Chapter 57
The whispers had been worse after Silas’ official laid his claim to me. I guess it’s something I’ll have to tune out just to focus at school.
My books were laid out in front of me, I’d chosen to hide away in the library hoping no one would find me here. I didn’t want to fall behind and the last thing I did want was more drama, so here I am during lunch reading instead of taking part in what I’m sure is one hell of a pissing contest.
I didn’t want the extra drama of being theirs, not if it came with consequences of the likes of Blaire.
She’d obviously never been told no in her life, spoilt rich kid and all.
Loud voices force me to move my gaze from the words on the pages toward the entrance.
Sure enough Blaire and her minions are walking right for me .
Letting out a sigh I begin to pack up my books needing to escape as quickly as possible, just as Blaire stops in front of my table.
“Too good to show your face in the cafeteria whore.” Blaire says, trying her best to taunt me with the whore comment.
Shrugging my bag over my shoulder I move around the table and ease between Blaire and her friends.
“You think they truly want you,” she calls out after me. I stop hating that her words make me.
“They have no say, rules and all that.” She says smiling when I look back at her.
I take in the way she looks at me like she’d rather claw my eyes out and leave me to die in a pool of my own blood than to accept whatever this is between Silas and I.
“Once they have what they want from you, you’ll be nothing but a simple piece of their past,” she gloats like she knows things I'll never be privy to.
Her words hurt and as much as I try to force them to the back of my mind, to block them forever, I know she’s right.
I’m the outsider here, I’m the girl that came in and took what she believes is rightfully hers.
Without waiting for more of her hateful words I force my legs to carry me out of the library and make my way outside.
The sun hits my face as I do, the heat doing little to calm the fury burning deep inside me, clutching my books I keep walking, at this point I don't care where I just need to escape.
Was Blaire telling the truth? Is there something the guys are after from me?
Did they claim me simply to control me? Or is it because they actually want me?
My phone beeps, bringing me out of my thoughts.
Silas: Princess, where are you ?
Ignoring his text, I place my phone next to me. I don't think I can deal with Silas and his control issues right now.
Lifting my legs to my chest I wrap my arms around them holding tightly as a tear slides down my cheek. I hate that Blaire’s words can force me to doubt everything and make me question why I’m even here at Monarch Prep.
Why did Cranford enrol me, marry my mother and why am I part of whatever this is?
The guys said I was theirs, even before I came here. How can someone claim me when I didn’t even know them? At least I don’t think I did, not before all this.
My phone beeps again and dreading whatever Silas texts says now I ignore it.
It’s not like he won’t find me.
Suddenly footsteps behind me catch my attention just as I turn my head to see who it is, Neo plops down beside me his jaw clenching slightly, his dark gaze lands on mine rooting me to the spot, tilting his head toward me his lips turn upward in a devilish smirk.
“Cat got your tongue Bambi?” he says before his tongue circles his mouth before darting out wetting his bottom lip.
“I-” I stammer, any words I plan on saying die in my throat as I stare at Neo with bewilderment.
“Already pissing Silas off huh?” He chuckles, moving his hand along his jaw, rubbing it before his hand drops down.
His gaze catches mine, before he moves suddenly pinning me under him, his weight pushing me down into the grass.
Grabbing my hands he shoves them above my head before he unties his tie from around his neck and uses it to bound my hands together.
“Now, Silas told us to punish you for not answering and that we could by any means necessary.”
My entire body trembles with need as Neo pushes himself into me, wrapping his fingers around my throat. He uses that by pulling me up until our lips touch.
“Are you wet, Bambi?” he grinds out.
“We can’t do this here.” I murmur as his fingers tighten around the column of my neck.
“Why not?” he asks as he pushes his cock into me, the sensation adding a whole new level of need.
He bends, ghosting his lips to mine then he kisses me deeply, forcing a moan to escape my lips as he swallows every last sound.
“I don’t think you’re in the position to tell me what to do Bambi.” He adds before he removes his knife and slowly lowers it across my chest.
“Please.” I beg, although I’m not sure what I’m begging for.
“Ignore any of us again and your punishment will be much more severe.” he warns.
I nod even though I know it’s a lie, I won’t stop defying them, it’s who I am.
“Now let's see that pretty pussy.” Neo smiles before his hand with the knife travels down until it’s at my skirt and before I can protest he’s cut away the button holding it in place and it falls apart between us.