Chapter 2: Claimed

She smiled at the way the black material hugged her hips, she added the jeans to her pile before exiting the dressing room.
"Find anything else you'd like?" Barsad spoke up catching her attention as he leaned against one of the racks.
"Just some jeans and some tops, this place is kind of pricey." She admitted, wrapping her arms around her selection.

"Price means nothing now, Bane wants you to have anything you want. Come we must find you some heavier clothing." He insisted, waving a hand for her to follow him.

"Please Barsad let me help, I can carry something." Annella emphasized, as she followed him down the familiar hallway. But he shook his head vigorously despite her insisting, soon he set all the bags onto the chairs once they were back in Bane's bedroom.
"I have been informed, that Bane will be back shortly and wants you to be dressed and ready for dinner once he returns." Barsad announced before leaving her alone again.
She hated the lonliness, especially when she knew all those people were just outside the door. She sighed at the thought, running a hand through her hair she decided to make herself useful. She searched through her bags, for her bathroom supplies and then for something to wear.
The scent of strawberry filled the air even long after she stepped out of the shower and began getting dressed. Slipping into her new black jeans, white tank top and fuzzy red cardigan. She grinned as she felt the soft fabric snuggle against her skin. She entered back into the bedroom, feeling alittle adventurous she decided to check out the enormous bookcase. She gazed at the aray of books, brushing her fingers against the spines. She figured she might as well pick one, who knew how long she might be waiting. Just as she reached for Tender is the Night by F Scott Fitzgerald did she hear the door swing open and a guard from outside entered to escort her to dinner.
"Okay. Just one minute." She answered, before zipping up her black leather boots.
She followed close behind the man that led her down another corridor, he silently opened a door leading her over to a long table.
"How nice to see you again, Annell' " Bane greeted, motioning for her to take a seat across from him.
She bowed her head with a smile, she liked the sound of his voice. She took a seat wide eyed at all the food that covered the table.
"Please help yourself. What you want is yours." Bane assured, noticing her shyness.
"Thank you." She whispered before filling her plate, realizing how hungry she really was.
"So did you find anything you liked on your little outing today?" Bane asked, his eyes roaming her body.
His eyes admired the way the crimson red looked against her ivory skin. A low growl rising in him as he watched her brush a strand of hair behind her ear, revealing more of her slim neck.
"Oh yes very much. Thank you again, I've learned that Barsad is a bit stubborn. He wouldn't let me lift a finger." She admitted through giggles.
"I trust he did as I told him. He knows how to treat something that belongs to me." Bane stated, his eyes narrowed as he let his words sink in.
She swallowed hard, belong to him? She bit her lip, and felt her heart skipped a beat at the statement. No one ever willingly claimed her, even her grandmother gave her up just after 3 days of staying with her.
He sensed her deep thought, he tried to read her body language as she stared down at the plate.
"What is it that's troubling you, my little one?" He wondered.
"It's just..no one has ever said I was theirs, no one has ever willingly took me in like this." She mumbled, fumbling with her fingers.
"My parents gave me up just days after I was born, they even changed my last name so they would never have to be associated with me.." Annella whispered, tears welling in her eyes.
Bane gripped the table as rage spread through his veins, he reached over the table to lift her eyes to his. He wiped away each tear that rolled down her flushed cheeks.
"So do you really mean it when you say that... I'm yours?" She choked out.
His eyes softened at her vulnerability, he'd never wanted to save something more in his life. He was so use to a world full of destruction and corruption he couldn't believe there was still innocence left in Gotham.
"All mine, no one else is to touch you. My little dove." Bane assured with dominance.
"Come let's go to bed, you've had a long day." Bane beckoned as he stood, reaching a hand out to her.
She nodded before standing and placing her hand in his, smileing at the feeling of his rough skin.

She grabbed a camisole and shorts pajama set from one of the shopping bags before heading towards the bathroom. It was when she returned that Bane felt a groan grow in his throat. The thin material of the camisole acting more like a veil over her breasts and the shorts revealing her toned legs, he eyed her with greed. She climbed into the big bed with a huff, pulling the blankets up around her she turned towards him.
"Aren't you getting in?" Annella asked, batting her eyes as a hand grazed the spot next to her.
He smiled against the mask, pulling himself up he walked towards the bathroom.
"I will, keep the bed warm." He teased before closeing the door, the sound of running water filling the room.

He stared down at her sleeping body, noticing her tense expression and quick breaths. It was the feeling of him brushing his fingers against her cheek that ripped her from her harsh dream. She shot up, taking in a sharp breath she searched his face through the darkness.
Her eyes widened, was she hallucinating?
Her eyes taking in every inch of his unmasked face. Traveling his strong jaw, following every pale silvery scar that was etched into his skin. But it was his lips that she lingered at, they looked to soft and full.
He had just gotten out of the shower and returned to the bedroom to get dressed, setting the mask on the nightstand. It was when he was pulling on his pants that he noticed her distressed expression.
He felt her heavy stares, ashamed of his scars he reached for his mask.
"Wait.." She breathed out.
Her hand grazed his cheek, trailing her fingers across his jaw line. He closed his eyes, inhaling deeply at the feeling of her soft touch. It was when he felt her warm lips move against his that his eyes shot open. But the deeper the kiss became his eyes eased shut and a groan passed his lips as he felt her soft tongue brush his lips.
Despite his attempts to ignore it he felt the pain begin to inflame, spreading stronger throughout his body. He reluctantly pulled his face away, heavy breaths escaping their lips. A smirk played on his lips as he stared down at her, her expression drunken with lust.
She watched as he turned, securing the mask back around his face. Pulling back the sheets, she ushered him to join her. His smile only grew when he felt her snuggle back against his naked chest. He stretched an arm around her, pulling her even closer against him. It was the first night he slept soundly through the whole night, his insomnia disappearing.

"Sir..Bane.." Barsad called out in a hushed voice, regretting having to wake the massive man. He swallowed hard as he watched Bane stir, waking up slowly to face him.
"What could you possibly need?" Bane sneered with narrow eyes.
"It's Daggett, sir. He..he wants to meet with you to further discuss the plans, specifically about merging his company." Barsad further informed.
A heavy breath hissed through the mask.
"Leave me. Tell him I'll meet him." Bane replied, staring down at the sleeping girl next to him.
Barsad nodded and exited quietly, making his way back to relay the message.
"You're leaving me again?" Her soft voice mummered against his chest.
"Only for a short time." He assured, smileing under the mask.
"Could I go with you?" She asked, rubbing the sleep from her eyes.
"I'm afraid not, Angel. It's too dangerous out there now, but I may need your assistance later on. If you're up for it." Bane revealed.
"Anything." She accepted,cuddling back down against his arm.
"Just a few more minutes." Annella insisted, smirking as she felt him settle back down beside her.

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