Hey y'all tis me back with another chappy for you guys! It's literally the same night as I wrote the prologue and it's getting just a tad late for me. But whatever caffeine is great.. Sometimes.
Ok so in this chapter their might be some inappropriate language so if you're just really sensitive to that then don't read this one.
ENJOY!
Meeting in the Devils Den
My head pounded as I came to. I didn't know what time it was but I could only assume it was late, the large red curtains lightly swaying in the gentle Italian breeze. The cold air caressing my face like a lover, the evening air had a very specific scent to it, it smelt of dewy grass and it felt moist and heavy against my skin. I inhaled slowly, feeling calm and at ease. Not only until I realize that I was not in my hotel room, and I was lying in a bed that wasn't mine, in a room that wasn't mine.
My heart started to race, I knew I wasn't dead but this felt like a dream. I quietly swung my legs out from the covers and stood, only to be met with an overwhelming dizziness and light headed feeling sending me straight to the ground. I rested my head on my hand, trying to regain control of my reeling brain. Glancing up towards the curtain I use it to help myself up off of the cold hardwood floor, pulling myself up I pull the curtains open, flooding the room with the bright moonlight coming from the outside. I look down slowly, hoping that the drop wouldn't be as high as I'd imagined. I could easily jump out and make a run for it but not to my surprise the drop was just too high, I would probably die before I hit the ground... Damn it.
Carefully moving towards the door I jiggle to doorknob only to find it locked, again not surprised. I then make my way over to a door on the far right side of the room. Passing a very large writing desk I open the door to find the biggest and probably wealthiest looking bathroom I have ever seen. The shower was clear with crystal glass doors, the facets were gold and shiny. The bathtub was a pristine white with gold taps and facet, the sink was covered in gold and red flecks with a counter made of marble. Their was a linen closet to the right in front of another window, I didn't even bother checking, either way the drop was just too far to make It out alive.
Shutting the bathroom door I find myself going to the other side of the room to another door on the far left side. Opening it I find a large walk in closet with the most expensive clothes I've ever seen, strangely all of them were brand new, tag and all. I snooped through the drawers to find brand new shirts, jackets, pieces of jewelry and undergarments, all in my size...
I didn't know what to think at this point, the last thing I remember was feeling like my neck was being sliced open then blacking out. I remember what led up to that point but it doesn't make sense, either I was supposed to be dead or they purposely kept me alive, and I'm guessing they wanted me alive. The long dark-haired one said he was going to find out what I am. Wait.. What am I though? I'm not anything really.. I'm just a 17 year old girl, who loves to dance. I haven't even graduated yet, I still had one more year left..
Well I guess that's not happening anymore.
A knock at the door pulled me violently from my thoughts. Slamming the drawer closed I ran back and jumped into bed, pulling the covers over me and trying desperately to even out my breathing. The door opened silently and soft footsteps on the floor made their way towards me. A soft chuckle made my eyes shoot wide open.
"Ah you have awoken, I see you are an early riser." He says, his voice soft like bells. I don't answer, I'm facing the other way so I could still at least try to pull this off. "Pretending to sleep I see? Come now Brianna, I'm sure we can act like an adult, yes?"
I shot up and off the bed, how did he know my name? I don't know anyone here, I've never told anyone my name. Especially not him.
"How the hell do you know my name? What the hell do you want?" I started, bending down in a protective position, my captor just smiled sweetly.
"Oh I know more than that my dear, but first I would like to know what you are." He said, again with that question. What does he mean what am I? The tall and dark man slowly started to walk towards me, his hands behind his back and head titled slightly, a curious twinkle in his eyes.
"I'm sorry but I have no idea what you're talking about, I'm not anything. Now answer my question and tell me where the hell I am and why I'm here, now!" My voice shot up to a yell, I was scared and quickly loosing my temper. He just chuckled again, I could feel my face grow red. "What's so damn funny? You think it's funny kidnapping girls?" He smiled and shook his head softly.
"No, but what I do find rather amusing is that you are demanding things out of me, you are in my house and you will treat me with respect, and I will do the same for you. Now let us start again? A little more politely this time."
I huffed but complied, I had no idea what this man was capable of and I really didn't want to find out. "Where am I?" I said in a slightly more nicer tone than before.
