I left the room and briefly sat in the VIP room, enjoying the last of my expensive set.
Kevin seemed to still be in the back room while all the higher members of the gang rushed inside after Cassandra called an emergency meeting.
Even Louise left Kevin’s side to join the meeting.
“Well, it’s probably about me becoming their real boss, but let’s wait here.”
It was strange that after such a violent outbreak of fighting and damage, the police still hadn’t shown themselves, or rather, could it be normal for those who run gangs?
My body leaned back in the comfortable sofa around me was the messy broken glass and broken chairs and tables thrown about when I killed those guys.
It did feel strange that I felt no emotions related to their death.
Even if they hurt me in the past, I should feel some remorse or guilt, right?
They aren’t the ratmen in the dungeon.
Or have I already been broken past that point?
I closed my eyes slowly, trying to feel my current state, but there was nothing but calm feelings and the slight lust and tickle of the warm bourbon in my throat.
No sadness or anger, only mild annoyance, similar to those annoying mosquitos that bite me when I sleep outside.
“Maybe I became more like an adventurer?”
I gazed towards the door where Cassandra and her gang members entered the meeting room.
“Or maybe becoming a werewolf numbed my humanity.”
Lupera remained silent, which didn’t surprise me.
After all, she often ignored me or only answered questions that were easy to speak about while leaving more important and deep topics to Eternia or Asteria. Lupera only spoke about things related to abilities or sex, and strangely, I didn’t blame her; she was part of the reason I was alive and became powerful.
Instead, I should thank her.
Thank you, Lupera.
{Don’t… I am not that great, little Rai}
Huh? Why?
Lupera sighed, her voice sounding sad, but I couldn’t understand why,
{I am selfish and only care about myself; I use you to achieve my desires, so please, don’t praise me…}
Your desires involve me being beside you, don’t they?
{…Mmm…}
Then it’s fine!
Forget about the complicated things and see where the path takes us both. I have long become attached to you and Eternia, so I don’t think I’ll let either of you go now.
Lupera didn’t respond, but I felt her joy from my words and a strange feeling of delight, causing me to grin, forgetting about the issue entirely.
Instead, my finger tapped the sofa, waiting for someone to come and join me.
*Clack*
Finally, the door opened, and most gang members began to walk out with strange faces; some were pale, and others seemed to look towards me and smile more kindly than before.
It seemed she told them the truth.
Cassandra exited the door last with Louise at her side, who stared at me with a strange smile.
“Rai, let me introduce you to everyone…”
The gang all stood on the VIP floor where I drank with her, looking at me with various eyes: anger, hatred, worry, fear, lust, delight, joy… it was a whole array of human feelings.
At first, it was a little overwhelming, but having them all look at me felt great.
Cassandra walked up to me, “Everyone, bow and greet your new leader.”
Louise bowed first with a big smile, followed by the rest of the gang members.
“Greetings Boss!”
Their voices were loud, causing me to grin.
Cassandra nodded, smiling, “Rai will now own the club and every business we have, so treat him well. However, the prostitution and compensated dating business will end, and only those with my consent and acceptance may continue.”
Cassandra looked at me, “Does that sound okay, Leader?”
I nodded, liking her words, “Perfect.”
Louise winked at me, “Boss, does that include me?”
Cassandra glanced at Louise, frowning, “What are you talking about? Go see your little boyfriend.”
Louise giggled, “Okay, Boss.”
Louise skipped away, heading towards Kevin in the back room, leaving Cassandra and me alone with the rest of the gang, looking at me anxiously before I waved at them and just smiled before turning to Cassandra.
“You can still lead them; you saved most of them, right? I will just be there to deal with things that are too much for you.”
Cassandra nodded, “Of course, Leader, and if you ever need me, I’m willing to help you.”
I grinned, grabbing her ass, “Good girl…”
Cassandra flinched but didn’t react negatively, but her foot stepped on mine, twisting a few times and instead looked at the gang.
“Go clean the club; we still need to open tomorrow!”
***
Kevin finally came out of the room after an hour.
His body was limping slightly, but his eyes were clear, and he looked at me with a strange smile.
There was just me and a few bottles of Wolf Queen’s bourbon in the VIP.
His body was limping slightly, but his eyes were clear, and he looked at me with a strange smile; it looked like Louise stood behind him to catch him if he stumbled and told Kevin what happened.
