His Little Pet

I stopped as I arrived at the end of the road, nothing more than a forest of trees. I don't understand, this is where it lead me. There's nothing here...

I got out of the car and made my way to the treeline, peering inside. I headed in, walking for aboug fifteen minutes before reaching a huge house, guards all around. I need to find a way in...

***

"Let go of me..." I choked out as he continued to wrap his hand around my throat.

He lifted me to my feet and threw me up against the wall, my back facing him. I felt his breathe on my neck as he sniffed all around me, his hands moving from my arms to my waist. Then he grabbed me, tossing me over onto the table, pinning both my arms down above my head. His other hand making it's way around to the front of my skirt, sliding up underneath it.

I struggled and struggled to get out of his grip, but nothing I did would work. I screamed, then screamed again for help, but nothing... no one here was going to be willing to help me. He ripped my skirt up above my waist and pulled my p.a.n.t.i.e.s to the floor.

I squeezed my eyes shut and whimpered as I felt him enter me from behind, a tear rolling down my cheek. He roughly thrust in again, and again and I could feel the innocence escape my body... Then I heard the door fling open, and Kel started rambling, pleading almost as he pulled himself from me.

"You... how did you? Please... no please don't!"

I dropped to the floor as I was freed from his filthy grip. I pulled my skirt back down to cover myself, wrapping my arms around my legs, feeling filthy now myself. I made myself look up, seeing Romans tall masculine figure pinning Kel to the floor. He was throwing punch after punch into the guys face, blood everywhere.

I watched as this ravenous, dark aura flowed out of him, circling around his body. Engulfing him. Then his hands were around his throat, pulling him to his feet, squeezing until Kels face started going a light shade of purple.

"If I EVER see you again, if you ever come near her again, I will kill you myself. Do you understand?!"

Kel rapidly shook his head yes before Roman released his grip on his neck, dropping him to the floor. Just at that moment, Airi came around the corner into the room, dropping everything in her hands as she looked around the room. Her gaze moving from me to Kel before stopping at Roman.

"Roman, what are you... how did you get here...?"

He quickly spun around to face her now, and the look Roman had in his eyes was something I've never seen before. A look of anger, pain, death... It was a murderous look. Airi must have saw it to because she started to slowly back away as he made his way over to her. The pleading words leaving her lips.

"Oh.. Roman please, let me explain... please let me-"

Before she could get another word out Roman had a single hand around her throat, pushing her up against the wall. She struggled to get out of his grip, but to no avail.

"You... YOU did this! Why? What more could you possibly want from this?!"

"I just.. wanted.. you back.." she choked out.

It only seemed to anger him more as he tightened his grip, letting out a dangerously cynical laugh.

"Back? You will NEVER have me back! You're just a pathetic little whore who always wants things her way. But guess what Airi? You don't get to always get what you want. You don't get to ruin me anymore. To take from me. You are dead to me, do you understand? You have been for awhile now, and you always will be. So hear me now when I say this, if I EVER see you again, ever hear from you, I will make your life a living hell!"

Then he let go, and she dropped to the floor, grabbing her own throat... gasping for air. Tears streaming down her face.

He made his way over to me, scooping me up in his arms, and made his way out of the house. Along the way I saw countless unconscious bodies scattered all over the place.

"I'm sorry Kätzchen, so so f.u.c.k.i.n.g sorry..."

He repeated the statement the whole way back to his car, gently placing me inside and floored it away from there. I curled myself in the seat as more tears streamed down my face before my eyes slowly fluttering shut once more...

***

I awoke to beeping sounds, in an unfamiliar room. I looked around, trying to piece together my surroundings before I heard a fimilur voice..

"Oh my god, you're awake! Are you okay? How are you feeling? How's your head feel?!"

I looked to my left to see Lilith at my side, now sitting beside me on the bed. She looked as if she hasn't slept in days..

"It would feel better if you weren't screaming in my ear..." I barely croaked out, my voice a slight rasp.

"Where am I? How did I get here?"

"You're in the hospital, Roman brought you in after he found you... do you remember what happened?"

