The Darkness of Perfection by Michael Schneider

Author:Michael Schneider [Schneider, Michael]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Fiction, Romance, General
ISBN: 9781612130248
Google: EzeaMgEACAAJ
Amazon: B0058PDYRI
Publisher: Writer's Coffee Shop
Published: 2011-06-28T04:00:00+00:00

“Hello, Nicholas.”

He acknowledged my defeat with a grin, glancing at his watch.

“Less than a minute. You must really be bored today,” he chuckled. “Jayden, I’ve allowed your little rebellion so far only because I knew you would realize the futility of it soon enough. From now on, though, you will greet me immediately when I come into the room. Is that understood?”

I closed my eyes, wishing once again that I could end this nightmare. How much longer could I hold out before I gave in completely?

“I’m waiting for your answer,” he reminded me.

I opened my eyes to the same scene of fields, trees, and that damn dog that was just as much my jailer as he was.

“I understand,” I mumbled, still not turning around.

He grasped my chin and held me firmly as he forced me to turn and rise from the window to look into his face, a silent battle taking place as we gazed at each other. The scent of his cologne and the outdoors tickled my senses, and I realized he was no longer wearing the black slacks and navy dress shirt he’d worn this morning, but was now in worn jeans, a black t-shirt, and denim jacket. I didn’t know where he’d changed clothes, because God knew he hadn’t come back here. The thought that he’d spent at least part of the day outside enjoying the sunshine while I’d remained trapped within these four walls, sitting here day in and day out, made me want to scream at the unfairness of it all.

“Jayden, you will look at me when you speak to me. Now try again,” he snapped.

“I said I understand perfectly,” I gritted. I was scared and frustrated, and losing my mind. He kept me off balance and I never knew what to expect. The rage finally got the better of me and I couldn’t have stopped the word vomit if I tried. “I’m supposed to look at you and bow down to you like royalty and kiss your ass and thank you for gracing me with your presence after leaving me trapped in this damn room all freaking day until I’m ready to rip my hair out.” I wasn’t sure how my outburst would be received, but the humor I saw dancing in his eyes was the last thing I expected.

“So, my kitten still has her claws after all. You’re kind of cute when you hiss and your fur stands on end, you know that?” he chuckled and eyed me speculatively while never releasing my chin. “So what should I do to sheath those little claws of yours? Hmm? Would my little kitten like to go outside?”

I bristled when he referred to me as an animal once again, but the thought of going outside stopped me from saying anything else stupid. At this point, I’d do just about anything to get out of this room. I searched his eyes, hoping that it was an honest offer, and slowly nodded. “Really? You’ll let me out?”

I asked timidly.

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