Daphne’s POV
I had always dreamed of a life far away from the dimly lit club, where the air was thick with the scent of expensive wine, sweat, and sex. The moment I stepped onto the stage, I felt the weight of the world on my shoulders.
Being a stripper had become my only means of survival since my father's death, but each night was a reminder of the life I longed to escape. As I danced, the leering eyes of men made my skin crawl.
And the cheers from women felt more like mockery than support. I wanted to quit, to walk away from the life that had turned me into an object rather than a person. But with a mountain of debt looming over me, I needed the money; otherwise, I'd be dead.
Each second felt like an eternity as I counted down the minutes until I could finally escape this club. I borrowed some money to treat the man whom I took as my father. He wasn't my real father, but he saved me and took me in, knowing fully well I was a rogue.
But he died anyway, and I was left with nothing but debt and sadness. At the club, other wolves made fun of me. They called me "rogue" and "trash." They knew I never belonged to this pack, so they treated me any way they liked.
I had to live far away from the club because of the bullying. People wouldn't leave me alone, so I moved to a new place after my father died. I was lucky to work there; the manager really didn’t care about me being a rogue.
All he wanted was to see if I could dance and make him money. I was so lost in thought that I didn’t even know Mr Raymond had been calling me until I felt a hand on my skin.
“Come with me,” Mr. Raymond said. I followed behind him to a corner. “We have a special customer," he said. "A VIP, and they’re willing to pay a lot of money just for you to dance for them."
"Who are they?" I asked. "It's a couple, and the woman likes women too," he replied. "Do I know them?"
“You ask too many questions, Daphne; their names are secret; you'll find out when you see them.”
“If you please them, you’d be walking home with $1000 tonight,” Mr.” Raymond said. I thought about it. This could be my chance to pay off my debts and start fresh. I could finally leave this pack and start a new life somewhere else.
"Fine, I’ll do it,” I agreed. “Get dressed, Daphne; they're waiting in the VIP room,” he said with a smile, and with that, I made my way to the VIP room.
Mr. Raymond’s words kept ringing in my head: “They are powerful people, so do whatever it takes to make sure they are pleased.” I breathed in and out before opening the door, and I was shocked to the core after setting my eyes on the people who booked me.
It was Alpha Bryce of the Moon Stone Pack and his wife, Xena. Mason, Bryce’s beta, also sat beside him. My breath caught as I took in Alpha Bryce’s appearance.
He had broad shoulders and his dark hair framed his perfect chiseled face. His piercing blue eyes seemed to hold a depth of power and authority. He wore a fitted black shirt that accentuated his muscular build, and a silver pendant hung around his neck, gleaming in the light.
The confidence radiating from him was undeniable, making it clear he was a leader not to be trifled with. And there was Mason who exuded an undeniable charisma that made him incredibly alluring.
His muscles were defined and inviting. I felt like allowing the ground to swallow me up. I wanted to run away, but they had already seen me, and Mr. Raymond would be upset if I created a scene.
“Hey pretty, I heard you are one of the best strippers here. Well, you were highly recommended." Alpha Bryce said with a mischievous smile playing on his lips, which sent shivers down my spine.
“What do you think, my love?” Bryce turned to Xena, his wife. “I like her already, baby, but I think I'd like it better if she were naked.” Xena replied. No, this can’t be happening to me; I only dance, and that’s it.
I’ve never danced naked before, but when I thought about the money again, I couldn’t help but do it, and besides, it was the Alpha and Luna; I dare not refuse them. “You heard her pretty, strip now,” his voice echoed in the room.
I gently took off my dress, and when I was fully naked, I could see them staring at me with lust in their eyes, including Mason. "Fu*k, she sure has a sexy body,” Xena whispered.