30. Cade

Packing up my trailer, I glance at the clock.

She's late.

A part of me hopes she tries to back out because I'll enjoy forcing her. My cock strains against the zipper of my pants while I imagine it. Imagine tying her up and throwing her into the back of the bus while Tyson tells me I'm fucking insane.

She's coming. There is no world in which she doesn't leave this town with me today. Ensuring everything is tied down and ready for transport, I turn and leave the trailer, glancing around in search of my angel. No sign of her. I spot Lars with his arm around her friend, Alice.

Marching toward her, I clear my throat. "Hey, Alice. Have you seen Lily?"

Lars' eyes narrow at seeing me talk to her, but he doesn't speak.

Alice bites her lip, shaking her head. "No, but she texted me saying she couldn't leave earlier today. I tried to convince her but?—"

"When? Last night, she was sure she was coming."

Alice sighs heavily. "Look, Lily has had it rough all her life, and Willow Creek is the only real home she's ever known. It's not so easy for her to leave."

I nod slowly, processing Alice's words. The thought of Lily backing out fills me with a cold rage. She belongs to me now. There is no other option.

"I see," I say evenly, trying to contain my fury. "Well, I will find her and sort this out. She made me a promise, and I intend for her to keep it."

Alice frowns, looking concerned. "Cade, don't do anything rash. If she doesn't want to go, you must respect that."

I step closer to Alice, towering over her. Lars tenses beside her, but I ignore him, my eyes boring into hers.

"Lily is mine," I say in a low, menacing voice. "She submitted to me completely. I own her mind, body, and soul. No one, not even Lily herself, gets to change that now. So I suggest you stay out of my fucking business before you get hurt."

Lars growls and steps between us. "Who the fuck do you think you are talking to, Cade?"

I grind my teeth and turn away from him. "I've not got time for this shit." I stalk off in the direction of Lily's apartment.

I knew she would try this. I could see the hesitation in her eyes last night as I pushed her to heights of ecstasy in front of a crowd of strangers. She thought she could walk away from me—from us.

Not fucking likely.

I arrive at her apartment block and scale the stairs. Once at her door, I pound on it with my fist. "Lily! Open up. We need to talk!"

No response. I grit my teeth.

I pound on the door again, harder this time. "Lily, open the fucking door! I know you're in there."

Still no response. Red-hot rage courses through my veins. How dare she try to hide from me after everything we've shared? After she gave herself to me so completely?

I take a step back and kick the door with all my strength. It splinters and swings open, revealing Lily's tiny apartment. I storm inside, eyes scanning the room for any sign of her.

That's when I hear a muffled whimper coming from the bathroom. I stalk over and throw open the door to find Lily cowering in the corner, tears streaming down her face.

"Please, Cade," she begs, her voice shaking. "Don't do this. I can't leave. This is my home..."

I cross the room in two strides and grab her by the throat, slamming her against the wall. She gasps and claws at my hand, but I only tighten my grip.

"Your home is with me now," I growl, my face inches from hers. "You belong to me. You don't get to change your mind." I tease my lips down the side of her neck. "Didn't I show you how fucking perfect it would feel to be owned by me last night?"

She shudders. "Yes, but?—"

"There is no but. You're my soul mate, angel. And I'm not leaving without you." Looking into her eyes, I see a mix of defiance and desire. "Is this what you wanted?" I ask, realizing her game. "You want me to force you to come with me, don't you, baby?"

"W-what do you mean?" she stammers.

"I mean, you're a dirty little girl who likes it when I force you into things. It makes you wet, doesn't it, angel?"

A shiver races through her, and she nods. "I'm fucked up."

"No, it's fucking hot." I kiss her fiercely and run my hand through her panties, groaning when I feel how soaking wet she is. "Goddamn it. Do you want me to haul you over my shoulder and fucking kidnap you, angel? Is that what you want?"

She moans, arching her back, but doesn't speak.

"Answer me!" I growl.

"Yes, I want you to force me to come with you," she admits, eyes flickering shut. "I want you to force me like you did when you took my virginity. It felt so good."

