Queen of Creatures

Lord Zamir

Nikolai Zamir pov

“Well this place is just disgusting. These men are sickening.” I say to my friend and second in command Sebastian Olev as some of our men fan out into the club. We are at a human strip club that acts as a front for trafficking. Usually we wouldn’t get into human affairs but they captured some vampires and wolf women along with the humans. The woman on the poles dance around and spin half naked and tipsy around me. The smell of arousal, sweat, beer and desperation penetrates the musky dull air.

My second in commands gives a grunt of acknowledgment he abhorred these kind of places. Morals need because his mate Oliver was found in one of these hell spaces some years ago. In all honesty we could tear this place apart but apparently it’s ran by Alpha Alistair Hawkins the new alpha of the dark mist pack so we have to handle this situation with tact and not brute force. He is just as slimy as his pre successor. Both of those men are below the common swine in my eyes. I would normally allow my men to scout this out but the vampires and wolves he holds are important in our world. He took my second in commands sister Sasha.

We are currently in a seedy spot in Michigan of all places. Their are all sorts of creatures mixed in with the humans in this godawful place. After Alpha Hendrix lost his spot the new alpha decided to move his pack from California to Michigan for a new start. More like an easier way to control and sell drugs using easy human labor. Humans are corrupt and will easily choose to corrupt another for their own greed and gain. What’s worse is the supernaturals that prey over them promising them eternal life and riches if they follow them. Halflings are forbidden unless you’re mated to a human or they become family.

Even then you must bring them before the supernatural council which is made up of all supernaturals lycans ,Vampire,unicorn and more. The most elusive supernatural being the dragon. A halfling is a human turned without consent or court. Supernaturals that prey on the humans are taken to and island prison in the middle of the Bermuda triangle where no humans venture due to it being spelled by the witches along time ago. There is a maximum prison there and also a safe place for supernaturals that don’t want to live with the humans. That’s exactly where this scum Hawkins should be.

We can’t take him in until we have concrete proof or until we get those that have been taken statements. The alpha was somewhat smart by not keeping his disgusting acts inside of his own territory and it seems to be human ran. He is also and i***t to because for him conducting such crimes in michigan is heinous. Considering he is surrounded by some of the largest packs which include the Midnight Moon pack led by one of the most influential and powerful Alphas. Alpha Underwood doesn’t take kindly to people bringing trouble to his pack or his territory.

My father had to get permission from him just to allow us to conduct such a mission. I am pulled out of my inner thought by the smell of alcohol and sweat and way to much perfume. A woman with absolutely no decorum has latched herself on me as if I’m her meal ticket. She smells like a wolf a pickled wolf at that. Her blonde hair is puffy from the heat in the air and her dress is barley a there. It’s more like a see through towel with the way it barely covers any part of her from eyesight. She giggles and looks up at me in a look I believe she thinks is sexy but it just makes her look constipated while she flutters her eyelashes. “ You’re handsome and alone why don’t you come dance with me. Or we can go into one of the back rooms and get to really know each other.” She bounces up on her toes to whisper in me ear.

Her breath is hot and vomit inducing. I gently as possible extricate her form my arms. Her friend behind her is smiling as if she did a good job and not made a fool of herself. “ Aww come on don’t be like that my friend and I would love to show you around you look new here.” She says while grabbing onto the friend behind her. Her friend must see my face because her smile drops and she takes a step back. My Lycan and vampire are ready to tear the young woman to shreds. Her and Svetlana would get along grand.

They act the same way I think to myself. “ I want nothing to do with you or your friend. So I suggest you move along to another poor soul.” I get out through gritted teeth. She glared at me and turns to Sebastian. “How bout you handsome want a good night with some bad girls.” She boldly says. Lord the line was cheesier than pizza. Before Sebastian can even chew her ass out Oliver sidles up to him wrapping an arm around his waist. “Don’t even try it sweetie. Your not his type or worth his time. And do leave my dear friend alone. Keep trying and I’ll sic his sister on you.” He says laying a kiss on Sebastian’s cheek to calm him down.

