The Monster's Fury

CHAPTER TEN

Adrienne POV

The doorknob rattles as I try to turn it for the 10th time now. I slam my fist against the door again and again.

“Come on Hunter! Open the damn door!” I yell as my foot kicks to every syllable.

I know he’s not going to listen to me but I don’t really have a lot of options. I grunt in frustration as my back slides against the door and I drop to the floor. I look around the room and once again— no windows. I roll my eyes realizing that I went from one prison to another one. I scoff at the irony.

I gaze at the bed in front of me knowing the best thing for me to do right now is rest and recharge. I stand up and limp towards the bed noticing the huge difference from the springy one I’ve grown accustomed to. I run my hand on the soft sheets before slowly lowering myself on top of them. I sink lower into it and close my eyes– ready to instantly fall asleep, until a knock at the door springs them back open.

‘Well that was short-lived.’ I think to myself.

“Why knock, if you already have the key Hunter?!” I shout out my annoyance, assuming he's the one at the door.

“Just common courtesy. I take it you were expecting someone else.” Her voice makes me whip my head around and when my eyes land on her they immediately start to water.

“Sandy.” I whimper as I struggle to sit back up.

“Don’t you dare try and get up.” She scolds before wrapping me in her arms.

“How are you darlin’?” She asks as she tightens her warm embrace. I can’t speak. All I can do is cry and hold her as tight as I can. We stay that way, barely moving a muscle. My sniffles are the only sound coming from the room.

“Hunter told me you want to leave.” She speaks, breaking the silence between us. I let her go and wipe away my tears, knowing that our silent heart to heart is over.

“Sandy, I have to. You know better than anyone what Cole is going to do to get me back. What’s worse is, this time it won’t just be about getting me back.” I glare at her and she knows full well what I’m talking about.

“You struck his pride and spoiled his plan. Now–”

“Now, we go to war.” Sandy calmly interjects.

“And you’re okay with that?” My face scrunches in confusion.

“Come on Sandy you’ve got to be kidding me.” I shake my head in disbelief.

“Adrienne, it's time to wake up.” She snaps.

“This war was going to happen whether Cole had you or not. You going over there just sped up the process and caused you unimaginable pain.” Her words cut me like a knife and as hard as I try to put on a brave face, I fail.

“You’re letting fear cloud your judgment.”

“It–it’s not.” I stutter, trying to swallow my tears but I have to admit, she struck a nerve.

“So what if it’s fear?” I say a little with a little more conviction.

“I know what he’s capable of. He can kill all of you without even batting an eye and none of you will see it coming. You say my judgment is clouded by fear? That’s better than it being clouded by arrogance. Arrogance is what gets you killed.” I think back to when Cole first kidnapped me. When he beat me almost everyday because of my arrogance.

“Sandy I don’t want to go back but we both know I have to.”

“You don’t have to, you just think you do. It’s not going to make a difference if you go back. The war already started.” She shrugs.

“If I do, I could lessen the blow for you guys. Maybe save my parents, Hunter–” She laughs, cutting me off. I have to hold back the outburst that is itching to leave my mouth.

“Your parents? Hunter? If you would have seen the agony they were in when they found out you died, you wouldn’t be saying this. I’ll tell you what, they would rather deal with Cole, than lose you to him.”

“And Taylor?” Sandy’s eyes widen.

“You know about Taylor?” She cautiously asks. I close my eyes before my tears could fall again as memories of Taylor losing her life replay in my head.

“Adrienne, how do you know about Taylor?” She asks again, pulling me out of the black hole my mind was going down. I slowly open my eyes and look at her.

“He made me watch.” She’s taken aback by my words. I can’t help but chuckle at Stoic Sandy, not so stoic anymore– and who was able to do that? Cole.

“It was my fault she died. If I would have just stopped fighting– if I would have just listened, she’ll still be alive.” I look down and pull at the cuticles springing from my fingers. Sandy put her hand over mine, stopping me. Her face is pale and there’s concern in her eyes but there’s also a hint of fury there too.

“How ‘bout we get you cleaned up? I’m pretty sure you’re dying to get out of these bloody clothes. Then you could tell me everything.” She smiles but I know that smile is just covering up how she’s really feeling. She holds out her arm to help me out of bed and I willingly take it knowing that a nice shower is more than needed.

“Where’s Hunter?” I ask. My curiosity getting the better of me.

“That knucklehead is probably outside waiting for you like a little puppy dog.” We both laugh knowing that she’s most likely right.

“He was lost without you Adrienne.” My smile fades. I know she’s right because I was lost without him too, but I can’t let Hunter die because of me. It might be selfish but I can’t go through the pain of losing someone again.

“I can take it from here.” I tell her once we reach the bathroom. She lets go of me and walks in the bathroom to turn on the bath.

“Take your time. I’ll bring some clothes over for you.” She walks out and closes the door behind her.

