Free Forever Black (Nightwalkers 2) by H.N. Sieverding Page B

order.
    "No." She crossed her arms over her chest
defiantly. Her eyes were surrounded by smeared mascara that bled around the
edges.
    A deep, commanding tone lined his strong voice as his brow
kissed his shining eyes, "Undress." He narrowed his gaze.
    "I won't—"
    "Do as I say!" He bared his fangs. The sight of
his murderous rage made her jump back a step, but it didn't make her back down.
    "No." She took another step back. Her voice
quivered, "Get away…" Closing her eyes, she balled her fists at her
sides and screamed her next words as loud as she could, "From me!"
    Then, it happened. She lost control. She couldn't move an
inch of her body, and her eyes stared straight ahead. Inside, she was screaming
for him to release her, but none of her emotions showed on her face.
    His voice was shaky, as if he was trying very hard not to
strangle her, "Listen to me." Reaching up to her shoulders, he pulled
off her jacket and let it fall behind her. "You smell like a piece of
trash. That rat's stench hanging over you like a cloud." His fingers took
a firm hold of the baggy T-shirt she wore then quickly pulled it over her head.
"And you act like an insolent child, so spoiled and rotten it makes the taste
of your blood repulsive."
    As he undressed her, he didn't check out her amazing breasts
or admire her body. Nothing. All he did was strip her down to an embarrassed,
naked state. Then, he released her from his spell. He turned his head as he
pointed to the tub. "Stay in this bath until the servants come for you. I
do not wish to be near you any longer."
    "Then send me home." She quickly retreated into
the bath, the hot water feeling wonderful on her skin. Her words were angry,
but there was a wetness to her tone that showed she was holding back tears.
"I'm not who you think I am. I don't remember you, and I'll never be her,
no matter—"
    "I said silence your tongue." He held up a single
finger, his nose wrinkling as his lip curled. His breath was rapid as he tried
to keep his calm. "I do not want you to speak until I allow—"
    Her brow wrinkled as she screamed, "You stupid—"
Suddenly, she couldn't say another word. Her hand went to her throat as she
opened her mouth several times, but nothing came out.
    "Silence. Finally." He let out a deep exhale as he
turned. His body disappeared into the air.
    She waited a few minutes to make sure he was gone then made
her escape. After putting on a robe, she glanced around the next room for her
purse and clothes but couldn't find them. He had taken her shoes and socks as
well. This would make fleeing hard, but that didn't stop her from trying.
    She first tried the bedroom door, and it was locked. Letting
out an annoyed groan, she shook the handle several times, but it didn't open.
She planted a few swift kicks against the wood before trying something else.
She went to the doors of the balcony, which were locked as well.
    Her eyes scanned the room then settled on a chair next to
the door. She thought she could use it to break the glass, so she quickly
picked it up and started slamming it against the doors. Each time, it bounced
off.
    After a few minutes of failed attempts, she tried to think
of something else. Closing her eyes, she sat on the bed and took a few deep
breaths. There was a dress laid out on the comforter for her. Ashleigh was a
jeans and T-shirt kind of girl. She was not putting that on.
    Then, a noise awoke her from her thoughts. Her surprised
gaze moved to the person coming in the door. Before she even saw who it was,
Ashleigh bolted toward them. She slammed the woman into the wall and covered
her mouth. The woman was dressed in maid's attire, a classic type that matched
the atmosphere of this old place. Because she was still on a high from feeding,
Ashleigh easily subdued the servant.
    Instead of asking politely for her uniform, Ashleigh quickly
undressed the maid and stole it. The woman put up quite a struggle, but
Ashleigh was stronger. After she got what she wanted, Ashleigh