Shadows seemed to be looming all around them, in the untamed nature, beneath the arches and the gable of the building. Just like that gaze of his, beholding secrets and possible dangers. Her fingers lacing on his nape loosened, which brought to her awareness that she was holding onto him, with both hands.That meant…His coat fell open, exposing her chest, which grasped his attention from her face. She could now fathom what his eyes were saying, together with the little smirk of his cupid bow lips. They were reminding her how she had been like putty in his hands on the jet, and in her apartment before, and how she would never be able to resist him.Her lips curled up in a blend of defiance and sadness, she let go of his neck and fled his arms, feeling his eyes all the way. Her feet touched the crunchy leaves as she pulled the coat closed and threw a sweeping glance at her surroundings. “What is this place? Is this some dungeon you’d hold me captive for the rest of my life? This place

CRASH!Jerking her head up, she saw the light bulb shattering. She jolted to her feet alone in the dark dungeon. Doors slammed and fabric torn upstairs like a tornado was waving through this eerie building. Her first thought was he was viciously locking her up in the dungeon–where he had suffered–to rot. He had taken over by his fury; she decided in alarm. She fumbled around in the dark for his coat and could not get hold of it. Maybe she deserved his revenge, but she could not accept this fate. Her need to look out for herself—how selfish it might be—kicked in. She removed her shoes and dipped her bare feet into the pool of liquid, which was primarily a combination of his blood and dirt. He must have installed the light in the past decades, but had never bothered cleaning the blo

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You brought me to the palace.”He did not respond, still holding her in his cold, loveless embrace. Some shadows came as close as she could almost make out their faces. “Come, meum deliciae,” he uttered, not looking at her. My pleasure? Or my darling? Not my love, of course.Bowing, one figure opened the car door. She raised her palm up against the strong gust of wind. However, she would like to at least walk into this grandiose, foreign place, as an independent person, to keep the last bit of her dignity, he would not allow her. He stepped out of the car, carrying her like some possession he disliked but could not discard.“Reign, please, put me down.” She slightly pushed him in the chest, her fingers brushing the frayed edges of his shirt. “I…I regret what I did to you.”This was her final plea, which did not seem to register him. If she were to allow her emotions to take the best of her, she would close her eyes and lean into him, shutting the world out. She could sense, however,

***An hour later***“Slap!” Her palm resounded against his cheek and he had not avoided it. She swung her hand to slap him again and this time, he took hold of it. Groaning, she struggled with all her might to break free. When she could not, she attempted with her free hand. “Enough,” he scolded, seizing it.The sense of betrayal was so deep all she could feel was despair and anger. Because she knew she still loved him after everything he had just told her. She raised her knee to attack him where it would definitely hurt–even if he was the most powerful being on earth. He released her hands and slipped out of her path.She fell on all four, losing her balance.“I said enough!” he snarled, pinning her on the floor when she tried to attack him yet again. They were so close, their faces mere inches apart, but this was different from all the other times. While his eyes held no glint of desire, the pain in her chest was so great it overpowered all other feelings.“How could you do this to