“ Don't worry, I'll make you realize just how much you belong to me.”He said and stepped away from her. She inhaled a deep, fresh breath, one not thickened with his heat or tension. She looked up to see that his countenance had changed again; it had no evil smirk or squinted eyes; rather, his expression was cold and sharp, like a wrong intake of breath could cause wrath. “ First of all, is there anything you want to say? Any question you want to ask?” Ariel eyed him for a second before asking. “ Why did you bring me here?” “ You're better off being here than in that house.” “ What makes you think this place is better?” She asked with a scoff, as if his response was ridiculous. “ You're safe here. I can guarantee you no one would dare lay a finger on you.” She gulped and blinked

