Prompt: Damaged

A wave of thirst hits me and I swallow, my throat burning with a pain I'm fast growing used to. I give a weak tug on my chains but it doesn't do much - it never has. I close my eyes and tilt my head backwards against the coolness of the wall. I wet my chapped lips with some difficulty and let out a soft sigh.

Several clicks sound as the door is unlocked. It opens and I don't even have the strength to lift my head. The door shuts and the sharp sound of heels on concrete echoes around the small room. Silence for a moment and the warmth from someone else's body, inches away.

A hand rests beneath my chin and lifts my face. I open my eyes to see the similar face of Lucas, hovering before me. His thumb brushes across my cheek and I swallow.

"Thirsty?" He murmurs softly.

I don't have the strength to tell him to get lost. Instead I just give the slightest nod, my eyes fluttering shut. A bottle is suddenly pressed to my lips and I tilt my head back as the cool water trickles down my throat, quickly replenishing my thirst. In my haste, some of it runs over my chin and down my neck.

He pulls the bottle away, ignoring my protest and he uses a soft cloth to gently dry the water away. I open my eyes and keep them fixated on him.

"Please let me go," I breathe.

He cups my cheek, thumb once more creating a tickling sensation across my skin. I press my hand into his palm, the heat seeping from his skin bringing comfort I only get from him - it's not like I have any other visitors.

"I would, you know," he sighs. "If I could trust you."

"You can!" I protest weakly.

"You've betrayed me three times. It hurts, a lot - but I was stupid. I won't be so trusting again."

"Please..." I protest. "I hate it in here."

"One day, when I can trust you to stand at my side... dear sister... I will let you out. But until then..." He trails off with a small shrug.

I close my eyes as he leans forward and brushes his lips across my forehead, his mouth hot and enticing. He ignores my murmurs, my soft pleading and stands, moving towards the door. He pauses there and just for a split second, I swear I see something humane without those heated eyes of his... and then it's gone.

And I'm left here.

Alone.