I strip out of my bloody clothes not bothering to look in the mirror behind me. If I feel this awful I can only imagine how I look. Next to the tub is a bottle of Lavender scented epsom salt and bubble bath. I excitedly grab them both and pour them into the steaming water. This is exactly what I need right now. I watch as water and bubbles fill the tub, then turn off the faucet when it’s full enough.

I wince as I lower my body into the water. The water is scorching hot but once I got used to it, it felt like heaven. I close my eyes and sink lower to let the water engulf my entire body, trying my best not to get my bandages wet but failing horribly. I don’t care though, I’m loving every minute of this bath. I sink my head into the water tuning out the rest of the world.

****

I decided to get out the bath when my hands got pruny and the water turned cold. I dry myself and use the Lavender scented lotion sitting on top of the sink with all the other toiletries. I can’t help but notice that everything is Lavender scented . I guess they really like the calming effect it has. I have to say, I like it too. I haven’t felt this relaxed in a long time.

I wrap my wet hair in a towel and use another one around my body. I open the door and begin my hunt for the clothes Sandy said she would leave for me. I see them folded on the bed and start to make my way there.

“Adrienne.” A strong voice causes me to jump, dropping the towel that’s covering my body.

“Hunter.” I gasp. My hand clenching my chest. He’s hunched over a chair in the corner of the room with his hands crossed in front of him.

“You scared the hell out of me.” I breathe, trying to calm myself down. He doesn’t say a word. He just stands up. His dark blue eyes lock onto me, making me catch my breath. My heart pounds in my chest as he stalks closer to me. It’s not until my back hits the cold wall that I realize I’m still naked.

He stops in front of me, just close enough to where he’s not touching me. I can feel his eyes hovering over me but I don’t look up. His chiseled chest moving up and down is my only focal point. I’m scared to look at him. I’m scared to get close to him. I’ll never be able to leave him if I do. He raises his fingers to my chin, tilting my head up so that I’m looking at him. I move my head away from his hand.

“Adrienne, please. I don’t want to fight.” His voice is desperate and my heart aches knowing that I’m hurting him, but it has to be this way. I put my palm on his chest trying to put some space between us but he doesn’t budge.

“Come on Hunter. We can’t do this.”

“Why not?” He turns my face towards his again, pushing his lips onto mine. Sparks of electricity run through my entire body, settling right on my c**t. He lifts his face, allowing me the air I need back into my lungs.

“You’re mine and I’m yours. Why can’t we do this?” His lips land on mine again as his hands lock mine over my head.

“You promised me Adrienne. You promised if we got into this we’ll do it together. You promised you'd keep me out of the darkness. You promised you wouldn’t leave.” The heat in my body is rising with each kiss he gives me.

“Was that all bullshit?” His tongue slides down to my neck, licking the drops of water left on me from the shower. My body shivers once he hits my sweet spot.

“Of course not.” I moan. Temptation clearly winning this battle.

“I love you Gorgeous. Stay with me, please.” I’m lost in his touch, intoxicated by his scent. I can barely think.

“Stay with me.” He whispers in my ear before lifting me up. My eyes meet his hopeless blue ones. In an instant I can see how much he needs me. How am I supposed to say no to him? My hands cup his face and my lips cover his. He brings me closer to him, deepening our kiss.

As our tongues intertwine, he walks over to the bed and lowers me onto it. He takes the towel off my head, letting my curly wet hair drop down my back. The cold drips of water cool my hot body. He lifts his shirt over his head, putting his rock hard abs on display just for me. He quickly unbuckles his belt and pants, dropping them to the floor. His d**k bulging through his boxers makes my mouth water. As my need for him grows, all my thoughts of Cole disappear. The only thing on my mind is my s*x God standing in front of me right now. I need him just as much as he needs me.

He gently pushes my back onto the bed. His lips explore every inch of my body, reacquainting himself with it. His tongue glides over my n****e, making my body jolt. My back arches pushing my n****e deeper into his mouth. He puts it between his teeth and gently nibbles.

“Ahh.” My moans bounce off the walls of the room. He slides his tongue down the middle of my stomach. I hum as the crisp air sweetly cools the traces of his saliva on my skin. He spreads my thighs and freezes when he sees some of the scars Cole left on me.

Before I can feel self conscious he softly kisses on each scar, kissing away any trace of Cole. He sucks and leaves little hickies claiming what has and always will belong to him. I grip the sheets craving more of him, more of his touch, more of his kiss. I can feel his warm breath hovering over my dripping wet entrance.

His tongue slowly spreads my lips and licks my swollen bud giving it just a hint of delight. I thrust my pelvis closer to his mouth. I don’t want just a hint. I want it all. As his tongue circles my c**t, my hips subconsciously follow. He gently pushes two of his fingers inside me.

“Mmmm.” I bite my bottom lip as his fingers curl into my G-spot and his tongue swirls around my c**t. Hunter keeps an agonizingly sweet pace as he continues his heavenly assault. My body quivers the closer I get to the edge.

