Fae POV

I woke up humming with satisfaction when I felt Katakuri grazing his fingers gracefully across my skin and I snuggled even closer to his warmth as he gently brushed his lips against my bare shoulder.

“You are so beautiful.” My eyes flung open and I rolled off the bed in a panic, hitting the floor hard with a thud.

Owe~ I blinked back the aching pain, trying to get up but my body refused to do what my mind was telling it to do. I felt so weak and heavy, like something was weighing my body down.

What’s wrong with me? Why can’t I make my body move?!

“Don’t worry, your body will adjust to the bracelet in a few days.” Theo chuckled softly, lifting me up by the waist and pressing my back against his chest as his warm breath tickled the back of my ear.

“Don’t touch me!” I cried out but he ignored my protest.

“Well, I can’t just leave you on the cold hard ground, now can I?” He kissed my neck and I cringed away from him in disgust. “Oh, don’t be like that, my dear.”

“I am not your dear! I’m not your anything, now unhand me!” I did my best to shove him away from me but my attempts were futile in my weaken state.

“How about breakfast in bed? I bet your hungry.” Once again he ignored me, sitting me down on the bed.

“I’m not hung-” I cut my words off, biting my tongue. As much as I want to argue and fight, I need to stop talking and think before I speak. It’s the only way I can get away from this stalker creep and escape. “A-actually I’m starving, f-food sounds wonderful.” I gave him my best smile and his eyes lit up with amusement.

I held my breath as he studied me closely but eventually, he broke out into a gentle smile, “I knew you would come around.” He placed his fingers under my chin, “I’ll only be gone for a moment but in the meantime, relax my love and enjoy the scenery of your new room. I designed it to your preference, so I hope you like it.”

I closed my eyes and gave him what I thought was a genuine smile, “t-thank you, your uh-awfully kind.” I whispered softly, trying to keep my cool but when I saw his lips leaning towards mine, I couldn’t help but reject him, turning my face to the side.

He let out a disappointing sigh, “I get it. Your still in love with Katakuri and I don’t expect you to stop loving him over night.” He shook his head side to side in disapproval but in a matter of seconds, his twisted grin returned to his face as he brushed some of my strands of hair behind my ear.

“Oh well, I guess it doesn’t matter anymore anyways because I know you will grow to love me over time and he’ll just be a faded memory, then your heart will only belong to me.” The corner of his lip curled up into a arrogant smirk.

Tsk, dream on creepier because that’s never going to happen. I growled inside my head while a burning flame bloomed inside of my soul but I kept my composer, smiling ever so sweetly up at him.

He leaned down closer into my face, “that fake smile of yours is almost convincing but by all means, continue acting, my dear.” His hot breath brushed against my cheek, causing my body to shiver unpleasantly. “I do enjoy a good show but if you want to truly convince me.” His eyes sharpened as he licked his lips, “you must cover your eyes because your anger is shining brightly through them.” He whispered seductively at me and I yanked my chin out of his grasp.

“You disgust me. I’ll never give my heart over to you, ever so don’t flatter yourself.” I spat out in rage but he just laughed in my face and I could see a glimmer of lust lingering in his crystal blue eyes when he pierced his eyes down at me.

“Ah, now that’s more like it. Your words are now matching your beautiful fearsome eyes but if you keep talking like that, I might just steal a kiss from your luscious lips.” He placed a quick peck on the side of my mouth and then vanished right in front of me before I could protest.

“Tsk, arrogant bastard!” I should have cocked him in his stupid face but. . my body. I tried lifting my arms but it literally feels like I have weights on them.

This bracelet, if only I could take it off. I studied the beautiful gold and silver bracelet clamped to my wrist but the only way to take it off was with a key. I growled in frustration, dammit! What the hell does he want with me anyways?

I replayed some of his earlier words and I bit my lip until I tasted blood. Theirs no way that man loves me so if he expects me to believe that bullshit, he’s out of his mind but I honestly don’t have time to think about his reasoning, I just need to focus on getting out of here.

The small soft pink room I was trapped in had no widow’s but the walls were decorated with beautiful paintings of flowers. Their were a handful of dressers that had vases of fresh flowers in them, a makeup desk and a large stand up mirror that framed around it.

I felt a sweatdrop form at my temple, he wasn’t joking about designing this room for me. I shook my head, I don’t have time to admire the décor. I forced myself off the fluffy king size bed and headed for the one of the three white doors in the room.

One of these doors have to lead to a way out. My arms and legs felt like I had training weights on them but I ignored the strain my body was in and headed for the closest door.

Every inch I took felt like a workout as sweat began to built up but the more I moved, the lighter I felt. I finally made it to the door and I rested my heavy hand on the doorknob, taking uneven breaths of fresh air.

I got to move faster! He can be back any second now! I yanked the door open and I found myself in a walk in closet. I couldn’t help but let out a gasp when my eyes scanned the room. Everything in this room was brand new and in my size.

The clothes hanging, still had tags on them and the shoes on the shelves never looked worn, the jewelry sparkled brightly under the light but they seemed to heavy to wear. What a waste of money was all I could think about at that moment.

I slammed the closet door shut, moving on to the next door and I walk into a bathroom that took my breath away. Fresh flowers were everywhere and the tub was ginormous, not to mention all my favorite products were stocked up on the shelves. Definitely not creepy that he knows what I like to wash my body and hair with. Just how long has this psycho been watching me!

I wrapped my arms around myself, trying to hold back the tears that desperately wanted out. I felt violated. I felt bare and exposed to this man and all I wanted to do is cry my eyes out but I blinked back the tears and headed for the next and final door.

When I opened it, I fell to my knees, landing on my side when I found myself in a kitchen with no widow’s and there wasn’t anymore doors to look behind.

I was to exhausted to think and my will started crumbling when I realized Theo was the exit and the entrance to this hellhole. I laughed at myself until I felt numb, that’s why he didn’t mind leaving me alone. He knew I couldn't escape.

I stared up at the ceiling, singing a soft melody in the language of the Sea King’s. I wanted to give up but I knew I couldn’t even if I wanted to. I bit my already swollen lip, I refuse to allow this man to break me. I’ll find a way out even if it kills me but for now. . I allowed my mind to be swept away into a daydream about going back in time before I met Katakuri, before I whined to Leon about leaving the island, before I dreamed about freedom.

I closed my eyes to keep the tears from spilling, Leon was right, people on the outside world are truly monsters.