Jaded

Hi All...Sorry...Sorry...Please forgive me for the delay...

Here is the next installment...I hope you enjoy...

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Part 9

Lex and Chloe followed Delilah towards Apollo’s private rooms. As they entered the elevators, Delilah had briefed Chloe and Lex on her plan.

“Let him make the first move. Remember, you two no nothing about the Gold.” Delilah said quickly.

“How do you know, he’ll bring up the Gold?” Chloe asked.

“Trust me. Apollo will bring it up. He’s an arrogant son-of-a-bitch. The man loves to brag about himself.” Delilah said in disgust. She looked at Chloe speculatively, “Ah…Chloe…About these rooms…” Delilah was suddenly unsure of how to proceed.

Understanding dawned on Lex as he gazed at Delilah. He hadn’t thought about what they might see once they entered the rooms. How is Chloe going to react?

“What about them?” Chloe said a little impatiently. All she wanted to do was get into those rooms, get the Gold and get the hell of there. Fear was beginning to set in and her nerves were on edge. It was fine to talk about getting the drugs, but it was quite another to actually do it.

Fuck! I forced Lex into this. What the hell was I thinking? An image of her article in the Daily Planet flashed through her mind. Shit.

“Well, they’re a bit…” Delilah was flustered for the first time in her life. How does one explain the depravity of Apollo’s rooms? She had been in them a few times and they were enough to make her sick to her stomach.

“What Delilah is attempting to say…is you might see things that may shock you. If his club policy is anything goes, imagine what his private rooms will be like. Are you sure you’re up for it?” Lex asked looking down into Chloe’s g orb orbs. He hated the thought of Chloe going anywhere near that asshole or these rooms.

“I’ll be fine. I promise.” She found it hard to tear her gaze away from his. She smiled reassuringly as she palmed his cheek with her hand. Lex softly touched her lips with his fingers.

“I will always protect you. You know that, don’t you?” Lex asked. He wanted to be certain Chloe understood he would never let anything happen to her.

Chloe was touched and comforted by the sincerity of his words even if the independent side of her was crying out that she could take care of herself.

Delilah felt her throat constrict. She, too, was oddly touched. Loathed as she was to interrupt, she cleared her throat loudly.

“Okay, then. I’ll bring you to Apollo and you will have an hour in these rooms. That is all you are getting. After an hour, I’ll come get you and you two leave as quickly as you can. I’ll have a diversion setup that will keep Apollo’s busy. Are we all set?” Delilah asked quietly as the elevator doors opened. Chloe and Lex nodded. They finally arrived at the rooms at last. Chloe couldn’t believe they were actually there. She took a series of deep breaths to calm her nerves. She looked up at Lex and marveled at the fact that he could remain so cool and composed. But then this was Lex. She was just happy that he was by her side. She didn’t want to think what would have happened if she had come alone.

I definitely can’t tell him this last thought. I’ll never hear the end of it…

Chloe would have been surprised to learn that Lex was anything but cool and composed. Long ago he learned to mask his emotions, but his insides were churning at the thought of Chloe being in danger. Taking a hold of her hand, he gently squeezed it.

Delilah gave them one last long look before opening he door. As they passed by her, Delilah and Lex shared a meaningful look. In Delilah’s violet eyes, Lex read ‘Keep her safe…’ He nodded to acknowledge that he got the message. The rooms were large, spacious and luxuriously furnished. The first thing Chloe noticed was the large glass wall before them. She could clearly see to the other side of the club. If you look down, the people who resembled ants danced the night away to the music.

Delilah caught the direction of Chloe’s stare. “Apollo has this god complex. When he looks down onto the dance floor, it makes him feel like he’s omnipotent. Or at least that’s what he said. Personally, I think he saw one to many Star Trek: Next Gen episodes.” Delilah rolled her eyes as she quietly informed them of Apollo’s quirks.

“Welcome to Apollo’s Den of Iniquity. Whatever!” Delilah sighed. Chloe felt like she walked into a roman orgy. The place was filled to the brim with people. Drugs of all sorts were being taken. She noticed people were snorting, smoking or injecting. Empty bottles of Rum, Vodka, Whiskey and Tequila littered the floors and any space available. Her face turned a deep shade of red when she saw men and women or women and women involved in a series of sexual play on the many huge couches sporadically placed around the rooms. Dance music from the dance floor played loudly in the rooms and people were drunkenly dancing to it. Lex became uncomfortable at the scene he was witnessing. A feeling of suppressed violence permeated the air. He pulled Chloe closer to him. Damn! If anything happened, how was he supposed to keep her safe?

