The Devil's Possession

Chapter 8

Different kinds of emotions strucked her heart form the memory. She felt hurt, disgusted, self pitied and hatred.

A thought rushed through her mind. Now she understood everything. When she had nothing and helpless, he dumped and left her for Maye.

All these years she blamed herself for losing Christian not knowing that all these time, she was the one being fooled by her cousin and lover. I'd never thought that one day, I would be betrayed by the two people I trusted the most!

She hold back her tears. I will never cry for this man! Not again! He mercilessly abandoned me! He doesn't deserve a single drop of my tears! Her breathing became heavier the more she looked at his face.

She breathe and wore her poker face, "drink with you? Why? You expect me to chat and catch up with you for old times sake? Huh?"

"I was just trying to be nice here," he replied.

She once told herself to reach out for Chris when her plans work well, to mend everything and to be with him again. He became her best buddy when Maye studied abroad. I never expected that my heart would ache at the sight of him! He promised me! Promise to love only me! But when Maye went home, he distant himself from me.

"Huh! Thank you for being nice then! You know what, if I were you, I would chase and comfort my girlfriend cause she seemed very disappointed and displeased from her own foolishness, rather than waste your time trying to be nice to some strangers," she fake a smile, as fake as his past love. Jerk!

One of the things she learnt while she was away was to fake a smile even though she was already dying inside.

"We're strangers now?" he looked disappointed.

She walked closer to him and reached for his steam roller. She drink it at his face then dropped the "WHO ARE YOU AGAIN?" She smiled savagely before leaving.

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"Investigate her relationship with that man," Dome ordered. From her expressions, he presumed that she knew him.

"Yes, my Lord!" Secretary Mic replied.

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Claire closed her eyes when she reached the dark corner of the garden. Her tears raced down her cheeks as she touched her chest.

"Aaaaaaahhhhhhhh!!!!!!! I HATE YOU! I HATE YOU! ALL OF YOU! HATE YOU!!!!!!!!"

She screamed through her mind while her shaking hand was reaching in her heart. She wanted to crushed it, smashed it and put an end to it.

"I HATE YOU!!!"

But,

She stood straight, wiped her tears, breath in and out to calm herself. Come on Claire! You didn't came here to cry your ass out! You have no time for this s**t! For a split second, her hurt expression changed to a happy one. She smiled as if nothing happened and went back to the party. Sometimes, she wanted to reward herself for being the best in pretending.

She was a bit tipsy but she knew how to handle herself well.

"My pleasure to talk to you again after all these years Mr. Castro," she smiled innocently.

"I know Justin will be very proud of you up there. By the way, I'm looking forward for your proposal hija," he said.

"Me too Mr. Castro," she excused herself from Mr. Castro to go to the restroom. What a wonderful night! She never thought of catching so many expensive fishes in just one night. The magic of perfect timing and guts!

Claire was so happy. Her main purpose for attending the party was to instill her name in the world of business and to make good impressions. I could start with this!

She was shocked when two men blocked her way out of the restroom. "Excuse me?" She was bit annoyed.

"Miss Armani, our boss invited you for a personal talk," one with the shades said.

"Who's your boss?" she asked raising her eyebrow.

"Mr. Ruwed," he replied.

That fat self-conceited man! She knew him well. He was known for multiple harassments and crimes.

"Tell your boss, I declined!" She rolled her eyes then tried to make her way out.

"I'm sorry Miss."

It was late when she realized the danger she's into. The last scene she remembered was when one of the creepy guys went to her back and covered her nose with a towel with sleeping drug on it.

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20 individuals went inside the secret room. All were in higher rank and highly respected berserks. They were leaded by their alpha.

Alpha Rico sat in front showing his power and authority over his clan.

The lights went off, leaving only the light on the stage on. There, at the center of the stage sat the ruler of all, the king of hell, with his back facing everyone.

"Everybody's here," Rico announced in a serious tone.

Dome turned and signaled Jasmine. She went in front and gave each of them a tablet-like object.

"Treat that as my gifts for you," Dome started as everyone wondered and started whispering. "We all aware that you, werewolves can be easily hurt or worst, be killed by wolfsbane. That tiny little thing in your hands are called PERSONA or anti-wolfsbane. Take that and you would become wolfsbane-resistant. But, the effect will only last for a day."

Everyone inside the room cheered. Who wouldn't be?

I'm cornered again! Rico smiled, "showering us gifts became your habit now. With this offer, I'm afraid to turn you down in the future."

"Hahaha! Don't consider it as my way of persuading you for something," Dome replied.

