Chapter 3

How dare he? The nerve of that man, making me rinse my mouth with water like a bloody child while he stood there with a content grin on his face. I felt nothing but dislike for my husband at that point.

"I hope you have learnt your lesson now?" Demetrius stared intently at me as he waited for an answer, I knew that there was only one response he would accept, and any other would be fatal.

I bowed my head and nodded. "Yes."

Demetrius smirked and firmly held my chin so I was looking into his eyes. "Good, I don't want to have to wash that pretty little mouth of yours again." He gave me a small peck on my lips and left to continue his business meeting with Steven.

I huffed in annoyance and grudgingly walked to my room. After the little 'show' in front of Steven I am now on total lockdown until he leaves which shouldn't be long from now seeing as I have been here for over 2 hours.

I pulled up my baggy trousers and lay on the bed, I hate having to wear conservative clothing, I'm 21 years old dammit, not 65. 

I remember the days when I used to go out to the beach, dressed in a crop top and shorts, the sand beneath my feet and the wind in my hair, those were the good days.

I cringed at how much my life has changed since then, I no longer go out with my friends, I no longer work and I no longer go to visit my family without three bulky men as company. I feel like my whole world has been shaped just to suit Demetrius' needs, but I have no right to blame anybody, nobody but myself.

I won't be controlled anymore, I won't allow it. I am an independent woman and will do whatever I please.

I lay down on my bed and rested my head on the soft pillows. I could feel sleep overpowering me and I knew I couldn't wait for Demetrius to finish anymore, I closed my eyes and let sleep overcome me.

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"My love." I felt a warm breath hit my cheek but I didn't open my eyes, the sleep was just too comforting.

"Αγάπη μου." (My love) I felt the same warm breath and sighed as a warm hand stretched over my body.

"Η ζωή μου." (My life) I could feel a pair of soft arms caressing and massaging my body; I leaned further into the touch and let out a small moan of content.

"Sophia my darling, wake up." I could hear the same deep voice speak to me and it reminded me of Demetrius. The command was gentle yet full of power and I couldn't help but comply when my eyes slowly fluttered open.

"Demetrius?" I croaked as I tiredly sat up. 

"And she finally awakens, good morning my angel." I rubbed my tired eyes and got up from bed. He had completely ruined my lay in.

"Where are you going?" Demetrius asked behind me.

"To the bathroom." I stated.

"Aren't you forgetting something?" I knew exactly what I was forgetting but I was still too angry to care.

I turned around and gave Demetrius a glare so he got the hint I was upset. "No." I answered simply and opened the bathroom door.

"Wait, Sophia." He pulled me back and his hands instantly warmed mine.

"What?" I bit out in annoyance.

"Don't walk away from me again." He pulled me into to his arms with the intent of keeping me there. I felt his skilled fingers travel up and down my spine and his motive was crystal clear.

"Are you kidding me Demetrius?" I pushed at his chest so hard that his arms immediately left my waist.

"Sophia, what's wrong?" He stared at me with wide eyes and I felt like slapping him for being so foolish.

"You! You are what's wrong." I pointed an accusing finger at his chest and poked it a few times for good measure. "You and your overbearing, controlling attitude, it drives me nuts, you're too busy trying to be alpha male that you can't see how much your hurting me in the process!" 

I could feel the fast thumping of my heart as I awaited his reply; he stared at me for what seemed like forever, gradually taking what I had just confessed to him.

"Sophia." He suddenly spoke after getting over my abrupt outburst.

"What is it Demetrius?" I waited expectantly and I couldn't help but hope that maybe he was going to apologise, just this once he would realise his mistake and own up to it.

I had no idea it was coming. One moment I was standing still, arms folded- and the next I was being pushed against the wall with my arms either side of me. "I want you on that bed, face down, now Sophia and this time..." He chuckled huskily in my ear which only increased the shivers travelling through my body. "...you don't come till I tell you to." 

I gasped at his words but my shock quickly turned to anger when I kneed my idiotic husband to the floor, instantly gaining my freedom. "Είσαι ένα κουνέλι !" (You are a rabbit!) I spat and stormed into the bathroom, slamming the door shut, completely ignoring his moans of agony.