Stolen by Catherine Stovall

Author:Catherine Stovall [By Stovall, Catherine]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Fiction
ISBN: 9781611871524
Publisher: Untreed Reads Publishing
Published: 2011-08-30T00:00:00+00:00

19

Matteo chuckled lightly and bowed to Soborgne in a very formal tribute, “Signora, your little snack seems to have gotten your strength and beauty on its way to recovery quite well. I dare say your memory of me is not flattering but clearer than before.” His reference to Soborgne’s attack on the servant girl made her blush despite the situation.

The man stood in front of the bars holding a serving tray laden with food and a crystal decanter that contained a thick red liquid. The light from her small, battery powered lantern cast amber reflections on to the man’s translucent skin. Soborgne could feel the hunger rising deep inside her. A wild animal clawing its way to the surface, the need burned inside her. She hissed at the man in a ferocious display of hate.

Matteo took a step forward and spoke in his usual calming tone. “Now Senorita, is that any way to treat a humble admirer?” As he spoke, he pulled the keys to the cell from his pocket and began to unlock the door. Soborgne crouched into a predator’s stance, ready to attack if he came to close. Her mind was only half hers now. The old Soborgne wanted to beg for mercy and appeal to the man to free her but the new Soborgne wanted the fight and longed to rip his throat open and lap up his blood.

The man was now inside the cage with her. He gently set the tray down and inched it towards her. He locked eyes with her but moved slowly as if someone trying to tame a wild beast. His voice came in a gentle wave of reassurance, “I will not harm you. You must understand that the gift you are being given is not meant to hurt you. It will make you strong and beautiful forever. You will never die an old woman, battered by time’s brutal hands.”

Soborgne relaxed a bit but remained in her defensive posture, crouched like a jungle cat ready to spring if the man made any sudden gesture. He held his hand out and beckoned her to come nearer to him and the food. Soborgne, still eying the bottle of crimson liquid, flexed her muscles once and then carefully inched forward. Suddenly a loud screaming shattered the fragile truce between Soborgne and Matteo.

Matteo flinched, momentarily distracted by the scream and Soborgne pounced. She dug nails and teeth into flesh. At the last second, Matteo had thrown his arm up in a defensive gesture and Soborgne had sunk her teeth into his forearm. Matteo easily shoved her away and sped from the cell in a blur of shadows, slamming the door closed behind him.

A young girl came running into the room screaming, “Matteo, Master Matteo. Jonathan has her.”

The girl collapsed at the foot of the stairs, exhausted and panting. Matteo did not bother with the girl. He was a blur of black as he rushed the stairwell. Soborgne stood staring at the servant girl who panted heavily on the stone floor.

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