Chapter 4
“You’re not pure a virgin, Olivia,” he said, his voice like ice. My heart pounded in my chest as I took a step back. I could feel my body trembling.
“You lied to me, didn’t you?” His voice was full of accusation, and I felt like I was shrinking under his glare. I opened my mouth to speak, but no words came out.
"Get out!" he yelled, his voice booming in the silent room. My eyes darted to him in fear, my hands shaking as I reached for my clothes. I wanted to cover myself, to protect myself, but his words seemed to freeze me in place. I felt exposed and vulnerable, like a deer caught in the headlights.
"Go outside, and leave your clothes here," he said, his voice cutting through the air like a knife. I couldn't believe what I was hearing. I felt numb, like I was in a nightmare.
“You have five seconds to get out of here,” he said, his voice low and threatening. I could feel my heart racing, the seconds ticking by in my head. I knew I had to move, but my body felt frozen in place. Five seconds. Four. Three. Two. One.
“Please, don’t make me do this,” I begged, my voice shaking with fear. But I knew it was no use. I was trapped, and there was no way out. I was at his mercy, and I had no power to change my fate.
“I don’t accept pleas,” he whispered, his breath hot on my ear. His grip on my neck tightened, cutting off my air supply. I could feel the tears welling up in my eyes, blurring my vision. He threw me to the floor, the impact knocking the breath out of me. I struggled to breathe, but his hand was still on my throat, crushing my windpipe. I could feel my vision starting to go black around the edges.
“Get out of here!” he yelled, and he threw me to the floor. I landed with a crash, the impact jolting through my body. I scrambled to my feet, my hands grasping at my throat, as I ran from the room.
I glanced around, my cheeks burning with embarrassment, making sure no one had seen what had just happened. Then, I fled as fast as my legs could carry me, one hand covering my chest and the other trying to shield my modesty. I felt completely exposed, both physically and emotionally.
I raced to the closet door, my hand grasping the doorknob. I tried to turn it, but it wouldn’t budge. I pulled and twisted, but it remained locked tight. Panicking, I turned and ran to the next room, hoping to find another way out.
The sound of approaching footsteps filled me with dread. I could hear the voices of two men, chattering as they got closer and closer. I felt my heart pounding in my chest, my thoughts racing. I had to find a way to hide before they saw me like this. My eyes darted around the room, searching for anything that could help me.
I heard the doorknob turn, and I knew I had to act fast. I lunged into the room, not even bothering to see who was opening the door. I landed on the bed with a thud, my heart pounding in my chest. I tried to catch my breath, the pain from his grip still lingering on my neck.
“See who we got here” I heard suddenly, I turned to see the maid who had shown me to Ryan’s room on my first day here. I felt a wave of relief as I recognized her face, but also a tinge of doubt. What if she was part of whatever was going on? I couldn’t tell what she was thinking as she looked at me, her expression unreadable.
“You’re to blame for this,” she said, her words hitting me like a blast of cold air. “I asked you the same question he did, and you lied to me.” I was stunned. How did she know what had happened?
“How do you know what happened?” I asked, my eyes wide with curiosity. I couldn’t believe she knew about the events leading up to this moment. What else did she know?
“Calm down, Olivia,” she said, her voice calm and measured. “You need to be patient and listen to me.” I was stunned. How did she know my name?
“You’re surprised I know your name?” she asked, her smile broadening. “I know a lot more than that.”
“What do you mean?” I asked, my voice barely above a whisper. I couldn’t believe this was happening.
“I knew this would happen,” she said, her voice low and steady. “I know what makes him angry, and what he does to people who make him angry. Trust me, you’re lucky to be alive. The last woman who did this…well, let’s just say it didn’t end well for her.”
“He only sleeps with virgins, Olivia,” she said, her eyes boring into mine. “I know this because…”
She paused, and for a moment I thought she wasn’t going to continue. Then, she leaned in close and whispered in my ear.
