A Slave to His Darkness

The Truth

Steph:pov

An hour has passed since Zach mindlinked me. Memorized by the way the fire danced in place. I decided to take a shower before he got back. It was now in the evening, and I wondered if he would bring me down for dinner. I could try to play sweet and let me have some alone time with my sister. Cooped up in this bedroom all day made me feel a little lonely. Even Willow was keeping her distance from me for some reason.

I laid out my black pants and light blue tank top with my black leather jacket. Hoping when Zach arrives, he would approve of what I decided to wear for dinner. I put my hair up in a messy bun and put very light make-up on. I normally don't ever wear make-up. For some odd reason, I wanted too.

Willow chimed in finally. "It's for him."

"If I look nice enough and put on my charm, he will let me hang out with Nikki after dinner."

"Maybe he will do other things to us as she wagged her tail."

"Girl, you need to go for a run and get your mind out of the guter." I said with a laugh.

I heard the door open and someone walking in. It must be Zach. Thank goddess I was in a robe and not naked in the bathroom. He entered the bathroom. I could see blood and dirt all over his body. Worried that he was hurt. I grabbed his arm to fully inspect the man standing in front of me. His eyes were not the favorite shade of the blue I could get lost in. His darkness changed the atmosphere in the room.

"Are you hurt?"

"NO, Get out and get dressed with the clothes you laid out for yourself." Zach said with a hint of anger.

I bowed my head and said, "Yes master.

Not wanting to pi** him off anymore. I did what I was told. I got dressed and then sat on my knees on the rug in front of the fireplace. Waiting for him to get done.

Zach came out naked. The smell of iron was gone and was left with his mouth watering smell of moss and sandwood. As he walked past me, I took a peek in his full glory. He was a very handsome man, I just couldn't help myself not to look.

Zach came back out and stood behind me. He unlocked my collar and put it away. I'm not sure if I should stand. I kept still until he told me I could move.

"Little wolf, let's go to dinner."

" Should I leave my hair down so no one can see my mark?" I asked."

"Your jacket hides it pretty well. If they see, my mark, does it really matter."

Personally I don't want people see but I wouldn't dare tell him that. They will all know I am his slave forever. I gave him my best smile and stood.

The dining hall was busy. Alot more wolves than this morning for breakfast. I was a bundle of nervous from what happened earlier today. Hopefully no one seen him hit me. Bottling up the feelings of sadness and shame from the memory. Zach lightly touched my lower back and I felt calm instantly. Looking up at him and locking eyes, he actually smiled. Not sure if it was because he knew what I was feeling or knew that his touch calmed me.

"Where have you been?" as Nikki came up to me and gave me a hug.

"I just unpacked and read my book. I'm sorry, Nikki. You know me when I start to read I get lost."

"Steph, you are such a need sometimes, " as she laughed.

"Did my paints get mixed up with your stuff. I noticed I didn't have them." I asked her

"Yes, They are safe and sound in my room. After dinner we can go them and I can help you set it up in your room."

We sat down and Zach started to pile my plate with food first before anyone else started to eat. He could be nice when he wanted to be. If I can stay in his good grace he might let me hang out.

King Marty asked, "Zach and Jordan how the border control went." How many rogues got in and how many did they send to the cells."

Looking at Zach for his awner I was curious about what had happened. Jordan started to inform his father.

Zach interrupted before Jordan could say anything. " We can go up to the office and discuss the details after dinner. Let's not bore the woman with this or have them lose their appetite."

"After dinner Nikki and Steph can explore inside the castle walls. She can go get the rest of her stuff from Nikki." Zach stated.

"Zach how do you feel about having a double mating ceremony. We could do it together while Nikki and I are still here." Jordan said to Zach.

"It should be up to the girls, if anything. Steph and I can wait no rush for us."

Nikki was more then happy to let everyone know that she would be happy to share such a special day with us. It would be the best party ever she announced.

Jordan kissed Nikki and Zach just nodded at me as they left for the office with King Marty. Finally Nikki and I were left alone to talk.

We made our way to the pool room. I wanted us to be alone so I could tell her what has been happening to me. Looking around to make sure we were alone.

Nikki noticed that I was a little on edge. "What's wrong. I know when something is up Steph. You can't hide it from me."

"You have to promise me you won't say anything to anyone, especially Jordan."

She crossed her heart and zipped her lips. I rolled my eyes at her cute gesture. Letting me know I have her fully secrey.

"I need your help to leave this place. I don't want to be with Zach! I need to find away to completely vanish with out him finding me."

"Nikki, I will die here if I stay. He keeps me chained up in our room. He has punished me and has hit me once already from his rage. I have rules and if I break them." The words getting stuck in my throat, on the verge of crying from all the built up pain and emotional torture.

She wrapped me up in hug." I can't let him do this to you. I will k*** him if he touches you again."

"You can't. You don't know what he is capable of. I don't need you to get hurt or worse. One of the rules is that I can't tell you anything that has happened."

"I hate him Nikki said."

" There's more." I pulled down my collar to my jacket and revealed my mark.

"He marked you!" she screamed in anger.

"Please lower your voice. Yes, he did. I know he is f**k up and what he is doing is wrong. Zach also makes me feel alive. It's hard to explain. My body reacts to his possessive and dominant aura. I am just so confused Nikki. He doesn't hurt me really when he punishes me. He pushes me into my own pleasure." I confessed.

Nikki just nodded, letting me know to go on.

"I don't understand my own feelings. Realizing that I am starting to fall for him. Zach only wants me for my body. When he holds me at night I feel safe, But could he change for me. Would his demon truly hurt me."