Mercy on my Soul

ONE

Hands go on my body causing me to stop dancing and turn around to see who it was. I let out a nervous laugh as he gives me his devilish smile. His hands that were on my waist tighten as he pulls me closer to his body. My hand goes on his chest as I look up to his eyes. "Hello Azura," His Italian accents rolled off his tongue. I bit my lip as I look at his sinful eyes.

"Apollo? I was just dancing. I swear," I rushed. He hums as he looks down at the short red silk dress that hugged me perfectly. His eyes go back on mine.

"What exactly are you wearing?" He asked with a bit of anger. I swallow dryly.

"A dress," I mumble. He hums again while taking me in. His eyes go back on mine.

"You want to dance?" He turns me so his chest was pressed against my back. "Dance," He whispers in my ear. I take a deep breath and start to move my body against his. His hands go up a bit on my body close to my breast and I held my breath. "Relax, beautiful, I don't want that from you," He whispers. I let out a breath of air as we continue to dance. As soon as the song ends he turns me to him. I let out a few pants. "We have company upstairs," I follow him up to his office. When we walk in I see his friends Corey and Brian. They were watching the stripers in the corner of the room dancing on a pole. Over on the curved couch sat a man I only know the name of. Ryder Montalli. He was dangerous from what I heard. His temper is scary.

Ryder had black hair that was freshly cut and faded. His eyes were a midnight blue that shined in any light. He had dimples for days and his lips look as if they can cure you with a simple kiss. He was extremely built as if he worked out in the gym every day. The girls around town that have had the pleasure of sleeping with him say that he is unforgettable. Looking at him so cute was like a wet dream making me hot and wet in sinful places. Apollo sits across from Ryder while making me sit next to him. Ryder's eyes go on me and a small smirk plays on his lips.

"Azura Grange? At your side?" He said. He had an Italian accent too but his was sharper. Hearing it made me crave him. The way my name rolled off his tongue made me shift in my seat as I give him a confused look. Apollo sets his hand on my thigh.

"Her brother made a mistake of stealing from me and so she gave herself to me as a form of payment." Ryder's eyes licked every inch of me that he could see from across the table.

"Have you had the pleasure of tasting her?" He asked. I was shocked and a bit embarrassed at his question. Apollo chuckles.

"I have not. This is a new situation. I just got here yesterday and I didn't have time to claim her yet." Apollo's hand on my thigh goes up to the end of my dress and he gives my thigh a slight squeeze causing me to jump a bit. Ryder hums. "As for our business?" Apollo said. Ryder takes his eyes off of me and looks at Apollo.

"Business? What business? You betrayed me and my father. We have no business. You do not get a second chance. You know that." Apollo sits forward.

"I can't accept that, Ryder. I need to figure out a way to make up for this. I'm sure your father wouldn't mind giving me a second chance." Ryder's eyes go back on me.

"My father asked me to come and hear you out. He is clouded by his judgment. I had every intention of coming here and putting a bullet into your head." Apollo sits back as a few of his men stand alert. The two guys behind Ryder pulled out their guns keeping them at their sides.

"So it's you I have to win over?" Ryder nods as he tilts his head.

"I don't see that happening. You have nothing I want." Apollo takes a deep breath as Ryder looks at me again. "Unless,"

"Unless what?" Apollo's voice sounded desperate. Ryder looks at me and hums.

"Give me Azura and you have yourself a second chance," Apollo scuffs.