Kevin sat opposite me, pouring himself a drink, “Boss Rai, I heard you’re taking over this place…”
I nodded, drinking my bourbon, “Yep.”
“And Cassandra is now your woman.”
He looked at me with a funny face, while Louise seemed to elbow his side a few times while we smirked at each other.
“Hahah, no way that woman’s guard is like steel.”
Kevin chuckled, “I’m just messing with you, Boss Rai.”
“Then what do you want?”
Kevin sighed, drinking his bourbon, “Will let me work here, part-time?”
“Hmmm? Why does a guy like you, who loves numbers, want to work here? I won’t let you bang Louise on shift!”
“Pfffft!?” The pair spat out their drinks as I dodged to the sides, laughing at them.
Kevin coughed, “N-No, I want to work here because I need money, and since this place is yours now. I feel like I can repay you for what you’ve done… Rai, I know my body; I was going to die at that moment…”
Louise frowned, hugging Kevin’s shoulders, “Boss Rai, pretty please!”
I chuckled, sipping my bourbon, “Fine, but only part-time, and Kevin, you need to focus on your studies, healing and recovering, not work!”
Kevin smiled, nodding, “Thanks, Boss Rai!”
“If you are that good, why not work with Louise for my company in the future?”
“Eh? Company?”
Louise tilted her head, “Company? Boss Rai, what Company?”
I grinned, drinking my bourbon, “Secret!”
Kevin and Louise looked at each other, confused, while I finished my bottle and yawned.
“Anyway, Kevin, heal faster; you need to teach me more maths!”
Kevin nodded, “Sure thing, Boss Rai.”
I waved, standing up, “Louise, take care of him well!”
Turning Kevin was more exhausting than fighting that orc in the arena; maybe it was because I did it with my desire or held myself back before he turned fully.
I was spent mentally and a little drunk and walked towards the door before my eyes saw Cassandra striding towards a white sports car, and I followed her in a daze.
Whatever happened from that moment became a blur.
***
The sound of birds chirping and cars driving flooded into my ears from an open window, my phone vibrating constantly as it forced me to wake up.
Groaning, my body lifted itself with blurry vision and a dry mouth. I felt dehydrated and thirsty as I grabbed my phone and glared at the screen, noticing multiple messages from Haruka, Eternia, Mother and Aki.
“Where am I?”
I didn’t recognise the room, and my clothes were thrown around the room, while a woman’s were tossed in the same manner. It was a pretty bedroom with a soft, expensive mattress and sheets that felt pleasant to touch.
“Ahhh… Where am I?”
I scratched my hair, grabbing my pants and mobile before following the smell of bacon and eggs, finding myself in a large kitchen with a plate of breakfast on the table with a note, while the washing machine and dryer seemed to have been filled with a large load.
“I wonder why they are washing bedsheets so early.”
My eyes read the note while eating my breakfast, written neatly with beautiful handwriting. freёweɓnovel.com
—Dear Big boy
I had to leave early for work, so please make yourself at home and leave when you want, there is a spare key in the vase near the door.
C
Big Boy? C? Work?
There was no recollection of the night in my mind as I began eating the hot food; it seemed I might have just missed her from the look of the kitchen hob that was only now cooling down.
Finishing my meal, I put my dishes in the dishwasher before returning to the bedroom to grab my stuff, realising I was shirtless before throwing on yesterday’s clothes.
The house was nice, clean and organised with a hint of flowers, similar to a garden; as I passed through the living room, I spotted photos of a woman with silver hair, grey eyes and a dangerously seductive body.
Cassandra…
Ahhh!
Fuck!
Did I sleep with her?!
I ran towards the washing machine and dryer, opening them to find my boxers and Cassandra’s panties, but there was no dirty underwear; even my own seemed missing…
“Damn… did we do it? Lupera?”
{Who knows? It’s probably an innocent night, though; you were tired.}
Lupera sounded indifferent, unlike her; usually, she would tease me or ask to have sex again, but this time, it was different. No… She was always strange when it involved Cassandra!
Grabbing my stuff, I quickly unlocked the door and ran outside, realising it was around three in the afternoon while the sun shone brightly, blinding my eyes for a few seconds, allowing my nose to inhale Cassandra’s scent, which smelt fresh and sweet…
“Shit, I slept with her, right?!”
“Right?”
Unsure, I left towards the club, taking an Ober to get my M2 from the VIP parking, the question in my mind unanswered.
“Let’s just go home…”
