Chapter 23: Infected by his madness
Cedric’s grip on her hair was firm, and her skull seemed like it was on fire. He was a psychopath who could flip the switch at any moment. Like who coerces you after turning you on.
Abrielle was scared. This was something she knew would eventually happen, but she never expected him to bring it up like this. Her entire body was still heavily stimulated as there was a strong need in her core.
"I wanted to get something. It would be very embarrassing if we had gone to the store together." Abrielle could barely talk and dared not scream. It made her wonder if he wasn’t scared of rumours going around about him being abusive to his wife.
Cedric’s lips were still close to her ears, and his hand secured her on the waist. There was no escape for her, and even if she was to make a run for the door, how many steps could she make before he would be dragged back by him?
His hand stopped gripping her hair and was swirling the ginger strand as an amused look graced her face. "What did you want to buy in this store that was too embarrassing to go with me? I was just curious about what was going on in your mind to try to do something not so smart in Moonstone Harbour. Half the town is in flames because of you." His voice was threatening but still seductive, which was crazy because how can one arouse fear and need at the same time?
Abrielle swallowed hard thinking about the next believable lie she was about to tell. She doubted he believed her, but luckily, she was formerly an author, and they were the best at making fake scenarios in their head.
"I heard back home that Moonstone Harbour has a lot of interesting herbs and potions from all over the continent. There was one problem we had that I thought would be solved if I paid a visit to the potion store." She continued lying. It made Cedric wonder how she could still think of lies under this condition.
Cedric’s hand left her hair and then wrapped around her neck as he pulled her close to his chest,trapping her completely. His other hand was on her waist, had moved under her night garment, and was now drawing circles around her stomach that gave her weird sparks that were super distracting and also stimulating.
It made her almost forget that he had his hand around her neck and could kill her at any moment. Cedric was strong, and she was just a little mouse at his mercy, but that would not be the case. She created him and nothing is perfect.