The Dancer and The Masks : A Dark Reverse Harem Romance (Their Obsession Book 1) by Bea Paige

Author:Bea Paige [Paige, Bea]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2021-08-29T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter 18

CHRISTY

“Now for dessert,” Konrad says, his blue eyes sharp with want.

The effects of the drug continue to incapacitate me. My limbs feel heavy and my head groggy. Getting away from these men is no longer an option. I simply can’t move.

“Please,” my voice is slurred, my tongue heavy. That inner voice battling with my body’s need to obey. Begging these motherfuckers isn’t something I want to do, but it happens regardless. My physical strength has been overpowered by this drug that I’ve been poisoned with. “W—what have you d—done to me?”

“Thirteen is truly gifted. She has the ability to make any manner of drugs, and all of it using natural ingredients. If you haven’t already guessed, Five’s blade was steeped in something to relax you. There’s no running now, Nothing,” Jakub says, wickedness lacing his voice with poison just like the drug is lacing my veins in the same way.

“How could she?” I mutter, heartbroken by her betrayal. Why had she looked at me the way she did? Like she understood my predicament and wanted to help me, and yet it was her drug that made me feel this way, that’s put me into this vulnerable position. I can’t even try to fight back.

“If she’d been born in the wrong century, there is no doubt that she would’ve been accused of being a witch and hanged from The Weeping Tree for her skill,” he continues, oblivious to my disappointment.

“She’s a witch?” I mumble, spots of light dancing in front of my eyes as I try to make sense of what’s happening.

Konrad stands, looming over me. “Not like the ones you might find in fairy tales, Zero. She’s a healer for want of a better word.”

“A healer?” I laugh, and the sound is bitter. This isn’t healing, this is aiding and abetting monsters who imprison and control, who manipulate and coerce, who hurt people. She’s no better than they are.

“She calls this particular elixir The Quickening,” Leon explains, his thick fingers sliding through my hair, pulling the strands so that my scalp tingles. I feel the weight of his hands, the intention in his movements, and it sends a wave of warmth cascading over my body. It’s not a reaction I want or understand, but it happens regardless. “You may feel heavy, sleepy, relaxed right now,” he continues. “But soon the drug’s true purpose will reveal itself. Be ready, Nought. This is the one and only time we can guarantee that you’ll enjoy what’s about to happen. This is our welcome.”

I almost say that Jakub has already given me that back in his bedroom, but then that would be admitting out loud that I enjoyed it, that a tiny part of me craves that feeling again.

“No! Don’t!” I protest weakly. Forcing my lips to move, I glare at Jakub standing before me. “This isn’t what I want.”

Jakub’s eyes flash with anger. “Even under the influence you are still so argumentative. We are giving you a gift, Nothing. Accept it.”

“Rape isn’t a gift.

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