Rumpelstiltskin [On Hold]

And then the deal was made...

Chapter Seven

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And then, the deal was made,

A deal that was soon to fade…

Selena moistened her suddenly dried lips. The place seemed gloomier and colder than it was seconds ago. Those fine hair on her nape stood as the cold gust caressed her exposed skin. Her chest heaved up and down as her panicked eyes jerked left and right. Her insides were churning painfully as sweet drops of sweat fell down her forehead.

Warm hands suddenly wrapped around her bare upper arm earning a staggered gasp from her. His warm breath was on her ear. ''In the darkness again, Selena? '' His smooth baritone voice sent painful tingles throughout her petite frame.

Selena couldn’t restrain her distress no more. Agony-filled sobs escaped her luscious lips as her poor body trembled with every sob. She felt so helpless that every single part of her shattered in pieces. What has the cruel world done to this poor innocent girl? Her heart painfully clenched inside her chest, the throbbing within was excruciating. Glistening crystal tears streamed down her eyes moistening her cheeks before falling down from her chin to the rough ground.

No words came out from her, just cries filled with agony and helplessness.

His warm hands moved down to find their way around her narrow waist. He pulled her close to him until her back was pressed against his warm broad frame. His breath was still on her ear, his fine moist lips barely touching the sensitive skin there. ''Hush, my sweet. '' The sweetness in his voice almost brought Selena the comfort she needed at the moment-almost.

She was still incredulous. Tears were still pouring from her eyes although her sobs subdued. She felt surprisingly comfortable around his warm arms. She felt him nuzzling on her neck, the smooth tip of his nose caressing her tempting creamy white skin. Her breathing stabilized.

Selena, then, felt something soft wet and warm landed along the curve of her neck earning a quiet gasp from her. He continued planting soft kisses there. Selena bit her lip fighting the strange urge to let out a moan. His lips felt so good, so intimate. Inevitably, she tilted her head to the other side giving him a better access on her neck.

A deep sexy chuckle echoed throughout the room. Selena’s diamond-shaped ocean blue eyes widened in shock-at her self more like-and immediately startled out of his grasp. She was still on the ground when she swiftly turned to him hoping to see a glimpse of his features. He was no longer in sight. Her lips parted slightly as she turned her head here and there in search of the man in the darkness.

''Looking for me, Selena? '' His warm breath on her ear once again, his smooth mellow voice spoke of amusement. Her eyes widened as she turned to face him. He vanished once again.

''Stop it! '' Selena cried out-her voice was strained and filled with anger, fear and exasperation. ''Stop playing with me! ''

A loud taunting laughter echoed throughout the enclosed walls. The same fear she felt a moment ago was back. Her insides clenched tightly. Out of the blue, she was thrown hard and swift against the cold and rough brick wall. A soft pained whimper escaped her luscious lips. The moment her blue eyes moved up, they met a pair of glistening blood red eyes intensely staring at her. There was this terrifying touch of danger and animosity in his eyes that made her poor heart clench even harder.

''You want me to stop, Selena? '' His smooth baritone voice matched his taunting cold tone. Selena squirmed uncomfortably as she released a shuddering breath. His perfect set of pearly white teeth was in view telling her he was grinning. ''Unfortunately, I don’t do as I am told. ''

''What do you want from me? I’ve nothing to offer, and I’m bound to die soon. '' Selena fought the severe fear she was feeling. His sly grin widened even broader.

''I’m aware of that, and I happen to have the solution to your dilemma. ''

Her light brown brows knitted together forming a confused frown. ''What do you mean? ''

Meanwhile, Elliot has just arrived from his daily duties. His feet carried him to the chamber where he had left Selena. His heavy dark brows knitted to a frown. Selena was no longer there.

''Have you seen my lady? '' He asked the very first servant that has come to his sight.

''Lady Selena? No, my lord. ''

His hazel brown eyes were filled with worry. Where could’ve that lady gone? He searched the floors, from chamber to chamber as to where Selena had gone to, but he couldn’t find her.

Tick’s heavily perturbed steps carried him then and there for he doesn’t know what to do. He has seen what he-the noble king-had done to his friend, poor Selena. He has heard her pitiful cries from that unfamiliar chamber. His heart painfully clenched just thinking what he must’ve done to her.

Elliot caught sight of Selena’s childhood friend and not having a second thought, his feet carried him to Tick.

''You! '' His smooth deep voice called Tick’s attention disturbing the poor servant from his anxious thoughts.

The prince! Must I tell the prince? Tick didn’t know what to do. One incorrect move could cost his life. However, he loves Selena, probably as much as he loves himself.

''Have you seen Selena? She wasn’t in the chamber where I left her. Do you happen to know where my lady is? '' Worry was very evident in the prince’s tone.

Tick closed his eyes and let out a deep sigh. ''I do, my lord. ''

After enlightening the prince of what he knows, Tick took him to the chamber where the king held Selena. The prince was skeptical whether to believe the man or not for he knows his father quite well, but this was no time to doubt.

He took the locked door down himself and proving Tick right, Selena was there. Her troubled eyes were staring blankly ahead. She was probably not aware of the prince’s presence just yet.

She looked tired yet calm. Elliot felt slightly relieved that she was now secured, but her eyes…They seemed to be different. Those once bright ocean blue orbs turned pale grayish blue.

Not a moment longer, the prince heard the servant’s astonished gasp which swiftly distracted him. Tick’s emerald green eyes were wide in awe and his lips parted. The prince looked at what the servant was gaping at and the view surprised him as well.

The dark room was filled with glimmering golden straws.

The man in shadows staring at them obviously amused as if he was watching a show that was made just for him. Everything was going smoothly according to what he had planned.

Beware. Beware.

And then, the deal was made,

A deal that was soon to fade…

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A big SORRY guys! I’ve been really busy at school. I’ll try to work on this more often. Have a great year ahead of everyone :)