"My, I doubt ever having laughed like this in ages!" Exclaimed Kasvald as Solace massaged her jaw. "You do have a fascinating approach to the whole situation, unlike what would be expected of other girls-"
"Don't you dare come at me with the yOu'rE NoT LIke oThEr giRLS bullshit." Solace interrupted. "Every time I'm set apart from them by a man, he considers me his new mom, therapist, or servant... I will not look after anyone aside from myself in this shit. And all women and girls are badasses." she snapped.
"Oh~," chuckled the auburn-haired man, feeling all the more endeared with her fierceness. "I believe I am going to have a lot of fun with you, my... precious... darling...~" he breathed out, seductively nearing her ear and lowering his voice with every word. He got on top of her. Expectedly, he was welcomed by a sharp inhale of surprise. Soon after finishing his sentence, he lowered his head towards her neck with a mischievous grin, noticing how she held her breath. His lips neared her skin, her smell intoxicating him: oh, how he could not wait for-.
"Sir... what the Hell do you think you are doing?" she spoke quietly yet clearly, looking at him with aversion.
Kasvald froze in place. His heart ran as fast as possible to escape the woman. He knew...
He had messed up.
"I take it you understand what you have to do now." Solace warned, venom dripping from her every word, firm as a wooden plank. "Back. Up."
Kasvald hesitated a bit before finally stepping back with yet another chuckle. He looked Solace in the eyes with a smile the devil himself would display, accompanied by his viscous gaze. She glared at him with an abhorrence that pierced stakes into his entire self.
Despite their unshakable appearances, both were terrified of what the other might do. They only had a vague idea of what the other was capable of.
And so, a silent rule had been established by fate, one that was so painfully obvious yet so strict.
The first one to show fear would lose the privilege of walking in this world.
"You are a particular one.~" Kasvald finally cooed. "Us higher class men don't get the privilege to be interested in a 'guest' for this long.~."
"Well, what can I say-" Solace sarcastically started until she realized what the man before her said. "Wait a damn minute-" she mused as her tone grew worried. Kasvald's grin widened. The sweet scent of victory was closer to him.
"Are you still stuck in the high school prince/princess obsession phase?" She inquired, genuinely concerned as his face turned impossibly paler with surprise. "I'm stuck with two edgy TikTok pov boys...." Solace muttered before quickly glancing at the man for about a minute to finally get to a conclusion "... horny ones."
Kasvald grew stunned. Just what was up with her? She made fun of both him and his brother without any hesitation. No, he had to stay strong: he couldn't afford to leave her any sense of advantage. He scoffed in amusement and regained composure.
"Oh, how careless you are... it only makes me want to break you even more.~" Kasvald's honeyed voice cooed. "Is there anything you might need for me to..." Kasvald trailed off, nearing her neck with a smirk once more. "...prove it?~"
Their legs interlaced, and his hands held him up at both her sides. Kasvald's mouth was mere inches away from the nape of her neck.
"Hm..." Solace hummed in sarcastic thought, unfazed by the man's disgusting attempt at 'seducing' her. "Transfer me one hundred thousand pounds. If you can still maintain yourself, I'll believe you." She retorted coldly, earning a low laugh from Kasvald.
"Now, that wouldn't be very convenient or pleasant for either of us." He whispered in her ear. His fingertips brushed against her thigh, sending her a clear threat. Solace's dark eyes shot open. She took notice of his veiny hands trespassing many limits, engulfed by disgust.
Suddenly, she took a shaky breath. She seemed a lot shyer than before.
"...I do have a question, though...." Solace trailed off.
"Oh~? And what might that be?"
"Do all 'aristocrats' have balls?"
Kasvald was very confused.
"Um... yes..?"
"Perfect," whispered Solace as she kneeled to the pervert's crotch with all of her strength.
Kasvald rolled off the bed onto the floor, covering his groin as he gasped for air.
What the hell?! Not only did she hit him, pretty strongly at that, but she resisted him?!
"I-I don't get it! I-"
"Exactly, you don't get it: that's why you're so desperate for it." She retorted, sitting up. "Now... let's set up some rules, shall we?" she sighed as she cracked her knuckles threateningly and got off the bed, making his eyes widen with terror.
Kasvald laid on the floor, extreme pain taking over his stomach and crotch, as Solace stood in front of him, staring down at him with the same bone-chilling glare as before, full of disgust,
"If you ever think about touching me, or anyone for that matter, in absolutely any way, you're gonna ask yourself this question: 'did they say I could?'. If the answer is no, you'll either ask them or keep your hands to your. Goddamn. Self." she spat, full of resentment. "Nothing but a convinced yes means yes. People aren't toys, nor can you take whatever you want from them, and they do not exist to please you."
Kasvald's eyes resembled plates now. He tried miserably to smile and pick himself up off the ground. He swore he could feel the daggers that Solace glared into his face, sending a chill to stumble through his entire self.
"Understood?"
Impossibly stunned and still a bit out of breath, Kasvald found himself too weak to make a sound. His dry eyes looked up at her in surprise, an unknown knot settling in his stomach.
Was this... the urge to shit himself?
No, it's ridiculous: why would he be afraid of a lower class? It was hilarious! A person tried to stand up to him! He had to teach her a lesson! It was just that easy.
So why did his body refuse to move?
"I hope that, for your own sake, you took the hint." Solace hissed. "Now... leave."
"Y-yes, m-... Solace..." uttered Kasvald as he crawled out of the room.
"You better hurry: you might lose your balls before you even get the chance to leave the room." The tall woman warned as she slammed the door behind him.
A shaky breath left both of them as the door shut; they were safe from the other. A single thought crossed their mind as the shock from the situation was finally able to leave their minds:
"This one is dangerous; I better watch out."
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No one was hurt in the making of this chapter, and this is a particular case in which Kasvald is afraid of her: it doesn't always work that way. Of course, stand up for yourself, but don't "provoke" anyone by making fun of them or anything of the sorts. Solace is far from being in a remotely real situation. Do not try to act like her: stay safe :)
Also, I've noticed that some people skipped the first chapter. I just wanted to clarify: it's not prologue. Read it (or don't) if you'd like; I believe it's important to understand the entire story later on.
I hope you have a wonderful day!
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Hung by chains
Mystery / ThrillerAfter the death of her adoptive father, Solace must go to a mysterious house to fix her etiquette, but barely anything is known about her soon-to-be teachers. During her stay, she obtains information and those who she would even dare to call "friend...