Chapter 5 EXPOSED II

CHAPTER 5

My eyes widened in horror as the girl exposed our earlier conversation, revealing our plan to deceive the chief. Joanna's face paled, and she tried to push the girl out of the room, but the chief stopped her.

"Wait," he growled, his eyes blazing with amusement. "I want to hear more. Tell me, girl, what else did they say?"

The girl hesitated, glancing nervously at Joanna and I. "They...they also said they would find a way to escape together no matter what it took, even if it meant they had to get rid of you first.

"That's a lie!" I interrupted "we never said anything of that sort, I sw......"

Before I could finish my statement a heavy blow landed on my cheek, forcing me to the ground with a sickening thud, causing my ankle to twist in the process. He slapped me. I sat there in shock as my body trembled, my mind still reeling from the force of the blow.

Joanna rushed to my side in an attempt to comfort me but she was immediately brought to a halt.

"Joanna, come back here" he said, his voice oddly calm.

Joanna glanced at me sympathetically before returning to her position, as the chief had ordered.

"I'm going to ask you this just once, and I expect nothing other than a completely honest reply. Does this girl speak the truth?" he asked, gesturing to the strange girl.

Joanna's voice trembled as she replied "No..." but before her reply could sink in, the chief pointed a gun at the girl and fired without hesitation, his actions leaving Joanna and I in complete shock.

"Okay" he replied in a cheerful tone with an oddly calm demeanor that contrasts his prior actions. "one more question and be careful what you say, I believe you understand how dangerous words can be by now? So...tell me is Lyra really unable to serve me tonight?"

A thick layer of silence engulfed the room as Joanna and I trembled in fear, unsure of what to do.

Joanna glanced back at me, her eyes filled with tears as she mouthed an apology. My eyes pleaded for her to stick to our earlier agreement but Joanna's next words sent shivers down my spine.

"No, sh...she's fit to do so" Joanna replied with an apologetic look on her face.

The Chief chuckled "thank you for your honesty. You may leave now. Go and await your punishment and get someone to come clean this mess up"

"Yes chief" Joanna said before leaving him and I alone in the room.

Despite the fact that I was greatly disheartened, I refused to move or utter a single word, neither did he, but I could feel his intense gaze lingering on me.

After the body was taken out of the room and the mess was cleaned, he gestured for me to come sit next to him. "Come here" he said, his voice soft but firm.

"No" I retorted as I hurriedly made my way to the door, whilst limping, desperately tugging at the handle to let myself out but unfortunately it had been locked from the outside. Before I could think of an alternative move, I felt his intimidating aura behind me.

He kept moving forward as I met his gaze, in an attempt to close the gap between us, pinning me against the door. He stared silently at me for what felt like an eternity before picking me up. He carried me in his arms, gently placing me on the bed, positioning himself between my legs.

He stared intensely into my eyes as his body hovered above me. With his gaze locked unto mine, he slowly lowered the straps of my dress revealing my cleavage, his gaze then shifted to my exposed skin as his eyes lingered on my body, with intense desire hidden within them.

His soft but firm hand found its way to my thigh, slowly moving upwards lifting my dress. A mischievous smile played on his face as he leaned in, forcing me into a passionate kiss that I could not resist.

Me breath seized as he penetrated my mouth with his lips, forcing an entry. Our tongue intertwined as we moved in perfect synchrony. The heat emulating from his body intensified as the kiss deepened.

I found myself lost in the pleasurable sensations that engulfed me. I was lost in his tender touch as he caressed my body, lost in the passion and intense desire he projected in the kiss. I could barely contain myself as I felt my body reacting to his every move. Just as I was about to lose myself in his touch, I felt his hand tugging at the straps of my undergarments.

I immediately came to my sense as I regained composure and pushed him away. He tried to pull me back in but I refused and shoved him even harder.

"Get away from me!" I screamed, while using my hands to cover myself up, protecting me from his gaze.

He seemed baffled by my sudden outburst. regardless of my warning, he still tried to grab me but before his grip on my arm could tighten, I bit hard on his arm and refused to let go, allowing my teeth to penetrate the borders of his skin, causing him to bleed profusely.

His face wrinkled in pain but his voice still remained calm. "Lyra, let go" he retorted, his voice slowly taking a harsher tone "stop!...I SAID LET GO!!!" he yelled, his actions corresponding with the visible annoyance in his eyes, as he propelled me off his arm with immense force, causing me to slam my head against the sharp wooden bedframe.

My vision became a blur, as my movements slowly became unsteady. I could feel a warm liquid trickling down my face as a sudden wave of weakness hit me, before I could comprehend his prior actions, the once brightly lit room suddenly became dim, I remained perplexed as what seemed to be a panicked expression took shape on the chief's face as he rushed towards me. My mind went blank and soon enough my eyes followed suit, engulfing me in darkness.