When Psychos Collide - Chapter 6

Chapter 6 Captive in Body, Ecstatic at Heart Soft morning light settled across Cassian's shoulders, making his already striking features even more breathtaking. Yet, there was no hiding the unmistakable possessiveness in his eyes behind all the beauty. The look he was giving me was so intense that it felt almost predatory. Before I could continue giving him my Oscar-worthy attempt at being terrified, he had already walked over to me. Then, he bent down and gently drew me into his arms. His warm breath brushed over my hair as he slowly stroked my back, soothing me patiently.

"Don't be afraid, baby. I won't hurt you." I greedily breathed in his scent, but deliberately tensed my shoulders, feigning fear. "T've liked you for a long time." His chin rested lightly against the top of my head, his voice practically dripping with tenderness. "I fell for you ever since the first time you held one of my finance magazines and told me with utmost sincerity that I was your role model. _'I watched you stay cold and distant with everyone else, enjoying how you would turn your eyes to me from time to time. Still, I was afraid that your affections for me weren't deep enough.

I was afraid you'd leave me at any moment. "T couldn't stand seeing other people reflected in your eyes. I couldn't stand watching you smile at someone else, even if it was only a glance... I don't care if it was only for a second; I'd become insanely jealous." His arms tightened around me as he spoke, pressing me even closer against his chest. "Thad no other choice, Heather. I really couldn't take it anymore. So, I had to lock you away. Only then could your gaze... your emotions...

and everything else that makes you Heather will belong entirely to me." 'What a perfectly psychopathic confession. That possessiveness, his obsession with me...I love it!' I was on cloud nine on the inside. Still, I couldn't just show that on the surface. So, I timidly protested, "Mr. Knox... this is unlawful imprisonment. It's against the law." 'Oh, what does it matter even if it's illegal? The point is, when do we fuck?" I thought eagerly. To be honest, I was starting to get a little impatient. Alas, Cassian made no further advances.

He simply continued holding me, gently running his fingers through my long hair again and again. Every touch of his oozed affection, albeit restrained and almost reverent. "Please don't be scared of me." His voice became softer still. "I just love you so much. So, so much that I'd rather have you hate me than lose you. Heather... baby... please give me a chance." The straightforward confession made my heartbeat spiral out of control. I lowered my eyes, suppressing the excitement surging inside me. After several seconds of mental preparation, I finally managed to squeeze out two tears.