I bite her collarbone hard enough to make her yelp. "Fuck, baby. You like me raping you, don't you?"

Slamming three fingers into her dripping wet cunt, I make her cry out. "Yes, Cade. I love it so much."

The throbbing in my cock is excruciating. Grabbing the zipper, I pull it down and free myself. There's no stopping me despite how short on time we are. Lifting her against the wall, I nudge her panties out of the way and slam inside her in one thrust without warning.

Lily screams, and fuck, it's the most amazing sound I've ever heard.

"That's it, angel. Scream for me."

I thrust into Lily, consumed by primal need. Her screams urge me on as I take her roughly against the wall. I've never wanted anything as much as I want to possess her completely.

A loud knock at the door interrupts us. I freeze, still buried deep inside Lily. She gasps and pushes at my chest. "Cade, stop! Someone's here."

I ignore her pleas and start moving again. She cries out. "No, we have to stop!"

The knocking continues, more insistent. With a growl of frustration, I withdraw from Lily and stalk over to the door, not bothering to tuck myself back in.

I wrench open the door to find Tyson standing there, his eyes widening as he takes in my disheveled, half-naked state. "Jesus, Cade, what the hell are you doing?"

"I'm discussing Lily's plans to leave town with us,"I say through gritted teeth.

Tyson peers past me to where Lily is cowering against the wall, trying to cover herself. His expression darkens. "Doesn't look much like a discussion to me. We're leaving in twenty minutes, with or without you. I suggest you get to the bus and leave the girl alone."

I clench my fists, ready to take a swing at him. How dare he interrupt my time with Lily? But I know if I delay us any longer, Tyson won't hesitate to leave me behind.

I take a deep breath to calm the rage boiling inside me.

"We'll be there,"I tell Tyson evenly.

He eyes me warily for a moment before nodding and turning away. I slam the door shut and spin around to face Lily again. She's cowering against the wall, tears staining her cheeks, looking utterly fuckable.

I stalk toward her, backing her into the corner. Grabbing her throat again, I force her to meet my eyes.

"Now, where were we?" I purr.

Lily whimpers, her eyes wide with fear and arousal. God, I love that look. I crash my mouth against hers, kissing her fiercely. She kisses me back hungrily, her hands fisting in my shirt.

I break the kiss and turn Lily around, shoving her against the wall face first. She gasps as I rip her panties down her legs.

"Please, Cade," she whispers.

"Please, what, angel?"I growl in her ear as I position myself at her slick entrance. "Tell me what you want."

"Please fuck me,"she begs desperately. "Make me come with you."

I slam into her with a groan, filling her completely. Lily cries out, pushing her ass back against me. I start pounding into her relentlessly, knowing I only have minutes before we need to leave.

"Yes, yes, fuck me!" Lily screams.

I grip her hips bruisingly tight, rutting into her like an animal. The sound of my skin slapping against hers echoes through the room. I won't last long like this.

Reaching around, I rub her clit in fast circles. Lily shudders against me, moaning wantonly.

"Come for me, angel,"I command. "Come with me now."

Lily clenches around me as her orgasm hits. I fuck her through it before finally letting go myself, emptying deep inside her with a roar.

We stand there panting for a minute as I soften inside her. Then, I withdraw and tuck myself away. Lily slumps against the wall, looking thoroughly used. I grin, satisfied.

"Clean yourself up and grab a bag, angel,"I tell her. "It's time to go."

Lily nods, moving slowly on shaky legs to the bathroom. I hear water running as I wait by the door.

A minute later she emerges with a small duffel bag, eyes downcast. I grab her chin roughly and make her look at me.

"You're mine now, understand?"

She swallows hard and nods. I smile and kiss her forehead.

"Good girl. Let's get the fuck out of here."

I take Lily's bag and lead her downstairs to the idling carnival vehicles, ready to depart. Tyson gives me a wary look as we approach but doesn't comment.

Lily and I climb onto the bus and sit near the back. I pull her close, nuzzling her hair.

"Welcome home, angel,"I murmur as the bus lurches into motion. Lily shivers against me but doesn't pull away. I smirk, satisfied. She's finally mine.