What's Done In The Dark: The King's Concubine

Dear Diary 8

Three days.

Three days of absolute torture.

Physically, mentally and emotionally.

He'd laid the ground rules for the servants that whomever dared to enter his room without him summoning them would pay with their lives. The threat in his voice was real, the madness in his eyes were real. They feared him so they obeyed him, leaving Serena completely at his mercy.

The first day had been brutal, nothing more than physical bruising. The exhaustion her body suffered was worst than any soldier would feel coming out of war. He'd literally tied her hands and legs to the bed post and left her naked body to the wind. Having done that, he proceeded to calm her fear by kissing tenderly and softly all over her body. He'd used his tongue and hands to rouse her to a level of desire bordering on madness until she physically thrashed around for release. Yet for hours he just tormented her needs, raising it ever higher and leaving her body buckling under the assault of her own desires. When she had been too exhausted to thrash or thrust, her body had simply gone limp. Her mind was completely occupied in a daze. But before she could drift of into sleep, he impaled her with a thrust that had her screaming painfully. There was no emotion on his face as he stared down at her and thrust himself wildly into her. She begged and pleaded but her sobs and words fell on deaf ears. He'd positioned her in several ways where he could have better assess of getting deep down into her core and pounded into her with no mercy. Even when she bled, even when she bruised, he did not stop. She screamed until her throat was raw and no sound would come out. She cried until her eyes were fiery red and clouded. Mercifully she went numb, her body limped and as he continued to invade and intrude in her inside, she felt nothing, saw nothing nor did she have a voice to scream anymore. She simply slipped into unconsciousness. But though her mind was no longer active, her body still was under his ministration and knowing how far gone she was still did not stop his savage rampage and his intention of conquering her body. He continued to push himself into her, tearing apart any resistance, burying deep down inside her so she would never forget the feel of him becoming completely one with her.

But there was no rest for her. Eventually she began to feel again and her drifted mind was teased into half awareness as the second day rolled over. But her murky mind could not comprehend that the voice inside her head was his, promising her a future of happiness if she stayed with him. A future of security for her and her brother, of true love, of love making that was as gentle as the sea undisturbed. The seductive whispering in her ears obscured her memories of the day that had just passed where she had suffered under Darien's brutality. His voice was gentle like a breeze, appealing like a lullaby and as bewitching and enchanting as the sirens of old. He promised her what her heart longed for, read to her poetries of love making under the protection of the sun, moon and stars, and sung to her heartwarming songs of love, devotion, caring and affections. These were all her truest desires, her ultimate wish and in her dazed condition, she did not register the deception weaving into her head like yarns interlacing with each other to form a fabric. Her heart resonated with the promises, with the picture perfect images Darien so intricately tied around her and him, binding her very soul to him and him alone. The day before, she flinched at his touch but on the second day, her body roused to meet his touches. Her smiled triumphantly at his achievements and made gentle love to her, gentle yet burying himself so deep in her she could feel every muscle in his groin. He did not thrust into her, no…he eased into her and unconsciously her body accepted him and responded to him, all the while he filled her ears, mind, heart and soul with a false desires. Making her think that she desired him above all, that he belonged to only her, that the queen had tried to steal him from her and that the whole world wanted to keep them apart. Then he made her feel the need to keep him to herself, to share him with no one, to fight for him to the point of death. He erased memories of his evil act against her through mind manipulations. And so the second day passed into the third day.

On the third day, he removed the rope that bound her hands and legs to the bed post as she slept. He treated her bruised skin with healing oils and balms and mopped her body with wet and dry towels. Finally, after two days of starving her, he ordered Lita to be ready with food as soon as Serena wakes up. He sat by her side on the bed, taking her small and almost lifeless hand into his own. He would stare out at the sun but often times his gaze returned to her drawn face. The madness in his eyes evaporating as the hours wore on and his smile more gentle and indulging with each passing minute. Finally she stirred, her eyes softly opening to stare into his cloudless eyes that welcomed her back into reality.

