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Chapter 11: Crave You.
The shadow of her slim body danced across the floor as she slinked closer. Annella braved her presence all the while her heart pounded loudly against her ribs, she was sure Talia could smell her fear that's why her grin widened as she approached them.
"What a performance, may I say Bravo." She sneered, her thick accent filling the room.
"But may I also say how, rather disappointed I am in you Bane." She drew closer, seeming to circle them like wounded prey.
Bane tightened his grip on Annella's hand, pushing her behind his massive stature, he attempted to shield her from Talia's hungry eyes.
"It would seem that when your little girl here says jump, you pull out the trampoline." Her voice venomous.
"You go around killing our army because they look at her the wrong way, but who can really blame them when she flaunts her body so provocatively." She hissed, planting her feet firmly infront of Bane.
With a quick nod of her head, several men swarmed around them, out of no where.
"Talia.." Bane warned. He knew his temper was raging, he would kill her in an instant without hesitation. And he knew he would quite enjoy it, the only reason he hadn't snapped her pretty little neck already was because of her important role in bringing down Gotham. His eyes darted to the surrounding men, then to Barsad. Arching his brow to signal Barsad to take down these men. Bane engulfed Annella's body against his as Barsad waved towards his comrades, and with a quick motion Talia's men were no match for Bane's followers. Their bodies joined the others on the bloody floor.
"And just like that. But then she turns to you, bats those big blue eyes of hers and you go weak at the knees, all because she spreads her legs wide for you-"
A loud thump rang out into the silent air, Talia's body hitting hard against the floor. He stared down at her unconscious form, a huge black and blue blotch seemed to form instantly against her mocha skin. His temper had won, he could no longer tolerate the sound of her taunting, he had swung his free hand up to land hard against Talia's cheek, knocking her to the floor.
Annella stood in silence, she clamped her eyes shut to hold back the tears. As much as she tried to fight it, Talia's words had cut deep, they continued to degrade her. Her eyes shot open at the sudden feeling of his strong arms wrapping around her, he had protected her once again.
The cold air whipped against her face, sending a shiver through her body. She could feel his anger radiating, blackness still clouded his eyes. She tugged his hand in the direction away from the truck that waited to take them back home, instead they traveled down a different street.
"Annella. Where are you taking us?" Bane's voice still husky with anger.
She glanced back at him, flashing a wide grin. "A place only we know."
He recognized the large building as soon as they turned the corner. Her library. She swung open the heavy doors, pulling him in behind her. She marveled at the peacefulness that filled the atmosphere, the solitude is just what they needed. He watched as she padded over towards one of the large dust covered tables, the clicking of her heels echoing against the floor. Her eyes met his, beckoning him to join her, he followed her lead making his way over to the table. Her body quivered as his finger tips grazed her bare neck, her hands fell onto his vest. He leaned his forehead down to hers, his rage slowly draining.
"My dove." He breathed.
"The world's trying to take you from me. Soon they will risk your life to tear you away. I can't have that." He shook his head lightly.
"Bane." She whimpered, scared for what he would say next.
"It seems your true safety lies out there, away from me." His voice wounded.
"No..please don't." Her voice whined.
"I need to set you free." His eyes glassy.
Her breath quickened, her throat clenched, she felt as if she had been hit hard in the stomach.
"I will have Barsad arrange your safe return to the outside world.." He cleared his throat, attempting to bury his grief.
Tears streamed down her face, burning hot against her flushed cheeks.
"No. I'm not leaving you. Bane, please. Don't give up on me." She pleaded, gripping his vest tightly.
"I'm not your caged bird, I..I love you. I'm with you because, I don't want to live without you." Her words choked out.
"I'm not leaving." She said firmly, her jaw clenched to hold back her tears.
"Annell'-" Bane breathed out, staring down at her.
"My minds made up." She stood strong to her words.
"I'm sorry if that's not what you were wanting to hear but I will not be thrown out on my own again! I-I can't do this, I'm going back home." She huffed, squirming out from his form she pushed off the table and headed towards the door.
She was just about to leave when she felt his strong grip on her wrist, and felt her back thud against the adjacent wall.
"Don't you ever walk away from me." He growled against her ear, pinning her in place. This was the first time he'd ever been remotely rough with her, his passions had taken control.
"You think I want you to leave? You think I want to go on without you by my side? You think this is easy for me?" His masked hissed, the cool metal inches from her lips. His wild eyes searched hers, her clouded blue eyes were wide not in fear but concern, she could tell he was hurt.
"Is that what you think of me? Little one, am I one to throw away something I love?" His tone suddenly soft, he brushed his mask along the side of her face.
"No, I do not willingly give up what's mine. So if it is true that you want to stay, you are more than welcome to stay close by my side but only by your choice."
"You know I won't leave you Bane, you're everything to me." Her voice calm.
"But I will not go on having the world thinking I am your captive. No, they need to know I am part of you." She urged.
She felt him slowly loosen his grip on her wrists, she brought a free hand up to touch his face. She could tell her kind words were foreign to him but they had affected him, comforted his bruised soul.
