The Emerald Manor

Chapter 20

An intense fear overtook Cora. Her mouth was agape, her muscles stiffening. She tried to rationalize everything in her head.

Oh, I fucked up. I shouldn't have been so bold with him in public like that.

She looked at the time and saw that it was only 5:30pm. That's over two hours she must wait to see what Draco was going to do to her. She started pacing throughout the apartment trying to justify her actions.

6:00pm rolled around. She tried to eat dinner, but her appetite was nonexistent with her anxiety levels at an all-time high. She made a conscious effort to drink water and think about what she should wear.

Does it even matter?

Draco's threat gave her the feeling that she would be naked most, if not all night.

The clacking noise of the hangers in her closet grew louder as she pushed them around angrily.

She snatched the black lace bra and panty set putting that on while thumbing through her clothes. She took a break from the clothing options and set her makeup quickly. She opted for gold stud earrings, a silky black mid length skirt and Draco's black dress shirt she borrowed from him.

She tried to put it on; it covered her nipples, but her cleavage was exposed. She grabbed a pair of her silver pumps, throwing those on. Some relief washed over her having at least gotten herself dressed.

Her anxiety had now mixed with excitement. He had promised to keep her safe. So, she was confident that nothing he had planned would put her in danger.

She peeked at the clock and anxiety washed over her again. It was 8:03 pm. She froze.

Shit! How did that happen? How long was I looking at clothes? Fuck. Fuck. Fuck!

She ran outside, disapparating and reappearing just outside the entrance to Draco's home.

She debated even going inside now, afraid of what was waiting for her just inside that door. But she was going to be even later the longer she waited. Plus, she left in such a rush she forgot her cloak and it was chilly outside.

She inhaled through her nose and walked through the front door into the entrance hall.

Cora steadied herself anticipating Draco just inside the door ready to chide her for her tardiness. She looked around the open room not seeing or hearing anything. She remembered the note, to meet in the study, assuming he was waiting for her in there.

She made her way up the stairs seeing the study door ajar. Once inside she realized Draco was not in there either. She had an uneasy feeling, standing still in the center of the room, waiting patiently.

After a few moments she heard footsteps approaching her, apprehension overwhelming her body. She was too afraid to turn to face him and stood in place.

He entered the room touching his chest to her back, he still had not spoken. The air in the room moved to make space for him. She could feel his breath on the top of her head.

No one spoke, he wrapped a bare arm around her waist holding her in place, preventing her from turning around.

In one movement he took his free hand seizing her jaw in it, forcing her mouth open. He leaned down, aggressively pressing his cheek to hers. His voice was low.... dangerous, reverberating throughout her body.

"You are late." He hissed. "You are an insufferable, troublesome little witch. I will bring you to heel."

Cora's breathing was erratic, while she squirmed against Draco's grasp. Her body reacted to his dark promise, her center already dripping in anticipation of him bringing her to heel. She squeezed her thighs together trying calm her pulsating middle.