“Here, take these clothes,” she said, handing me a casual outfit. I could barely contain my gratitude as I took the clothes and put them on as quickly as possible. I hugged her, feeling the warmth of her embrace and the safety it brought me.
“What’s your name?” I asked, curious to know more about this mysterious woman who had helped me in my hour of need. She smiled, and for a moment I thought she wouldn’t answer. Then, she said: “My name is Molly Wilde”
“It’s nice to meet you,” I said, extending my hand. She took it, her grip warm and firm. In that moment, I felt a sense of connection and friendship. Perhaps I had found an ally in this strange and unfamiliar place but something still seem weird about her.
Ryan pov….
I watched as she scrambles out of the room, the anger evident on my face. I couldn’t understand why I hadn’t killed her, when I knew I could have ended it all with a single strike. Yet something held me back. Perhaps it was my humanity, or perhaps it was something else entirely.
There was something about her that I couldn’t place, something that made me feel a connection, even though she had lied to me. I couldn’t bring myself to hate her, or to treat her badly. There was something more at work here, something I couldn’t yet understand.
As I stood there, something about her scent seemed familiar. Suddenly, it clicked. “No,” I gasped, realization dawning. “She’s altered it. She's tampered with the scent.”
My heart pounding, I rushed to my box, dread and horror coursing through me. I reached inside, searching for what I needed. But it was too late. “No,” I whispered, my voice shaking. “She’s ruined it. I’m ruined.”
Ryan Pov….Trembling, I reached out to the box, my hands shaking as I touched the surface. “Please forgive me,” I begged, my voice pleading. “I warned her, but she wouldn’t listen. Please, don’t punish me for her mistake." The box suddenly flashed a warning light, and I felt a wave of fear wash over me.The light turned from red to green, and I felt a wave of relief wash over me. I carefully placed the box back on the shelf, my hands still shaking. I sat back down on the bed, trying to catch my breath.I had to warn her, to stop her from causing any more damage. I reached up and pressed the alarm button above my bed. Within seconds, the door burst open and the guards rushed in.“Get my wife,” I commanded, and the guards bowed and hurried out of the room.A soft knock ring at the door, and I jumped at the sound. “Come in,” I said.Slowly, the door opened, revealing Olivia, her head bowed and her eyes downcast. “You called for me, my….?” she asked, her voice trembling with fear.I looke
Ryan Pov….I watched her, captivated by the realization that she was afraid. Her eyes darted to the floor, like a mouse being chased by a hungry cat. The fear was palpable in the room, and I could almost feel the tension in her body as she struggled to stay calm.“You’re the one?” I stammered, reaching out to her. She stood pale and shaky, her eyes fixed on me with a look that demanded an explanation. She was emotionless, but there was an intensity in her gaze that shook me to my core.She was the last person I expected to see. I didn’t know if she would save me or destroy me, but I knew I couldn’t let her know how I felt. The best way to hide my feelings was to avoid her at all costs. She thought I was indifferent to her, but from now on I would be twice as distant. With a steely gaze, I pulled my hands away from her trembling shoulders and stepped back.“Just go, Oliver,” I said, my voice cold and distant. I didn’t want to answer the thousand questions swirling in her mind. I watche
Olivia pov… The night approached with a swiftness that surprised me. I stepped out into the garden, letting the cool breeze play with my hair. In the moonlight, the flowers glowed like jewels, and I could feel my worries melting away in the tranquil atmosphere. I took a deep breath, letting the scent of the blossoms fill my senses. For a moment, I felt at peace. The peace was broken by the sound of footsteps approaching. I turned to see one of the maids standing in the doorway, a smile on her face. “Good morning, ma’am. Your husband wishes to see you,” she said, her voice as sweet as honey. But I couldn’t help but feel a sense of anger at her words. “When will you stop calling that man my husband?” I snapped, my anger boiling over. “He is not my husband, and he never will be.” I turned and strode away, my blood boiling. I was sick of being treated like some kind of object to be traded and disposed of at will. I stopped in my tracks, realizing I had no idea where he was. “Where is
