Just as he had mentioned, a young-looking girl in skimpy maid attire came in with a tray full of food. Her bony hands reached over to untie my binds and as soon as she did, she left.

   I stared at the food, my hunger now completely forgotten. My thoughts lingered on Elijah's words and every word ran around in circles in my brain in a never ending loop.

    The lid covering the food remained intact, all due to the fear  that if I dared to even look at the food, I would throw up all over it but what seemed to get past me was that I was being watched.

    Slowly with a little wince at the pain that accompanied my fatigue, I slumped against the bed and shut my eyelids, waiting for what was to come next.

                 Maybe death?

                    ............................
                     ELIJAH KING

     I looked at her worried figure through the various cameras placed in her room with quite an interest. Her furrowed eyebrows expressed restlessness while her food remained untouched, expressing her lack of trust in her surroundings. Quite a smart girl she was, but would she really remain that way for long?

   As much as my mind kept roaming around the fact that she was so determined to escape me, I couldn't help it but stare at those supple breasts she carried, wishing I could get a taste if not salvaging all of her at that moment. The way they stood out as her nipples.......

                          Focus.

    Mind shifting back to the recent occurrences, I trained my eyes onto the stream of tears that stained her creamy skin. Oh how I wished I could wipe them away. This was expected since I knew my words had hit her heavily or maybe too heavy but I only told her the truth. Sad or not, the facts would always remain the same and I was offering her something better. Unfortunately, not even that consolation would free my noggin from worry.

          What if she said no?

    I was prepared for that, already being two steps ahead. I knew she loved her father to death despite everything he put her through and I planned on using her weakness against her, forcing her to submit to me entirely. I knew the game I was playing was dangerous but I just wanted her all to myself and I would do anything to get her.

    The door to my office was thrown open and in came my second in command. He had been my best friend throughout my childhood and even now, he held a special place in my heart. His face was laced with worry as he took in what I was doing.

   " Elijah, don't you think you are putting a lot to risk with this girl? What if she becomes the reason for your downfall?"

     I stared at him in disbelief because he already knew what Lilly meant to me and still managed to speak ill of her. I felt my ears turned red hot as my anger surfaced, causing me to stand up abruptly. His worried expression changed to fear as I pulled out my gun from its holster and pointed it dangerously at his temple.

    Without a word from me, he raised his hands in defeat and nodded, understanding the situation. I slowly lowered my gun as he moved farther away from me, being cautious of my reaction. I slumped back to my chair, taking hold of the whiskey at my side and taking a large sip.

    "The Westerners have waved a white flag declaring peace to us and surrendering. What do you think we should do?"

   The report gave me a slight tint of joy as the Westerners had vowed war on us but ended up defeated.

                 "Finish them, Damien"

    As soon as my final answer was given, Damien left, ready to carry out my order. I turned my gaze back to the cameras, only to realise Lilly was nowhere to be seen. Panic filled my senses as I frantically searched each and every security footage available at my disposal but came up with nothing.

         She really is a stubborn kitten.

   I was just about to leave my office when one of the screens caught my attention. There she was, trying to walk stealthily in the hallways, looking around in case she was being followed. A wicked grin splattered across my face as I got ready to hunt her down.

     What a thrill she gave me, my little kitten.

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