As they followed Delilah, Chloe stared around her in wonder. Wow! I didn’t know anyone could bend like that…Chloe thought amazed.

Lex studied the room intently. From what he could see, there seem to be only one way out. But with a man like Apollo, Lex had the feeling that another exit existed. He just needed to find it. Just in case.

Delilah was a few feet ahead of them working her way through the crowd. Lex’s hold on Chloe’s hand tightened as he followed. Suddenly a figure launched itself at Lex forcing him to break his hold on Chloe. The force of the launch propelled him towards the wall. Lex looked down at the figure and saw that it was a small redhead with intense brown eyes.

“Mmm…Aren’t you delicious.” The redhead purred. She ran her fingertip across Lex’s lips.

Chloe, a few feet away, was about to protest when she felt a hand clamp down on her wrist. She was pulled backwards, the force turning her around. A brunette smiled evilly at her.

“Where are you going darling? The party’s back here.” The brunette cooed as she pulled Chloe along. Chloe started to fight back when she felt another hand clamp on her other wrist. A blonde gripped her wrist in a surprisingly strong hold.

“Let go of me!” Chloe yelled but the blaring music suffocated her protests. The two women dragged Chloe along until they came to a door. The brunette opened toor oor and both women pushed Chloe through. Chloe was couldn’t believe what just happened. She heard the door lock behind her. Shit! Turning around quickly, she banged on the door.

“Open the fucking door! Let me out right now! Lex!” Chloe screamed at the top of her lungs.

“Ms. Sullivan…Did you enjoy your dance?” A familiar voice called from behind her. Shit! The fear she had been holding back spread like wildfire throughout her body. Apollo. Fuc
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Lex was having a hell of time prying the redhead off him. As he pried he quickly looked around to make certain Chloe was all right. She wasn’t in sight and a rising fear began to grip him. Chloe!

“I wonder what you taste like.” The redhead attempted to kiss Lex but he pulled her roughly away from him.

“Ooooh! I love it rough! Come on baby, show me what you got!” The redhead laughed seductively as she tried once again to get close to him.

Delilah stepped in between them. “He’s off limits, Angie.” Delilah purred menacingly.

“Delilah, darling! He’s really delish! How about we share?” Angie brown eyes had a steely gleam to them.

“I said he’s off limits. Go away!” Delilah’s voice hardened. Lex looked around frantically for Chloe. She was gone.

“Delilah, Chloe’s gone!” Lex said trying to look through the sea of people. Delilah was in shock until her eyes fell upon Angie’s smug face. Apollo!

“Where is she?” Delilah growled as she stepped closer to Angie. Lex heard Delilah’s question and looked down. Delilah was now face to face with Angie.

“Sorry, doll. Have no clue what you’re talking about.” Angie cooed. She started to turn away when Delilah gripped her by the arm.

“Where is Chloe, you cheap slut?” Delilah’s hold on Angie tightened painfully.

“Fuck off!” Angie growled as she tried to break free of Delilah’s grip. Delilah’s hand suddenly flew through the air and connected painfully with Angie’s c. An. Angie stumbled backwards.

“You are going to tell me where Chloe is right now! Or I will make sure your face is not so pretty in the morning!” Delilah shouted.

“You bitch!” Angie yelled as she held her cheek. The other side of her face suddenly burst in pain as Delilah slapped her again.

“Tell me!” Delilah yelled. Angie pointed towards the other direction. “They took her to the storeroom. Apollo’s there.” Lex who had been waiting by impatiently suddenly felt as if someone had punched him in the gut. The wind seemed to be knocked out of him. Chloe! Lex bolted as fast as he could with Delilah on his heels.

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Chloe looked about her frantically. With the exception of the black light the room was dark. Apollo’s silver eyes, enhanced by the black light, gleamed evilly at her.

Shit! I have to get out of here!

Chloe tried the door once again. It wouldn’t budge. She turned around and noted that Apollo waskingking towards her. She moved away quickly.

“What do you want? Are you crazy?” Chloe yelled. Apollo slowly stalked her. His grin matched the evil in his eyes.