I looked away from her, remembering everything that happened.

"I wish I didn't... how long have I been in here?"

"Three days... the doctors were really starting to worry. You know, since you fell asleep on a concussion."

Three days?! I've been out for three days?!

"Roman is downstairs getting some coffee, I'll go get-"

"No! I-I don't want to see him right now..."

She slowly sat back down on the bed, a confused and worried look plastered onto her face.

"Why? He's been so worried about you, he hasn't left your side the whole time, he hasn't slept since he brought you in... this is the first time he's actually left the room."

"I just don't want to, okay?"

She honestly looked so lost, she was so confused at what I was saying. And I don't blame her, she wouldn't understand...

"Zy... he literally saved you from an awful situation... I don't understand-"

"He saved me from a situation HE put me in, don't you see that Lil?!"

I screamed out the words. Or at least I attempted to... it just came out all raspy again.

"It was beacause of him that-"

"Kätzchen... you're awake."

I was cut off as He appeared in the doorway, almost dropping the two cups in his hand. He made his way over to me, setting the drinks down on the table. Lilith stood up and he took her place. He grabbed my hand in his, and I could see all the cuts and bruising over his knuckles from the other day. He leaned in to kiss me but I pulled away, turning away from him.

"Kätzchen, what is it... what's wrong?"

I could hear the slight sting of hurt in his voice at me reaction to his gesture.

"I just want to be alone... please. When can I go home?"

I glanced up at Lil and she gave a sympathetic look, then grabbed Romans arm. He reluctantly stood as she pulled him to his feet.

"Come on, let's give her some time alone... we'll check with the doctor and see how long he wants to keep you."

I didn't look up until they left the room, a tear rolling down my cheek. What am I supposed to do now...

They kept me in the hospital another three days for observation, Roman never leaving my side. He tried everyday to get me to say something, but what could I say to him? I didn't have anything to say... not just then at least. He took me home when it was time, trying to get me to stay with him at his house.

"Are you sure you don't want to stay at my place? I'd feel better if you did."

"I'll be fine here."

I set my things down when I got inside and poured myself a glass of wine, sitting on the couch. Roman stood a couple feet away, and I couldn't quite figure out the expression he had on his face...

"Kätzchen, I know you've been through a lot, and I know you'll need time to heal... but you know you can talk to me. I'll always be here for you."

When I didn't say anything he softly sighed, stepped closer to me and kissed the top of my head, letting himself linger there for a moment before pulling away.

"Just let me know if you need anything at all okay? I love you Kätzchen."

He silently made his way to the door and left. And I just sat there on my couch, not moving. Not being able to move...

***

I stopped by her apartment every couple days to drop of some essential items. None of the times she would open the door, but I could see her shadow under it as she sat there, waiting for me to walk away. I know I need to give her her space, give her time to heal... but it kills me that she can't even look at me right now...

I spot Lilith in the break room as I pass by, heading back to my office, so I decide to step in. I take a seat next to her, silent for a moment before asking what I've been dying to know.

"So.. how's uh, how's she doing? She still won't see me, it's been almost three weeks now... I know she tells you everything... has she said anything at all?"

She looked at me with pity, which didn't help me in this moment. It only made me feel weaker, more vulnerable.

"She's doing better... she's just not sure how to handle all of this right now. She's lost, hurt, scared... she hasn't left the apartment, fearing someone else might come after her."

She sighed and grabbed my hand, giving it a little squeeze.

"Don't tell her I told you this but, the day she woke up in the hospital, she didn't want to see you because she felt that it was because of you that she was put into that situation..."

My face twisted with confusion. Aches and pains shooting through my body at her words.

"I... I knew she was hurting... I never thought she would be hurting because of me though. She really said that? That it was my fault?"

"You have to see it from her perspective Roman. She was only taken because of the ridiculous fantasy your pyco ex had that she would win you back... as long as Zylith was out of the picture. She loves you... I know she does. But she's so confused, so conflicted. Just give her time..."

She patted my shoulder slightly as she stood up and left the room, leaving me to my thoughts....