I let out a little laugh at that. He’s correct my sister hates the woman that fawn over me because they are usually after one thing power. Zara may be younger than me but she is overprotective as badly as my brothers and I are with her. The blonde in front looks disgusted at my male counterparts. “ Heed his warning before I break your neck and drain you dry ya walking chlamydia stick. Never mind I’d rather just tear your head from your decrepit shoulders and leave you to rot.” Zara deadly sweet voice sounds from behind me.

I would turn and admonish her for she isn’t suppose to be here but her rescue is greatly appreciated. The blonde and other look shell shocked most likely from Zara’s beauty and venomous words. My sister is quite striking she has alabaster skin unlike most vampire we tend to actually be tan not like that human folklore. She has a head full of blonde hair with natural brownish roots.

She is tall like the rest of us at 5”11 to our 6’ and up. “Let’s go Jenny you’ve struck out twice today let’s call it a night.” The mousy friend behind her finally speaks up grabbing the Jenny one by the arm. She drags her away an out the door. “What are you doing here Zara.” I grunt out not turning to her so I can still scan the crowd. Men and some women are stumbling around throwing money at the woman on stage while others are in groups dancing with each other provocatively. I finally turn around to give my attention to her. “Mother thought it would be easier for a woman to try convincing to this mister smith guy.” She says back to me. Code for she’s here to be some ones arm candy and sneak off to explore.

Outwardly my sister looks utterly ridiculous in a small pink dress that barely covers any part of her. Her hair is black as night and in a tight slick ponytail. She’s also wearing sky high heels but barely reaches my shoulders. Looking at her appearance again I can tell that it is a glamor effect. My entire group has one on to. My usual long dirty blonde hair a crisp close cropped fade. I’m also extremely bulky looking and have a crooked nose and green eyes. That’s what everyone around me shall see. Zara on the other hand is projecting an image but is actually dressed in a loose black top and black jeans and boots. I snicker a little along with Seb and Oliver. The Zara I know wouldn’t be caught dead in the outfit she has projected for this girl.

Whose outwardly image screams trashy and ready to party. Zara is a more laid back regal type of woman. “Well then lead the way dear sister but I’m telling you now if one man tries to f*****g touch you I won’t be held back.” I let out pushing her in front of us as we make our way to the back. She gives me a nod of understanding while Oliver’s slides beside her putting an arm around her thin shoulders.

The two of them usually moonlight as a straight couple on missions like this when we don’t have another alternative. She giggles and fawns all over him as we come up to the back door leading to the back rooms. Two human body guards stand at the entrance. Their big for human standards but we could kill them with one blow so we tread lightly. I don’t want to have to kill the dumbasses so play nice I mind link to Seb who nods in agreement.

“ Tell Mr. Smith that Alonzo Marcello is here about his pick up.” Oliver says with a slight Spanish accent added. The human on the right side with the bushy eyebrows and bad teeth grunts and turns to walk in to deliver the message. The one left moves directly in front of the door once his buddy goes in. His bald head shines with sweat as we stand over him. He’s probably 5’9 to my 6’4. Seb glares at him when he looks at Oliver a little to closely. His mic in his ear goes off signaling we can go up. “ Your men have to stay down here but the lady is cool to go with you .” He says. Seb uses his powers of mind persuasion and tells him we will be going with them. He immediately relays the message and opens the door to let us through.

Goddammit I thought the smell in the club was horrible. Back here it smells of heavy pot, cocaine, liquor and bodily fluids. We walk to the last door and up the stairs. It opens and Mr Smith a short fat white man sits bed is a desk. His balding greasy hair sticks up at all angles. The office is crassly decorated in gold embellishments and furs. A wall of one way mirrors stretch along two walls.