The voice was sharp and commanding, but I was suddenly filled with a sense of relief. Who could that have been? My mind raced as I raised my head, my eyes meeting those of Ethan, who was standing by the door, fury burning in his eyes."Get up," he ordered, his voice like a whip crack. Without thinking, I obeyed, rising to my feet. I felt like a puppet, my strings pulled by an unseen force. "How could you disrespect your wife like this?" he demanded, turning to the man who had put me in this situation. "Do you have no respect for women?""You have no right to interfere, Ethan," the ruthless said, his voice dripping with disdain. "This is between me and my wife, and you have no right to stick your nose in our business. Or is she sleeping with you too, since you seem to know so much about our private affairs?" His words hit me like a punch to the gut, and I couldn't help but react. I was furious at his accusations, his insinuation that I was a "cheap slut." I couldn't let him get away wi
Ethan pov…..He stormed out of the room, his anger palpable. I stood there, rooted to the spot, watching the door as it swung closed behind him.That fool. He had no idea who he was dealing with. He thought I had forgotten everything, that I had forgiven him. But he was wrong. I would make him pay for what he did to me, for the pain he had caused. He had no idea what was coming. Once he was out of sight, I scanned the room to make sure no one else was watching. Then, I slipped into the shadows and made my way to the back of the house. I knew exactly what I had to do. I had to set things right, and I would do whatever it took to make sure that man paid for what he had done. He would regret ever crossing me. This was only the beginning.The room was shrouded in darkness, the only light coming from a few flickering candles. I made my way to the far end, where a shadow loomed in the corner, waiting for me. I could feel the tension in the air, the anticipation of what was to come. The deal
Olivia pov .."What is it you want to discuss and why are you moving closer to me, and stop acting strange because you are scaring the living dat light out of me" I stammer out, staring directly into his eyes."I am not scaring you Olivia, I am just trying to do that which is right and of course the best for everyone" he shutters an evil smirk displaying on his face."What the heck do you ever mean by that? what do you mean by you are trying to do what's best for everyone and besides I am not enjoying this show anymore, just quit it""Quit it? well! I am sorry that I can't do that, I need you to be where I ought to be, I need you to take what is rightfully mine which have been stolen from him."Him....? what exactly are you saying about? who did you wrong and what is your rightful position? and what do I even have to do with any of these?""You are the one to help me and that is all I now, Olivia, as for now I want you to follow me quietly now I have kept your husband busy is the parl
Ryan pov….. "She's nowhere to be found," he said, his voice shaking. "I've looked everywhere, and I can't find her." His words filled me with dread, and I stood there, frozen, trying to figure out what to do next. My mind was racing, trying to come up with a solution, but all I could think about was the worst-case scenario. “How long has she been missing?” I managed to ask, after what felt like an eternity of silence. I needed to know how long we had to find her, and I needed to know what to do next. My mind was racing, but I knew I had to stay calm and try to figure this out. “One of the maids said she saw her in the garden not too long ago,” he said, his voice urgent. I felt a sinking feeling in the pit of my stomach. If she had been in the garden, then she could be anywhere by now. “Has anyone visited her in the garden before she went missing?” I asked, my voice barely above a whisper. I needed to figure out if someone had been there, and if they might know something about what
Olivia pov…“Surprised?” she asked, a sly smile on her lips as she gazed into my wide-eyed face. I was at a loss for words, unable to comprehend what I was seeing. A face that was exactly like mine, staring back at me. It was as if I was looking in a mirror, except the reflection was alive and speaking to me. I didn’t know what to think or say.My eyes darted around her face, trying to process the shock and confusion I felt. My brain was whirring, trying to make sense of what was happening. It was like I was in a dream, and I couldn’t wake up. All I could do was stare at the woman who looked exactly like me, and try to figure out what it all meant.“I know you’re in shock,” she said, her voice tinged with pity. “I was shocked too, when I first discovered you. I didn’t even believe it at first, but here you are, right in front of me after all these years. I heard your life has been a mess, is that true?” I couldn’t form a response, the words stuck in my throat. All I could do was stare
