Aiden struggled against the ropes, but they were tied too tight. The maid's dress clung to him, every frill and ribbon a cruel reminder of Damin's twisted joke.
"Why are you doing this?" Aiden shouted, his voice shaking.
Damin leaned closer, his gaze sharp with obsession.
"Because, my sweet Omega… I want you to remember who holds the power. Not that Alpha you cling to. Me."
Aiden turned his head away, refusing to meet his eyes. His heart pounded painfully in his chest, but he whispered to himself, Leo will come. He'll save me.
Meanwhile, at the shopping district…
Leo stepped out of the store with a bag in hand, smiling. "Aiden, I got the—"
But the spot where Aiden had been waiting was empty. Only his phone lay buzzing on the bench.
Leo froze. His chest tightened. "Aiden?"
He searched frantically, running across the busy street corners, calling his name. No reply came.
Then his phone rang. It was Lucas.
"Leo, where's Aiden?" Lucas asked, his voice laced with worry.
Leo's tone was low and heavy with dread. "He's gone. He was here just a moment ago, and now… he's gone."
Lucas gasped. "It must be Damin. He called me earlier, and I didn't like the sound of it. Leo—he's taken Aiden."
Leo's eyes darkened, his Alpha aura flaring in raw fury. People around him instinctively stepped back, shivering under the weight of his presence.
"Then I'll tear the world apart until I get him back," Leo vowed.
Back at Damin's place…
Damin circled Aiden like a predator stalking prey.
"Do you know what I love most about you?" he whispered. "Your fear. It makes you even more beautiful."
Aiden glared at him through tears.
"You'll never win. Leo will find me."
Damin chuckled. "Then let's see how far your Alpha will go before I break you."
Forced to Obey
The dress clung tightly to Aiden, lace scratching against his skin. He felt humiliated, displayed like a doll. His hands trembled as he tried to pull the skirt lower, but the ropes around his wrists made it impossible.
Damin smirked, lifting a silver tray with a teacup.
"Stand up, little maid," he ordered.
"I won't play your sick game," Aiden spat.
Damin tilted his head, his fingers brushing under Aiden's chin.
"You will. Or I'll make it worse."
Reluctantly, Aiden stood. His legs wobbled, the skirt swaying awkwardly. Damin clapped slowly.
"Beautiful. Now, serve me tea like the good Omega maid you are."
Aiden walked forward, clutching the tray with bound wrists. The cup rattled against the saucer, threatening to spill.
Damin laughed. "Even trembling, you still shine."
Aiden snapped, his voice breaking with fury.
"This isn't love, Damin! You're nothing but a monster!"
For a moment, Damin's smile faltered. Then he grabbed Aiden's chin roughly.
"Monster? Maybe. But you'll still be mine. Do you hear me? You will never escape me."
Aiden's tears blurred his vision, but his voice stayed firm.
"No matter what you do… Leo will come for me."
Damin shoved him back harshly, his cold laugh echoing.
"Then let's see if your Alpha is strong enough to steal you from me."
Aiden's Endurance
The ropes on Aiden's wrists were loosened just enough for him to move. Damin tossed him a feather duster.
"Clean," Damin commanded.
Aiden stared at it. "You're insane. I'm not your toy."
Damin's smirk deepened.
"You are, Aiden. Right now, you belong to me. Pick it up—or regret it."
Swallowing his pride, Aiden bent down. The frilly skirt brushed against his thighs as he began dusting the table with shaking hands. His face burned with shame.
"Good maid," Damin said lazily. "You look perfect. I could get used to this."
Aiden froze, his chest aching. He wanted to scream, to tear the dress apart. But instead he clenched his teeth. No. I can't break. Leo will come. I just have to endure.
Damin suddenly stepped closer, his breath hot against Aiden's ear.
"You should smile while doing it. You'll look cuter that way."
Aiden jerked away, glaring.
"I'd rather die than smile for you."
Damin slammed a hand against the wall beside him, making him flinch. His eyes glowed with dangerous intent.
"You've got fire. That's why I want you. That Alpha doesn't deserve you. But me? I'll tame you."
Aiden's voice trembled, but he stood his ground.
"You'll never tame me. Because my heart already belongs to him."
Damin's smirk faltered for just a moment. Then he snapped his fingers. Two Betas entered, dragging in a tall mirror.
"Look at yourself," Damin sneered. "Dressed like a maid, obeying me. Do you think Leo would still want you after seeing this?"
Aiden's throat tightened. His reflection mocked him—ribbons, lace, humiliation. Tears welled in his eyes. But then he remembered Leo's words from that morning: Don't be afraid. I'll protect you.
Lifting his chin, Aiden met Damin's gaze through the mirror. His eyes were wet but unyielding.
"Yes. He would. Because Leo loves me. Not the clothes. Not your games. Me."
For the first time, Damin's jaw tightened in silence. His smirk returned quickly, but thinner now, forced.
"Good. Stay strong, little maid. Let's see how long that love can protect you."
Aiden trembled but refused to bow his head. Deep in his heart, he prayed,
Leo… please, come soon.