He adjusted the blade, poised to strike the eighth person, his intentions clear and merciless. The air grew heavy with impending doom, and the room seemed to shrink, suffocating me with its malevolence.
"Mistress, please..." the desperate plea broke through the stifling atmosphere, pulling me out of my shocked stupor. I gazed up at the Monster, my face drained of color, overcome with revulsion at the grotesque scene before me.
A surge of fear coursed through my veins, causing my legs to wobble as I staggered towards him. The weight of the impending tragedy bore down on me, and I covered my mouth with a trembling hand, attempting to stifle the horrified gasps that threatened to escape.
With every step I took, I could feel my heart pounding in my chest, a cacophony of anguish and dread. The sight of the blade poised at the man's throat pushed me to the edge of panic.
"N-Nooo," I choked out, my voice trembling with desperation as I ran towards him, the carnage and lifeless bodies fading into insignificance. Ignoring the gruesome reality that surrounded us, I wrapped my arms around his slender waist, determined to prevent him from committing yet another act of violence.
"No... please... stop," I sobbed, tears streaming down my face, my voice laced with a mixture of grief and terror. I rested my head against his broad back, the scent of lavender and peppermint that usually emanated from him now tainted by the metallic tang of fresh blood.
In that moment, my fear of him dissolved, replaced by a profound sorrow that resonated within my core. All the uncertainties and apprehensions I once had for him faded into the background. The only emotions that mattered now were the grief in my heart and the sorrowful tears that blurred my vision as I surveyed the devastating loss of life.
Never before had I been confronted with such a harrowing sight, standing amidst the aftermath of a bloodbath, holding onto the very person responsible for it all.
He glanced down at my fragile hands wrapped tightly around him, his body stiff and uncertain. Tremors coursed through him, and confusion etched itself onto his face. He was experiencing something he had never felt before, emotions that rattled the very core of his being, and it frightened him.
"Why am I trembling?" he murmured, his voice laced with bewilderment. The unfamiliar sensations coursing through him bewildered him, leaving him at odds with himself. The weight of regret pressed upon him, his eyes fixated on the lifeless bodies that lay strewn across the floor.
Despite the calm that settled over him, anger swelled within him. No one had ever made him feel remorse until now. She had ignited a flame of regret within him that burned with intensity, an emotion he couldn't bear to face any longer.
Gently, he unwrapped my hands from his waist and stepped aside, distancing himself from the scene of horror.
"Get rid of the bodies and clean up this place," he ordered, his voice devoid of emotion, as he walked away, disregarding my presence as if I were invisible.
"You brought her here?" his voice snarled, directed at Raven, his eyes piercing him with a lethal glare.
"I'm sorry, boss," Raven apologized, bowing deeply in submission. The boss sauntered away, leaving the weight of his disapproval hanging in the air.
Exhaling deeply, I watched him retreat from the basement, my eyes scanning the room in astonishment. This place, hidden beneath the surface of his house, was a chamber of horrors. It defied all human sensibilities, reflecting the darkness that resided within him.
It was vast, filled with an eerie darkness that permeated the air, sending shivers down my spine. Torture devices lined the walls, instruments of pain and suffering that I couldn't even fathom. The door to the armory stood open, revealing an arsenal of weapons—guns, blades, halberds, and even bombs—tools that belonged to a realm beyond human comprehension.
However, my attention was drawn to a magnetic chair positioned near the window. Intrigued, I found myself moving towards it, my curiosity piqued by its ominous presence.
"Mistress..." Raven's voice called out, interrupting my steps and halting my exploration of the room.
He moved towards me, his grip firm as he took hold of my hand, leading me out of the basement. The other men attended to the gruesome task of disposing of the lifeless bodies, their presence a constant reminder of the guilt that weighed heavily on my heart.
"This is not a place for you, Mistress," Raven spoke, his voice filled with concern, guiding me through the dark hallway that connected the basement to the study.
"What is that chair used for?" I inquired, unable to shake off my curiosity.
"Hmm... You don't want to know, Mistress," he cautioned, his tone tinged with a mixture of warning and reluctance.
"No, I want to know. Tell me," I insisted, determined to unravel the secrets hidden within this enigmatic place.
"Very well... For the record, Mistress, that chair is no ordinary chair," Raven began, his voice laden with caution. "It can be likened to a throne of hell, a device that no one, whether captive or free, would ever wish to experience. It possesses a danger that can transport you to the realms beyond the moment you sit upon it."
His explanation sent a shiver down my spine, confirming the gravity of the situation. The realization dawned on me—his actions earlier were not solely driven by cruelty but by a desperate attempt to shield me from the horrors that awaited those who dared to sit upon that macabre contraption.
He was trying to protect me, even when I believed I deserved to suffer for the chaos I had caused.
A wave of guilt washed over me as we emerged from the study, making our way back to the room. I silently prayed not to find him there, yearning for a respite from the tumultuous emotions that had consumed me.
Pushing open the French door, I cautiously scanned the room, relieved to find it empty. With a heavy sigh, I sank onto the couch, my elbows resting on my lap as I cradled my face in my entwined fingers.
If I thought my life was in disarray before, it had now descended into a living hell. The notion that things fall apart to make way for better things felt like a cruel irony. In my case, everything had crumbled, only to be replaced by something far worse—a destiny intertwined with the depths of despair.
The door to the dressing room opened and I turned my face to look.
It was him...
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He was already dressed in a suit, minus the suit jacket, rolling up his sleeves and unbuttoning the first few buttons on his white shirt, exposing his chiseled chest and strong arms adorned with numerous tattoos.
His hair was neatly styled backward, with a few strands falling over his forehead, reaching just below his eyebrows.
Even in his wickedness, I couldn't help but admit that the man was incredibly alluring. His beauty was otherworldly, and I found myself unable to resist admiring him."
I couldn't help but wonder about his age, as he appeared to be eighteen if you disregarded his muscular physique.
He glanced at me, and I quickly averted my gaze. Without saying a word, he opened the door and left.
What did I expect anyway? He never once spoke to me, except when he wanted to warn me or instill fear, or during our encounters of terrible intimacy.
I felt like an invisible toy in his presence.
After some time, I heard a knock on the door, and one of his men entered, revealing a new development.
What could have happened this time?