VIII.

Malika had never been a mistress before and did not know what to do. She didn't know how to run a household or anything like that. She was glad to have her siblings back, but she could not tell them of what she and Erik really did. Her siblings had been scared of him when he had gone over the rules. She knew he was a menacing man to everyone else, but she knew that when he was in the bedroom it was a different story. He was passionate and he desired to be loved, though he had not admitted it yet. He also could laugh and make her laugh as well. She wished she could break down every wall that he held up, but she knew he needed protection.

She shook her thoughts away then nibbled on her eggs while her siblings watched her curiously. "What is he like?" Linka asked as her sister took another bite of eggs.

"Monsieur Garnier?" Malika asked.

"Yes. He is so scary. Why does he wear the mask?"

"He is not scary. He just seems that way. He is deformed Linka. He is such a wonderful man though. He intends on having you two measured today for new clothes. No one has ever done something as nice as give us clothes and pay for them." She replied. She paused momentarily then said, "He also is paying to have you two tutored."

"Hmph." Lukcas interrupted. "We don't need tutoring. In my opinion he is only doing it because he wants to look good to his other rich friends."

"Lukcas!" Malika reprimanded.

"He took your virginity Malika! You should have decided when, where, and most importantly who took your virginity. Not some rich man looking for a whore." Malika paled considerably as she noticed Erik enter the room and her brother continued badmouthing him. "Furthermore, you shouldn't have to obey someone you don't love sister. It is not fair that you have to do so. He doesn't care about you and he never will. He is some rich man that will take his time with you, play with your emotions, then when he is bored he will toss us out on the streets like garbage."

Before Malika could open her mouth to apologize for her brother she heard him say, "I disagree." Lukcas turned around in his seat and gasped. "Let us be honest children, since you two have already been introduced to the concept of the slavery market and such. I bought your sister on the intention to fulfill my desires. Yes that is the truth. Men can do that for the right price. It is now my intention, however, to have her as my mistress. You are wondering what is the difference between a slave and a mistress. I see it in your eyes. Being a mistress means that your sister will not only have duties to me but to the entire household. She will run it and I will give her freedom. If I did not want her as more than a slave I wouldn't have bought you two from Sanxay." He walked forward to where Linka sat and gently caressed her cheek. "I am sorry for all that Sanxay has done to you little one. I wish that it could all be erased but it is time to look ahead."

Linka shivered underneath his touch and was relieved as he pulled away. "Do not worry I do not seek to have you in my bed Linka. Your sister is enough for me."

"How can you say that!" Lukcas suddenly interrupted. "You are like all of them. You are sadistic and you wish to ravage any girl you buy."

"Lukcas!" Malika reprimanded again. "Don't talk to Monsieur Garnier like that."

"It is true. First he will have you then Linka. Isn't that why all rich men buy girls from the slavery market?" He asked as he glared at Erik.

Erik regarded the boy with sad eyes. "You are a very caring brother. Anyone can see that. He must have made you do something that you did not like. I bet you were scared for your sister when her virginity was stolen from her."

"Like what you did with Malika? She didn't have a choice. Neither of my sisters did. You can't possibly understand what it has been like for us. You haven't been bought and then forced to be ravaged or forced to watch such an evil act. You will never understand."

"No. I don't. However, it is time to put that behind you. You will very soon become a man and you must understand that some men are sadistic and you must differ yourself from those who wish to hurt women."

Lukcas stood up suddenly. "Don't you give me a talk when you took my sister."

"Lukcas please. Monsieur Garnier is only trying to help."

"No Malika. Let him speak. He has a lot to say." Erik interrupted as he gently placed a hand on her shoulder.

"You can't do that to my sister. She didn't deserve to be raped! She's always been kind to others and had to watch our parents die and you don't even give her the right to choose who she has relations with for the first time. My sister deserves love. She deserves someone that loves her not some rich man who wants a whore. She begged for that bastard to buy her instead of us because she didn't want us hurt. Why couldn't she chose the one special moment that can never be relived!"

Malika felt tears fall down her cheeks. "Please. Stop. No more of this. Monsieur Garnier is right. It is time to put everything behind us. Go up to your rooms while we talk about your fitting this afternoon."

"But sister..." Linka began.

"Now. Do it now." She replied as she watched her siblings leave the room.

Erik pulled her in his arms and maneuvered her over his lap as he sat in her chair. He kissed her neck softly as she sighed deeply. "I know you did not have a choice." He finally whispered. "I raped you and was happy when I did so." Malika bit her bottom lip as he kissed her neck once more. "You've changed me Malika. I no longer am interested in whores or participating in slavery. I want only you and nothing can stop me from getting what I want."

"Erik. It's not going to be easy. Afterall you still own me and our relationship is not equal. However, I appreciate you so much for getting my siblings back for me. I appreciate that you made me your mistress but I imagined myself to have a family. I want to have a child and I know you would never want one. How would you treat a daughter if you had one?"

