Her Sinful Mate

chapter four

n a v e a h

I spin around on my heel , taking in my surroundings . Numerous trees stretch out around us , the sight brings me a strange wave of calmness yet the panic of being in the middle of who-knows-where makes me uneasy .

"Take me back , “ I murmur , slowly turning around to face Lucian . He stands in the exact same spot , no emotion evident on his face as he just stares at me . His grey eyes seem to hold so much mystery and darkness , I find myself wanting to step closer , just to get a better look , but I refrain .

"No ." He says impassively , raising an eyebrow . I wrinkle my face up in anger , balling my hands into fists before I catch myself and inhale a deep breath , my face falling into a blank expression .

I feel hopeless , furious and frustrated . I don't understand what's happening right now , I don't know where I am and I don't even know if my father is still alive . I inhale deep , even breaths before abruptly spinning around on my heel , all my instincts and years of training flying out the window as I dart toward the forest . Any rational thinking is non existent as I reach the forest , heaving through rows and rows of trees , trying to put distance between me and Lucian . Dry branches nip at my skin , dry leaves crunch under my feet and the freezing cold breeze twirls through my hair .

As I round a tree , two strong , gloved hands wrap around my upper arms , pushing my back firmly against the base of the tree . I yelp , I can't think straight or rely on any of my instincts when so many emotions roam my mind , so the only thing I do , is squeeze my eyes shut .

"Naveah ," A deep , husky voice growls . "Open your f*****g eyes and look at me ," Lucian demands and I obey , my eyes slowly fluttering open and I tip my head back to look at him . He's towering over me , his dark raven curls hanging over his forehead as he glares down at me . From this close , I can see the blue specks in his grey eyes , the anger swirling in them .

He's beautiful , overwhelmingly beautiful . Something tugs deep inside me and all of the sudden I want to shrink away .

His eyes roam over my face , his gaze so intense I fight the urge to avert mine . He lowers his head , his eyes level with mine and I slightly lean backwards at the close proximity . "I will f*****g tie you to this tree and leave you here if you try to run again , I'm trying to protect you yet you don't even give me a chance to explain ," He sneers , his eyes a dark grey as he dispassionately stares at me . He leans back slightly , staring into my eyes . "Now , are you going to be a good girl and listen to what I have to say or are you going to keep running ?" he questions in a sinful tone , a glint in his eyes .

I gulp , my lips falling agape . "I'll listen ." I whisper , clearing my throat .

He narrows his eyes , his eyes roaming over my face before he takes a step back , his hands still firmly gripping my shoulders before the world disappears again , everything falling black before my feet hit the ground , my knees almost giving in .

I gasp , glancing around to see we're back in his estate , in a different room . It seems to be an office , a large space with wooden floor , a large oak desk , floor to ceiling windows and a large book case similar to the one my father has . He takes a step back , rounding his desk before gracefully sitting down on the chair .

I watch him warily as he gestures with his fingers to the chair in front of his desk , opposite him . I pad toward the chair , slowly sitting down before crossing my arms across my chest . All that's happening is making me feel dizzy , my emotions all over the place and my mind reeling with confusion .

"Your father didn't make it ," He clears his throat, leaning his elbows on the edge of the desk , watching me intently. "I'm sorry ." He whispers , twisting the silver rings around his tan fingers , his hands now rid of any gloves .

I sniff , glaring down at my hands . A pang of guilt hits me in the heart , for some reason the thought of never seeing him again makes me feel sad . My father made my life a living hell , he put me through gruesome training , abused me mentally and locked me away from the outside world and now he's just gone , forgotten .

He surely wasn't the best father , he was a manipulative , cruel man , but in a way I envied him . So many people feared him , me included . I feel sullen at the thought of never having the chance to have a normal father-daughter relationship with him .

I inhale a deep breath , my eyes flutter closed as I clench my fists in my lap . He was a cruel , cruel man and I can’t help but feel a little relieved . I shake the thought and clench my jaw at the horrid feeling of relief .

I flick my eyes back to Lucian , frowning when I see he's still watching me , gawking my reaction . He's so emotionless that it makes me feel overwhelmingly curious to know if there's a reason . A reason like mine for not being able to have any emotions roam my mind .

"I knew your father and he trusted me , so when all of you were attacked , he called me ," He leans back in his chair , folding his arms over his chest . "He trusted me with you , to protect you and keep you safe from the men that do still want to kill you ." He sighs , running his tattooed fingers through his raven curls . "I know this might all seem overwhelming , but as you're well aware of , your father was a powerful man with a lot of enemies and that's why he trained you ." He says matter-of-factly .

I almost roll my eyes , shifting in my seat . "Exactly, he trained me since I can remember , I can protect myself . That's why I'm finding it hard to believe that he wants—wanted you to protect me . So , If you'll be so kind to explain , why the f**k did he actually want you to protect me ?" I sneer , glaring at the unnaturally beautiful man opposite me . I'm beyond annoyed , my fists clenched to the point of pain , my nails digging into my skin . I'm finding it hard to control my emotions . I exhale a long breath , licking my dry lips before gazing out of the window .

"Because , Naveah , whether you'll be able to protect yourself or not , you still have nowhere to go , do you ? You can't f*****g go back to that house ," He says it so calmly that I bring my eyes back to him , watching him intently as he leans forward. "The way you handled your fear and anger a few minutes ago also shows that you can't protect yourself entirely , so stop giving me attitude and accept the fact that you're f*****g staying here ." He says , tilting his head a degree , amusement flashing in his eyes as he watches my reaction .

"Well , Lucian , I'm finding it hard to believe that anyone would react rationally when some strange man shows up , kidnaps you by making the world disappear in some crazy teleportation way — which reminds me , how the f**k did that happen ?— then explains to you that you have to stay in his estate for God knows how long ." I'm fuming , again , nearly standing from my seat to reach over and possibly strangle him .

How can this man expect me to be calm with everything that has just happened ? Is he truly delusional ?

He sighs , poking his tongue into the side of his cheek as he gazes out of the large window , seemingly in thought . I watch him warily , breathing hard as I study his features . Something eerily powerful radiates from him , It’s strange and confusing .

He turns back to me , blankly staring at me . “I’m an immortal , a Sin and so are you , Naveah .”