Yay another update! Thanks for your reviews and ideas! Please keep them coming! I got a question about introducing pitch black. That's not going to happen. I like to create my own pitch black… so we will see some of the characters in time, but within another storyline…dun dun dun….
Chapter 5. Mine
She never had a more dreading night before in her life. The wound on her leg kept hurting, so she kept twisting in bed, trying to find a position that would make the pain less.
It was completely dark in the cave, except for the light that the small fire was providing. She just started wondering where Riddick had gone, when she heard a low growl.
"Keep twisting around like that and I will bind you to the bed", he darkly stated before he came into view. Brianna had not even seen him move closer. He was just like a shadow, moving in the dark, soundless.
"I can't help it, it hurts so much", Brianna softly replied, before getting up and watching his face. He seemed displeased, but not angry with her. He came even closer, sitting down on the bed beside her. Brianna pulled her good leg to her chest, while Riddick captured her injured one with his hand.
"It's a great lesson for the next time you get any idea's in that pretty little head of yours", he sneered while he very carefully undid the bindings on her leg to check the wound.
Brianna just swallowed and kept her mouth shut. She was even in deeper problems now then she had been the day before. How was that even possible?
"It's healing nicely though, just lay still and sleep some more", he told her before readjusting the bindings and placing her leg back onto the bed.
He watched how Brianna really wanted to speak her mind, but kept her mouth shut. He grinned.
"Seems like you are starting to learn who's in charge, don't you Brianna" he said softly, his voice very dark. Brianna adverted her eyes and just watched into the darkness. She felt trapped, and scared because now she was completely at his mercy.
Riddick didn't liked the fact she would just ignore him and slid a little closer towards her on the bed, one of his arms snaking around her small waist.
"Tell me now, who's fault was it that caused you this wound? Hhm?", he asked her mockingly, forcing her to look at him because of his hand on her chin.
Brianna swallowed.
"You scare me. I ran off because I fear you okay?!", she said where after she broke into sobs and closed her eyes.
Riddick had expected some sassy answer, but not this. He cocked his head to the side and let the scent of pure fear settle in. She was being honest, she was truly and utterly afraid of him.
"You only have to listen, we could get along just fine", he hummed, hoping to ease her distress just a little so they could talk.
Brianna tried to move herself back a little and quickly dried her tears. Riddick instantly pulled her on his lap, bringing her even closer.
"You can keep denying it. But we're linked in a way even you know is more than just chemistry. We're mates, if you like it or not. We are both trapped on this planet, and without me you would not even last a day. So I suggest you start listening and obeying me", he told her, all the while looking her right in her eyes.
Brianna swallowed, and then nodded.
"I need words", Riddick told her. He would not allow her to play stupid.
"I won't run again", she softly said, closing her eyes. Riddick didn't liked it. He moved his head closer and captured her lips with his.
She opened her eyes in shock, but Riddick had placed his hand at the back of her neck, keeping her in place. He started the kiss with dominance, showing her who was the alpha. But then he softened and gently ended the kiss.
A little out of breath Brianna watched his face in shock.
"That's a start, now lie down and get some rest, your body needs it. When you wake I'll properly feed you. We need to get some meat on those bones of yours", he mumbled before laying her down on the bed and placing a soft kiss on her forehead.
Brianna was completely astonished. What had just happened there?
While she really wanted to fall asleep so she could escape her fate for just some hours, her leg kept her awake. She kept her eyes closed, but was afraid Riddick could sense her state of being awake.
She heard him move some things and smelled the scent of roasted beef. Delicious. She was curious of her surroundings, but too frightened to open her eyes after that kiss. How had that even happened in the first place?
She could practically feel the dominance radiating from him, but why would he want her?
"I know you're still awake, so you can open your eyes frail. I won't bite", he told her. Brianna was surprised about the amusement in his voice. She did as he told her and opened her eyes while she sat up. She pulled the sheets from her body and swung her legs over the side of the bed. Bad move.
She winced in pain as she placed her arm over the wound on her leg. Riddick was instantly standing next to her, pulling her hand away and taking her leg in his grip.
"You should not move it! The wound could re-open that way."
Brianna watched how he pulled some sweat pants from the big pule of clothes and started dressing her lower half. She kept her mouth shut and just watched how he carefully lifted her hips and dressed her completely.
