Marcus

Chapter Forty Seven

Caroline ~

All of the women were lined up along the stage at ground level, allowing the potential buyers to approach and inspect them. They were placed in order which put Caroline next to Maira, who she felt very protective of for some reason.

Tears started to stream down Mairas cheeks but she kept her chin high, just as Caroline had instructed. Caroline subtly reached over and hooked pinkies with Maira, trying to comfort her with the small gesture and remind her that she wasn't alone.

Disgusting men groped and handled Caroline and Maira as if they were animals until James finally came into view. He inspected every woman he passed playing his part perfectly.

When he reached Maira, she winced at his touch and looked at the floor, cowering at James height and dominance.

Oh sweet Maira if you only knew. The men in front of you would never hurt you.

James whispered back and forth with the rest of the teammates that surrounded him as if he was consulting with them about potential purchases. They whispered back and forth but Caroline knew they weren't talking about the women in front of them.

As they moved down the line Caroline noticed that Kincaid positioned himself slightly in front of Maira, blocking wandering hands and eyes from assaulting her as James approached Caroline.

"Turn around." James commanded Caroline coldly.

"Fuck you." Caroline hissed, prompting Jame to harshly grab her by the wrists and spin her around, pinning her against the stage.

"They told me you were a little devil...I like that." James purred close to her ear staying in perfect character.

James dragged his nose up her neck until his lips were right against her ear.

"Are you too injured to run?" James whispered in her ear.

Caroline shook her head "no" subtly indicating that she'd run anywhere he told her to.

"What do you think gentlemen? Should I take my chances with the devil?" James sneered.

"She looks like too much trouble." Slater grumbled.

"I like trouble." James said with a devilish grin.

"How much?" James asked one of the men standing guard.

"1.5"

"Done. Who do I need to see about the wire transfer?" 

"No one...she's not for you." A catty female voice sounded from the side of the stage.

"The fuck did you just say to me?" James bit out.

"You are welcome to purchase any of our other options here, but you are a new member and this one will be bid on by our elite members."

"And if I double your asking price?" James growled.

"I'm sorry Mr. Flores. We have plenty of other options for you. Might I suggest the beauty to her left..."

"No you may not. This isn't what was promised to me. I wasn't made aware of any such limitations." James fumed.

"Mr. Flores you may select another purchase and I will have one of my men escort you down to the cages to complete your transaction and arrange delivery if you are not outbid... or I'll have you escorted out and banned. But I'm afraid those are your only options."

Caroline watched as James weighed his options and saw the subtle movement of Declan's mouth as he whispered instructions. She knew they wouldn't risk being thrown out and would want access to the underground cages.