The Tower of Perils - Admitting and Giving In
By Imperfectionist ;D

AN: Yes! I have updated! This chapter is...interesting. If anyone is confused about the plot still, this chapter may help you out. Now I won't blab on anymore so you can read the good part. Enjoy!

In the cold chamber, the blasted wind whipped and lashed at a wounded body. Joren has finally lost his conscious. He no longer wanted to know whether its day or night, how many days have passed, or where is he going. He no longer had the will to fight; more importantly, he lost hope. He lost hope that Kel would come and save him, because in the back of his mind, he felt like Kel would not care about his disappearance. She won't come for him. He knew in the back of his mind, Kel doesn't share his feelings for her.

The heavily guarded door swung open, as the Yamani lady strolled in, with her whip being dragged at her tail. She smiled smugly at Joren, which he did not respond to. Kimiko stepped closer, her eyes never leaving the distressed knight. A cold finger curled under his chin and Joren found himself falling into the abyss black eyes. The finger trailed down his neck, which was soon joined by the rest of her hand.

"It's cold in here." She remarked, while her hand continued to roam.

"It's no place for a guest; I could do with some company tonight." Her voice was dark and husky, enough to seduce a sane man to oblivion.

Kimiko's hand rested on Joren's shoulder. Joren didn't answer to whether he would be in her bed tonight; he would rather be thrown into the sea than spend a rough night with the likes of Kimiko. Kimiko noticed the silence, her hand clawed his shoulder, and her nails drew blood.

"Answer me!" She shrieked; she back handed Joren. Even though his right cheek stung, he still didn't wish to be her toy for the night.

Kimiko was trying to stay collected and calm, she breathed in deep breaths. In an instance she gained her distant features.

"Do you want to know what is happening in Pirates' Swoop? Do you want to know what is happening with Lady Squire Keladry of Mindelan?" A wave crashed against the side of the ship.

"Let me tell you Joren in the plainest truths. She is doing perfectly fine without you. In fact she is even happier; especially when my Master is around her. She has moved on Joren; forgotten about you as soon as she fell for my Master's charms."

She smirked at the woodened faced Joren; she leant against him, her body sent shivers down his spine, as if a scorpion rested on his neck.

"Do you want to know what they did last night?" She asked smugly.

"Do you Joren?" He did not answer. She moved her lips to his ear and whispered.

"Last night, they made love. It wasn't you, Mindelan was making love to. It wasn't you, it definitely wasn't you."

Joren's woodened face refused to release the grief he felt within. How much he wanted to scream, and slap Kimiko, and deny that Kel has a lover, who isn't him. He wasn't sure which hurt most, the truth itself; or not being able to respond to the truth. He knew from the very beginning that the love he gave Kel was as hopeless as he is.

"Come on Joren. It's only another wench; she doesn't deserve the love you gave her. You are a beautiful young man, who can achieve so much more in the area where women is concerned. Why don't you start forgetting about her now; I can give you a starter's service." She looked at Joren suggestively as she made intimate contact with his body.

He was so weighed down by grief, he didn't notice the chains to his arms and legs did not weigh as much. Blindly he followed Kimiko out onto the deck and into her own private quarters.

For the rest of the journey he spent his time pleasing Kimiko, though he still mourned for his unreturned love. As the Dark Ambassador sailed closer to shore, the dimly lit hope began to glow brighter for Joren. As it meant he has chance to escape and return to Tortall.

Wow! I have done it! My next challenge is to get another chapter up just before Christmas.
Here is some mince pies and chocolate muffins for caring, devoted and wonderful reveiwers....and readers.

alianne of conte - Aw! You're so thoughtful! Help yourself to some muffins. I'm smiling like an idiot from all your great reviews.

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Darking Queen - I don't think I would be making much improvements from a writer's block if I was damned. ;)

soccerchick-08 - Well Joren is your's for Thanksgiving but I want him for Christmas until my sister's birthday (which is 3 days after Christmas (I bought her a christmas AND a birthday present this year! Makes a change)) I hope you don't get jealous of Kimiko; who spends MOST of her time with Joren (lucky cow) lol. Take care!!! P.S. Fit Brits says hi!

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