"Thanks", she softly whispered. Riddick softly growled, but even Brianna understood he wasn't angry with her.
"Place your arm around my neck", he told her softly. She complied and felt herself being lifted into his embrace. He walked them over towards the warmth of the fire before he slowly placed her onto a chair.
"Is it hurting still?", he asked when he saw her wincing expression. Brianna instantly pulled her face straight.
"It's okay", she answered watching the fire with a lot of interest.
"Good, here's some meat", he said, placing a plate into her lap with still steaming flesh on it. Brianna slowly started to place the small parts into her mouth.
She stopped eating halfway through the plate, but Riddick wasn't having any of that.
"You need the energy, and the meat on your bones. Eat", he told her while he himself had already finished his share.
Brianna watched his silver eyes and knew there was no question about it, so she slowly complied. When she had finished, he took her plate and offered her an cup of water.
"Now tell me exactly why you ran, and why you will never attempt such a stupid thing again", he told her darkly. She could tell he was on edge and he only wanted to hear the right answers to his questions.
Brianna swallowed and softly spoke after taking a small sip from her cup.
"You scared me. I wanted- I needed to get away. I was afraid you might kill me…. " She slowly brought her eyes up to meet his, but his face was unreadable.
"And why won't you ever run again?", he asked her.
Brianna waited a few minutes to gather all of her courage to answer him.
"Because it's dangerous and stupid."
Riddick softly growled.
"And?", he asked her.
"And I'm your mate", she completed her line.
"Good, as long as you keep that in mind", he said, drinking from his own cup and warming his hands by the fire.
Brianna watched him, and still shivered despite the warm fire before her.
"Are you still cold?", Riddick asked her then. Seeing how she kept shivering.
"No, I'm fine", she answered, her voice betraying how scared she was still.
Riddick sighed and moved until he sat before her, his face right before hers.
"I can smell when you're afraid, of nervous, even when you're aroused. I can also tell when you're lying. Like now."
Brianna started crying again.
"I'm not lying. I'm not cold. Just… Just – scared", she softly told him. Riddick took her face in his hands, watching right into those beautiful eyes.
"Listen to me. Obey me. You are destined to be by my side so everything will fall into place naturally. Just relax your body. Surrender to me and your feelings", he softly soothed her fears.
Brianna nodded and tried to turn her face away, but he would not let her.
"You have to get used to my touches", he reminded her. But his tone was more gentle, not dominant.
"Don't kill me", she asked, almost too soft for him to hear, but he did.
He released her face and stood. He walked even closer to the fire and spoke with his back towards her.
"Tell me now, would you've rather be alone outside with that leg?", he asked her.
Brianna swallowed and watched his muscular back. She knew the answer was no, but probably only because she was hurt the way she was.
'Really?' her mind asked. What about him feeding you, keeping you safe and warm. Not to forget sheltered from rain and the cold outside this cave…
Brianna sighed softly.
"No", her soft reply made him turn to watch her holding both her hands in her lap, clutching them together.
"Good, then we've worked that out. Now close your eyes and get some more rest."
Brianna nodded and closed her eyes, hearing soft rustle from his clothes when he moved. She felt his hands pull hers from her lap and held them in his big ones.
"You are mine, and mine alone, keep that in mind though", he said softer than normal. But still very audible for her ears to hear. She opened her eyes and stared into his silver one.
She wondered why he said that, they were alone on this planet right?
He watched her nod before he released her hands and stood, moving away from her. The rest was a blur. She closed her eyes and let the warmth of the fire wash over her. It had been a long day after all.
Riddick watched the young girl sleeping from his side of the cave. She was breath taking, but stubborn. He could tell she was underfed and not completely healed from her ship crash. And now her leg was hurt too… He wondered if he was doing right by keeping her by his side. Life was so much easier when the only person he needed to care for was himself.
But he felt the strong need to keep her. She was his and his alone. He needed her like he had never needed anything before in his life. He just needed to let her get used to him and eventually his needs. He sighed.
He decided to let her be by herself for some hours, he needed to do some exploring anyway.
The next time she awoke she found she was incredibly comfortable and warm. She nuzzled her head against the warm flesh against her cheek. It was weird though, she didn't remember lying down when she fell asleep…
In a really fast movement that almost made her stumble from the chair, she noticed she was laying against Riddick. Her head had been on his broad, naked chest. He had placed the chair before the fire and placed her on his lap.
