Slurring ensued, and Jacob let her go. She dropped to the floor and passed out.
“This is fucking disgusting. The women undergo health checks. They’re not allowed to take drugs, and so far, it looks like you’re breaking those rules. We offer them a life, a chance to make their way in the world.”
“They’re fucking whores!” David spat the words out.
Jacob grabbed a wooden chair and threw it at David, who then collapsed on the floor, screaming in pain. “They’re not fucking whores. You treat them with respect. They’re damn good workers, and we promised them respect. You’re fucking with our name with this shit.”
With each second that passed, Jacob clearly got angrier.
Lou stayed silent, watching the man at work. He looked terrifying.
“Who are you?” he asked, grabbing a man’s cheeks.
The guy mumbled something, and Jacob sighed. He looked totally disgusted.
“What did I miss?” Abel asked, coming up behind her. “What the fuck!”
Okay, she had no reason to doubt Jacob with the way Abel was reacting. Clearly, this was not how the brothel was supposed to be.
Lou left them alone, and curiosity got the better of her. Growing up, she’d always been told that her curious mind would get her in trouble. But no matter what, it never stopped her. She found a door going through to a kitchen. There were no one around, but then she heard a faint cry. Frowning, she moved a little closer into the kitchen, and the cry became a sob, and louder.
She found another door partially opened. “What the hell is with this place and doors?” Slowly, she opened the door a little wider.
“Please, stop, I just want my mommy. Please, ouch, it hurts.”
The cry tore at Lou’s heart, and without thinking, she stormed down the basement stairs. There was a young girl, dressed in a school uniform, who was screaming and crying to be released. A man, twice the girl’s size was trying to force his dick inside her, but the girl was wriggling. The man had a belt in his hand and was whipping her.
“I told you, cunt, you’re going to give me what I fucking want.” He brought the belt down on her, and the young girl kept on screaming for her mother.
Every protective instinct within Lou came alive, and she charged at the man, grabbing the leather of the belt in her hand, and tightening her fist even as it hurt more than she could have ever imagined. She didn’t have a clear shot of the man as both were moving, and Lou’s hand was shaking.
“Stay away from her.” She fought the pain in her hand.
The man turned, slamming his fist against her face, and Lou collided with the wall, screaming out in pain.
“Look, an older bitch. I’ll deal with you later.”
The gun dug into her back, and she watched the man slap the girl. Reaching for the gun, she quickly pulled the safety off, and aimed at the man’s leg. It was the only way she knew she wouldn’t hurt the girl as well. She fired the bullet. He immediately went down, and the girl screamed.
Getting to her feet, she urged for the girl to come to her, which she did.
Lou heard the men running toward her, and she held the gun shakily in her hand, pointing it at the man. The girl had her arms wrapped around her, and was so scared her body shook with fear.
“What the fuck?” Jacob asked.
“He was attacking this little girl. She just wanted to go home to her mom.” Loud held the girl tightly.
“Fuck! I’m going to kill those fucking bastards.”
“No one is going to hurt you,” Lou said, trying her hardest to comfort the young girl.
Jacob came forward, asking her name.
“Sh, it’s okay. He’s one of the good guys. He’s my friend.”
“He was hurting me. I was just walking home, and they snatched me. Told me I was a whore and all whores had a place in the world.”
“I’ve already put a call into Luke,” Abel said.
“Who is Luke?”
“He’s a cop we know on the force. He’ll get her home, make sure she’s safe. I’ve also talked to Dad. He’s going with Luke and Mom to make sure she’s taken care of. They’re pissed, Jacob. I don’t think this is going to be opening for some time,” Abel said.
“They broke every single rule.” They made their way out of the basement, and Lou did her hardest not to show that she was in any kind of pain. Waiting in the main hallway she was surprised that they didn’t have to wait long. Maddox, Charlotte, and an officer in uniform came through the door.
Lou handed the girl over and stepped away. Her face hurt, as did her side. She hurt all over.
“What the fuck did that bastard do to you?” Jacob asked, taking hold of her chin, and turning her head this way and that.