“We are going to be tied together forever after all.” He didn't let go.
“Why me?” I had been dying to ask that question. If it bought me a little more time before his hands started to wander, then I would take every second it gave me.
“Not why us? Briella, I am disappointed in your selfishness.”
I started. He knew my name. Which meant this wasn't random.
“You are the eldest child in your family, are you not? We always choose the eldest. That way your family's name can continue with the younger children. We are not heartless.” He chuckled mirthlessly.
I fought back the urge to roll my eyes. “Could have fooled me. Kidnapping defenceless children.”
He ignored me totally. “You care for those around you. You don't just pretend to. You will care for our children.”
I gagged. “Children?”
“Yes, Briella. Our many children. You would have fetched me a fair price, but there aren't many women like you around anymore, so I am keeping you for myself. Now, strip.” His tongue lapped at the back of my neck, and I fought back a cry of disgust.
“No.”
“You will strip, Briella, or I will rip the clothes from your body. You stink, and I need you clean.”
“If you are going to rape me, then just get it over with.” My voice came out much stronger than I felt. “So I can get back to the children.”
“I am not going to rape you, sweet Briella.” His words were muffled as his tongue continued to work over my skin. “I am going to clean you.”
“You mean bathe me?” His hands kept me firmly in place. Somehow that seemed worse. More intimate.
“In a fashion. I am going to lick every inch of you clean, Briella. So I have the taste of you in my mouth forever.”
His words sent ice rushing through my veins.
“That way, even if you are taken from me, you will not be able to hide. After today, there will be no escape for you.”
