Page 49 of The Outcast
“I won’t marry you, Keith. I don’t even know you. Why can’t you understand that?”
He narrowed his eyes. “Love can grow between two people. You’ll see that once we consummate our relationship, your feelings for me will grow. It’s simple biology. Female brains are wired that way.”
My face scrunched up. “Who told you such nonsense?”
With a smile, Keith let his hand glide up my thigh, “There are many examples of ancient cultures where men stole women from their enemies and the women changed loyalty. Once we have our first child, you’ll…”
“There will be no children and I’ll never marry you. I already love someone else.”
The moment I said it, I knew I had just summoned the crazy part of him. His face changed from friendly to cold in a flash. “Who?”
“I’m not telling you.”
Sliding his hand higher between my thighs, Keith’s voice took on a harsh and demanding tone. “Are you a virgin or did you give yourself to this man?”
“That’s none of your business.”
“I’myourhusband. It is my business.”
“You’renotmy husband. Are you even listening to me? I’llnevermarry you!”
Smack.My face flew to the side when he hit me on my cheek. “I see we need to work on you showing me respect. You may think you love Shiva, but you’re wrong, Sparrow. Destiny brought us together and there’s no fighting it.”
I stared at him. “Shiva?”
He arched an eyebrow. “You thought no one noticed the way you two flirted? Shiva wanted you too. He just didn’t have the nerve to do what I did.”
“That’s because Shiva isn’t crazy.”
Keith’s thumb was rubbing on top of my panties. Maybe he thought it would excite me, but it pissed me off and intensified my hatred for him. “Stop touching me!”
“Shiva is a nobody. He can’t give you pleasure or devotion like I can. He’s like that French fucker, Banni. They just want to fuck as many people as they can, but you and I are the same. We are loyal.” His thumb kept circling an inch above my clit. With a pleading voice, he looked down and licked his lips. “Do you like what I’m doing to you?”
“No!”
He intensified the rubbing. “How about now?”
“No!” I looked him square in his face. “I hate your hands on my body. Stop. Fucking. Touching. Me!”
With an annoyed scoff, Keith stood up. “I suggest that you find a better attitude, Sparrow. Tomorrow is our wedding day and whether you want it or not, we will consummate our marriage. I heard it’s better for the woman if she’s willing, but that’s up to you.”
“Are you going to untie me or are you delusional enough to think that raping a woman who is tied down and helpless can be considered consensual?”
“Will you willingly consummate our marriage if I untie you?”
“No.”
Keith’s tone was clipped. “Then you will be tied down as many times as it takes until you change your mind. You will love me. Not Shiva.”
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CHAPTER 16
Tracking
Banni
The search for Sparrow grew exponentially in no time. I had been involved in search and rescue missions before in Old Europe when an Explorer went missing, but here, the resources that pulled together to find Sparrow were enormous. From Sparrow’s parents and brothers, to Aubri’s and Indiana’s families – they all got involved.
