Mercy for the Wicked by Lisa Olsen

Author:Lisa Olsen
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Tags: angels and demons
ISBN: 9781466328891
Published: 2011-09-09T05:00:00+00:00

Chapter Twelve

“The Master comes…” Nelo squeaked, mere seconds before the door swung open. It was barely long enough for me to try and look a little less worn out. Nelo dove for the shadows, I assumed because he was terrified Raum would find out about the Grace I gave him. Knowing Raum, I could imagine he wouldn’t approve of my squandering it on a servant.

“If it isn’t my host, what a pleasant surprise.” I mustered as much enthusiasm into my voice as I could, hoping to find him in a good mood.

“In the flesh,” he grinned. “Speaking of which…” He snapped his fingers and my pretty red dress was replaced by a shorter one in gauzy lavender that reminded me of a costume from the old Wonder Woman TV show, when they’re on Paradise Island. “Much better,” his smile turned lascivious, and I wondered what I’d have to endure.

“Very pretty, thank you,” I nodded meekly.

“Yes, you are, pretty as a picture. Not that I don’t enjoy you down there on the floor, but please, rise and join me for a glass of wine.”

“Alright.” Rising slowly, I approached him cautiously, not quite knowing what he expected of me.

“I must say, it’s pleasing to see you’ve had a change of heart and accepted your fate, but I do miss a bit of the fire in your eyes. So invigorating.” His eyes flashed playfully as he poured us each a glass of wine from a serving tray that appeared on the table.

Ugh, I wished he’d make up his mind, did he want me to play along or fight him? “I thought about what you said before, I might as well make the best of it right? After all, I’m gonna be here for a long, long time.”

His eyes widened at that. “Indeed?” Raum pressed the glass into my hand, and I took a deep drink. “How very forward thinking of you.” He almost sounded disappointed I wasn’t putting up more of an objection.

“But you won’t hurt me if I cooperate, right?” I injected a bit of fear into my voice and was rewarded by his smile. Oh yeah, he definitely got off on the idea that he had me right where he wanted me.

“As long as it suits my needs,” he replied, savoring that distinction. “And as long as you keep me satisfied.”

Ick. “What would satisfy you now, my lord?” I asked as submissively as I could manage. In the space of a heartbeat, he pulled me into his arms, his eyes dark and terrible.

“For those pretty eyes of yours to cloud with pain.”

Fear swept through me, despite my best efforts to keep my head. “I’ll give you what you want, you don’t have to hurt me.” I gathered the Grace beneath my hand. Unfortunately it was much harder after using it on Nelo.

“But I want to hurt you, my lady,” he grinned wickedly. “You taste so much better laced with fear.”

“Here, take it then.” My voice quavered as I pushed the Grace into him, willing it to be enough.

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