Chapter 4: A Pawn.
The water ran like small rivers down his muscular back. He took a deep breath in enjoying the small frame of time he had without his mask.
She heard the screech of the pipes as he turned the water off. Sitting up in bed her mind wandered to that night, her lips still burned from the kiss. She knew she had to feel that again, she longed for his touch. Before she knew it she was quietly opening the bathroom door, she knew he took his mask off to shower. She froze in the doorway, watching him step out of the shower slowly wrapping a towel around his lower half.
"I..I'm sorry.." She stuttered, still grasping the door knob.
"Is there something you wanted, baby bird?" Bane asked, cocking his head with curiosity.
Before she could answer she felt his grip around her waist sitting her ontop of the counter, he stood between her legs.
"What is it my sweet?" Bane asked, leaning his face closer to hers.
She could feel his warm breath against her cheek, everything about him was so intoxicating.
"A..kiss" Annella whispered, biting her bottom lip gently.
His eyes widened at her request, but his lips curled into a smile. He brushed his lips slowly against hers, his hands traveling up her hips. His ears perked up as a low moan passed through her lips, the sound driving his lust wild. She wrapped her arms around his neck pulling him deeper against her lips. He could feel his need for her grow unbearable but in his eyes she was so fragile, so delicate. Deep down he was afraid of hurting her. He wanted to shield her from the world, the last thing he would want was to bring her pain.
"Annella.." Bane breathed against her ear.
She sensed some pain in his voice and instantly reached for the mask.
"Let me." She insisted softly.
He leaned his head down as she secured each strap, taking his face into her hands she placesd a small kiss against the hard metal of his mask.
"I'll be back late tonight, I have some meetings to take care of. I'd like you to stay here, where its safe." Bane told her, hushing any protests to follow him.
"I'll be here when you get back." She assured him with a smile as she watched him leave the bathroom to go get dressed. She hung in the doorway, watching as the door closed behind him as he left, deciding to get a shower herself.
"I'm choosing to trust you, Miranda" Bruce added, convincing Talia of his confidence in her.
Trust...makes a person weak. Talia reflected, the smile never leaving her lips.
Soon she took her seat with the rest of the board members, watching as Bruce exited.
"How the hell did Miranda Tate get the inside track on the Wayne board?" Daggett fumed, stomping into his living room.
"I mean has she been meeting with him? Sleeping with him?" Daggett continued to rant.
"And where's Bane?" He spat at his assistant.
"Speak of the devil and he shall appear." Bane's mechanical voice causing Daggett jump.
"What the hell is going on?" Daggett sneered, taking a step closer.
"The plan is proceeding as expected." Bane announced, arching a brow.
"Really? Do I look like I'm running Wayne enterprises right now? Your hit on the stock exchange didn't work My friend and now you have my construction crews going around the city 24 hours a day. How exactly is that suppose to help my company absorb Wayne's?" Daggett snapped, his anger flaring.
Bane simply took a look at the remaining man "Leave us." He dictated calmly.
"No! Stay. I'm in charge-" Daggett demanded, he froze as Bane's heavy hand rested on his shoulder.
"Do you feel incharge?" Bane tilted his head, his eyes hard.
"I've paid you a small fortune.." Daggett chocked out, feeling his words catch in his throat as he stared up at the towering man.
"And that gives you power over me? Your money and infill structure have been important. Until now. Remember I need no one." Bane acknowledged.
"Are you still hung up because I wanted to fuck your gi-" Daggett was cut off by the familiar iron grip.
"You..re pure evil." Daggett gasped his last words.
"I'm necessary evil." With one heavy breath and a hard snap Daggett's body lay lifeless on the marble floor. He simply stepped over the meaningless body and continued on his way.
"He will take every sorrow, of the day that is through and he'll give you tomarrow just to start a life new-" She sang softly, bending down to pick up her book off the floor. She had just gotten back from dinner and was looking forward to continuing her reading.
"Well done.." A voice from behind purred, clapping slowly.
Startled, Annella snapped around as she was met by a taller slim woman with dark features.
"Don't be scared, sweetheart. I'm not going to hurt you..I'd just like to talk with you." Talia's voice dripping with forced sweetness.
"Who are..you?" Annella question instinctively taking a step backward.
"What? Bane hasn't mentioned me? Ohh he must be sparring your feelings. Sweetheart, I'm Bane's lover." Talia toyed.
