a deal with the devil.

May sat on a wooden chair her hands tied behind her back all the way up to her elbows. She shivered her skin pinning and perking for all the viewers to see. Men passed by in this warehouse looking at her touching her and telling her that they were going to buy her. They talked about all the things they would do to her and she struggled not to cry. She would't give them the satisfaction. May's legs were tied to the chair legs so that anyone could come up and assault her. Still she refused to give into their desire to break her. She had been taken right off the street and put into this slave black market. She had given up on screaming a long time ago her voice would probably be course if she tried to speak. May looked down trying to rest her eyes between the men that assaulted her by groping her. She heard someone approach and she looked up with hostility in her eyes and dared them even in her weakened state to try anything on her. Though she was complexity helpless she still wasn't going to break and give up. All she had left to fight will were her piercing eyes. This man was superbly dressed and he didn't fit in here. What was a man like this doing here. She looked at him angry and curious. She wasn't fooled though by his cool eyes and dark hair. She knew that the only reason he could be here were for dark purposes. He might look put together, more than most of the men here but one the inside he was just as screwed up.

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Eric walked into the elite box in his t-shirt and jeans. He wasn't about to come in here announcing his money and position to everyone in the room although it was obvious because he was in the elite box anyways. He took a seat in the front of the box by the windows and ordered himself some whiskey. After the day he just had he needed the distraction. He didn't drink, or did he gamble often but he was in the mood for a win and a little buzz. He would never get so drunk as to loose control hough. He made it a rule to never loose control, in anything. Eric looked over seeing a pretty little blonde sitting beside him. "Hello." he said and was greeted by her beautiful eyes. A slight twinge formed in his belly at the look she gave him. There was something there behind those innocent eyes, a hungry he could recognize. But there was a challenge there too and he smirked. "What horse you betting on today?" he asked and smiled then looked down at the horses the smile gone nearly as soon as it appeared. Honestly he had just been wasting time here until his true activity for the night would be available. He wanted to night fly but it was still to bright. He liked flying at night because it was like spring into the milky darkness. Eric took his glass from the waitress without a glance at her. He took a sip looking at the woman across from him. She looked like she was with someone and was board to tears. He sure hoped his analysis was right. He usually was though.

Connor stopped at the young woman bound to the chair. He did have to admit to himself. The way she looked sitting there in her bare skin. Her arms bound behind her back all the way up her elbows. Her feet bound to the chair opening her woman hood to every perverted man that came by to stare and slap or touch. Connor could feel his blood boiling at how she was being treated. She was beautiful and didn't deserve this. He walked to her and looked at her, "Miss." He said to her seeing her eyes staring a hole through him. He knelt down before her giving her the same stare she was giving to him. "I'll save you from this place. And all these pervs touching you. It's very simple, just one deal, could save you." Connor told her.

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Candace glanced at the man that had sat down beside of her. She saw his face when he asked about the horses. She simply turned and looked back out at the track before looking back at him. "Number three." She replied to him as she kept staring at him. She saw the waitress bring his drink as she looked at her. She ordered herself another beer before turning towards the track again. She heard the man chuckle lightly as she looked up seeing the guy that had brought her here. She sighed wishing he'd stayed flirting with other women. She was bored out of her mind that she just could drop over dead. She took and glanced back at the tattooed man that had sat beside of her. He was absoutly gorgeous and rather dreamy.

May was surprised as he kneeled to her level. He spoke to her and though his eyes mimicked hers there was something else in them and her gaze softened as her eyes met his. "What deal?" she asked. May was all to hopeful and desperate. Every emotion she had was painted onto her face. This gorgeous man was the first to come to her level and speak softly to her. He looked at her and she felt like she was melting inside. May wondered if he knew it too, if he knew how he affected everyone around him and how he was affecting her. He was giving her hope, which was a very dangerous thing in a place like this. The longer he stood there the more curious he made her. Something in his eyes told her so much and yet nothing at all. She wished she could understand what she was seeing.

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The waitress took her order but only after having to have her attention pulled from Eric. She skittered off after asking him once more if there was anything he needed and offered him a napkin. Eric took the napkin and waved her off putting the napkin around his drink taking off the moisture not even realizing it had the girls number on it when he smuggled it. He then the wet napkin down and looked at the woman beside him. His eyes catching hers looking deep into her. "You look terribly board. How about we make this more interesting and up the stakes. I am betting on horse six. How about we make a little wager?" he asked. Eric knew horse three looked good now but that horse had a record of choking up before the finish line. "Name what you want." he said and turned to her his full attention on her.