“I asked if you enjoyed your dance. I wondered if you’ll dance for me like that.” Apollo’s deep voice was husky with emotion. Chloe didn’t want to think what that emotion was.

Okay…Girl…Think!

“I enjoyed it very well but I only dance for one man and you’re definitely not him!” Chloe retorted. She kept backing up. Her thighs suddenly connected with the edge of a table. Fuck!

“We’ll see about that.” Apollo laughed softly. He held up a syringe with golden liquid inside. “How about a little fun? I can make you fly higher than you’ve ever been.”

“Sorry. Not interested.” Chloe tried to move left but found that way was blocked by a large cabinet. “You know, Lex will be here any minute.”

“I think he might be a little busy with Angie. He’s a Luthor. One bitch isgoodgood as another to them. So you have me all to yourself.” Apollo said huskily.

“Why in the hell would I want you, when I have a man like Lex?” Chloe snorted. The evil smile Apollo wore left his face. Chloe felt his hand hit her cheek. The blow stunned her.

“No fucking bitch is going to talk to me like that!” Apollo growled. He slapped her again and the force of the blow propelled her backwards. Chloe fell back towards the table. The blow stunned her already stunned senses. She tried tve bve but found that she couldn’t. She felt his hands roam all over her body, touching her breasts, thighs… Repulsion threatened to overwhelm her. She almost lost it when she felt him press himself against her.

Have to concentrate! Don’t lose it!

He yanked her arm severely and she felt the prick of the needle.

NO!

The liquid poured into her and for a moment nothing happened. She thought it must not have worked when she suddenly felt herself floating higher and higher than she’s ever been.

Lex…she tried to yell but it came out as a whisper.

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Delilah, knowing where the storeroom was, cut in front of Lex. He threw people out of his way as he frantically followed. Chloe! He had to get to Chloe! They arrived at the door. Delilah found it locked. Lex pulled her aside and kicked the door open.

Rushing into the darkened room, he found Apollo bent over an unmoving Chloe. Rage raced through him like lightning. A roar of outrage escaped him as he leapt at Apollo. Both men went crashing to the floor. Apollo caught of guard, was not capable of fighting Lex. Lex’s anger seemed to give him the strength of ten men. He hit Apollo in the face once, twice, three times and kept pummeling at Apollo until Delilah’s voice finally penetrated his angry mind.

“Lex, we have to get her some help. Please!” Delilah cried. Realizing she was right he let go of Apollo and stood up quickly. Ignoring the oozing blood on his hands, he ran towards Chloe, gently taking her in his arms. When he saw the bruises on her face, the need to kill Apollo resurfaced.

No! Chloe needs him. He’ll deal with Apollo later.

“Lex, I’ll guide you to the back way. Once your downstairs, wait for me. I’ll bring your car around.” Delilah said as she turned and left the room. Lex followed at a quick pace. They stepped out of the room to the curious stares of the jaded people in the room. He saw a bloodlust in their eyes. He needed to get out of there.

Delilah showed him to the backstairs and he descended quickly.

“Hold on, honey. We’re going to get you help. Chloe, please hold on!” Lex whispered in her ear. Chloe didn’t move an inch. He arrived downstairs and only had to wait a minute or two when he heard the familiar roar of his car. Delilah raced up to them and stopped abruptly. Lex gently placed Chloe in the car and then climbed in after her. He tenderly settled Chloe on his lap.

“The hospital’s about twenty-five minutes away.” Lex said.

“No! No hospitals!” Delilah held up her hand when Lex was about to protest. “They will think that she did this to herself and notify the police. Is there someone you can call?”

Lex nodded. “I have a phone in the compartment right next to your arm. Can you dial a number for me?”

“We’ll take her to Roxy’s place. Roxy is only ten minutes away.” Delilah said as she found the phone and dialed the number he gave her. Lex was not about to argue with her.

Delilah held up the phone to Lex’s ear. “Toby. Lex. I need your help. Can you come to…” he paused for a moment as Delilah gave him the address. “126 High Street in the south side. Don’t argue with me. I promise to make it extremely worth your while. Thanks. You have ten minutes.” With that Lex nodded to Delilah who hung up.

Delilah put the car in motion and sped off. His hold on the limp woman in his arms tightened and he prayed with all his heart that they weren’t too late.

TBC...