He secured the vest over her shirt, and helped her into her leather jacket. Despite her kind eyes and warm complexion she truly looked like one of them, hungry and driven.
She faced the helicopter in the distance, the camera zoomed in on the hanging bodies of the police men, but soon flashed their attention to her small form as her voice echoed through the mic.
"Let this be a warning. To all those out there, those who feel Gotham is worth saving. The city has been given back to the people." She motioned towards the bodies as they dangled high above the bridge, for the world to see.
"The same fate will be brought down upon those of you who underestimate the wrath of Bane. For Gotham's reckoning is here." Annella arched a brow, glancing back at Bane. She laced her hand in his, letting the other rest against her vest like she had seen Bane do so many times before.
Now the world knew. She wasn't the innocent hostage that they all had assumed she was. She embraced her place beside the massive man, the vigilante who threatened and terrorized Gotham, he was her love.
She had hoped everything would go smoothly, she desperately wanted to be alone with him, she craved his lustful touch. She hadn't pressured him to remove his mask lately, she knew without it his body burned with pain that he could only endure for so long. But she couldn't help it, she felt her need to feel his lips against hers had become unbearable.
He noticed her fast pace as they neared the elevator, she seemed to fidget as she waited to reach their room. It wasn't until the door clicked shut and they were alone that he sensed the tension of her arousal.
She grinned wickedly when she heard the familiar hiss of the mask, as he removed it from his face. She moaned at the feeling of his body pressed flesh against her back, an arm snaked around her waist, her moans grew louder as he trailed his lips up her neck. She was so sensative to his touch, he smiled against her skin as her breaths quickened. With a gentle motion he had her pinned against the wall, this time he would fufill his plans to ravish her. Her moans vibrated against his lips as they crashed against hers, his hands tangled in her hair.
"I..I can't wait this long anymore little one, I crave you more and more everyday." He panted, referring to the restrictions of his mask that deprived him of her taste.
"Bane..I need you." She whimpered, staring up with lustful eyes.
He wrapped an arm under her bum, she straddled his waist as he carried her back to the bedroom. She fell back against the sheets as he hovered over her, her lips moved passionately against his. He leaned up momentarily to pull off both his jacket and his shirt.
"Let me.." He whispered in a husky voice when he noticed her start to undress herself as well.
She leaned up as he unstrapped her vest, placing it next to his clothes on the floor. He gently pulled off her thermal, returning to his hovering position over her. He kissed down her jaw, trailing the hot kisses down to the valley of her chest, he slipped her bra off with a smile as he admired her bare beauty.
"Perfection.." He breathed out before he dipped his head to pay close attention to her sensative breasts.
She trailed a hand down the back of his neck as she arched into his touch, her body tingled from head to toe. He grunted against her chest when he felt her feather like touches graze his hard member.
Before she could finish unbuckling his pants he slipped her out of her tight jeans, leaving her in her laced panties.
She chewed her lip with anticipation as she watched him unleash his manhood.
He teased her entrance through the thin lace, he needed to hear her say it.
"Tell me what you crave, my love." He whispered, his breath hot against her ear.
"I crave you, mmh make love to me Bane." She purred, staring deep into his eyes.
"Never let go." He breathed, keeping his eyes locked on hers as he ripped away the sheer material.
She fought back the urge to close her eyes as she felt him fill her completely, her mouth hung open, her cries of passion uncontrollable.
"Annella" He grunted into her lips when he felt her wrap her legs tighter around his waist, pushing him further into her.
Her eyes clouded as she felt pleasure begin to wash over her in huge waves, her hands gripped his shoulders as he pumped harder into her. He stared down into those deep eyes as he watched her withering under him, he was close. He knew he couldn't hold off any longer, the intensity becoming too much. He rocked his hips faster into hers, grunting as he felt her clench around him. Pleasure radiated throughout his entire body, he gently and very slowly continued to rock his hips as his climax descended.
She panted heavily into his kiss, trying desperately to catch her breath as she felt him slip out of her and collapse against the bed next to her. She pulled the sheets up against his chest before nuzzling her face against his shoulder, kissing it lightly.
They had dozed off for a few hours when she woke suddenly. His mask. He forgot to put on his mask. She glanced up at his sleeping form, he didn't have his mask and yet he was peacefully sleeping. She gently wiggled out of his grasp, careful not to wake him she slipped on his Tshirt and padded out to the living room to find his mask. She saw the metal glimmer in the moonlight that cast in through the large windows, she decided to get a glass of water while she was up. It was when she reached out to grab the mask with her free that something bright caught her eye, she followed the fiery light to the window. Her eyes widened in shock, her breath fogged the window. It was the loud sound of shattering glass as it hit the floor that brought Bane out of his deep sleep and out into the living room to investigate what happened.
"Bane..he's back." She whispered, pointing her finger out towards the bridge.
He followed her gaze up to the fiery bat symbol that graced the side of the bridge for the whole city to see.
"Impossiable." He breathed out, his eyes blackened.