"Hey." He said softly, his voice sugar coated and dripping with honey. He softly and gently ran his hand over her face and traced it down to her back. He stared into her eyes with a warm smile and after a while she responded to that warmth with a smile of her own. When she smiled, his smile widened into a grin and tears formed at his eyes. he had done it though he new that it wasn't fully completed. Anything at the moment could snap her back, it was imperative that he kept her happy. Of all three days, it was always the third day which was most important because it was the day of the results, and the tiniest mistake or the worst of lucks could destroy his hard work. She would not give him a second chance to manipulate her afterward because such victims become immune to such manipulations. This trick he had learned in his stay in the US, it had been done to him but luckily for him, the operator was an armature so he had not lost his will or control. He had then administered it on people, gaining confidence and experience with each try until he became master at this bonding.

Gently, he lifted her onto his lap and brought her head against his chest. He rubbed his hand against her back soothingly like a mother would her child and they stared out into the afternoon sun, feeling the soft breeze on their naked bodies. To see them as they sat, no one would ever have guessed what he had done to her, they seemed so compatible, made for each other.

He breathed on her skin, his mouth and tongue tracing her neck and cheeks, jaw, eyebrow, nose and finally her lips. It was a soft chaste kiss, a peck. And he made sure she stared into his eyes as he did so. His last action to completely bond her to him was to make sure she was mesmerized by him. He traced soft, feathery hands over her back, front, breasts, stomach, thighs and toes. He was pleased at her heavy breathing and her responses to his touch. Out of her own accord pressed her breasts against his chest, threw her head back and just enjoyed the ease he made her feel. Inwardly he grinned, knowing she was completely under his spell.

"Se…re…na." he whispered her name breathlessly and seductively into her ears. She moaned as his lips touched her ears, nibbled and mumbled words of everlasting love and protection. Her eyes looked daze and her heart beat steadily as if she had finally found where she belonged. He got up with her in his arms, walked into the bathroom which had a big Jacuzzi and hot water already on and accented with sweet fragrance. Rose petals were strewn all over the surface of the water. It was like a spa or a hot tub. He set her gently on the first steps that led into the water and placed her legs into the warm liquid.

"Just a minute love." He breathed huskily into her ears, making her body shudder. She lifted her head to watch him as he left the bathroom, enjoying a good view of his buttocks. As soon as the curtains closed behind him, Serena confused face turned serious.

Try all you want Endymion, I'm not that easy to control. I will play your game but given the slightest chance, I will run away like the wind. You will chase me but never again will you catch me.

She thought as she wadded her legs through the water. Yes, her mind had been murky and she had bought into his mind manipulation the second day, but as soon as her eyes opened on the third day, it was as if her mind was cleared of every cloud. She remembered vividly all that he had done to her and said. In that moment, she had debated her options. She could let him know he had failed but she didn't put it past him to lock her up somewhere for all eternity. So the only way to have some freedom was to pretend he was winning. She would play the fool, make him think she was totally his and when he wasn't looking, when he wasn't guarding, she would disappear.

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Minutes later, he returned back to the bathroom to find her on the floor. She hadn't moved from where he had sat her, she had just lain down on her side. He suspected her body was still smarting from the first day experience. It would take a while for her to gain strength in her body, for her to move on her own without help. It would be his job to play the perfect gentleman and help her so everyday she would feel more and more indebted to him.

He had left to get Lita to bring food. Serena wasn't ready to see anyone other than him yet. If she were to see Lita, there was a high chance that the spell he had on her would break. He would have to keep her eyes on him the entire day before she could see others. Now he carried in the tray of food and sat it by her side. The he sat down and sat her on his lap again.

"Food is best eaten warm don't you think?" he said ever so softly to her with a smile. She turned her head to see the food he spoke of. It looked incredibly mouth watering. Seeing the food and taking a whiff of its enticing aroma, her stomach growled. She blushed and held her stomach with both hands. He chuckled at her innocent display of embarrassment.

