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As we had hoped, we were shipped to North Carolina. Fifth Minister put us on a private plane, and we flew back immediately. It was dark when we landed, but it didn’t matter. Everyone else was right behind us. Fifth Minister kept up his threats until I yawned and closed my eyes. I could see Fifth Minister was frustrated and dumbfounded by my behaviour. He’d known me since I was four, and I was a completely different person now. Fifth Minister wasn’t sure how to handle this version of me.
As soon as the plane landed, an escort of ten men surrounded Natasha and me, and we were whisked away. They all wore the uniform of Disciples, so there was no pleading with them. Natasha was holding her own, too. Every time one sneered at her, Natasha stared coldly down her nose until they looked away. Despite the desperate situation, with how small she made them feel, it was fun.
We swept through the heavily guarded gates, and Natasha and I were forced to exit the car. Standing at the top of the steps of the building, which they used as a church, were First Minister, Second, and my uncle, the Eighth.
“Alexis, we’ve been so worried about you,” my uncle said, walking towards me.
“Bullshit,” I snapped and spat at his feet.
Charles stopped as shock crossed his face. Fifth Minister joined the others. First appeared paler and older than ever. While Second was as mean and big. If not bigger.
“What did you say?” Charles gasped in horror.
“Bull… shit.”
“How dare you!” First exclaimed. “Eleven years in the wild has ruined you.”
“Yup, because now I know what women’s rights are. What paedophiles are, and I’m looking directly at four examples. I came to inform you to fuck off. Because I know who and what you are. Marry a raping pig? Not happening,” I said, going with the plan Natasha and I had discussed.
“Shut your mouth!” Second bellowed.
“Why? Frightened someone will hear? That would be a shame, wouldn’t it, if everyone learned the truth?” I sneered.
“I’ll go to hell before marrying you. And if I don’t check in within forty-eight hours, safe and sound, with my friends, I will be reported as kidnapped. So, see ya.”
Angry now, I turned on my heels and walked away. Two hands shot out and grabbed me, and I gazed calmly at the Disciples.
“Take your fucking hands off me, assholes. Or assault and abuse will be added to the charges of kidnapping. I came to tell you one thing. Fuck you. I will not marry you. If you don’t release me, you’re responsible for what happens next,” I said peacefully.
“Alexis, you’ll go nowhere. I am your father, and you will do as you are told. This has always been your destiny to wed First and Second Ministers. Whatever the time out there taught you, you were born into this church and will obey your leaders. Should you not, your friend here will be given to several guys whoneed a wife. Many men here need a concubine. I am sure your companion would serve pleasantly as one. She is not important to me, only to you,” Charles stated.
I twisted free and turned to face him.
“So, this is what pure evil looks like. Threatening to rape someone because I know the truth about you. Fine, go ahead; you still won’t force me to marry you,” I said with defiance.
My uncle stepped back, stunned. But Second wasn’t and issued the threat I expected.
“Take the concubine to my quarters. We’ll have some fun tonight. And in the morning, we’ll see how she’s doing.”
“Stop!” I cried, hoping my acting would fool them.
The men hustling Natasha away paused as First Minister held a hand.
“Yes, Alexis, my dear,” he said, licking his lips. First Minister believed he had me over a barrel.
“I’ll do it. Don’t hurt Natasha,” I begged.
My uncle grinned as my defiance fled, and I became what he thought. A weak woman. Little did he know.
“Tomorrow, we’ll marry. In the meantime, Second will watch your friend,” First declared. No, that wasn’t the plan. I had to think quickly.
“Natasha stays with me, or I shall kill myself. One way or another, I’ll succeed. Harm Natasha, and I will die,” I replied desperately.
Second growled but First held up a clawed hand.
“After we marry, you can play with the concubine. But we need to wed Alexis,” he said. “Keep your friend. Escort them both to the isolation room and prepare Alexis for marriage.”
Natasha and I exchanged glances as we were led away. Well, our plan was working so far.
