All Chapters of To Put A Leash On The Master: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

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A Beano Of Death

/ HEIDI /The scene before me is a bloodbath.Bodies lay scattered across the floor, the once vibrant celebration now turned into a grotesque beano of death. My legs feel like lead as I force myself to move. And I hear another piercing cry with two more almost immediately, thuds resonating in my ears, each sound paralyzing me with fear. The terror grows so much that it becomes numbing, leaving me to stare blankly at the blood-pooled floor. But then a thought slices through my foggy mind—Hunter. Is his corpse among these? How about Dad Griffin, Dad Tad, and Morton—where are they? “Saturn, I need help!” I scream, except I don’t hear my voice, as the words barely escape my lips in a hoarse whisper. I frantically begin to search the hall. There has to be someone alive, someone who isn’t lying in this gruesome display of devilish deeds. Fortunate if that person is Hunter or other members of my family. But unfortunate when I spot a familiar satin cloth shimmering under the dim light.No

You Can't Outrun Me

I don’t want to start imagining things, but I can’t help it. Hunter and I seem to be the only survivors after all. And he’s the one looking macabre amongst us both. Gods and Goddesses, please tell me what I’m thinking isn’t true. Tell me Hunter didn’t do this. Bring the murderer before my eyes, so I can be a bit consoled because I cannot deal with this. I just can’t.There’s enough I can take for a week. And this… this is way past my limit that I want to lay atop sun-beaten sand and let the concrete scrape off the memories. Reset the things I’ve just now seen.For the first time, I envy amnesia; and wish that it’d find its way to me, as I cannot dare say what sort of a person would do this—steal people’s lives, turn them into dolls with their blood as art, even leave a hole in their chests. Or I’m probably just naïve and people like these are real. Maybe they’re specks of dust waiting for the right wind to blow them together.But isn’t it unfair—that someone this heartless gets to l

A Phobia Of Hunter

A while ago, before the bloodshed, I would have found the blood on his lips hot. But now, I can’t imagine I fell in love with a beast. Or perhaps he played out his actions so well his barbaric side slipped under his coat. Before this day, I loved everything about him—how he often switched tones, imitating baby voices in our voice calls and notes. Even trying to mimic my voice at times. He’s the same man who made cute as well as sassy expressions. And got accustomed to texting me emojis and funny gifs. Not to forget how he woke me up by sending repeated texts just so my phone would keep dinging. Now that man seems like a distant memory; replaced by this cold, unfeeling stranger.I blink away from the rearview mirror and stare into the darkness ahead of me, bracing myself for the words my mind wills me to say before looking at Hunter’s breathtaking features.Gone are the days when I badly wanted to run my fingers through his hair—when I wished to see what his right eye looked like.

Hunter, Love

SOME HOURS AGO.Last I checked it was past nine in the morning, and I’ve spent the past eight hours preparing for the event that’ll soon create a rift throughout the country.I stand on the balcony and clutch the handrail before inclining against it, sniffing in crisp fresh air as the late morning dews kiss my skin.Staring at the distant, foggy mountains, my face cracks with a smile. And I’m pleased with how the snowflakes drop slowly. But then the moment is disrupted when my cell phone dings in my apron pocket.“Fuck!”My hands work fast as I put the phone to silence so as not to piss off the person in the bathroom. His ears are the sharpest, that one. So is his tongue.He’d stroll into the room wearing underpants while slinging a towel over his shoulder.‘The hell are you doing on my balcony, Heidi? And leave that phone of yours somewhere that’s not my room, will ya?’ he would say in a raspy voice just before yanking me out of the room.I unlock my phone and tap an unread message. (

The Scent Of My Arousal

In the valley guarded by snow-coated greens and high, misty mountains lies the Whites’ family house. We visit only during Christmas, though celebrating it isn’t a thing.We enjoy the holidays in our style nonetheless—like binge-watching rom-coms or stacking containers of Christmas cookies in the refrigerator or… I don’t know. But one wouldn’t find a trace of festive decorations, even hear a commentary about it in the mansion.For as long as I can remember, this is our first time coming together for a celebration. And there are two halls prepared for it too.I heave a sigh of exhaustion as I stand before the mirror in the servants’ quarters. My eyes are dull and nearly closing under tired lids. And I can still feel shock rolling in my belly at the fact that the mysterious heir to White group is my man. Gazing at the bonnet guarding my hair, I’m more about discarding this wretched apron of woe for something proper—one that looks even a tiny bit pleasing to the eyes.A while back when