"Shall we eat then my dearest?" he said, opening up the unopened portion of the food. He picked up the fork and took a piece of the boneless chicken breasts seasoned in curry and missed with rice and brought the food to her mouth. She blushed but then opened her mouth and he gently fed her. After several more bites and a sip of the fruit wine, she requested the fork from him and fed him as he had her.

When they had filled their belly, they immerse themselves in the hot water. Darien gently cleansed her battered body, washed her hair and held her as she glided gently on the hot water. He hoped the herbs mixed in the water would heal her wounds and massage her body so she could relax more. After an hour or so, they emerge out of the water and dried themselves.

He laid her on the bed, sat by her side and hummed a very strange yet gentle lullaby to her. She held his hand, listening to the hauntingly lonely song. By this time, the sun had set and the stars and moon had taken its place. When he looked down at her, she was breathing softly in and out, deep in sleep.

He sat staring at her, and used the other hand which was free to push her hair out of her face. Tears stung his eyes and he didn't bother to keep it in. it flowed out and he cried, unable to withstand it anymore.

"I'm so sorry Serena. I've hurt you so badly but I can't have you leave me, I just can't!" he sobbed, staring outside his window at the moon. The tears, bathed in silver light washed down his cheeks. He had succeeded but at a heavy price. He would be able to keep her by his side but he would always know it was against her will. He would always wonder if truly she loved him or if was his mind control that had her bind to him. Was it worth it, to keep her yet to loose her heart?

But he knew there was no going back, Serena in her condition, so tightly bound to him could live with no other but him. She was his now, for all eternity. He had taken her will from her and made her a mindless puppet but no one would ever accuse him of not loving her. It was out of love that he had done this, and he would love her till the end of time and maybe, just maybe, someday she will snap out of the bind and still love him. He prayed for that day as he went under the blanket and drew her closer to him.

"Serena, no matter what, just remember that I do love you. With all my heart and soul." He whispered before calming his mind with thoughts of the woman in his arms and drifted off to sleep.

Serena's eyes opened then and she sighed. She had no doubt his love for her, but he was unstable and would most likely hurt her many times in the long run. They were better off going their separate ways.

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Dawn approached and Darien awakened to a knock at his door. He got up and went to open the door, making sure Serena wouldn't wake up. She needed all the sleep she could get to recover. When he opened the door, his gaze fell on Mina. His eyes turned ice cold and Mina stiffened with the shock of it. Hadn't they just made love three days ago!? What could have happened within the three days to have made him so utterly cold to her? Was her plan not working?

"What?" he barked at her. She nearly jumped, so startled was she. She licked her lips.

"A ..a…a…" she licked he lips again. "A messenger from the queen has arrived. He says the queen is on her way." She finally got the words out. He sighed; he had been too busy with Serena that he had forgotten the letter that came saying the queen would be visiting.

"Very well, tell the servants to have this entire building clean and spotless for her majesty's arrival." He said to her.

"Yes Sire." He made to close the door.

"You're Majesty?" he glanced at her.

"Then next you trick me into sleeping with you, you along with your entire family will loose your lives." He said and closed the door. Mina's eyes widened with fear and anger! After all her had work, to think she would lose him to that bitch Serena? Oh no, she still had one trick up her sleeve and Serena would pay! Her eyes were sparkling like a mad woman.

Darien, back in the room, returned to bed and pulled Serena to him again.

Mina, you will be leaving with the queen to work at the palace. He decided, knowing for Serena's sake, he had to get rid of all obstacles. He'd promised her a happy and free life and he would grant her that, no matter who had to be eliminated!

The rising sun would begin the ultimate battle that would decide not only the lives of those fighting but the face of their entire kingdom. Was love strong enough to heal the wounds of the past, to illuminate shadows of threats and to prevail against all? Darien certainly hoped so.

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I know this chapter was short but that was my own intentions to end it there. hopefully the next one will be longer and we are reaching the end of our story!

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