Mated to Three, Marked by One

Chapter 9

I was too stunned to speak, I kept blinking, staring at them without saying anything, I tried moving, intending to run but my legs were stuck as if I was walking in a muddy environment and couldn’t move.

“Carl, what is she doing here?” The boy who asked earlier asked Carl, some of them turned to face Carl, while some still eyes me, making me even more nervous. They all seemed so... intimidating. They were looking at me like they wanted to rip me apart for being in Carl’s room.

My status as a low class commoner was something they didn’t really like. I wondered what Carl would say, he was staring at me mischievously, like he would suddenly blurt out what I was to them.

Nerves started crawling up the back of my neck, my hands were more sweaty than ever, my heart was beating so loudly I thought that everyone could hear it.

Carl stared at me and back at them, “She’s a friend,” he stated with an air of confidence, “she came to help me model my clothes.” He added.

He took me by the hand and pulled me closer to him. He whispered something into my ear, his voice was calm, but there was a hint of danger, “You owe me.”

I nodded, biting down on my lower lip, “Of course I do,” I said, trying to sound casual but there was a hint of fear in my voice.

He smirked,” You can try the clothes on.” He pointed to the clothes on the rack next to his dresser. There were several dresses , each with different cuts, patterns and colors.

They looked so gorgeous, it made me stare in awe, I picked the first one entering the restroom, I changed quickly in there, and when I came out again, I gasped, I felt breathless seeing the look in their faces, and from the mirror I faced, I saw the expression in my own face reflected back at me. My cheeks were flushed, red, and plump, lips were slightly parted, and my eyes sparkled in excitement. There was a slight smile on my lips as my heart skipped a few beats.

I carried another walking inside the bathroom again, I took off my clothes, and carefully placed them over the chair, and put on the new dress. It fit perfectly around my body. It was light blue with a dark purple lining, the top part was open, revealing my collar bones and the V of my breasts, and it was long enough to hide the lower parts of my thighs. I tied the drawstrings loosely to make it hang higher, then I went back to the boys.

Their faces were full of shock. Some of them looked intrigued, Carl stared at me weirdly.

“Wow.” One of them said,

“What are you saying, wow , Max?”. Another asked, frowning.

The boy named Max shrugged. “I don’t know man.” He said nonchalantly, he stared at me, his eyes taking me in like I was a piece of candy. He licked his lips, and smirked.”She’s so sexy, I wouldn’t mind a taste of her.” He said.

Max’s words gave me goosebumps, and I shivered from head to toe. It rubbed me off in a weird way and made my skin crawl, I bit my lip hard and took a step back. I noticed Carl looking at me and back at Max.

“I’m just kidding.” He smiled, he winked at me. The smirk on his lips said he wasn’t joking at all and it made me so uncomfortable.

The other boys began snickering and laughing. I felt myself getting anxious.

“Excuse me.” I spoke in a small voice, “I need to use the restroom.” I walked out awkwardly.

As soon as I stepped outside I let out a sigh of relief. I leaned against the brick wall and closed my eyes for a minute, I inhaled deeply, feeling the cool breeze on my heated skin.

I felt calm after a few minutes. I had calmed myself down and I was no longer shaking uncontrollably or sweating, I opened my eyes, wiped away any stray tears that threatened to fall.

The door suddenly opened and Max walked in, “Oh there you are.” He smiled, closing the door, approaching me slowly.

His gaze was intense, I felt like he could see my every movement under his scrutinizing eyes, it made me self conscious, especially since we were in the restroom.

“Excuse me.” I interrupted, not sure how to act around him, “I have to go now.” I turned around, ready to leave, when Max grabbed my hand.

“Wait.” He said. “Don’t go. What’s the relationship between you and Car?” He asked, he glanced at the door behind him before turning to look at me.

He grinned at me, wiggling his eyebrows suggestively.

I swallowed, hesitating, I tried pushing his hand away.

“Nothing.” I replied.

“You should be careful around him.” He said, looking at the door.

“Who?” I feigned ignorance.

“Carl, he’s such a womanizer, he switches girls every darn time.” He sighed, rolling his eyes. “It’s embarrassing, why do all the pretty girls come to him, even when he switches them ridiculously.” His face reddened slightly. “I mean, the guy never dates anyone , he just exchanges them .” he said, crossing his arms, pouting a little.

I frowned, confused, “Why are you talking about him that way?” I demanded.

“Why are you defending him ? Is he something to you ?” He teased, smiling mischievously again, like he expected me to get flustered.

I was flustered,but I didn’t plan on showing it, I shook my head, suddenly becoming very uncomfortable.

“Okay.” He chuckled, looking at me appreciatively.

I paused waiting for him to stop looking at me like that. But he didn't seem to want to break eye contact anytime soon.

“Are you going to answer my question?” He asked with raised brows.

“No.” I replied flatly, looking away. I wasn’t interested in whatever this guy wanted to talk about. He seemed crazy.

I decided to leave, but he suddenly grabbed my waist, pulling me close against him. “Come on, let’s have fun, I promise you'll like it.” He said, grinning.