The words hit hard, taking the breath out of Annella. Though she didn't know this woman and wasn't aware of the lies she was being fed the sound of her saying she was Bane's lover made Annella's heart drop.
"Aww no. You didn't think he was in love with you did you? You think he cares about you?" Talia jabbed, rage building up in her veins.
Annella fell silent, her chest ached. Was all this true? It was all a blur, her eyes welled up with tears as Talia continued.
"Does he touch you like a lover? Has he 'claimed' you as his? My poor innocent friend, he does not care about you. You are nothing but a pawn, a mouse for him to play with, to keep his interest." Talia took a step closer, slowly backing Annella against the wall.
"Does he think you are beautiful? Is he captivated by your features? Is he?" Talias rage erupted, her eyes turned black.
"Let's see if he thinks you're beautiful now!" Talia shrieked.
With a swift movement Annella felt a sharp sting across her cheek. Talia lashed the sharp blade, drawing a deep gash into Annella's tender skin.
Distracted by the sudden stream of blood trailing down her neck, Annella wasn't prepared for the hard back hand Talia through against her jaw. She fell hard to the floor, feeling consciousness slowly slip away as she watched her attacker simply walk out the door.
"Have you checked on her lately?" Bane asked Barsad, as he made his way to their room.
"Um..no sir I haven't had a chance to, the men have been busy setting up positions to take the armory." Barsad reported.
Bane waved him away as he closed in on the door, he was looking forward to seeing her face again. He walked through the doorway expecting a warm welcome, where was she?
His eyes widened as he followed the stains of blood leading to the bathroom.
"Annella? Open the door." Bane commanded, worry laced in his every word. He tried the door knob expecting it to be locked, but it freely opened.
He fell down to his knees, she was crouched beside the bath tub a bloody towel covering her face.
"Don't..don't look at me.." Her voice shook.
"My little dove..let me see. You've lost a lot of blood." Bane coaxed, his hand brushing her arm lightly.
"Please..don't. I'm ugly." She sobbed.
" Annella, love let me take a look." Bane soothed, feeling her relax as his hand touched the towel.
His felt his heart drop, the blood crusted around the gash, black and blue blotches lined her jaw.
"Let me help you." Bane grunted lowly. He slowly wrapped his arms around her, setting her back onto the counter where she sat earlier that morning.
She winced as he cleaned the wound, silently she sat as he taped the gauze gently against her skin. She continuously avoided his eyes, she was ashamed of her battered face.
She watched as he began to pick up the wrappers and throw away the soiled bandages. She swallowed hard, looking down at the floor.
"Do you love me?" The words poured out of her mouth before she could stop them.
He stopped, silence filed the small bathroom.
"Even if you did, I'm sure you don't now..how could you love me now? I'm not beautiful anymore." Annella exhaled, tears welling in her eyes.
He gripped her thighs, bringing her attention to his face. His eyes were wide and a little wild, he was trying so hard to read her.
"Annella, my love, you know how I feel. Nothing changes that." Bane stated, his eyes soft. He reached around to pull off his mask, when her hand caught his.
"You don't need to, I love every part of you." She cooed, her hand caressing down one of the straps of his mask. With one motion he had her in his arms, carrying her to their bed. She buried her face into his strong neck, he sat her down slowly on the bed. He soon returned with some fresh pajamas, her current clothes were stained with blood. She lifted her arms as she felt his fingertips graze her stomach, lifting her shirt off. He unbuttoned her jeans and they were off onto the floor along with her shirt. A little hesitant at first but when he recieved no protest, he reached to unclasp her bra. He stared down at her, admiring her bare beauty. He slipped her Tshirt over her head and her silk shorts up her smooth legs.
He pulled back the blankets urging her to get in, but she smiled and tugged at his clothes. She saw his eyes twinkle, and felt her knees go weak. As he pulled off his jacket and Tshirt, he felt her unclasp his pants pulling them to the floor. A sigh grunted through his mask as he felt her warm lips trail kisses up his chest. Picking her up he placed her under the blankets, joining her he pulled her body against. Sleep would never come, his blood boiled at just the thought of someone touching her, he couldn't imagine who would do this. He so wanted to ask her what happened and who it did this to her. He wanted to hunt them down and kill them himself, slowly. But he didn't have the heart to question her, she had been through so much already she just needed him there by her side. He staid there by her side all night, listening to her light snore he was comforted by her peacefulness.
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