Connor took and stood back up resting his knees a moment. He knelt back down hearing her ask the deal. He smiled at her shrugging his shoulders lightly staring at her, “You come live with me, and be mine.” Connor told her. “Once I get you out of here, all you have to do is sign a contract.” Connor simply told the beautiful woman before him as he looked at her. “Is that something you’re willing to do to get out of this place, and these perverted men from staring at you and taking advantage of.” Connor said to her as he crossed his arms lightly and looked at her.

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Candace rose an eyebrow at this stranger’s proposition. She smirked a little leaning closer to where he was sitting. “If my horse wins, then you get me out of here immediately.” She said to him and smiled leaning back into her seat. She cleared her throat, wondering what this man wanted from her in return if he won. “And if you win?” She questioned.

May bit her lip. Be his? What did that mean? Wasn't that what they basically had here? She was property of whoever bought her? May looked down and thought about it. None of the other buyers had even given her a choice though. She looked up at him. "And you'll take care of me?" she asked. That was all she could really ask was a choice and to be taken care of right? May thought it better than here. She was hoping he would say yes because then it would be an easy answer. It would take more thinking if he was going to mistreat her. But this was her choice and she liked that. She wondered what his name was and where this man came from. She looked up at him hoping that he would take her away from her and take care of her. After all she needed that right now more than anything.

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Eric smirked. He could do that even if she lost but he wasn't about to tell her that. "You have to come live with me for a month and sign my contract." he said looking her over. He wasn't an unreasonable man. They could work on the finer pieces of the contract but there were many things he knew she would not really be ready for. It was obvious by the way she carried herself and her company that she had never known anyone like him. He wanted to change that. One month was all it would take for him to show her the pleasure in his kind of world. She wouldn't see it at first. One month was short yes but it was still going to be enough. He could just tell for her. If she took the deal then she would be fine. If she did't then she was never destined to be in his world.

Connor starred at the woman as she asked him, would you take care of me? Connor nodded his head to her with a smile. "Yes I will very well take care of you." Connor said as he stared at her. "You won't want for anything at all. And you won't be used like most of these men are thinking of doing to you." Connor told her as he stared at her. "So do we have a deal, miss?" He asked. Something about her, her radiant beauty, and her gorgeous flawless skin. It all made him want this girl more than he had when he'd walked into this warehouse.

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Candace looked at him and knew she had this in the bag. What would it hurt to sign some contract, or live with some stranger. It could just be all the booze she'd consumed. She took and nodded her head, "You have yourself a deal, good sir." She said a little tipsy. She returned her attention back to the horses. What he said kept running through her head. But she tried her best to push it out of her mind and enjoy the remainder of the night.

May looked into his eyes gauging him. Sure there was something there that tightened her but there was also something there that trilled her. She nodded. "Yes. It's a deal." She squirmed in her seat. "Now please get me out of here." she pleaded her eyes despite and her voice breaking for the first time. May wanted to go now, she didn't want to be touched and harassed anymore. But most of all she didn't want this man to back out of his word in case he somehow found out something about her he didn't like but she knew all would be revealed when they went to show her and sell her. They had done a full exam when they first got her and found out something they hadn't expected which they said would make her price skyrocket. May had been only grateful because that meant no one was allowed to hurt her and she had been left generally untouched during this process unlike some of the not so lucky girls.

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Eric smiled and watched it all process in her head. He felt a jolt of excitement at her mouths speaking the word sir. She had no idea how much she would be saying it in the weeks to come. Eric watched her until she looked at him again. "Wont you shake on it m'lady?" he asked and offered her his hand. He waited for her to slip her hand into his and he grasped it tight but not to tight and brought it to his lips. He gave her hand a gentle shake then let her go knowing what his touch did to most women. Eric enjoy watching the expression on her face change. He hoped he had succeeded in getting her to want his deal to win. Eric then looked at the horses as they were nearing the final lap. The moment of truth. Eric smirked as horse three stumbled and lagged behind. Horse six took that opportunity to come from the back and passed all the horses crossing the finish line with an obvious lead. Eric stood and looked down at the girl. "You're name mis?" he asked and offered her his hand once more. He had won as expected and it was a bit shocking to her it seemed. The horses had been so far apart and it looked like it would have turned out differently than it did but Eric never went on appearance, he always looked much deeper. "Well then shall we gather some of you're things?" he asked though he was planning on buying her mostly new things anyways he knew sentimental things were not easy to leave for others.

