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My hands felt clammy and my heart was racing. As I walked through my door I realised this was worse than the car. During the whole ride I just wished I was in my apartment the tension in the car was suffocating. Lachlan didn't utter a single word as he drove. There was no sound in the car, just silence along with the sound of heavy rain coming down on the car.

My thoughts kept me occupied. I was drowning in them. Lachlan's hand that had been on my thigh made matters worse on my end. I was hoping I would see some sort of emotion from him but nothing. His emotionless face never left the road as he drove us to our destination which I was clueless about at the time, I was too scared to ask. I tried to convince myself that I had no reason to be scared but deep down I knew better.

I pulled of his suit jacket that he had given me before we exited the car, it was cold outside. Even though I was grateful I was annoyed that I found his scent this intoxicating. My mind and body didn't want to get with the program. Lachlan was obviously a bad guy. His scent scared me and made me anxious at the same time.

I remember when I found out he is a murderer, when I came out from my hiding place I was going to a dark place because of the blood I could smell I had to solely dwell on his scent so I wouldn't pass out. Passing out while surrounded by murderers wasn't an option. Ironically I found comfort in it. I understood why, the moments we shared left his scent deeply buried in my mind, although now when his scent engulfs me I become both scared and anxious.

The moment I walked through my door I buzz lined for the living room where I finally took of his suit jacket it was weighing down on me. I rubbed my hands against my dress in nervousness. I instantly felt fear settling into my bones as he entered my apartment. The atmosphere in the room completely changed. I gulped as I looked at him. He stood there majestically, looking around. With him inside my apartment felt incredibly small.

I needed to calm down. I was hoping he would leave me at the door but I knew that I was being crazy. I was losing control of the situation and I needed to level with myself. I needed to keep myself busy divert my attention. If I was to lose control of this situation which I was already losing then I wouldn't think straight, I wouldn't be able to think at all. I need to calm down.

I quickly made my way over to the kitchen. Feeling the need to be busy with something so he doesn't smell my fear that was slowly swallowing me. Being in the same room with him was too much. It's funny how scared I was of him, then again I did see him murder a lot of people and everything about Lachlan was scary and demanding.

He looked more than capable of breaking my neck and calling it a day. I could handle myself but Lachlan was a different story I could feel it and I knew deep down in my bones that he would easily make me regret my actions. The aura that surrounded him was warning enough for me. As much as I didn't want to die, I needed to know what I was up against.

"W-Would you like some water?" I mentally kicked myself for stuttering. Turning around from the sink to look at him was my worst mistake. I stood frozen as I realised he was now closer than before. He was a few feet from me and my heart was pounding.

"What were you doing?" he asked looking at me. Straight to the point. He looked very calm, he was calm but his eyes spoke differently to me. The darkness in them was the reason why I stayed frozen in one spot.

I was taught to never lose power over any situation, always be in control but that was already out the window. It seemed Lachlan made me fail at a lot of values. All of the teachings I knew of by heart were useless against him. I didn't know how to explain it but I couldn't keep it together when he was around.

Everything was a warning. I mean I should have stayed away, I got chills and warnings from myself the first time I saw him. I should have listened. The man screams darkness. Aside from that I was intrigued, it has been a while since I found a man interesting so when he came along I was tempted to find out more and so I let myself explore this strong interest.

His question still hung in the air and I didn't know how to answer it let alone get my heavy tongue working again.

"I've already thought of five different ways I could break your right leg. Would you like to talk or would you like me to demonstrate? " he asked. Everything about him was calm and frightening. I've never felt like this before and I didn't like it. I felt helpless. I couldn't believe I wasn't sobbing even though I could feel the tears clouding my eyes. Maybe it's because I was to focused on trying to find a way out of this. My hands were shaking.

I pushed my body against the sink I needed more space between us. I was terrified. I knew he wasn't bluffing and I knew he lacked patience.

"I'm sorry. Please don't." my hands were pressed on my sides as I kept on reminding myself how to breathe.

"That's not what I asked." he stated. Tears rolled down my face as I slowly moved back along the sink as I was still pressed against it. I watched the way his eyes trailed to my movement and I immediately wanted to take it back.

"I'm sorry Lachlan. I wasn't thinking. I shouldn't have done it. It will never happen again. I was just scared and I panicked." I hoarsely let out
Never have I thought I would ever be in this position in my entire life.

"Isla what did I tell you the night I met you? " his voice was deep and full of authority. I knew exactly what he was referring to even though a lot was exchanged between us.