My heart skipped a beat. I had to get out of there, but I was frozen in terror. I felt my earring slip from my ear, the clatter of it hitting the ground echoing in the stillness of the night. “No!” I gasped, my eyes wide with fear.I’d never imagined such a scenario could unfold, but there I was, hiding behind a tree and straining to hear every sound. The last thing I expected was for the jingle of my earring to catch their attention, but when I heard a sharp intake of breath, I knew I’d been caught. My heart was racing, and my stomach churned with dread. What would happen next?“Did you hear that?” The man who seemed to be their leader sniffed the air, his eyes scanning the surrounding area. His head turned toward my hiding place, and my heart skipped a beat. Would I be found out?“I heard it too,” said one of the men, pointing to the bush where I was hiding. My heart leaped into my throat and I didn’t know whether to run, scream, or stay frozen where I was. My body was shaking, my b
Lilian Pov.....Just as I was about to reach the door, I heard the sound of a floorboard creaking beneath my feet. I froze, holding my breath and praying that I hadn't been heard. But it was too late. A deep, rumbling voice came from behind me.As I turned, my heart pounded with the force of a thousand drums, and my breath caught in my throat. There, standing before me, was none other than Ryan, his piercing gaze boring into me. I stood frozen, unable to find the words to reply. What had I done to deserve this? I racked my brain for an explanation, but came up empty. All I could do was stare back, wide-eyed and terrified.My words seemed to hang in the air, suspended in the tension between us. Ryan's eyes narrowed, and I could feel the weight of his gaze like a physical force. "You had no right to come here. You could have been hurt. I told you to stay downstairs." His voice was like a whip, cutting through the silence with brutal efficiency. I flinched, my body trembling under the we
Lilian Pov……“What is going on?” I demanded, looking at Ryan’s face, which was twisted with fury. “How dare he ruin our function?” were the last words I heard before he grabbed my hand and pulled me towards the window. As we approached it, I felt something hard and cold press against my back.I struggled to find words, but before I could speak, I was already floating in the air. I felt dizzy and disoriented, and my heart raced as I tried to make sense of what was happening. Why did Ryan save me? We had always hated each other. I didn’t understand why he would risk his life for me. As I drifted higher and higher, my mind whirled with unanswered questions.“Just take the bag off when you get close to the ground,” I heard his voice through the commotion.“But what about you?” I asked, looking at him with concern. “What if you get hurt?”“Don’t worry about me,” he replied with a strange mix of confidence and sadness in his voice. “You have to get out of here, and I’ll be fine.”I hesitate
Lilian Pov….Something had shifted inside of me – a sudden rush of confidence that I couldn’t explain. Now I knew that I wasn’t the only one who could be ordered around, and I was determined to show him that he wasn’t as powerful as he thought. I had a plan, and as soon as my hands touched that box, he would be finished. It was only the beginning of my revenge, and I could hardly wait to see the look on his face when he realized that his power was gone.The scowl on his face had been replaced by a sickly-sweet smile, and I knew immediately what he was up to. He was trying to play nice for the cameras, hoping to score some points with the press. I had to hand it to him – he was a master manipulator, and he knew exactly how to work the crowd.“I think you’ve got quite the catch, Mr. Ryan,” a guy said, a smile playing on his lips. “Your wife is beautiful, and I’m sure you’re lucky to have her. Although, if I had met her first, I might have been the one to win her over!Really? I think yo
