Dark Princess: Chapter 3
Being with the Undertaker would prove to be an uneasy task as days passed on. I found my strength growing more and more everyday but so did my attitude. In fact, I had gotten so bad, that Kane had scooped me up during one of my training sessions and took me to the dungeon. I wasn't certain how long I was down there, but when the Undertaker came to get me, I felt almost powerless again.
"Forgive Kane, he can be very impatient sometimes." The Undertaker told me when he sat me down on my bed. I was shivering from being stuck in that cold abyss for so long so he took off his trench coat and placed it around my shoulders. He then kissed the top of my head and stood in front of me.
"How could you just let him take me away like that?" I snapped. "For someone who wants me to be their bride you don't seem to care much for me."
He smirked, "I care a great deal about you Rachel, but you must mind your attitude sometimes. Trust me when I tell you…it won't get you far with me."
I glared into his eyes for a moment and then sighed. "Ok."
"You must also learn to fend for yourself when I'm not around to save you. Kane and I had it planned to take you off guard to see how you reacted."
I chuckled, "Oh that's nice…"
"I won't apologize Rachel…if you ever wish to be as powerful as I know you are…you'll learn to use your power when you have to."
"Ok! I get it! Now go away and leave me alone!" I said as I stood up and walked towards the balcony. "Gosh you're treating me as if I had a choice to be here or something!"
Tears fell from my eyes as I looked out over the garden not wanting to be in this place anymore. The Undertaker came up behind me and placed his hands on my shoulders.
"Don't touch me." I whispered, knowing that his touch was really calming me down. Of course he didn't listen to me. Instead he gently turned me around so I could face him. I closed my eyes and looked down at the ground. "Undertaker…please…I just want to be alone."
He placed his hands on each side of my head and gently tilted my head back so I was looking at him. It was the first time I could honestly say that he looked genuinely concerned about me. Any other time he didn't seem to care.
"Rachel, if you really wish to be free from me and the darkness, you must learn to let go of all of those feelings that have you resenting me." He said as he ran his fingers through my hair. "All of those questions of who, what, when, and how are holding you back from truly allowing you to step from the light."
I sniffled and averted my eyes from his for a moment. "But why? You took me from everything I love."
"No my princess, the person who signed your soul over to me took you from that world." I closed my eyes as he turned me around and wrapped his arms around me. I laid the back of my head against his shoulder as his baritone vibrated through my mind. I had to admit, he was an interesting man and too sexy for his own good. I didn't understand how someone so downright frightening could turn me on so easily.
"I am merely taking care of you, trying to show how much I truly care for you and what you're going through. "All you have to do…is let me." I shivered when I felt his lips press against the crook of my neck. His hands traveled down my body, stopping at my hips.
"Undertaker…I…"
"Shh, no more talking tonight my pet. You're tired and you need rest."
I nodded as he took my hand and led me into my room, shutting the balcony doors with his powers. I didn't glance back at them though…my eyes were fixed on him. He walked me to my vanity mirror and made me sit down in front of it. I watched as he picked up the brush and started running it through my hair. I couldn't believe how much care he was showing me. I guess….he wasn't so bad after all.
"Get your nightdress ready darling. I'll run you a hot bath." He said as he sat the brush down and headed to the bathroom.
I watched him with a soft smile on my face wondering where this side of him was before. Like he said I got up and went to my closet to get my nightdress. While I was in there, I stripped out of my clothes and put on a robe to hide my bare form.
"Your bath awaits darling." He said from outside my door.
I smiled and came out of the closet, coming face to face with him. He took my hand and kissed it before leading me to the bathroom.
"Your crowning ceremony is tomorrow night by the way. I've taken the liberty of having a custom gown made just for you. It'll be up here tomorrow morning." He said as we came to a stop in front of the tub.
"Thank you." I said.
He smiled and then reached for the tie to my robe. I grabbed his hand without hesitation, "No sir, I'd rather you not see me like this until…."
"Until?" he said as he took back his hand.
I thought about what I was going to say for a moment and then decided that it was the right thing to do. "Until the night of our wedding of course."
A smirk formed on his face, "So you're accepting my offer?"
I nodded, "I am but it's not because I want answers….it's because I can tell that you truly do wish to take care of me."
He ran his fingers through my hair, "That excites my black soul Rachel. Now…get your bath and I'll be waiting out here."
I nodded and waited for him to leave before taking off the robe and getting into the tub. The water was the perfect temperature, melting every chill my body was retaining. The bubbles smelled of vanilla and honey bringing a soft smile to my face.
After my bath, I got dressed in the bathroom and then made my way out. My breath was taken away when I saw the Undertaker standing with his back turned to me. He only wore a pair silky black pajama pants and his hair cascaded down just above the center of his back. His broad shoulders and muscular arms had me licking my lips with lust. Unfortunately I promised myself that that type of intimacy between us would have to be held off until our wedding night. Boy that was going to be hard.
"Come princess…you need to sleep." He said as he looked over his shoulder at me.
I walked towards him and took his hand. First, he sat me down on a bench in front of the bed and took his time putting lotion on my legs and arms. I fought my urge to moan and luckily won that battle. Soon after, he led me to the side of the bed and pulled the covers back so I could get in. Once I did, he got in next to me, shutting off the lamp in the process. I laid facing the balcony as he gently put an arm around my waist and pressed his warm frame against me. It was so nice having someone hold me like this. I ended up falling asleep almost immediately in his arms.