"My body, mind and soul belongs to you." I whimpered as he got close. I was starting to question myself. I wasn't drunk but I did have a few drinks, how on earth did that sound hot to me at the time but then again how was I supposed to know that the man was crazy. I didn't take it seriously. I just thought wow because I've always wanted someone to say that to me. I read way too much dark romance and I day dreamed about it a lot but I didn't take it seriously.

"Lachlan. I -"

"And what do you think that chain around your neck means? " he asked his hands in his pockets looking at my cowaring stance.

"It shows that I belong to you." I said blinking the tears away. I felt like I would pass out. I've been in denial. Living in denial was better than accepting the truth.

"Isla. Speaking to you seems to be a waste of time, In order for you to understand I think it's about time I give you a real reason to cry and coware from me." he said as he removed his hands from his pockets. I bit my lip letting more tears drop. Moving back until I was stopped by the counter.

"No-no please. I promise I understand now. I clearly understand. Please don't hurt me Lachlan. " I whispered out crying. I knew better than to try and fight.

" - I-it will never happen again. " my voice was shaky and my body was trembling. I knew that even if he would break my leg right now I wouldn't be able to defend myself. I was past everything. My heart beat was going at a fast pace and the sound of it seemed to be overpowering every other sound of my surroundings.

I didn't have any power right now but as much as I hated it I would have to bear it because I knew how easily and quickly things could take a turn. I just had to calm down and pray that when this man leaves I'm in one piece. This felt surreal. I couldn't believe this was happening to me.

I watched him walk closer to me each step deeply affecting my breathing rate. I couldn't control my body, emotions and mind around him. He stood a few feet from me towering over me, showing me just how small I am compared to him. I held my breath as I inwardly prayed.

"Please don't - please don't - I-" I was so scared. He was too close for my liking.

"Who do you belong to Isla?"

"You Lachlan - I belong to you." I said my voice almost breaking as I looked at his chest.

"Look at me and answer me." I felt he was still out for blood. I found it hard to look into his eyes.

"Y-you. I belong to you Lachlan." I felt I was signing my life away to him. The darkness in his eyes seemed in describable. I wished I could dissappear.

He pulled me closer his hands resting on the waist. I held my breath. My body trembling as I looked down.

He tilted my head up before giving me a kiss making sure his words sunk in. He kissed me tightening his hold on my waist clearly letting me know that he owns me. I kissed him back afraid of his wrath with my hands hardly pressed on his chest I was afraid of touching him. He broke the kiss making me breathe again.

"If you ever let any man touch what belongs to me." he paused before darkly chuckling.

"I won't." I quickly said shaking my head he didn't need to continue I terrified enough.

A knock on the door rattled me, made me slightly jump in his arms. I didn't know how to go about this. Lachlan didn't move he was still staring at me and his hold on me was tight.

"Ex-excuse me. L-Lachlan. I need to get the door." he moved back releasing me but didn't take his eyes off me.

When I was confident I could walk I made my way to the door my trembling hands in fists because I was trying to make them stop. I paused before I could ask how it was. Everything thing seemed to be out of sync. I opened the door just wanting to get it over and done with hoping that Lachlan would leave soon.

My breath hitched at the people at the door. Two policeman with worry written all over their faces. This didn't make sense. I would definitely die. He was going to kill me.

"Good Day officers, h-how may I help you?" I said hoping Lachlan didn't hear me.

"May we come in?" I hesitated afraid that Lachlan might think the worst. I couldn't let them in but I also couldn't stand here at the door speaking to them. He would think I was hiding something, I was also positive that even if I could successfully chase them away he would find out.

"Please." I said opening the door. They casually walked in and I closed the door after them. I went to stand next to Lachlan hoping that would help my case.

"We received a call about you being in danger, a man who wanted to hurt- ." the brown eyed man with grey hairs started before stopping as his eyes trailed to Lachlan. I watched him look at Lachlan a look crossing his eyes before he looked at the other officer with pale skin and blue eyes with brown hair, who seemed to be looking at his shoes. I could see the fear in his eyes.

"We are sorry to disturb you Sir, we will take our leave now." he suddenly said before I could say anything. Even though I wasn't going to say anything the police this killed me. This truly showed how hopeless I was. No one could help me. Even though I already knew going to the police wouldn't help seeing them abandon me at his sight killed me. After seeing Lachlan I wasn't even acknowledged.

"Stop." Lachlan said causing them to stop dead in their tracks. Everyone in the room seemed to be uneasy aside from him.

"Isla, would you like to say something to the policemen." he asked looking at me. I quickly shook my head. Lachlan was sick. Clearly. At this point I didn't even have a plan on how I would get myself out of this mess.