Dome weren't called the master of deception for nothing! I'm always careful in dealing with him, think everything twice before every decisions. "Come on! The king of hell wouldn't introduce something for nothing or invest to this just to please me! What do you want huh?" Rico joked.

Dome was about to answer when Secretary Mic whispered something to him. His face darkened and anger rushed through him with what he heard. He stood up and faced Rico, "I'll call you!" he said then rushed out the door.

Jasmine walked in front to apologize for something important came in unexpectedly.

Dome never made any deal hanging especially this big! And, what possible made the coolest adonis that angry! Ummm! Made me even wonder! Rico smiled. He stood up to stop the commotion. This never happened before so everybody wondered what happened.

"I believed Dome has his reasons. This doesn't concern us so let us go home," Rico used his alpha voice. Everyone stood up and obeyed their alpha.

This deal is so important for our clan for it involves our future security. You better think a very nice excuse devil!

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Claire opened her eyes. Ouch! My head hurts! Where am I? She was in an unfamiliar room. Both her hands and legs were tied tightly.

"Your awake now sweetie!"

She looked at her side with disgust when memory came into her. "What are you doing Mr. Ruwed! This is kidnapping!"

"Oh please sweetie! Stop stating the most obvious thing! Hahahahaha!" He raised his hand and touched her face.

She moved away until her back touched the headboard of the bed. "You're filthy!" she shouted.

Mr. Ruwed felt insulted from what she said thus, he slapped her hard and hold her face still. "No one talked back at me and went out that door alive!"

She felt scared but still looked directly at his eyes, challenging him. Even I end up dying here, I won't give you satisfaction!

"You're not only beautiful, you're also fearless! You're making me more excited! I like that!" Mr. Ruwed smelled her.

He stood up and signaled his men to tied her hands and legs to every corner of the bed. "No! You will regret this! Aaaahhhh!" She screamed while Mr. Ruwed laughed from her misery.

"If I were you, I'll quit struggling and preserve my energy for later. Promise, I'll make you enjoy every bit of it!" He laughed hesterically.

One of his men covered her eyes and mouth with a black cloth. The moment her ability to see and speak were gone, her hope of running away was also slowly fading.

She felt his hand touched her hair. There's nothing she could do now. The black cloth became wet with her tears. Please! Somebody help me! She screamed through her head for she couldn't speak.

He raised her gown and about to touch her legs when the door forcefully opened. Mr. Ruwed stared at the door.

Everyone's afraid of Mr. Rousi including him. For how many years of their partnership, he never saw his whole face until now. He was the most private and respected person he knew. He was standing behind the door. He could tell that he was furious.

"Bro, what are you doing here?" Mr. Ruwed asked with a fake smile. Don't tell me he came here because of this chick! He was sure that Mr. Rousi wasn't married or officially dating someone at the moment.

Dome never spoke a word. He looked at Claire. He knew she was crying for help and hurt because of struggling. He could clearly see her trembling body. Her hands and legs were tightly tied to every corner of the bed. The gown he specially ordered for her became a mess and slightly raised. That sight made him crazy, furious and mad. This maniac dared to lay his hands on her body! What's worst was he's about to molest and rape Claire!

"Come on bro! You could simply tell me that you like this chick too. You knew me brother, I'm generous I..." Mr.Ruwed didn't finished what he was saying. The last thing he heard was his own scream when his back crackled when he flew across the room. He saw Mr. Rousi's eyes turned into red before he passed out.

"Arrrrhhhhhggggg!!!!" Someone's here! Help me please! Claire tried to shout for help and stuggle when she confirmed that someone broke in the room. She got scared when she heard a loud scream. She was certain that it was from Mr. Ruwed. What's happening?

Claire flinched when a warm hand touched her face.

"I'm here!" Dome untied her hands and legs.

Dome?! She confirmed that it was really him when he untied her blindfold. She cried even more, not for fear but for relief. He covered her body with his jacket and carried her out the room.

Claire just let him carry her for she was already exhausted. She could feel the heat from his massive body warming her chilled skin. She closed her eyes. For no particular reason, his warm chest made her feel safe and relaxed.

"All the guests already left the party. Is she okay?" Luis came running towards him.

"Mr. Ruwed saw my face, you know what to do." Dome said in a serious tone. No one ever saw Dome's whole face except Luis.

Mr. Ruwed was Dome's long term business partner. Dome could just let this slide unless, Mr. Ruwed done something that pushed him. But questioning Dome's decision now was a death wish. Luis just nodded and left.