Chapter Five

She woke up in pains. And in chains too. The monster had left her there after she passed out. He couldn't even bring her down. She struggled to break free but it only added to her pains.

She stopped struggling and open her mouth to call him but the words got stuck in her throat as soon as she heard moans. She scoffed in anger and disbelief. He left her in chains to have sex.

She was glad she didn't waste her voice on him. He'd simply ignore her and carry on like he didn't beat her to unconsciousness few hours ago. She continued trying to free herself but all efforts proved futile. She gave up with a frustrated sigh.

She resigned to staring at the door hoping he would walk in any minute. He did come in but after several minutes. He was shirtless and her eyes trailed down his half tatted chest. She felt like reaching out to poke those abs. He would be sexy if he wasn't so terrifying.

"See what you like, pet?" He asks. She looked at him expecting to find a smirk but she got disappointed. The same blank face. She quickly lowered her gaze before he would make a deal out of it.

He walked over and lifted her face to meet his.

"Does it still hurt?" He asked. If he was talking about the whip then it certainly did. She nodded slowly.

"Good cause it's gonna hurt a little more". Before she could process his words, the chains slid off her and she crashed heavily to the floor. She wanted to yell at him. Scream at him. Maybe hit him a little but she couldn't any.

"Hurry, I got something for ypu" He said and she wondered if that was a good thing. Using the wall as support, she struggled back to her feet. She walked slowly out of the room only to see him uncuffing the lady in his bed. She froze in the spot.

Has it gotten to that extent?. He even blindfolded her. She watched him released her and the shameless woman climbed out of bed.

"Who's she?" She asked glaring at Valentine.

"We're done here. Get out" He said simply and she walked out of the room. Eric turned to her.

"Back to my gift. It's really cute so I'm sure you'll like it' He said and she wondered when he started caring about what she liked. She watched him pick the bag and what he brought out shocked her.

A collar. A freaking collar.

"Now aren't you lucky to have a master as caring as I?" He asked with some air of pride like he got her the best gift in the world. If he was looking for a way to punish her again, he certainly got his wish.

"No, I won't. You've reduced me to an animal and now you got me a collar? What more can you possibly do to me, Eric? I'm human, I've got feelings. You can't treat me like a......"

"What did you just call me?" He asked and she felt like ripping him apart. Out of everything she said, the only thing he could pick out was his name?.

"I can't address you by your name too?" She scoffed. His jaw tightened and for a second she thought he would hit her but he didn't. Instead he put the collar round her neck.

"Eric stop..I won't wear any collar. I'm not a dog...." He suddenly tightened it and she gasped for breath. She hit his hand continuously but he didn't let go.

"Now listen, pets don't talk back at their masters. They're generally not supposed to talk but if you keep pushing me, I'll cut off that tongue of yours and feed it to you. Got it?" He snapped and she nodded rapidly hoping he would let go but he didn't.

"Secondly, you're not allowed to call my name. Say whatever you want but don't let my name roll off your tongue. Now you're gonna wear this collar for as long as I want you to" He said and she couldn't even nod. She was almost passing out when he released her.

She fell to the floor gasping and coughing. He didn't even care. He simply walked out of the room. She finally steadied her breathing but remained on the floor. He almost killed her. He would have.

Hot tears strolled down her cheeks. She shouldn't have talked back. She should have just accepted the collar. She finally got to her feet and tried the door but it was locked. She kept trying but it wouldn't budge. Why did he lock her in?.

She settled once more on the floor and waited for him to return. Her stomach grumbled loduly. She almost fell asleep when the door reopened. She expected Eric but it wasn't him. This set of eyes were the softest she'd ever seen. This man before her was handsome. Very handsome.

"Are you waiting for him too? "He asked but she couldn't find the words to reply him. He gave the sweetest smile she'd ever seen.

"I'm Aldric, Eric's younger brother. You are?" He asked extending his hand.

'I'm Valentine, Eric's pet' The thought almost got her laughing out. She didn't take his hand. She couldn't. What if Eric walked in? He'd simply accuse her of seducing his brother.

He stepped closer and she moved back.

"I mean no harm, I swear. I won't hurt you" He said and she believed him. Her stomach grumbled loudly embarrassing her. She lowered her gaze and he chuckled.

"You're hungry? Come with me and I'll get you something to eat". He offered his hand again and she took it this time. As long as food was involved, she was willing to risk it.

She followed him without knowing where he was taking her. He led her through a door and she found herself in a room, just like Eric's. She frowned. Nothing in here looked like food.

"Sit, I'll call the maids to attend to you. In the meantime, I'll get you a drink" He said and she nodded. He was so different from Eric. So nice. Human.

He offered her a glass of juice and she gulped everything down. He chuckled and poured another glass for her. She took another gulp and dropped it.

"They'll soon be here" He told her and she nodded. He sat at the other end of the couch studying her. She avoided his gaze shyly. She yawned repeatedly feeling drowsy all of a sudden.

He moved to sit beside her. She shifted away though her eyes felt heavy.

"Are you okay? "He asked. She shook her head. She wasn't okay. She knew she wasn't. She couldn't feel drowsy all of a sudden.

"I feel...I feel..." She yawned and stretched.

"Sleepy? You're supposed to" He said sweetly and closed the gap between them. She was totally helpless as he carried her to his bed.

She gave in to sleep knowing fully well he drugged her. She couldn't do anything. She was completely at his mercy.