Looking out over the club seeing everything below him. His body Oder permeates the room. He smells of unwashed body and cigarettes. His blood smells rancid like decaying flesh do to all the cocaine in his system. Theirs a brunette woman servicing him under the desk her head moving furiously. Most likely to get him to hurry instead of pleasure. Two other woman I barely want to spare a glance to sit upon the couch to the left making out and heavily petting each other. It’s a sick display but we make sure to give a look of appreciation as if we agree with the show being put on. Sebastian’s eyes are angry and by the tic in his jaw I can tell he’s ready to slit Mr Smiths fat throat. He pets the brunette in his laps head making her stop. Once she turns to us she looks green about the face. I don’t understand how this man can not tell that he is utterly grotesque. He cleans himself and once he zips himself up he barks out

“ Ahhh Mr. Marcello I see you’ve finally come to pick up your prize. Haha that one you got cost you a pretty penny. You already have one fine little filly with you I see.” Zara giggles crazily at that until Oliver gives her a look like he’s in control. Oliver and a team have been building a case and shadowing this man for months and just got an in. “ yeah she’s a nice ride but the tail on the one I just bought gonna give this one a run for her money. I like to have two horses in the race if you get my drift.” Oliver says giving a slap to my sisters ass. If he wasn’t my best friends mate or my sisters bestfriend also if I didn’t know the man was absolutely gay I’d kill him for touching her.

Zara makes it as if she liked it and turns more into Oliver giving a good portion of her backside so Mr smith can ogle her ass more. I squeeze my fist trying to control my anger at this man’s blatant disrespect for women. “Yeah I know what you mean I like to put on a show or two every now and then but about that woman ya wanted I want ten Thousand more and she can walk free with you today. While he isn’t focusing on us I materialize a briefcase in my hand with the desired amount of money and more . “Figured that’s how it’d be got my men to grab some extra 15 thousand in total a curtesy for a good gift.” Oliver says flicking his hand at me . If he wasn’t a friend I’d strangle him, but instead I walk over to the table open up the case and show him the money. His eyes light up like diamonds.

If this was a cartoon he’d have money symbols for pupils. He picks up a stack and ruffles the ends pressing a button most likely sending out a message. “Always a good man to do business with Mr. Marcello. I’ll have her right up. While we wait we could schedule another auction for you to be at I got some good ones this time. Strong ones that will be fun to break.” He smiles out through his yellow crooked teeth. I mentally clock the cameras in the room and send a pulse out to disrupt the signal. No need for them to have evidence of us here. Zara steps back from the illusion she created to walk silently out the door and handle what she needed to do. I’m guessing plant cameras and erase the feed of us ever being here. They talk about women for what seems like forever but is only twenty minutes. The door opens and in walk a human man with a struggling abused Sasha. When she sees us she almost stops struggling but a subtle nod from her brothers makes her continue.

Zara’s body comes in right as the door is being shut she jumps in continuing her earlier position. Sasha could easily get out of the man’s grip but she didn’t. Most likely wanted to see what crazy person would dare purchase her. “ Brought fresh from the factory boss woulda been here earlier but she bit Maurice something fierce when getting her out the car.” The man says pushing Sasha to her knees in front of Oliver. Oliver’s grips at her chin making it seems as if he’s squeezing but i know his hold is gentle. “Stop fighting now or it’ll be worse for you later b**ch. I like obedience when you’re with me understand. First thing your gonna do for me when we get in the car is suck my c*ck. I’ll f u c k your mouth and make the fight leave your sweet little body.” He says gruffly pushing her head away. He points at me to grab her.

As gently as possible but with enough acting I snatch her up and hold her by the arm she struggles a little and Zara projects a scene of me slapping her. “ Very nice Mr Smith you’ve trained your men to also keep these bi*ches in their place. As a generous business man I’ll be throwing in another women you had your eye on. She’s different though I picked her up many years ago when she was a child. I’ve grown tired of her so figured I’d gift her to someone else. She’s a terrible lay lies their like a dead fish but great maid. Bring her up boy” he speaks to the man who came in with Sasha. Mr Smith laughs out. He shuffles back around his desk to take a seat continuing on “She’s one of them black girls nice rack and ass but only good for being a slave to the superior race ya get me.” Damn not only is he sexist but his f u c k i n g racist too.