"N-no I have nothing to say. I - I think you have the wrong apartment." I said unable to stop my tears.

"They got a call Love I doubt they are at the wrong apartment." he said chuckling. I was a good person I didn't understand why this was happening to me. I felt like I would faint at any minute as he watched me.

"You can leave." he said and then watched them leave as I went to close the door after them. I then felt like my shoes were stuck to the ground. Anele would be the death of me. There was nobody else but her who would do this at least I know she is safe, I assumed. I doubt she would make any phone calls if she was still with Lachlans brother. I slowly turned around needed to face him sooner or later.

"I-I'm sorry about the police Lachlan. I was scared and I just panicked. And I - and I - It will never- it won't happen again." I quickly let out my chest moving up and down. I seemed to repeating myself an awful lot, I just wanted my normal life back. His deep dark chuckle filled the room.

"Isla who called them?" he was back to his tone. Now closer than ever.

"Please don't hurt me." I whispered, I couldn't help but let out the words. He wasn't touched by my panicked state and how much I was crying. I was sure that I was red by now.

"I-I did a while back." I wasn't making sense but nothing made sense right now. I couldn't let him hurt her. She was just trying to protect me.

I screamed as he effortlessly dislocated my arm. I couldn't stop crying, I couldn't go anywhere I was against the door and him. I closed my eyes trying to grab a hold of myself. The pain from my right arm felt like it would kill me. I could never really take any pain, one thing my sister failed to teach me.

I felt tongue tied as I was still trying to grasp myself, I leaned against the door. I felt if I didn't speak the truth which he already seemed to know he would do worse. I knew he lacked patience I needed to say something but my tongue was heavy my mind was in a frenzy. I didn't get a chance to speak as he wrapped his hand around my neck. I couldn't even beg because of how tight his grip was. I tried getting his hand off my neck but he didn't even budge. I could slowly feel myself start to get dizzy.

"P-please." I barely let out.

He had no hint of remorse in his eyes, just darkness. I could feel him tighten his hand around my neck. He was going to break it. Yet when I looked in his eyes the glint he had spooked me, he had no remorse whatsoever yet there was a glint in his eyes.

"It-I it was An-anele. It - was-anele. Lachlan - please." I could barely get out the words and everytime I did the pain became worse. Even after telling him he wouldn't budge. I thought I was surely going to die.

He finally let me go just as I thought I would lose consciousness. I greedily took in air as I held onto my neck trying to sooth it of the pain-. Even though he had let go I could still feel his hand around my throat. -Making sure I wouldn't look at him. I couldn't right now. I wished I could dissappear. He tilted my head up so I was looking at him. Promise clear in his eyes. I was so scared, I stopped moving.

"Never lie to me." I quickly nodded not being able to hold my sobs in anymore hurting myself in the process of nodding.

"I understand." I just said the first thing that came to my mind. I knew he wanted a response and I was too messed up right now to think straight. He brought me closer to him making me whimper and close my eyes.

"Please don't hurt me. -"

"Please don't hurt her." I whispered. My eyes still shut.

"Open your eyes." he said I could feel his eyes on me and my body followed his command. I looked at him. It's always the Greek god- looking men. I should have listened to my books and instincts. Lachlan was breath taking, and even though so it would never cover his evilness.

"I will end up killing you. Don't test me love." he said calmly. Causing me to vigorously nod.

"I'm sorry. I'm so sorry. " my trembling voice let out. He didn't say anything he just looked at me. I felt like he would do worse. I could tell my eyes were red from all the crying.

"Just please don't hurt me anymore. I will listen, I promise I will listen to you." I hoarsely let out. I felt like he still wanted to hurt me. He didn't say anything and his face was emotionless.

Before I could blink he quickly pushed my arm back into place making me scream yet again in agony. I held onto him almost falling as I sobbed out into his shirt trying not to make any sounds. I still didn't understand what I did to deserve this.

"- it hurts." I cried. I could feel my legs give out but unexpectedly I didn't hit the floor. I kept my eyes shut as I felt him moving, the only sound in the room were my sobs. I felt him place me on my bed. I just wanted him to leave. I felt so alone.

"Behave." he said before planting a kiss on my forehead and just like that he was gone. Leaving me with my hungry thoughts and nothing but pain.

What just happened. I didn't understand what was going on. I needed to know if Anele was okay and I also needed to calm down. The thought of seeing him again made everything worse. I needed to get up and call Anele. Before I could do anything everything went dark.

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