Hey guys! I'm so happy you are enjoying this story so far! I tried to make author's notes on here, but they're not showing up (at least when I am viewing it), so I'll just start writing my notes in word document with each chapter. :)

This is pretty short and I apologize for the delay (had some problems this week with personal things, but all is better now)! Next chapter will be longer, promise!

Your reviews are the only thing that motivate me to keep on going, so please keep it up! You guys are my guilty pleasure! ;)

Just fyi, I am a full-time college student, and it's safe to say my life is really hectic right now, so you can expect a few errors here and there (due to the fact I write my stories after midnight… it's my only free time)! Pleeeease give me your ideas and what you would like to see happen in this story! It would help tremendously - and I write to please YOU! :) Keep in 3rd person or switch to some Damon/Elena POV?

Dark themes and dark Damon!

I DO NOT OWN VPD. :)

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Going from being treated like a porcelain doll by her last ex, Stefan, to being whipped, strangled, and beaten on both the outside and inside was not an easy transition.. especially when it happened overnight. Literally.

Just the thought of Stefan knowing what was happening to Elena was heart-breaking. He would probably be more hurt than Elena. He was such a good, loving boyfriend.

She couldn't believe she had dumped him because he was too nice. Too gentle.

Little did she know...

The belt interrupted Elena's thoughts as it slapped against her behind at an inhuman pace. She couldn't form a coherent thought, let alone breathe. She gripped onto the sheets for her life, trying so hard to not move a muscle.

She refused to suffer the consequences of messing up again.

"Fuck! You have no idea how sexy you look when I whip that cute little ass raw!" Damon's voice was borderline psychopathic, and his hits became even harder.

Tears were streaming down Elena's cheeks and she bit her lip hard, begging her body to not betray her again.

"Don't you love being beaten by your Master, little girl?" Damon spoke through gritted teeth as if he was restraining himself from going even harder.

Elena whimpered, and that was it. She could no longer hold back the sobs and air her lungs so desperately needed.

The belt was tossed to the floor and replaced by Damon's unforgiving hands. He grabbed each cheek roughly and threw her to the floor like a lifeless rag doll.

Elena remained still and unmoving except for the little ragged breaths she took with each sob.

Damon crossed his arms and stared down at her with a small grin mixed with disappointment on his perfect face.

He slowly kneeled down at eye level with her, and stared just inches from her face until she finally met his eyes.

"You will obey me, Elena."

Elena's lip quivered, and she bit it, watching him with untrusting and intense eyes.

Damon leaned in even closer, allowing his lips to brush against her ear, and whispered, "And I'm going to break you over and over until you do…"

Damon could feel his control slipping away more and more with each second.

'Why does she do this to me?! Stop letting a fucking worthless human fuck with your emotions! You don't have emotions, Damon!' Damon mentally scolded himself as he restrained himself from both killing her and holding her tenderly to comfort her breaking body.

Elena's eyes were glossy and rimmed with pink from crying so much, but now there were no more tears left to fall.

It hasn't even been a full 24 hours and she has already transformed from glowing and smiling all the time, to weak and slightly zombie-like. Just the thought that Damon was the cause of this change made him feel proud and possessive, yet slightly guilty, too. He pushed the guilt aside easily though, picked her trembling body up, and tossed her over his shoulder, getting a surprised shriek out of her.

Elena began to panic again, "W-what are you doing? Where are you taking me… I didn't mess up, I was good!" Then the struggling began, and Damon sighed while quickly going down the stairs.

"Put me down, Damon! Stop overreacting! JUST STOP ALL OF THIS! God, I HATE you!" she had been holding her anger in for too long. She was pounding on his back and kicking with every bit of strength she had!

Damon sped up and managed to get her to the basement in a mere three seconds and threw her down on the cement floor, laughing as she half screamed/half whimpered at the bruising contact. He was standing over her and kicked her in her side hard when she tried to stand up.

"Who the fuck do you think you are, princess?"

She couldn't even sob. It hurt too much. Her fingers felt up her sides softly, and winced when she brushed over her ribs.

Damon smirked and raised a brow.

"Aw. Did I hurt you? Poor baby.." his voice was sugary-sweet and seductive.

After a moment of "waiting for a response," even though he knew he wouldn't get one, he softened his voice even more, "Come here and let me fix you."

Elena slowly looked up, and debated on if this was his real nice side or just another act. She decided that either way, Damon gets what he wants, and if he wanted her up, she would be up regardless.

She slowly stood up, taking gaspy breaths as the pain worsened, and walked to him. Her legs were weak and shaking from not using them for so long, and Damon mentally decided she looked like baby Bambi trying to walk for the first time.

Her eyes had wandered around the room, when she realized just how close they were standing to the door.

Hope had returned - just a little - and at this point she would do anything to escape this hell.

"...M-Master..?" It felt odd saying it without him forcing her to.

Damon almost smiled, shocked at her finally obliging and calling him Master, and couldn't help the wide smirk and raised brows. She was realizing she was his.

"What is it you need, my lovely pet?" he almost cooed, and lifted her chin, examining her face for sincerity. She was staring at him with a look of desperation and... trust.

"I'm so thirsty…"

As am I, he wanted to say, licking his lips.

'Soon I will own you completely, love. Body, mind, and soul…'

Elena's skin was pale and her lips were becoming slightly dry. She had all of the signs of dehydration - and for good reason, considering Damon had forgotten to feed her or give her fluids since he has taken her.

'Fuck, I forgot all about her little human needs…'

"Mm, of course. I'll come back with plenty of water… you're going to need it for what I have in store for your exhausted little body later." Speaking of exhaustion, she looked very tired. Too bad sleep was just not going to be in her future anytime soon. It was like having a brand new toy on Christmas day; she is so new and fun and Damon couldn't put her away!

He grinned, and leaned down to place a soft kiss on her lips, and her body tensed up, unable to move.

Damon took this as an advantage and pulled back slightly to see her frozen and calm, and kissed her again, but this time deepening it. She remained still with no reaction, and this pissed him off.

Without stopping the kiss, he slid a hand up the back of her neck and into her hair and pulled roughly, as his other hand slid up her side and dug his fingers into her bruises. She whimpered and finally responded with the kiss, almost robotically.

After a minute or two, Damon pulled back with reluctance and a cocky grin, and whispered in her ear, "We will continue where we left off when I'm back…" he ran his thumb over her bottom lip, parting it gently. Elena's eyes were tired and her lashes were fluttering open and shut softly as she tried to keep them open. He then left the basement, shutting the door but not locking it.

There were a zillion thoughts coursing through Elena at once! The first ones being; 1. When do I start running? 2. I need some fucking clothes before I go running for help. 3. Why was that kiss so…amazing?

Fifteen seconds had passed, and she knew it was now or never. She took a few deep breaths, and without thinking twice, ran up the steps and out the door faster than she had ever ran in her life.

I know this is one of those annoying cliff-hangers, but I'm feeling that I kind of have this story set up a little better now, and everything will start coming together much smoother! :) Dark Damon and lemons to come in chapter 4 (and probably every other chapter to follow haha).

Keep the reviews coming! What do you think is gonna happen in chapter 4? Is Damon going to be super pissed she tried to run...AGAAAAIN?! ;)

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