“Oh my God, Hunter.” My hands grip into his hair as his fingers continue to enter in and out of my p***y. Only he can make me feel this good with such little effort. I’m falling deeper and deeper into his sea of ecstasy and I want to drown in it. I look down at him between my legs licking the honey coming out of my honeypot as if it’s the sweetest thing he’s ever tasted.

“Hunter, I want you.” I whimper as I try to pull his body up towards me. He uses his free hand to push my body back on the bed ignoring my request. He curls and twirls his skillful fingers inside me and fills me with so much pleasure that I forget what I even asked him for. He wraps his lips over my bud and sucks while his tongue tenderly rings around it. My eyes roll back as the gates to my watery dam start to shatter.

“Oh my God.” I cry. My body shudders uncontrollably as my orgasm takes over. Hunter slows the pace of his tongue on my c**t allowing me to come down from the high I was just on. He licks up all of my juices making sure not to leave a drop.

“I miss how sweet you taste Gorgeous. I can do this all day.” He hums as he licks his lips.

“I just want you inside me.” I move my hips so my slit rubs against his bulge that is itching to be released. He doesn’t fight me this time. In one swift move his boxers are off and his rock hard c**k is deep inside me. I cry out in bliss as my walls adjust to his length. He inches out and back in, keeping a slow and heavenly pace, filling me with exactly what I want.

“Tell me you love me.” His voice is hoarse and sexy as he whispers in my ear, filling me once again. I can barely catch my breath yet alone form a sentence. A lustful moan is the only thing I’m able to muster up.

“Tell me you love me.” He pulls out, leaving my p***y wet and throbbing with desire. My hazy mind is now fully clear.

“Hunter, don’t tease me.“

“Tell me you love me.” He rams into me and slowly pulls out of me again and again creating this torturous, lustful cycle.

“Say it.” He groans.

“I love you.” I moan out, not being able to take it anymore.

“I love you so much baby, please.” I beg and like the s*x God he is, he answers. He plunges deep into me.

“Ahhh!” I scream in pleasure as my nails dig into his back.

“Fuck.” He hisses, pounding into me again and again, never missing a beat. My body begins to tense up as I get closer and closer to the edge.

“Oh my God baby don’t stop. I’m so close.” My eyes slam shut and my toes curl as another orgasm hits me. My body trembles as I tumble into the sweet abyss made by Hunter. He slows his pace but his fully loaded gun let me know that he’s far from done with me.

****

Hunter POV

I lay and watch as Adrienne sleeps peacefully next to me. After so long, I can’t believe she’s finally in my arms again. I gently push aside a strand of hair hanging over her face. God knows I should be sleeping, my body aches from pain and exhaustion but I can’t take my eyes off of her. I’m scared if I do, she'll disappear again. I can deal with this physical pain but the pain of losing her again is something I never want to feel again.

My fingers glide over her bare skin as I softly kiss her arm and shoulder. I bask in her lavender scent. I missed her so f*****g much. I reach for the blanket to cover her body more but then something catches my eye. I pull the blanket down a little more to get a better look at her back, careful not to wake her up in the process.

Scars and bruises cover her entire back. Instant rage courses through my body as I examine each one. He did this to her. He wants her to remember him no matter what happens. No matter how hard she tries she will never be able to forget him. He wants to haunt her forever. I clench my fist as I try to control my anger.

Adrienne squirms, pulling my attention from her back to her face. Her eyebrows furrow as she squirms a little more, making small grunts. I quickly pull the blanket and cover her back up. I lightly run my fingers through her hair and once she feels warm again her face and body relax.

“To think I almost gave up on you.” I sigh, looking at her one more time before slowly getting up from the bed and getting dressed. I walk out the room and softly shut the door behind me, hoping I don’t wake Adrienne up in the process. I look around for Alex and Sandy. I don’t want to just kill Cole, I want to make him suffer in the most inhumane ways I can think of and I want to do that sooner rather than later. Even though I have Adrienne back, I won’t feel at ease until he’s gone.

I find Alex and Sandy on the porch. Sandy is smoking a cigarette and Alex is pleading his case on why he should be next to control the drone. One thing about Alex, that fucker is persistent when he really wants something. Sandy’s eyes land on me, saving Alex from another let down.

“How’s she doin’?” She asks me as she blows smoke out of her mouth.

“Better. I think she’s gonna stay.”

“Good.” She nods.

“I’m surprised you’re out so early. I wasn’t expecting to see you until tomorrow morning at least.” Alex jokes, shoving my shoulder.

“What are we gonna do about Cole?” I question, ignoring Alex.

“The things he did to her Sandy–”

“She told you about Taylor?”

“Wait. She knows about Taylor?!” Alex is just as surprised as me.

“How does she know?”

“He made her watch. She saw Taylor die and she saw who killed her.”

“Jesus Christ.” Alex mutters as he blows air out of his mouth. I’m at a loss for words. I thought the scars were bad but this–. I take a deep breath trying as hard as I can to stay as calm as I possibly can.

“Sandy–”

“Don’t worry Hunter. I have a plan, we just need to be patient. You and Adrienne will get your revenge but first y'all gotta go away for a little while.”