Lord this man just digs himself a deeper grave. Sebastian is going to burn this place to the ground his mother is black although his sister and he just got their fathers fair coloring. “I’ll put that black b*tch right in the kitchen where she belongs. Oliver grits out menacingly but not at what he said but more towards his comment. His stomach must be churning with the way he’s acting. Oliver is a sweet man and loves all so I know he hates every part of the way he’s acting. The door opens again and in walks a small black girl her heads down and face ubscured from me. She looks absolutely broken.

She immediately walks over to Oliver and goes to her knees beside his leg with her shoulders turned in and down. Her black curly hair is tangled in a ponytail at her back. The scraps she wears barley fit her malnourished body. Oliver nearly blows it by moving toward as if to strangle Mr. Smith. Sebastian grabs Oliver’s shoulder before he does something stupid. “ Sir the car should be pulling up shortly. Would you like us to take the new pieces and store them for you.” Sebastian says covering up his outburst by looking at his watch after. Mr smith seems none the wiser just bust out laughing at the word pieces. “ I like that haha think I will start calling my acquisitions my pieces. It’s like art being stolen ahhh a good one indeed.”he barks out his stomach moving with his uproar of laughter.

“ I like that this one’s trained knows that her place is on her knees before a man. And yes I call all my toys pieces. It is time for me to leave though I must get back to Texas to handle some overseas business. Can’t wait to make another transaction with you in the future.” Oliver’s says as he shakes his hand. He snaps his finger signaling us to get the door and women for him to walk out. I am the last to leave. My Lycan Ares is clawing for me to go back inside and rip him piece to piece my vampire blade is cursing the place to the ground.

Sasha sits relaxed in my arms and only struggles in front of his men. As we get to the main door I whisper down in her ear loudly that if she struggles anymore I’ll take her ass in front of all the men. My stomach churns at the mere thought Sasha’s a pretty girl but like my sister. Her shoulders shake which would look like fear to the untrained eye but she is indeed laughing. I grimace to hide my grin. The bullet proof limo sits idling out side the club. I mind link my men to tear the club to the grown in the coming days once we go to the Alpha convention. The two in the front of the car I mind link to switch out at the next stop and tail Mr. Smith. I make a show of throwing Sasha in the car next to the other woman.

As soon as we take off Sasha let’s out a laugh of glee. “Nothings funny Sasha I almost went ballistic in there.” Sebastian grunts out turning to glare at Sasha even though I know he is relived to have her back safely. She climbs up and places her self on the side row of seats the other woman following after. “ I’m sorry I just figured some one would save me. I did not however expect it’d Oliver pretending to be a straight gangster. The man was practically shaking when he grabbed my chin. That’s besides the point though the lovely woman beside me is Jelani Ansley. She a witch who is really good at casting illusions.” As soon as she finishes saying that I can see that the bruises and fatigue of the woman beside her vanish. She is in perfect shape and looks strong outwardly.

Even though I can sense her display of strength is a façade I do not say so . “ I apologize for using my magic on you and your people Lord Zamir but I needed to get out of there. I would of stayed and helped the others but Layla is strong enough now to continue where I couldn’t. It is no mistake young Sasha was savagely kidnapped it was all apart of leading you here. Alpha Hawkins is not only pimping out supernaturals but he’s also selling us to humans. He works with rogues of all species to handle his operation. He’s also put the drug wolfscaine out.” She says lowering her head in respect. “You have no need to apologize Ms.Ansley. If what you say is true we shall work harder to close this alphas operations. I fear it won’t be quickly as we’d like fore some of the people in this are elders.

Wolfscaine is deadly and makes and makes supernaturals that take it beastly.” I say back to her. We have arrived at the hotel we are residing at. A clear understanding goes through all of us to continue in our roles and discuss this once we are in the room. Our ride to the penthouse is silent the air dense with our anger. Once we arrived Jelani let’s everything out about Alpha Hawkins that the only reason she’s escaped now is because she needs to find her sister.

I immediately agree to help out and have people out to search for Julianna. She thanks me and leaves to get some rest in one of the guest rooms. Sasha and her brother catch up while Oliver calls some of the warriors and puts them on watch duty for the hotel. With the new information coming in I make the call to Alpha underwood to schedule a meeting.