"You are in my home, in Volterra, I believe I have said this before have I not?" I only grew more furious, he was teasing me.
God would it kill him to crack a frown once in a while?
But no he just kept grinning like a kid in a candy store.
"Ok fine, why am I here?" I huffed out and crossed my arms, looking at him expectantly.
He made his way towards the bed, sitting on the edge and lightly patting it beside him. I shook my head and clenched my fists, "No I m not sitting anywhere near you, just tell me why I'm here.. Please." I was begging now, I knew I sounded pathetic but I'm at a loss, I don't know what to do..
"Please? Oh Brianna I didn't take you as a person who begs. Maybe my aspirations about you were wrong, maybe you're just like everyone else." He sighed, looking up at me he stood up with a grace so smooth it would make ballerinas weep. His hand slowly made its way to my face, gently stroking my cheek and jawline. I just looked up at him, trying to seem intimidation but that is impossible around this man. He pulls things out of me that I normally never show...
Who is this man?
"Ah forgive me my dear where are my manners! My name is Aro, high master of this household." As if he read my mind, I stood back in shock. How did he know I was thinking about that?
Did he just? No.. That's impossible.. Right?
I don't even know what's real anymore, maybe this isn't real. Maybe this is just a figment of my imagination, a cruel dream that I'm dying to wake up from. This can't be happening..
"H-how did you j-just..I.. What?" He just shook his head and laughed.
"Breathe sweet Brianna, calm yourself I am not here to harm you." He put his hand on my shoulder, wincing away slightly from the bitter cold touch. "Please sit down, I will explain everything In due time Tesoro." He whispered against my ear, cool breath tickling the hairs on my neck. I nodded slightly and complied, walking towards the bed I sit on the edge of it, never really letting my whole body relax. I look all around the room trying to not look at him, in my peripherals I can see he is staring at me intently.
"I just want to know why I am here, can you at least manage that?" I ask, trying not to sound snarky. This is slowly grating on my nerves.
"You are here because I want you alive, I want to see what you are capable of." Aro said nonchalantly, pushing his hair over his shoulder he starts again. "I don't know what or who you are but I am determined to find out whether you like it or not." With that he stood and made his way towards the door. My heart pounded against my chest. "Yes there is a chance that you don't know, but alas, since I can not read you I can not know for sure if you are telling the truth."
I shook my head vigorously, "No no please I swear.. I'm telling the truth, I seriously have no clue at what's going on-" I cut my sentence short as an aggressive sob racked my chest. I put my hand over my mouth and knelt on the floor, slowly crumpling, abandoning the only dignity o had left.
"I just want to go home.. I swear I won't say a word about anything to anyone.. Please." I felt a hard cold hand caress my face gently, a soft shushing sound putting me in a calm mood in seconds.
I raised my head to look at him, he had a genuine smile playing on his chiseled lips. "Hush now my dear, there is no need for that." He brought his hand to my cheek, bringing his thumb around to brush the tears away.
God I'm an absolute mess.
"Now come, up off the floor. It is absolutely no place for a lady. I do not want you to worry my dear, no one will hurt you here, not whilst you're under my personal protection." Aro's eyes wandered down my face, to my neck and all the way down to my collarbone. I flushed under his heated but icy gaze.
His head lifted and his eyes were a million miles away, his smile turned to a slight look of annoyance before turning back to me and smiling again. "It seems we are being interrupted my dear, now I want you to go back to bed and get a good nights sleep. You will need your energy by tomorrow." He breathed, getting up off of the floor and helping me along with him. He set me back onto the bed carefully and put the covers back over me. "I won't be long." Aro said before he turned his back to me, strode out the door and closing it soundlessly behind him. Obviously making sure to lock it.. He wouldn't want his new pet escaping..
I turned over on my side and closed my eyes, tomorrow is going to be rather...
Interesting.
OOOOKKKK so that's chapter 2! I hope you all enjoyed this one, again it is late at night 11:20PM.. Ya I know I should probably go to sleep but hey sleep is for the weak.
Translations
Tesoro: Sweetheart
I go off of google translate so if any of these are some how incorrect or just not very accurate then please feel free to let me know!
