Chapter 23

Dark obsessions

Kol was holding Selene tightly. She was his and he was going to keep her as his lover. He had never wanted any woman so badly. That was strange since he have already had her. There was just something about her… He didn't know what exactly. But he knew what he wanted. They would travel around and she would stay in a hotel rooms always waiting for him wearing some sexy lingerie. He would buy her nice things and take her to expensive restaurants and she would satisfy his needs when ever he felt like it. And any other man who would dare to even look at her would loose his eyes. That would be a good arrangement for everyone. Selene moved and opened her eyes. Kol kissed her neck.

"Good morning darling."

"Good morning", she replied without looking at him and tried to get up.

Kol didn't let her go.

"Where are you going?"

"It is morning", she said calmly.

"Yes?"

"My debt is paid."

That surprised Kol completely. He turned her around so she was facing him.

"What are you talking about?"

"One night, that was our deal. I have done my part."

Kol smiled.

"I don't think so darling. I think I want to change that deal."

Selene looked very calm.

"Deal is a deal like you said yourself. Please respect that."

Selene stood up and wrapped a blanket around her body. Kol stood up as well.

"What is this, some kind of game?"

Selene shook her head.

"No. You got what you wanted, that's all."

Kol was starting to get annoyed.

"Do I have to remind you that I still own you?"

Selene looked at him emotionlessly.

"I know and you can push me around like before, it doesn't matter. But I won't have sex with you again."

"Oh please, don't try to tell me that you didn't like it! Why wouldn't you want it again?"

Selene didn't say anything. She tried to get past him but he grabbed her and pushed her against the wall.

"Do you honestly think I will just accept this?"

"It's my choice…"

Kol tightened his grip making her whimper.

"I could take you right here and there's nothing you can do to stop me!"

Selene looked at him trying not to show that he was hurting her.

"Yes I know, but you would do it against my will."

Kol was getting angrier.

"You are mine and you will do what I say!"

"No." Her voice was quiet but it was full of determination.

"What did you say to me?" Kol asked with freezing tone.

"No", she repeated.

Before Kol could stop himself he hit her making her fell on the floor. She got on her feet looking at him coldly.

"Ask me again why I don't want to be with you."

Kol was staring at her furiously. Selene walked to the bathroom and closed the door. She heard a sound of breaking class. Then many loud bangs. Apparently he was destroying furniture. Selene couldn't move until she heard him leaving and slamming the door shut. She looked at her face in the mirror. The other side of her face was swollen and she would definitely have a black eye. There were bruises on her arms. She didn't care.

Selene turned the shower on and stood under it a long time. She was completely numb. She didn't even have any self loathing left anymore. She felt that she had lost herself. She was trying desperately to hold on what was still left. He had taken so much but she wasn't going to let him take her soul. Selene knew that she would have probably live a little longer if she would have just let him use her body. But she couldn't do that any more.

It was very likely that he would kill her when he would come back. For a moment she thought about running. But where could she possible go where he wouldn't find her? Maybe it was better this way. At least this will be over. Selene turned the shower off and wrapped a towel around her body. She felt very calm now. She wanted to wear her own clothes and picked up a white t-shirt with picture of a rainbow and a peachy skirt.

She called to the room service and ordered a little bit of everything. She had a right to have a last meal. Kol owed her that much. And she wanted some music. For some reason she wanted to hear Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata. She had always loved it. She found it from Kol's laptop. Fortunately he hadn't broken it. Selene closed her eyes and listened. She startled when someone knocked the door.

"Room service!"

Selene opened the door and saw a young man and a trolley full of plates.

"Thank you", Selene said smiling.

The young man was looking at her oddly.

"Is…everything alright ma'am?" he asked.

Then Selene realized what her face must look like. And the room was a mess.

"Yes everything is fine, thank you for asking…"

"Chris", he said.

"It's nice to meet you Chris. I would give you some tip but I don't have any money. I'm sorry…"

"That's ok, ma'am." Chris hesitated and took a quick look around him.

"Listen ma'am, if you need some help, my cousin is a police officer…"

Selene almost started to cry. For a moment she wanted to hug him for caring about her. But she forced herself to smile.

"Thank you but everything is fine", she said and closed the door. She sat on the couch and tried to eat. It didn't take long before Kol came back. He had a red rose on his hand. He sat on the armchair and looked at her. His face was emotionless. Then he started to smile.

"This is for you darling", he said and handed the rose to her.

"Thank you", Selene murmured.

"Are we friends again?"

"Were we friends?" Selene asked.

Kol laughed.

"I suppose you are right. But anyway, all is forgiven and I'm sure you have come to your senses."

Selene forced herself to stay calm.

"You can kill me or beat me senseless if that is what you want but I won't have sex with you again. Not willingly."

"Hmm I see. Well, alright then."

Selene truly hoped that he would kill her quickly. She closed her eyes when he stood up. She felt him leaning closer. He kissed her cheek softly.

"We'll do it your way then darling. You will beg me to take you again, I promise you."

Selene opened her eyes. Kol was smiling but there was nothing kind in his smile. He was like a predator looking at his prey.

"Just remember this, my little doll; I have all the time in the world. And you are not going anywhere."