Ryan Pov.....As I helped her into the car, I noticed how damp her hands were. She had been visibly nervous for a while, and I couldn't figure out why."We're going to have to act like we're in love," I whispered in her ear. "I know it's not ideal, but it's the only way to keep us safe. If anyone suspects anything, it could be very dangerous for us."She nodded, her eyes wide with fear. I could tell she was struggling to process everything that was happening. "I understand," she said quietly."You're not finished telling me about the mark on your breast. I know there's more to the story, and I want to hear the whole thing.""When I was taken, my captor was a cruel and heartless man. He marked my chest with a burning piece of wood," she said, her voice shaking as she spoke. I studied her for a moment, trying to decide if I believed her story. It sounded far-fetched, but something in her eyes made me think she might be telling the truth."Are you sure, Olivia?" I try to act tough to see
Lilian Pov….“I’m so sorry for the delay,” the makeup artist said as we walked down the highway towards my room. “I got caught up in traffic and I didn’t want to keep you waiting.”I nodded, but my mind was elsewhere. I was thinking about the box I’d seen in Ryan’s room, the box that seemed to hold some sort of power over him. If I could get my hands on that box, I could finally set things right. I could make him pay for what he’d done.The makeup artist continued to apologize, but I barely heard her words. My focus was fixed.I couldn’t believe my eyes when I saw that box again. It had been so long since I’d last seen it, and I never thought I would get the chance to hold it in my hands again. But here it was, and it felt like a gift from the universe. It was almost as if the box itself had been waiting for me to find it. I smiled to myself, a feeling of excitement and satisfaction bubbling up inside me. I knew this was going to make everything easier. My revenge would finally be in
Lilian Pov….I felt his hands on my waist, pulling me close. “What are you doing here, Olivia?” he asked, his voice smooth and calm. It was a stark contrast to the demanding, gruff voice I was used to hearing from him. I wondered how Olivia had managed to get past his defense.“I didn’t mean to intrude,” I said, my voice barely above a whisper. I swallowed hard, my eyes involuntarily drawn to his bare chest. He was the most attractive man I had ever laid eyes on, and the thought of what could have happened if he hadn’t stopped me sent a jolt of electricity through my body. I had to push those thoughts away. I couldn’t let myself go there.I could feel his body tensing up and his muscles stiffening as he pulled me closer. The air around us seemed to crackle with energy, and I felt like I was being pulled into a vortex of desire. It was as if every fiber of my being was being pulled towards him, and I struggled to resist. I knew I shouldn’t be feeling this way, but I couldn’t help it.I
Author Pov…As she fall off the cliff, her eyes closed tightly against the wind, she knew that death was imminent. She had given up on the hope of survival, resigned to the idea that her fate was sealed. The fall seemed to last an eternity, the air rushing past her as she plummeted towards the ground below.Lilian Pov….A loud bang on the door made me jolt awake, my heart pounding in my chest. Who could possibly be banging on my door at this hour? I rubbed my eyes and glanced at the clock. 12:00pm? How could I have slept that long? The banging started again, this time even louder. I scrambled to the door and called out, “Who’s there?” I slowly turned the doorknob and peered through the crack.“You foolish woman!” he yelled, his voice reverberating through the walls. “How dare you sleep this late?”I seethed silently as I yanked the door open, coming face to face with the source of my ire. He glared at me with rage in his eyes. “Don’t you know how long I’ve been knocking?” he demanded,
Olivia pov…..With a jolt, I opened my eyes, instantly regretting it as a sharp pain shot through my head. My hand instinctively went to my temple, trying to soothe the throbbing. Had I banged my head against something? Or had I been attacked while I was sleeping?As the fog in my mind lifted, I took in the room around me. But as my eyes focused, I began to wonder what the hell I was doing here. Then it all came rushing back – the events of the day before, and the reason I’d found myself in this strange room.My thoughts began to race as I recalled the last thing I’d heard before blacking out – the guard in the dark room had mentioned a “new home”. Was this what he meant? Or was I simply grasping at straws? The room was so small, and the door was locked from the outside. I could only conclude that I must have been drugged, and then brought here. The wine, that was it. That’s what must have knocked me out.“Where am I?” I screamed, panic gripping me as I realized that I was trapped. “I