Fair Maiden - Alcina x Fem Reader

21: Betrayal

Alcina carefully lowered you into the bath, then left you to quietly relax for a while. She had a phone call to make to Donna. Before she left, she assured you she would only be gone a moment.

Your body is sore and weak. It feels like you had been trampled by a herd of wild horses. You desperately want to ask Alcina what had happened over the past few days, but you knew better than to go against her wishes. You push your wandering thoughts to the side, focusing on your tender body submerged in the warm bath water. Floral aromas filled the room, relaxing your nerves. You drift in to a sweet place of calm.

A quiet knock comes from the bathroom door.

"Come in." You call out.

"It's just me." Alcina announces herself as she enters. She strolls over to the tub, sitting on it's edge. You rest your head against her thigh. "Ready to wash up?"

"Yes, my Lady." You reply. The water was starting to get cool, your body absorbed most of it's heat.

"Turn around, please. Head back." Lady Dimitrescu scooped up some water and began pouring it through your hair. "Your hair has gotten quite long since you've been here. I have to say, I think it looks rather delightful on you. It frames your face well." Her fingers comb through your hair. She reaches over you and grabs the soap, squeezing a small amount into her hands. She begins to massage it into your scalp, relaxing your muscles in your neck and allowing your head to slightly tilt further back. Lady Dimitrescu chuckles at you, glad you're content in this moment.

"Eyes closed, darling." You close your eyes tight and hold your breath, preparing for water and soap to rush down your face. Instead of trickling water, you feel a soft pressure on your forehead. Lady Dimitrescu gives you a gentle kiss. You peek your eyes open to look at her, but just as you do, water floods your face. Your face scrunches together, spitting the water from your mouth. Lady Dimitrescu giggles at your reaction. Her contagious laughter filling the room.

"I told you to close your eyes." She chuckles. She wipes the water away from your eyes so you can open them. "Maybe you'll listen next time." She winks at you, then lowers her lips to meet yours. She holds your face gently in her hands, your lips melting together. She pulls away after a moment, continuing to rinse your hair.

"How are you feeling, my dear?" She asks, now scrubbing your back with a soft cloth.

"I feel alright, I guess. My body is slightly sore, but the bath is helping." You reply.

"Well, I'm glad the bath is easing some of that pain." She begins. "Now tell me, what's going on in that pretty little head of yours?" She helps you stand so she can scrub the filth from the rest of your body. Water trickles down as the cloth brushes your skin.

"My Lady..." You utter softly, averting her gaze. "Will you tell me what happened to me? I don't remember much. And what I do remember, I can't decipher if it's reality, or nothing more than the faint remnants of a nightmare."

"You had a nightmare?" She questions. You nod your head. "Turn. Tell me about it." She continues to wash your body as you begin.

"Well, it started with me... Well, the creature version of me... Slaughtering Heisenberg. I practically ripped the guts from his body with no remorse. Actually, I could feel myself enjoying it. When I was done with him, I threw him to the ground. And then..." You pause trying to recall the next part of your dream. Lady Dimitrescu has finished bathing you, now reaching to lift you from the tub. She quickly pulls the drain and then grabs a towel. She kneels down in front of you.

"Then what, little bird?" She wraps the towel around your wet body, eyes focused on you, waiting for you to continue.

"Then... you choked me. Lifting my body from the ground with pure raging strength." Lady Dimitrescu's eyes widen a little as you mention this. "I tried to get away, fighting against your grip on my throat. When I couldn't free myself, I sent my claws through your chest. You finally let go of me. As I stood back, you were furious. You lunged in my direction, but only ended up toppling over Heisenberg's dead body. I walked over to you..." Subtle tears began to slide down your cheeks. "And I sliced open your throat. When I snapped out of my rage and returned to myself... It was too late. I killed you."