The Second Option

I noticed everyone stopped moving the moment Hunter made a sudden motion. And as clinking cutleries cease, silence dominates the hall—so deafening even a pin drop can be heard.The dining hall has a table big enough to fit eight households. Chandeliers overhead, their lights reflect off glass vases and the table’s golden top.Dad Tad is by Dad Griffin’s left. They are quite far to see better, but I’m certain the former’s shifting in his seat as if waiting for a crack in time to lash out and have me dragged out of the hall.“Big brother, did she spill something on you?” Saturn asks. Her glare’s nearly boring holes in my skin, sparks flying around her eyes that I’d be melting if I were plastic.Hunter doesn’t respond. Instead, he shifts his stare from the bracelet to my face.As we lock gazes, I find I’m looking into a deep-set eye of sage green, its aura spellbinding, magnetic…The stud diamond glimmering on his thick left brow calls for my attention. But I’m rather engrossed in the in

Heidi's POV

I listen to dishes rattling in the sink while washing the stack of tableware from lunch. The blues playing in my head have one order to drown out every whisper around me—if anything, it specifically picks up the bloody voices.They say he’s handsome. They wonder who he’s dating. They say she’s lucky. Well, let’s be real. The first is true, but the last…I’d hoped I could toughen up and move on after the bathroom incident. Yet, anything that relates to Hunter still seems to unravel me. Even now, my unsteady hands struggle to hold the plates.I spend what feels like an eternity finishing the dishes. Luckily, it’s not too late to get a well-deserved nap. If only Saturn’s not the hand that squashes my hopes when I make my way down the hallway.I don’t appreciate her standing there, casually leaning against the doorway to the servants' quarters. I don’t like her around me either. And I’d pay a huge sum to get her off my back if I could.“Ah, Heidi. There you are!” she calls out, pushes he

Fear What Fiend

Behind me, Saturn lets out a short triumphant cackle. “Now, you’ll unlock your shit and hand it over, or I promise you, these girls will drag you straight to Dad Griffin. And we both know how quickly he’ll get this sorted before throwing you to the wolves.”Facts! Pure facts. And extremely unfortunate.I hadn’t fully considered the implications of anyone else finding out about my relationship with Hunter. But Saturn has it all figured out. The girl’s smart, I’ll give her that.“Dad Griffin’s rules are ironclad, you know. Having any relationship with commoners is a blunt no. In this case, baby girl, you are the commoner. You’ve seen him dole out harsh punishments for far less.”Hmm, true. Still―“You can’t be certain I have a relationship with Hunter,” I say. After all, the girl only saw a picture. Anyone would suspect I’m fangirling and I won’t fault them for that. What does a wealthy public figure have to do with a servant anyway? I’m sorry, Hunter.“Dad wouldn’t ask for evidence now

I'll Take Her

After some time, Hunter turns to my direction, and my heart skips a beat as I instinctively lower my head. I shut my eyes and lips tight, screaming within.This nervousness’s crucifying me, only if I’m not already turned cold by the idea of Hunter staring at me—why does it even matterrrr?!“I’ll take her,” he declares, his sonorous voice cutting through Saturn’s words as it brings her chatter to a halt. I imagine her blinking, stunned, and trying to comprehend Hunter’s words. But I too am left bewildered. Hearing his voice in reality for the first time is like having an initial conversation with your celebrity crush. Maybe more than that.The sound is thrilling and exotic; lodges between my ovaries, creating butterflies and their dancing sensations. Anyone would fall for the man without setting eyes on his gorgeous physique.“Take her? For what, Brother?” Saturn’s annoying tone spoils the moment. Could someone beseech the girl to be quiet, even for a second? Her screeching voice is

A Game Of Lovers

My new space looks breathtaking, not even in the least occupied by the king-sized bed against a wall across from the balcony’s windows. I don’t care to take in my new environment, but I do notice the view that’s a sky with shades of blue and white, fog gazing back from the distant mountains.The sight reminds me of my Villa. How I would sit on the balcony for hours, listening to the nightingales’ melodies while watching butterflies dance between steel railings.It’s a core memory, but I don’t intend to leave it that way for a long time. Just as I don’t want to make memories of this place too, as I’m unsure what this is about.Yivlen prepares a bath before I sink into the warm water and revel in its glee.It has been so long since I enjoyed such simple pleasures. Surely, a year and four months is enough to miss out on many things.“Your dress is set, ma’am, for the party,” Yivlen says, standing on edge at the door, and I regard her awhile.For some reason, I sense a strange tension cou

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