Trey

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 Alexa pauses at the entrance with Jin, as people recognize who she is, silence then a murmuring wave rises up. Alexa hides the smirk that wants to come out as her appearance causes people to talk. This is the first party since her break up with Trey and she comes to his engagement party. 

She loves the rumors that are already spreading.

She doesn't know why Trey wants her here, not for sure since she hasn't talked to him about anything other than business, but she can guess. She doesn't have a problem with helping him either.

She'd done her research, or rather had her people do the research and she'd read up on them. She knows that this is a deal Trey wants, but she can't figure out why he wants her here at the party.

Alexa goes down to mingle with the other guests and after awhile feels Trey's presence behind her. She always could tell where he was even without looking.

"Alexa," Alexa hides the shivers that his voice is bringing out in her. "Can we go somewhere private and talk?" She knows that Jin has heard Trey's request as he looks to her. He won't leave her side for longer than it takes to get a drink unless Alexa tells him otherwise.

Alexa nods to Trey and Jin. With that Jin melts into the crowd and Alexa follows Trey out of the ballroom where the party is being held and they walk to the study.

Alexa does her best to hold back the memories of what she and Trey have done in that room. From the very first meeting to the last day before they left to Asia. There have been good and bad memories in that room.

"I didn't expect you to give up your freedom so quickly after returning from Asia, Trey." Alexa says after going to the sofa and taking a seat.

Trey looks at her longingly, he wants nothing more than to caress her face and well repeat all the basic lessons. He's missed Alexa more than he thought possible.

"I want this deal with the bitches father, but I however, don't want her."

Alexa looks at him in understanding then, "How do I come in?"

"I need your permission for the tattoo I wanted to get before we left for Asia."

Alexa smiles slightly, "Even with that, the soonest you could get it would be tomorrow."

Trey smirks and takes his handkerchief and rubs his neck a bit. 

Alexa gasps, The head of a dragon has clearly been tattooed on his neck. The color has yet to be inked, but the design is there. "How much have you had done?"

"It's almost complete other than the coloring. I just need your permission to add in the a Black Rose in it's claw." Trey tells her.

Neither one had heard the door open and close. "I would ask that you allow him to add in a Red Dragon in the other claw." Joa says coming to stand in front of them both. "I would show the world that I capitulate to you, mistress."

"Joa, you aren't my slave anymore. You gained your freedom before you came to the States." In the letter to Trey she'd given him the deactivation code for Joa's chain. She has been assured that Trey has in fact deactivated it. Yet, like Trey and his people and Jin they have all refused to remove the chain.

"As you wish, Alexa, but you did successfully take control of me and therefore my syndicate. I would that you allow the tattoo showing that. I would also like permission to receive that tattoo, although, I don't wish one quite so large. I don't have the room." Joa is inked over most of his body, Alexa has no desire to find out where he wishes to place that tattoo.

Alexa looks sadly at Joa, "I never intended to take your syndicate, nor Trey's mafia. I just wished for the flesh trade to stop." Indeed, Joa has worked tirelessly to suppress and destroy it since Alexa told him too when she first captured him.

It very nearly is gone now. There are a few holdouts but they are working on destroying any that they find.

Alexa turns her attention back to Trey, "I don't know what to say, to either of you."

"Say yes," Trey says watching her from his seat diagonal from her. He wants nothing more than to kiss her senseless and take her back to his room to finish. He's missed her so much.

"How will that help you Trey?" Alexa demands of Trey.

"Simonson thinks to use me for my mafia, when he finds out that I am, in fact under another mafia he'll break the contract. I cannot break the contract or he'll have controlling interest in my legit businesses. I'll have to marry his bitch and stay married for at least five years or lose control. If he breaks the contract then I gain full control of his businesses." Trey smirks at the thought.

"You really think he'll break the contract just because your mafia has subjected itself to me?" Alexa demands a little incredulous at his words.

"Oh, I know he will. He absolutely hates and detests you Alexa. Not only is his bitch of a daughter jealous of our past relationship, but you've kept him out of some very lucrative business deals."

Alexa smirks. She knew that she'd heard that name before. "I can always add that bitch to my list of escorts after she's been properly trained of course."

Trey laughs at this, "Don't bother. She's not very good."

Alexa raises her eyebrow at this.

Trey gives her a sour expression, "I had to sleep with her to get her to seal the deal with daddy." Trey's voice is sour indeed. "She's a terrible lover and wouldn't even be able to pass the first lesson. I've tried to teach her multiple times but she just can't do it."

Alexa lets silence fall as she thinks about his words. "Very well," She looks over to Joa, "I'll allow you both and Jin to get the tattoo. You can go ahead and remove the makeup covering the tattoo outline, Trey."

They all three stand up and leave the room.

At first the female watching was angry as she sees Trey leaving and then Alexa, but her brow draws down in a frown as she sees Joa leave as well. Must be business then. The frown clears up and she once more joins the party. She is after all the guest of honor.