Our Challenge

RB.

Lyric POV

I am being woken up by a pissed-off Ario. I groan as I feel my head throb.

I try to look at him but the light causes me to keep my eyes close.

I hear Ario murmur something in Russian.

"What's the problem?"

I hear him stop pacing, "My Lisichka, did I wake you?"

I let out a painful groan and nodded my head, "Yes, you did. What's going on?"

I feel him sit down beside me and then pull me onto his lap, "Someone spread a false rumor saying the auction has been moved up to today."

I reach for a blanket and put it over my head. I slowly open my eyes and see that Ario is shirtless.

I look at him up and down, "Lisichka, looking at me like that makes me want to enjoy you tonight and not even worry about this auction."

I hum in response as I still eye his body, "Maybe that wouldn't be so bad."

We hear a knock and he lifts my head, "Come in."

From the corner of my eye, I see Farida.

I look at her and Ario sighs, "Yes?"

She clears her throat, "I came to get Lyric. We have to get ready for the auction."

Ario grabs my thigh and squeezes. I give him a look at he shows me a smirk, "I don't think I can sell my Lisichka. She can get ready, but once she's ready send her back in here. She will sit with me during the auction."

We stand up and I keep my head down, "Are the lights bothering you?"

I nod my head, "Tell the woman to dim the lights while they get you and your friend ready."

I hum in response and his phone rings, "I have to go my Lisichka, but I will see you once you're dressed and ready. I also will be leaving you with one of my guards to watch over you."

He walks away and I look at Farida who is crossing her arms and giving me a look.

I pick up Creo and rub his head, "Why are you giving me a look?"

"What about your plan? Is the auction being a day early not going to mess up your plan?"

I wave her off as we walk out of the room, "No, this is more than likely a part of the plan. I'm leaving here tonight."

She raises her eyebrow, "Something must have happened that is causing my people to move the auction day up."

Before she can say anything a tall man steps in front of us.

We look him up and down, "Who the hell are you?"

He keeps looking straight and I tilt my head to the side, "Are you supposed to be my guard?"

He grunts and nods his head, "You follow me wherever I go?"

He grunts and nods again. I smile as a thought runs through my head, "Carry me to my destination please."

He takes a step towards me and puts his hands on my waist.

I squeal as he sits me on his right shoulder, "Ah!! I have my own Russian bodyguard. You're coming with me whether you like it or not."

He starts walking and I look back at Farida, "Do you want to be carried?"

She shakes her head and walks ahead of us, "Please don't."

We follow her to a room. Once we get in my bodyguard puts me down and I look at him, "What's your name? Make sure you pack some bags because you're coming with me. However much you're getting paid I can double it."