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My thoughts run to Dhakar. Where is he? Is he still alive? I'm so worried. Is this how my life will be from now on? A prisoner, a slave on Valkrya?
"Emma," Anil'ha shouts as he enters my room. "Your lover, Dhakar, is here,"
My heart stops in my throat. He's alive and he came for me. My huge, big alien came to save me.
"I've arranged for you two to meet," he says. "You will tell him you love me... you will tell him you are my mate now."
"What? Fuck you! I won't tell him that... I just won't," I shout at him. "Let me go, you monster!"
He laughs darkly. „The things I'll do to you if you don't obey me, Emma,“ he growls.
I shake my head as I try to think of what to say to him. What can I do? How can I convince him to let me go?
"Good girl," Anil'ha whispers, brushing his hands over my body. "Tell him what I say and I'll let him live."
I open my mouth to say something but before I can speak, his hand clamps down on my mouth.
"Let me go! you'll never have me," I scream.
Anil'ha's fingers twist into my hair, pulling my head back.
„We'll see about that, little human," he warns. Then he drags me out of my room and pushes me against the wall.
A whimper escapes my lips as I look up at him. His face has gone completely cold, like an ice cube.
I feel his hot breath on my neck. He licks it with his tongue, then bites my earlobe.
„Do you want your lover, Emma?" he asks, his voice low and menacing. "Or do you want me to make you mine?“
I press my eyes shut, feeling tears streaming down my cheeks. I don't know what to do anymore. I should be happy that Dhakar is alive, but I'm not. The thought of telling him this lie... that I love Anil'ha, is tormenting me. It would ruin everything between us. And yet, Anil'ha might kill Dhakar if I don't go along with his plan.
„Emma… I want you to tell him you love me and you belong to me," Anil'ha whispers in my ear. "Is that clear?"
I nod.
Then he releases me from his grip and turns around. He walks away without saying another word.
I sit there, stunned, trying to comprehend the situation.
How did this happen?
I was supposed to be safe on Earth. I was supposed to be free. And now I'm trapped here on Valkrya, my fate forever decided by a jerk I barely even know.
I crawl backward until I hit the bed, then I lie on my side, staring at the ceiling. My mind is blank and empty, and all I can think of is Dhakar. Maybe he's dead already, or maybe they tortured him to death.
And what am I going to do now? How can I look into Dhakar's eyes and tell him I love Anil'ha?
"Get ready!" Anil'ha opens the door and signals me to follow him. "Dhakar is waiting. Remember what I told you! If you disobey me, I'll kill him in front of you."
I sniffle, wiping the tears off my face. "Yes," I whisper. "I understand."
I walk past Anil'ha, following him down the corridor. We pass several doors on our way to a large lounge where Dhakar stands near the window, looking outside.
"Emma, my sweet human, I've found you." Dhakar turns from the window and approaches me. "I can't believe you're here."
His voice sounds different somehow. It's deeper, more mature. But it still sends shivers down my spine.
"It's good to see you again," I murmur. Anil'ha's words ring in my mind.
