Chapter 15
Renegade Seraph Why else would I have married you?
A/N: I would just like to inform readers that this chapter contain adults themes, though it is not graphical.
Rinoa sat down to a candle lit dinner with Seifer. The silence of the room was freighting, it made every little sound echo, and bounce back with even more force. She hated not knowing what Seifer might say next. So far every time she had been alone with him, it had ended badly. Seifer seemed to be enjoying the silence that made Rinoa so nervous. The food in front of him had long since become cold, placing his knife and fork down, he left it for the servants to clear away. Rinoa kept her mind on her food and continued eating, even though it was stony cold. It was the only way in which she could keep Seifer from asking her questions.
Before Rinoa could take another mouthful, Seifer ordered it to be taken away. Rinoa reluctantly laid down her cutlery, as the plate was whisked back into the kitchen. She then waited for Seifer to say something, but he remained quiet and looked at her in a different way. Rinoa became even more nervous; he had never looked at her like that before. It was like he was seeing her for the very first time. She felt her cheeks become red as she tried her best to hide them.
"Well my queen, I suppose we should retire to our bed chambers, don't you agree?" Seifer asked, but it was really a command in which Rinoa had no say. She nodded and let Seifer take her arm. "I shall leave you here, I trust you can find your way" He said bowing and leaving her in the hallway. Rinoa climbed the dark stairway to her bedroom; the candles were her only lights. She hugged her arms, no matter how many years she might live here, she promised herself she would always find it creepy and unwelcoming.
Rinoa opened her new bedroom door and stepped in; her head swam with thoughts of Squall as she closed it behind her. Did Seifer see them at the ball the other night? Did Mia reach his friends in time? Could he be saved? A floorboard creaked outside of her room. She spun around to see the doorknob twisting.
"Who's there?" She asked. The door swung slowly inwards, "If that is you again Mia, playing pranks"
"It's not Mia," A male voice answered. Rinoa immediately recognised it to be Seifer, her heart felt as though it had stopped and turned cold. The lightning cracked across the sky and flashed into the dark room. The unearthly light eliminated Seifer's face as he entered the room. As soon as the light came it was gone again, leaving him darkness. Rinoa backed away slightly.
"Why are you backing away Rinoa, I am your husband" Seifer said, shutting the door behind him and locking it. Rinoa looked around her for an escape. She had a feeling that whatever Seifer wanted with her, it wouldn't be enjoyable.
"Seifer I am tired, cannot this wait until morning?" Rinoa asked, trying out the calm and polite approach.
"So am" Seifer replied, an evil gleam reflecting out of his eyes. "But I need something from you Rinoa" He continued. Rinoa stared at him, her usually happy eyes now full of terror, as she realised why Seifer was here.
"No!" She screamed, backing away until her back touched the cold wall. Seifer moved forward.
"I need heirs," He whispered moving closer still. Rinoa shook her head in disbelief. "Why else do you think I married you?" Rinoa stared at him. "For children Rinoa, you knew that"
"No Seifer. I can't, I don't want" Rinoa protested.
"Shut up" Seifer commanded. Rinoa screamed as Seifer advanced on her. "Why are you trying to prevent this Rinoa? You are my wife, it is your duty!" He shouted. Tears ran down Rinoa's face as Seifer grabbed her. "I could have had you killed, you know that right?" Rinoa just stared, her tears reflecting the terror inside. "You signed an agreement. An agreement Rinoa! Oh lets see what it said," He teased, as Rinoa struggled in his hold. "It said if you were unfaithful, then I could punish you anyway I saw fit!"
"You haven't proof!" Rinoa screamed. Seifer's hands tightened around her waist.
"Don't lie to me Rinoa, I saw you with that Leonhart. So don't you dare tell me that you haven't been unfaithful!" Seifer shouted, Rinoa stopped fighting and slumped in his arms defeated.
"Seifer I, Oh please don't kill him!" Rinoa pleaded. Seifer laughed.
"It's too late Rinoa, His execution is tomorrow, and as my wedding present to you I shall let you watch" Seifer said, though his mechanical laughter.
"No! Squall!" Rinoa screamed as loud as she could, as Seifer forced he down onto the bed. "Squall hel…" But the rest was muffled as Seifer placed his hand over her mouth.
(Sorry it's short!!) I hope I have kept you all interested in this story so far, it is now hitting home straight. Though there are a few more things to happen (but I don't want to give that away).
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