Chapter 28

It's the perfect denial

Kol looked at Selene who was swimming in the sea. She seemed happy. Kol had never been much of a sunbathing type so he stayed in the shadow enjoying his drink. He had finally figured out what was going on, why she had that kind of affect on him. It was simply a physical thing. For some reason he felt unusually strong physical attraction towards her. That was all it was, pheromones or something. What else could it be?

It would pass, he was sure of it. When he would have sex with her few more times, he would definitely get over it. She would give in soon. He had been nice to her and everything. It wasn't like he really cared about her happiness. He wasn't watching her right now because she looked so happy; he wanted to make sure that no other man would go near her. And that wasn't because some kind of jealousy, what a ridiculous thought, it was because she was his property and no one else would touch her. That was also the reason why he had killed Uncle Bobby.

Yes, everything was clear now. What a relief. No more annoying confusion. Everything was as it should be. His pretty doll had proven to be a very useful toy. She had taken care of all the boring things so everything went smoothly. And in the end, it wasn't much what she asked from him. As long as she would obey him, he didn't see any reason not to give her those small things, like a swim in the sea.

"Hi", someone said.

Kol raised his head and saw a young woman who had a long platinum hair and tanned skin. She was wearing a black, very tiny, bikini that barely covered her breasts. She was smiling.

"Hello", Kol replied.

"Aren't you hot wearing so many clothes?" she purred.

Kol grinned.

"I don't get hot so easily."

"Really? Well, why don't you buy me a drink and tell me more."

"Hmm, tempting but I'm here with someone."

"Someone?"

Kol pointed at Selene who was wading in the water. She was wearing a pink swimsuit. The woman looked at him disbelievingly.

"Her? Oh honey, someone like you could do much better."

Kol smiled.

"Someone like you perhaps?"

The woman smiled too.

"Well, you have to buy me that drink first."

"I don't think so. I seriously doubt that screwing you would be worth having a conversation with you first."

The woman looked stunned. She was staring at him with her mouth open.

"Go to hell you creep, you deserve to be with that ugly cow of yours", she snapped and walked away.

Kol sighed. Why did she have to say that? Now he would have to kill her. He looked at Selene who was still in the water. Oh well, this wouldn't take long.

...

Selene couldn't remember the last time she had been so happy. She loved swimming. And it was a beautiful day. She had enjoyed every minute but now she was starting to get tired. She was ready to go back to the hotel. Selene took her towel and looked for Kol but he wasn't under the sunshade anymore. Her dress and sandals were still there though, so she wore the dress on top of her swimsuit.

She wasn't sure should she wait for him or go back to the hotel. When Selene saw a man approaching her smiling kindly she left quickly. She didn't want to get him killed. It was strange but that was her first reaction now when anyone tried to approach her. And at the same time she really hoped that she could talk with someone, anyone.

She hoped that someone could hug her or ever touch her hand. She felt lonelier every day. Being so close to other people but still so far away from them was hard. Only one who she talked to or spent time with was Kol. She had almost asked him to hold her couple of times just to feel someone close to her. She could imagine what his response would be. Selene sighed. She was almost at the hotel when Kol appeared next to her.

"Had enough swimming, darling?"

"Yes, it was great. Thank you."

"Oh, no problem, I actually had a good time as well", he said grinning.

Selene didn't even want to know what he meant.

"That's nice", she murmured. She felt that she needed a shower.

"Are you hungry?" Kol asked when they got to their suite.

"Yes, a little bit. But I think I'll take a shower first."

"Alright, I'll order you something to eat."

Selene looked at him. He was smiling kindly. She had a sudden urge to hug him but she didn't. Instead she just smiled.

"Thank you", she said and walked to the bathroom. She couldn't understand what was wrong with her. Maybe it was Stockholm syndrome. She had read about it. Having positive feelings towards your captor. Mistake a lack of abuse for an act of kindness. Great. Selene took a quick shower and wore a peachy summer dress. She looked at her reflection in the mirror. Oh, to hell with it. She opened the bathroom door and walked to the living room. Kol was standing next to a trolley full of plates.

"Perfect timing darling, your food is…"

Selene walked straight to Kol and kissed him. He was completely surprised.

"Well, I have to take you swimming more often", he said grinning.

"Sorry…" Selene murmured. Kol pulled her closer and kissed her. She didn't mind. Her hands went to his shirt. He helped her to take it off. His kisses were deep and passionate. She wrapped her arms around him tightly wanting to feel him closer. His hand went under her dress touching her where she wanted the most. She moaned and sank her nails into his shoulder. He lifted her up and she wrapped her legs around his waist. He pushed her against the wall and started quickly to unbuckle his jeans.

"Say that you want me", he said demandingly.

"I want you", she said and kissed him.

She tilted her head back when he entered her. Her moans were getting louder.

"Selene…" he growled in pleasure as he thrust into her over and over again. Selene held on to his shoulders even tighter when she reached her climax. She had no idea how they ended up to his bed. He ripped her dress off and picked up where they had left off in the living room. It was different than their first night. Now she actually knew what she wanted. And what he wanted. Selene felt out of breath when they finally lied under the covers.

"That was a nice surprise", he murmured.

Selene didn't know what to say. She had no idea why she had done that. She didn't even want to imagine what he thought of her.

"It's nothing to be ashamed of, you know", Kol said.

Selene looked at him.

"What?"

"You enjoy sex, that's perfectly natural."

"Oh come on, like you don't see me as a…" Selene felt too embarrassed to continue.

Kol shook his head.

"No, I don't see you like that."

She hesitated.

"I should go to my own bed", she murmured.

Kol grabbed her hand.

"No you shouldn't."

She didn't really want to go.

"Could you hold me?" she asked although she was sure that he would laugh.

He smirked.

"Sure darling, I can do that."

Selene leaned her head to his chest and closed her eyes. She knew she should probably hate herself but she really didn't care. Since she was going to hell anyway, she might as well enjoy the ride.