CHAPTER 1: NEOUL
Neoul raised his head with his eyes staring directly into the mirror, he could feel Goosebumps growing on his skin, never in his wildest dream would he have imagined being in a situation such as this; but he didn’t have any choice, although it was dangerous he couldn’t leave without finding his sister. “Are you cold?” a tiny female voice asked bringing his mind back to the room he was presently sitting in.
“What?” he asked trying to recall what she had just asked him.
“Are you cold? I could get you a blanket or turn off the fans” she suggested.
“No, I am okay” he voiced, not trying to draw any attention to himself
“Gabby you haven’t done my hair, Rhea is already looking like a diva, are trying to make the rest of us lose money tonight?” one of the girls called out, Neoul turned to see who it was, he gave her a brief smile before returning his eyes to Gabby.
“You can go attend to someone else, this would do just fine” he spoke, she gave him a smile before walking off, Neoul watched her leave from the mirror; before giving a sigh of relief, he tried adjusting the silicone breast that sat on his chest before reaching for his bag that was underneath the table, he observed cautiously before putting on his ear buds. “Carl? Can you hear me” he voiced with his eyes still on the mirror.
“Yep, I can hear you loud and clear” a male voice responded from the other end.
“This better work or else I’m having your head” he turned viewing the room fixing the necklace around his neck that had a camera, the room was filled with girls, some wearing nothing but a bikini or a very revealing outfit as they prepared for the show.
“You’re beginning to sound like your sister” Carl voiced with his eyes observing the room as well from the screen in front of him,
“Of course, after all we are connected by the same womb; now tell me who I should have the talk with?” he asked; standing to his feet.
“We are looking for a female called Eve, she’s a popular dancer and was the last person Narl was seen with” he explained
“I know that already but I haven’t seen her around for the pass hour, just like yesterday” he voiced still scanning the room.
“Rhea?” a voice called out, causing Neoul to turn around, in front of him stood a young lady, dark skinned with an orange colored hair, she had the look of relief in her eyes, before Neoul could realize she was the one he had been looking for she already had her arms wrapped around him.
“Where the hell have you been? You scared the s**t out of me the last time we spoke, I’m glad you’re alive” she whispered
“Yes I am doing just fine but I couldn’t remember much about the night we met, I was hoping you could refresh my memories…..”
“Girls it’s time!” Gabby announced, putting an end to Neoul’s conversation with Eve, the girls cheered before getting in line; Eve almost immediately got into the line as well.
“Eve I need to know!” Neoul voiced holding her back
“I will after the show” she voice walking outside on stage.
“s**t!” Neoul cussed,
“You should have stopped her, what are we going to do now?” Carl voiced, Neoul’s eyes watched the girl one after the other, this was no different from his job in Cali. “If she wants to talk after the show then let do just that” he said as he made his way to the line.
“Hey Neoul, don’t do it, we can just wait for her after work, it’s too dangerous, what if he sees you?” Carl spoke worried
“Then he should know he messed with the wrong family and beside you got his schedule, he’s not coming to the club today” he reminded
“I still don’t like this, your sister would have my head if she found out that I sent you to do something this crazy”
“We need to find her first before she would be able to kill you?” he voiced adjusting the little jean skirt which had a slip to the higher part of his thigh, he took in a deep breath before walking out.
He walked out on stage nothing but bright lights shone on him immediately followed by music, he moved his hips according to the sound of the music with his hand on the pole in front of him and his eyes on Eve who was already in the crowd, this was his second night here but the first of him performing.
And he wanted to get this over and done with, he couldn’t help but feel his leg shake, he was sacred; this wasn’t part of the plan but he wasn’t risking losing the lead they had on his sister, the crowd were generous with the tips and money been dropped, these men were here for a show and he might as well entertain them; he slowly turned around rolling his waist while working his way up the pole, the cheer from the crowd increased.
Neoul still had his back turned when a strong scent hits his nose; it felt like the individual was announcing himself “s**t, He’s here. You need to get out of there.” Carl announced.
“Where? I can’t see him!” he voiced turning around with his eyes back to the crowd, making sure that he didn’t miss anything. He couldn’t see him but for some reason he could feel his presence.
“Get out Neoul, we can’t risk it” Carl tried to warn him,
The other girls on stage all stood still as a male figure walked into the club; they all gave a slight bow, Neoul quickly did same, he slowly lifted up his head to meet eyes with a male figure with blonde hair; forest green eyes that made him feel like he was standing with nature but also something very dark, he moved his eyes in order to examine the man that made him feel fear. His arms gave away the fact the he worked out often, he was smartly dressed but at the same time you could sense he was someone of power.
Neoul couldn’t help but feel like the young man in front of his was very familiar but he had no idea where they had met; Alpha Evan Redford, the alpha of the Red moon pack. He could see him whisper to Gabby, he had no idea what they were talking about but he could tell, it had something to do with him because they glanced at his direction causing him to turn around getting back to work.
“They are looking at me” he whispered, he could feel himself sweating than usual, slowly turning around to see the Gabby walking toward his direction, he couldn’t help but feel a lump in his chest, “She coming towards me” he informed
“And that how I stopped to be in existence, do you want me to get the boys?” Carl asked as they watched from the van.
“No, I will be fine” he voiced watching Gabby gesturing to him, he made his way to her with hopes that everything goes well.
“The boss wants you” she spoke, Neoul turned to look at Eve before following her behind, they walked through the crowd into a little hallway; stopping at a room with two scary looking men standing in front of it “Make sure you do everything he asks” she advised before walking away.
Neoul couldn’t help but feel like an offering; more like he decided to offer himself willing, what if he entered the room and was torn limb from limb or worse he was used as an example, he adjusted his dress trying to shake off the bad thoughts, the men opened the door, and the scent became stronger with each step he took.
“Rhea Michaels” a deep but soft voice spoke, Neoul could see Alpha Evan sitting on a little white couch a few feet from him.
“Mr. Evan” he voiced with his lip curling into a smile, if there was anything he knew about his sister, it was her confident even in the face of danger.
“You’ve decided to grace us with your presence; a few weeks ago you just disappeared and now you’re here” he spoke with his eyes watching every of Rhea’s moves.
“Can’t a girl decide she needs a break?” Neoul asked standing in front of him, he moved his eyes to the side and could see a briefcase, it was clear the Alpha Evan was out doing some business. He proceeded to sitting beside him.
“And may I ask what the break was all about?”
“That for me to know and for you to keep wondering” Neoul replied.
“Good you’re doing very well” Carl encouraged
Alpha Evan gave a little chuckle, Rhea was one of the rare people who didn’t show any form of fear for him, she was bold. “Tell me, have you given some thought to what we talked about last time?”
Neoul looked at him with a smile, he had no idea what his sister spoke to him about. “Why don’t you refresh my mind” he voiced, he was hoping Carl had an idea.
“s**t I have no idea what they talked about, the signal inside the club was weak on pervious visits.” Carl replied
“Hmm, I don’t repeat myself twice Rhea” Alpha Evan said standing to his feet walking toward the mini bar in the room he grabbed two wine glasses before pouring red wine half way into to the glasses, he walked back and handed a glass over to him
“It only means you didn’t mean your offer” he spoke before taking a sip from the wine
“Rhea Michaels you fascinated me”.