The White Lily

Chapter 2

We discussed my contract for two hours, mostly about my personal life and room on base. He agreed to let me stay in the presidential suite, usually reserved for VIPs, but I was considered that at this point. I would be allowed my knives and other weapons as long as I could promise to not maim anyone. I begrudgingly agreed to that stipulation.

When I finally signed, Enzo stood up and held out his hand. "Welcome to the Titan Force, Base 13, Succubus."

I shook his hand and smiled. "I'm glad to be here, Colonel Enzo."

He gestured to the door. "Let me introduce you to your team that you will work with on equal footing."

Enzo escorted me to the next room over, holding the door open for me. I smiled as I walked in, but my smile fell when I saw who was on the team.

Roman looked up from his touch pad and frowned. He was with the man who tortured me, Bishop, as well as three other men.

"Oh hell no," I muttered in Russian as I tried to turn around to leave. Enzo placed a large hand on the door, blocking my escape. I looked at him pleadingly. "Please," I switched back to English. "Anyone but him." I point at Roman, who just smiles and shakes his head.

Bishop stood and approached me. He seemed less angry than he was before. He had short brown hair and brown eyes. "Miss Succubus, I would like to formally apologize for my actions earlier. I hope to be able to have a chance to atone."

I pressed myself against the door. I reminded myself how much money I would get to just play nice with my toys. I smile awkwardly at him. "Yep."

Roman sighed.

Enzo smiled. "Good, see they aren't so bad, Miss Shade. This is Bishop, although you already unfortunately met, albeit on the wrong foot." He gestures to Roman. "Phantom."

The three other men stand. The one with blonde hair, pale skin and icy blue eyes smiled kindly. Rook. One with rusty brown hair, tanned skin and green eyes. Castle. One with beautiful wood brown skin, black dreads, and golden eyes. Pawn.

I nodded at each of them as they introduced themselves. Roman walked towards me with his touch pad. "Welcome to Team Royale. I'm your lieutenant but I don't expect you to follow my orders considering you're only a contract but I still expect respect from you at the very least."

I glare at him. His sleeves are rolled up, revealing dark tattoos. I look back up at his stormy eyes. "Whatever, prizrak."

He sighs and the others laugh. "I don't know why I was expecting you to listen to me. Anyway, you're welcome to explore the base or just hang out in your suite. Pawn can show you there."

"Why not you, prizrak?"

"Because I have more important things to do than cater to your attitude, printsessa."

Enzo smiles and leaves. "Welcome to base, Shade."

Pawn comes up to me and smiles. "Welcome to the team, Succubus. My code name is Pawn, but you're more than welcome to call me Roland."

I smile at him and give Roman a side eye. "Pleased to meet you, Roland. I would actually like to see my room. I think I should change and take a look at my dressings." Bishop grimaced at that.

Roland smiled and gestured me out the room. "Sure, right this way."

I look back at Roman, who is still with the other four men in the room, heatedly discussing something. I follow Roland.

Roland is chatty, but I don't mind. His voice fills the empty space in my head. He's just talking about the history of the base, but I'm not paying attention. I'm too busy memorizing the hallways and rooms. Just in case. He stops at a door and I put my hands out to keep from bumping into him.