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So tired and half insane
I'm fed a steady diet of novacaine
But it's not enough to numb the pain
But when the sky, the sky comes falling down
And our burned up bodies reach into the ground
There's voices from all around
But we don't make a sound

So if this is the end
I hope it goes as planned

"The Sky" The Junior Varsity

Chapter 7

I lay on my bed uncomfortably—thanks to my scratchy night gown—as I thought about what had happened earlier that night with Nathan.

Lord Beastie had stirred unwelcomed feelings of desire in the pit of my stomach. I didn't understand those feelings. How could I want a man I was supposed to hate? It just didn't make sense. Yet every time I was near him, my blood stirred and his pull dragged me towards him.

He had been so angry at me for reminding him of all the reasons he wanted revenge. He'd contained himself well, but his expressive eyes were enough to make me tremble.

My legs had felt wooden as I approached him with the towel, and his cold voice hadn't helped either.

"On your knees again," he had commanded. "And don't miss anything. If I catch a chill, you will be held responsible."

I had forced myself to dry him slowly, but once again my allure to his manhood had taken over. I kept accidentally caressing him instead of drying.

Then he had snapped at me to get out. I had been surprised at first, but I left before he could rethink his order.

And now I lay on my bed, musing over of the day's events. Sleep was far from me, and I heard the pointed rumbling of my stomach telling me to eat.

I froze, however, when I heard the door creek open and saw a light coming from the hall. I knew who it was, but I was hoping he had the wrong room. He was most likely looking for Peyton, who was down the hall from me.

"Come," I heard him say. I didn't doubt he was speaking to me, only I didn't respond except for a shake of my head.

He put his hand out, repeating the single word, and I was overcome by the memories of that skillful hand running up and down my body. I shook my head violently. I did not want pleasure from this man.

He had more words for my denial, saying them quietly for my ears only. "You are having the same difficulty sleeping as I am. Come now or I will carry you from here."

I thought about the scene it would cause, assuredly waking the others.

"You're consent does not matter anymore. Haven't you realized that yet?"

I continued unmoving, refusing to give in to his commands. My consent did matter and he couldn't tell me otherwise. But he just stared at me with a lifted brow.

"Do you need assistance?" His nonchalance was enough to drive me insane.

"I'm not going anywhere with you," I said coldly. "You've already had your revenge on me in that way. If you forced me again it wouldn't be like for like."

"Did I say it would be only like for like. You should know better after today. However I choose my retribution, it will be done." Then he shrugged with a humorless smile on his face. "So if I tell you to get out of your bed, you will obey. Is that clear?"

"Yes, but-"

"Yes what?"

"My lord," I snapped.

"You're a slow learner. You continue to display your stupidity."

"I am not stupid…my lord."

"You were stupid enough to take a child from me."

"Not stupid," I confessed, "just very wrong—but I had no choice."

"You're very fond of telling me you had no choice. Do you think you have a choice in this?"

"Then you'll have to chain me again," I said. "I will never come willingly to your bed."

His hand reached out and made a hot trail down my side as he whispered in my ear," You think I want you willing. No, I want your hate. I want you to fight the whole way, and when you surrender, I want your shame."

I visibly paled at his words and was about to make a comment when a loud rumble broke the silence. His eyes went straight to the little offender as my cheeks turned pink.

"When was the last time you ate?"

"This morning."

"Why? You had plenty of time-"

"Not before your bath, I didn't. And after I just wanted to go to my room—and lick my wounds."

"You won't blame me for your missed meal. I don't care if you starve yourself, but you will not harm my child. The doctor confirmed that you are indeed pregnant, and you need to eat for the both of you. You barely have any meat on your bones to begin with. If you miss another meal, I will beat you."

I was beginning to wonder if he would ever carry out that threat. He said it too often for it to produce fear anymore.

"I'm going back to bed," I stated.

"You're coming with me, and that's final." His humorless smile returned once again as he slowly stalked towards me. I stepped back unconsciously.

"You're not thinking to run away from me, are you?" he taunted.

My chin went up as I said," Why not? You're going to punish me anyways?" And I'm quicker than you, you overgrown ruffian, I thought.

Before he had time to step towards me, I bolted past him and into the hall. I raced down the stairs as I heard him cursing behind me. I came to a skidding halt when I saw a man was blocking my way. He was not older than me, but a good deal taller.

I was lifted off the floor from behind as I heard Nathan command," Go and wake the cook, Brian." When the boy had left, his voice turned soft and frightening as he whispered in my ear," If you hadn't earned your punishment before, you did now—but first you'll eat."

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