Connor nodded his head to the young woman smiling. She had no idea what she was getting herself into. What she was walking into his world. He was going to show her how pleasurable it could be. But at the same time, what he could offer her as well. He rose to his feet and motioned for one of the guards to come over. He'd already bought her before anyone had placed a price on her. He got the papers and everything. Signing everything and handing over the check. He grabbed her clothes and helped her up once she was untied. "Come on lets get you dressed and leave this place." He told her before walking with her.

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Candace's mouth was a gaped. She stared at the track before staring at this man. He'd been very serious about living with him. And some sort of contract. She crossed her arms shaking her head lightly. She couldn't believe that she'd lost. She sighed and unwillingly shrugged. "I suppose." She muttered to him unsure of all this. She frowned shaking her head sighing.

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May closed her eyes waiting as the man talked to the guards and paid for her. She realized that in some aspect she owed him. She didn't know how far her freedom would stretch but at least for the night she could do as he asked but sooner or later she would have to press those limits. She was untied and she jumped out of the chair though she stumbled really. She fell slightly into his arms and she looked up at him and nodded. She pulled her shirt on and then her panties and then her pants grabbing the rest and his hand. "How do we get out of here?" she asked. She couldn't leave fast enough. She hadn't even tried putting on her bra or shoes all she wanted was out and to get somewhere safe. May was thankful when he lead the way out. She felt the breeze on her face and she felt like she could pass out because it felt so good. She looked up at the man realizing she didn't know her saviors name. He might not be a white knight but in that moment he might as well have been. She would wait atlas until they were a good distance away before she tried to have a conversation with him. She was still scared they would try to take her back.

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Eric smiled at her confusion. He took her hand lightly and lead her towards the door. The man she had come with tried to stop then and Eric turned tot he man and raised an eyebrow. The man shrank under Eric's stare. Eric then turned and lead the woman out to his car and opened her door. He let her slip in then closed the door behind her. He slipped into the seat beside her. "See you might have lost but I still got you out of there." he said cooly and gave her a bit of a playful smile. "What is you're name?" he asked as the started his car the engine purring as it came to life and he drove out of the parking spot. Eric drove out onto the road going slow. He pressed the button on his mirror. "On-star, this is Cindy how may I help you Mr. Tatum?" A bright and overly helpful voice came through the speakers. "Directions to..." he looked over at Candace for her to give her address. Eric's eyes glinted with his triumph. Though he could tell by the way things were right now he would need to take this slow. That was okay a couple days of lavishing then he could collect on the second part of his deal. Not that he expected her to be okay with it but that she would be more comfortable with him and his home.

Connor took and stared at the young woman. He didn't know her name. But right now he could wait till they were in the SUV. He lead her over to the SUV and smiled at her as he took and helped her into the SUV and climbed into the back himself. He told his driver to take him to the mansion. He lent back into the seat and stared her over a moment. "We haven't properly introduced one another." Connor began and smiled. "I'm connor." He told the young woman, "And what's your name?" He questioned her.

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Candace couldn't believe this was all going down. She took a deep breath and sighed a little. She stared at the man and opened her mouth, "North Street Condo number four." She replied to him as she heard the cheerful woman begin talking once again. Candace stared at the man and looked him over a second, "Candace." She said softly staring. "What is your name?" She questioned him wanting to know anything she could about the stranger that apparently she'd be living with now. What the hell had she gotten herself into?

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May looked over Connor and bit her lip wondering what she had just gotten into here. Now that she was away from that place she was afraid of what he was wanting but he was asking her name so that was a good sign. "My name is May." she said softly. May looked down and blushed. "Thank you again..." she said and didn't look back at him but out the window her body still tense but there was a peace there where there had been anger and fright before. May was concerned about how long this man would want her to pay him back for. She figured he had a reason to be there but that he had stumbled on her instead.

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Eric smiled and followed the directions towards her house. "Eric Tatum." He said and looked over at her a moment. "You have a job Candace?" he asked wanting to know how much of her time he could take and how much he might have to cohorts out of her. Eric soon pulled up to her place and parked in the driveway and parked. He easily slipped out of his seat and came around to her side and opened the door. He smiled at her and let her lead the way into her place. He looked around not expecting what he felt next.