17. Renzo

17

Istride into the meeting room, my heart racing with anticipation. Tyler trails behind me, looking nervous as hell. I don't blame him. We're about to meet with Dimitry Sokolov, the head and founder of Nexus. He's also a professor of psychology at the university, which makes his involvement a little unique. But this secret society is the key to everything - power, connections, and most importantly, access to their exclusive club.

Dimitry sits at the head of the table, his cold eyes appraising us as we take our seats. "Renzo Barone," he says, his accent thick. "I've heard a lot about you."

I flash him my signature grin. "All good things, I hope."

Dimitry doesn't smile back. "That remains to be seen." He leans forward, steepling his fingers. "I understand you and your brother are interested in joining the Nexus."

I nod, trying to play it cool even though my blood is buzzing. "That's right. We want in."

"And what makes you think you're worthy of membership?" Dimitry asks, his gaze piercing.

I sit up straighter, meeting his stare head-on. "We're the heirs to the Barone empire. We have power, influence, and most importantly, we're not afraid to get our hands dirty."

Dimitry's lips twitch into a smile. "I see. That's good to know, but the most important thing I look for is how strong your bond is. Do you have a girl in mind to make your slave?"

I lean back in my chair, trying to look relaxed despite my heart pounding with anticipation. This is it—the moment I've been waiting for—time to seal the deal.

"Camila Aguilar," I say, unable to keep the cocky grin off my face. "She's perfect for what we need."

Dimitry raises an eyebrow. "The princess of the Aguilar cartel? Ambitious choice."

I shrug, oozing confidence. "What can I say? I like a challenge."

Tyler shifts nervously beside me, but I ignore him. I know Camila better than he does. Underneath that shy exterior is a fire just waiting to be unleashed. And I'm the perfect guy to unleash it.

"She's innocent, na?ve," I continue. "But she's fascinated by me. I can see it in her eyes every time we talk. It won't take much to wrap her around my finger."

"And you believe she'll cooperate?" Dimitry asks. There's a glint in his eyes that suggests he knows exactly what kind of ‘cooperation' we expect from our slaves.

"Oh, she'll cooperate, alright," I say with a wicked grin. "Once I get her alone, I'll lay it all out for her. Explain why this is the best thing for both of us. She's smart. She'll understand that becoming our slave is her ticket to power and protection."

Dimitry is silent for a long moment, his expression unreadable. Then, finally, he nods. "Very well. Consider this your first task as a potential member of Nexus. Bring the girl willing and ready to pledge herself to you boys at the initiation, and we'll see about making your membership official."

I grin, barely able to contain my excitement. "Consider it done. And Ty here wants to join with his brothers, too."

Tyler shifts again, looking uncertain as Dimitry's piercing gaze turns to him.

"And you, Tyler? Do you and your brothers have a girl in mind already?"

He clears his throat. "Not exactly. We've got our eyes on a few but haven't settled on just one yet."

Dimitry strokes his chin thoughtfully. "I see. And are you and your brothers alright with sharing a woman between the three of you?"

"We've never done anything like that before," he admits. "But we're open to whatever needs to be done. No issues on our end." The Kelly brothers aren't like me and Elio. They're fiercely competitive, and I know them sharing a girl will bring up ridiculous issues. In contrast, Elio, Dante, and I are veterans.

Dimitry studies him for a moment before nodding slowly. "Very well. We shall see if you three have what it takes soon enough."

He stands abruptly, signaling the end of our meeting. "I'll be in touch with details of the initiation ceDanteny. Impress me, and you'll be in."

"We won't let you down," I say eagerly, shaking Dimitry's hand. Ty follows suit.

As we leave the darkened meeting room, I feel Dimitry's gaze boring into my back. A nervous shiver runs through me. Just what have we gotten ourselves into with Nexus? And how far will we have to go to prove our loyalty?

Ty hurries to catch up, his face etched with worry.

"Ren, how will you convince Elio and Camila to do this? Dante is on board, but they're not," he hisses, glancing around to ensure no one can overhear us.

I flash him a cocky grin. "Relax, Ty. I'll work it out."

Ty sighs. "So I've got to keep this shit secret from Elio?"

I clap him on the shoulder. "Sorry, man. But not for long, trust me."

Ty shakes his head, looking exasperated. "You're too impulsive, Ren. This could blow up in your face."

I laugh, the sound echoing through the hallway. "When have I ever let that stop me before?"

He doesn't look convinced, but I'm not worried. I know I can make this happen. Dante won't be difficult to convince - he's always down for a good time. Elio, on the other hand, might take a bit more finessing. He's got this noble act going on, pretending he cares about Camila.

But I know the truth. I've seen how he looks at her, the hunger in his eyes. He wants her just as badly as I do. And Camila? Let's just say I feel she's not as innocent as she pretends to be.

I've caught her staring at me when she thinks no one's looking, her cheeks flushed and her lips parted. She wants us, all three of us. And I'm going to make damn sure she gets what she wants.

I turn to Ty, my grin widening. "Trust me. By the time I'm done, Camila will be begging for all three of our dicks," I assure him. "She might play hard to get at first, but I know how to break her in."

Ty smirks and claps me on the shoulder. "Yeah, if anyone can do it, it's you, Ren. That girl won't know what hit her once you and the boys start working on her."

I grin, already imagining the delicious corruption of Camila's innocence. "She'll be our little slave before long, don't you worry."

Ty nods, seeming reassured by my confidence. "Hey, since you seem to have a knack for this kind of thing, do you have any recommendations on which chick I should pick for my brothers?" he asks. "I've seen Finn checking out that hot little Italian Camila is friends with, Lucia, I think her name is. You know anything about her?"

I raise my eyebrows, intrigued by this new information. Lucia is a sexy little minx, no doubt about it. Finn's got good taste.

"Lucia's a firecracker, that's for sure," I reply with a smirk. "Great ass, loves to party. I think she'd be a perfect fit for you guys."

Ty grins, pleased with my assessment. "Sounds like just what we're looking for. I'll let Finn know to make his move on her." He glances at his watch. "Anyway, I gotta run. Let me know how it goes with Camila!"

He gives me one last pat on the back before heading out, leaving me to hatch my plan for seducing and enslaving the innocent Camila. I lick my lips in anticipation, ready to begin the hunt.