He grasped her chin harshly as he looked at her with angered amber eyes then pressed a heated, passionate kiss against her warm lips. His hand cupped the swell of her left breast and squeezed softly. She moaned loudly in his mouth as she felt heat pool in her loins. He pulled back then said, "See what you do to me. Before, any whore would have suited me and now I cannot settle for any women less than you. I don't want any other. If we have a child," he said as he looked at her stomach, "and I believe there is a good chance we will, I will resolve it in the only way I can."

Malika looked at him in fear then asked, "How?"

He smiled then said, "I'll marry you."

Her jaw dropped and for a moment all she could think of was, why would this man want to marry her? He was rich, he could have anyone he wanted to. "You are not serious."

"Oh but I am. No man is ever going to touch your flesh besides me." He nipped at her ear softly.

She groaned as she felt him press his hands against her hips. "No Erik. Not now."

He cupped the swell of her breast and laughed softly when he heard her gasp loudly. He nipped sharply at her ear then whispered, "And why not?"

"Because this is not the time nor place monsieur." She replied.

"Fine then, but tonight I do expect you to be free." He whispered in her ear. "Go on ahead and get your siblings situated. The tailor will be here soon to measure them."

Malika nodded then felt him pat her softly on the behind before she walked off.

xxxx

Erik couldn't concentrate on writing the budget for he felt his erection grow larger beneath his pants. Damn, where was Malika when he needed her? He knew that she had to be finishing up with her siblings, but what was taking so long? He didn't have to wait too long for he heard the door open then shut quickly.

"Who knew running a household was so hard." Malika commented as she walked up to the desk. She looked down as he leaned back in the chair. "You're not aroused already?"

Erik laughed then asked, "What if I am?" He stood up quickly, pushing the chair away from the desk. He pulled her swiftly against his body as she groaned softly. Erik groaned as he felt his member grow even more. He couldn't wait to have her beneath him. Erik pulled her to the bed and began to unbutton her dress swiftly. Erik quickly pushed her dress down her body then began to take off her undergarments.

"Not fair." Malika told him as he pushed the last pieces of clothing to the floor.

Erik laughed softly as she turned around to face him. She moved to quickly unbutton his vest and shirt. Erik shrugged out of the garments and allowed then to fall to the floor. She then worked to unbutton his pants and smiled as she did so. Erik groaned softly as he felt his member spring from his pants. "It is fair now." Erik finally said then pushed her on the bed.

Malika moaned as he parted her legs and pressed his hips against hers. She felt his member press impatiently against her thigh. Erik pressed a kiss to her lips as his hands slid over her hips and thighs. His tongue demanded entry while his hands settled over breasts and kneaded the flesh softly. She groaned into the kiss, allowing his tongue to enter and entwine with her own. He pulled back then began to kiss down her jaw and neck. "Oh Erik." She moaned loudly. Erik felt her fingers trace the muscles of his arms softly.

Malika felt a familiar ache in her loins while he kissed and sucked at the side of her neck. She felt his member press against her thigh as he continued to kiss her. "Erik."

He lifted his head to look into her eyes. "Yes?"

"Take me." She told him as she wrapped her arms around his neck. He smiled at her then grasped her hips and positioned himself before her entrance. He pushed in quickly and felt a familiar warmth surround his member. "Erik!" She cried out from the sudden movements.

Erik felt her fingers rake his back as he slammed into her. His momentum sped up as he heard her cry his name several times. Her nails bit into his skin as she held onto him tightly. He winced slightly but felt a calm as he never felt before. He knew that this was where he belonged. In the arms of this sweet girl. His lips pressed against the side of her neck while he felt her inner muscles clamp on him and his orgasm was triggered. He lost himself in both of their throes of ecstasy. Her cries dwindled down till all he heard was a soft panting.

"That felt good." He finally said.

Malika smiled at him. "Good. Lay down for a while. We have an hour or two till supper." Erik nodded then rolled on his back and felt her cuddle up against him. He wrapped a strong arm around her as she kissed his lips softly.

"What was that for?"

"You will have to find out for yourself." She teased.

He raised an eyebrow at her then said, "Oh yes mademoiselle. I plan to find out." Malika giggled as he gently kissed her back.

"Oh and what was that for?"

"You will have to find out." He replied with a sly grin.

Malika giggled even more. "Oh a challenge it is?"

"Yes my dear." He replied.

"Then a challenge it is."

Author's Note: Sorry I have not been able to update. I have been busy with 3 tests, a broken friendship, and I am a teacher of an HTML class which will be beginning next Monday. I hope the sex scene wasn't two disappointing. I just didn't have the energy to really make it passionate. However, next week will be different. I do plan to do that sequel to Ange de Musique. I just need to figure out a plotline for it. Ahh. So much to do. Anyway, review please. It keeps me motivated.