allow the words to come out. I tried a few more times, but again nothing happened.

"RED!"

I swear to god my heart and my soul jumped right out of my body and ran for cover. I didn't dare look at him because I was afraid of the anger I heard in his voice.

I felt the woman's hand on mine, rubbing softly.

"It's ok sweetie, take your time, but if you're unsure of the answer that's alright too."

I was thankful for her soothing words because they helped calm me. But I was still dreading answering her question.

"None."

I said so quietly, but I know Killian heard me.

"None? So, you've never had a boyfriend before?" The woman asked.

"Yes, I have, but we've never had sex...ever."

She nodded her head seeming to understand.

"How about oral sex?"

I shook my head.

"So, no form of sexual intercourse then?"

Again, I shook my head, feeling my embarrassment rise to a new level. However, before I could die from it, muscular arms pulled me from the chair and started walking out of the store. I couldn't have been more relieved when I felt the cool air of the night hit my face. But even that was taken away from me as I was shoved into the car.

The car started moving, and before long we were pulling up to a big, gated mansion. Killian stopped the car and entered a code on his touchscreen dashboard and the gates opening up. He drove in, then parked the car and got out, opening the door for me.

I stepped out with my jaw dropped. The house was amazing, the white looked whiter than snow, it was almost glowing. I didn't get a chance to admire it like I want to as I found myself being pulled to the entrance.

Killian threw opened the door and continued to drag me through the house which was designed in black and white. The house looked even more massive on the inside. My eyes barely got a chance to take it all in as we entered another room. This one was the kitchen, which was a mixture of black, silver and red.

"Are you hungry?"

"No," I answered.

"Good," He replied.

Letting go of my hands, he went over to the fridge and retrieved two bottles of water. He closed the door, then handed one to me. I accepted it and again I was being dragged from the room. This time, I was being led up the stairs. Before long we came upon a door which he opened and walked us into.

"Strip, we're having a shower."

The command was made, but I made no move to comply. Instead, I crossed my hands over my body in an attempt to cover myself up. He couldn't possibly be serious about us having a shower together, could he?

But then all my fears were confirmed when he started stripping off his clothes. It was like it was happening in slow motion. First, his black leather jacket was shrugged off, then his black t-shirt followed. However, because he was facing away from me, he didn't see me drooling over him.

I watched his muscles flex as the t-shirt went over his head. He has the body of a god if I've ever seen one. Sitting on the edge of the bed, he removed his boots then got up and pulled the belt from his pants out.

My breath hitched, and I gasped, which then caused him to look my way. He gave me an irritated look when he saw I was still dressed.

"Are we breaking the rules again?"

His voice had an edge to it and his eyes darkened. So, not wanting him to get angry, I started undoing the buttons on my dress with trembling hands. I stood there for ten minutes to no avail, trying and not succeeding to get more than three buttons undone.

It all happened so quick, in one swift movement the dress I was wearing was ripped from my body like it was paper. I wasn't even given time to be shocked because again I found myself being dragged away, only this time; it was to the shower.

Everything was so quick it got blurred. The shower was turned on and my bra and panty followed my dress. I felt something wet hit my cheeks, and it was then I realised it was my tears that were making everything blurred.

I closed my eyes as the hot spray of the shower made contact with my skin and I felt my back being pressed up against the glass. The only thought that was running through my mind as Killian forcefully took my lips were, it's ok Lilly, this is just a small price to pay for the safety of your family.