Just when she started to understand what had happened she noticed his eyes watching hers too. One of his large hands moved down on her back, gently stroking her through the flimsy material of her shirt.
"No need to fret frail, you're safe", he said, his voice sounding husky, probably from being awake for less than a minute.
Brianna still tried to move from his lap, momentarily forgetting about her wound. Riddick hadn't though.
"Sit still", he commanded, his voice as dark as the cave surrounding them. Brianna swallowed and instantly stilled on his lap. She couldn't remember him giving her orders in that way before.
"Good girl", he whispered into her hair when he noticed she complied. He moved her even closer and sniffed the scent of her body, her hair. He liked it, feminine and his.
"Now tell me, how is your leg feeling", he softly asked, while one hand was still stroking her back. He reached the hem of her shirt and started to stroke underneath it, his fingers making contact with her bare back.
Brianna tensed even more and watched him with pleading eyes.
"Relax frail, relax", he soothed her when her distressed scent filled his nose. He knew she feared him immensely, but there was also something that could not keep her away from him.
"Now are you going to answer me?", he asked, his voice already darker than just a minute before. Brianna looked up and met his eyes.
"It hurts less than before", her small voice answered him. Riddick smiled and held her even tighter, bringing her face closer to his.
"Good", he murmured, before his lips captured hers in a commanding and needy kiss. Brianna didn't liked the fact he was touching her so much. She feared he would take things further when she would play nicely. But she also feared what he would do to her when she would defying.
He moved her on his lap so her legs were straddling his, her wounded leg very gently being placed around his waist. Brianna felt his hands on her bare back, on even going lower. She placed her hand around the hand that was traveling lower on her back, meeting his open eyes when she did.
He was hard against her centre, she could feel him very clearly from under his trouser and through her sweat pants.
He placed both of his hands on her waist, letting her feel his need even better. She softly yelped and watched him with fear in her big eyes.
Riddick grinned and captured her lips once more, before he moved back and just watched her closely.
"Can't tell me no frail, you belong to me now", he said, watching her facial expression going from fear to utterly despair. And then the scent that came along with it…delicious.
He manoeuvred her again on his lap so he could stand and carry her over towards the bed.
"Now, now, relax frail. You are in too poor condition to be thinking about such things. Rest", he said with a grin and husky voice. Brianna watched him move back and disappear into the direction of the underground lake.
He was such a jerk. A complete asshole. He liked the thrill of scaring her.
She turned on her side and didn't knew if she should cry or not, she wondered f she had any tears left. How would she survive this situation?
The next few days went by like a daze. He checked her leg every day and made sure she ate enough. He also would keep her very close at night, not even giving her the chance to fall asleep because of his proximity.
She wondered if maybe he was trying to get her submissive by making sure she was sleepy all the time. But during the days he would be gone, leaving her alone with her thoughts. She had no clue what he was doing, she figured mostly hunting for they ate meat almost every night.
When she finally could walk again, she explored the cave some more, even taking time to bathe herself while he was gone. She washed herself thoroughly, her hair being to hardest with all the knots in it. She took her time, and enjoyed the fact she could swim better then she could walk at the moment.
When she finished she dressed herself in the black shirt and jeans she had found between the clothes. They were a little bit too big for her, but she could care less. They kept her warm and shielded from Riddick's hungry eyes.
She then turned and moved towards the main space of the cave, hating the path between was so damn dark. She had to keep her hands on the wall and walk very slowly, so she wouldn't fall with her wounded leg.
Halfway there she screamed loudly when she bumped into a very large and rock hard body that was momentarily pulled her to him.
"Why are you up and walking?!", he roared, really angry with her right now. Why was she risking hurting herself even more.
"I'm fine, it's fine. I needed- I needed to wash up", she stuttered, overwhelmed by his big body, holding her so tightly.
"You don't go and do things without asking me first. What would you have done if you would have fallen there, hmmm?", he asked darkly. She could tell he was still angry, but now he saw she was fine he eased a little bit.
"I'm sorry, I thought I could…"but he ended her words by taking her in his arms and walking towards the open space in the cave. He placed her down onto a chair and watched her closely.
"I've found some other survivors".
Dun dun dun… I have to say I'm already a bit bored with this set up. Maybe your guys have idea's to keep the tension going?
