Page 21 of Betrayal

“I’m impressed, Dove.” He held his hand out and assisted me upright by taking my hand.

That was when I noticed his knuckles. “You’re bleeding. Let me bandage you up.” Not waiting on an answer, I took his hand and led him to the edge of the bed. “Sit. I’ll get the first aid kit.”

He never said anything. Instead, he just watched me like he was mesmerized. I grabbed the first aid kit out of the bathroom and a warm washcloth then I stood in front of him. I took the cloth and cleaned his wound. I then applied the bandage on his hand. The whole time, he never said a word. Bringing his hand up, I kissed his fingers.

“There. All set.” I smiled at him.

He wrapped his arms around my waist and brought me to sit upon his lap. “I was so concerned about you and here you are bandaging me up.”

“I’m okay.” Even though the man twisted my wrist, I wasn’t in any pain so there was no reason to bring it up right now. Damon was bleeding and he needed tending to.

“Are you really?”

“Yes, especially since I’m out of the cage. Did you kill that guy?”

“No. I had to get to you, Dove. I told Matteo to beat him within an inch of his life. Did he scare you?”

“Yes…No. I don’t know. I was scared he could get into my cage. Then again, I think I felt safe inside it. Knowing there was no way he could truly get to me.”

He looked at my lips and I could see the lust building in his eyes. “Do you know how bad I want to fuck you right now?”

I smiled wide. “Susie will be up any minute with dinner. She thought it would be nice to have a picnic in the room here.”

“That’s thoughtful of her. Besides, I’m making you wait until you beg for my cock. Why didn’t you scream bloody murder when he came into the room?”

“I’m truly sorry I didn’t, Master. He told me he would kill me.” I leaned into his shoulder.

He smirked. “No one will ever hurt you, Dove. You know that, right?”

“I know.”

It had only been a few days since we had sex, and soon enough I probably would be begging him to fuck me. Now that I knew he was making me wait, that made me want sex all the more.

There was a knock on the door. “Come in,” Damon called out.

Susie entered with a tray of food. She brought us egg salad sandwiches, chips and a ton of fruit, and ice water to drink. I could think of a thing or two to do with the fruit.

Setting the tray down, Susie quickly left the room. “What’s her story?”

“It’s hers to tell, Dove. I’m sure if you ask, she’ll tell you.”

“You don’t care if I befriend her then?”

He whipped his head back. “Of course not. I know she was tough on you in the beginning, but she was following my orders. I had to make sure you would realize you were going to be mine. She could probably use another female to chat with.”

I bit into my sandwich and contemplated what Damon said.

“Does this mean we’re good?”

“It all depends on you, Dove. I know what I want. Are you ready to give it to me?”

“I’m trying, Master. I’m getting more and more used to this idea.”

“I’ve never told you anything that wasn’t true. Your father doesn’t give a fuck about you. At least not enough to put his life on the line for his only daughter.”

Sadness filled inside me because what he said was true. It was my truth.

“I’ve never told you a lie since I brought you here. I’ve been upfront with what I want and need.”

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