DEVIOUS LOVE

Chapter 84- Drowning

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Lisa had never felt this type of rage before. His list of enemies was as long as the stairway to hell. There had been more people that'd spit on his grave than there are citizens of his country. He had heard the worst of insults from his enemies that were buried six feet under.

But three simple words were enough to mortally wound him. He felt a sting in his heart, like a knife twisting into the empty hole. Who would've thought there was a beating flesh there? One that loudly thumped against his chest, complaining of a thousand needles plucking the useless organ.

"What did you just say?" he seethed, taking a powerful step in her direction.

Jennie stood her ground. The little thing he had made a Queen, the little thing who's confidence he had built, the little thing that he offered his world to. She dared strike him in the face when he had never laid a hand on her. She dared to spit out the vilest of insults when he had never fathomed hurting her.

"I hate you, I hate you, I hate you, I HATE YOU!" she screamed, each repetition growing louder. She twisted the knife through his heart, and then he saw red.

Lisa stormed towards her, ready to force the words back into her mouth one way or another. But then she smacked him again, the force sending his head flying to the side. His eyes went wide. Instantly, he grabbed her wrists, gripping them tightly.

"Take it back," he seethed, his voice barely above a growl. "Take those fucking words back, Jennie."

Jennie had the audacity to look up at him with violent eyes. Tears dribbled down her face, catching him by surprise. Whether they were tears of hatred, pain, or anger, it was enough for him to falter and contemplate every little thing he had done to her.

"Take it back," he softly said, realizing his wrongdoings.

Lisa was furious that she had dared to poison him. He woke up confused and dazzled, only to realize she was gone from his side. The thought of losing her nearly made him lose his mind. That is, until he realized there was no one stupid enough to kidnap her. Only she was stupid enough to sneak out and get herself lost somewhere.

It was funny to him. How three words easily slipped out of her mouth, and how painful it was for him to beg with three different words of his own.

"Tell me you love me," Lisa demanded, shaking her by her wrists. She looked up at him as if he had murdered her entire family, kicked her puppy, and burned her ancestral home to the ground.

"Jennie—"

"Fuck you," she spat out, yanking her wrists back. To no avail, he only gripped her tighter.

Lisa was unfazed. He had nearly lost all sorts of control upon her. But he had to force himself to understand. He was wise and refused to lash out for the sake of anger. It'll lead to nowhere. This argument of theirs. Screaming and thrashing will result in nothing but pain. He'd only hurt her. He already had.

"If you calm down, I will explain—"

"Explain what?" she screamed. "Explain why you have my bodyguard and best friend chained in your castle? Explain why he's unable to recognize me, explain why he asks for blood like a starved man, and why there's dried blood on the floor?!"

Lisa gritted his teeth. He felt his fury rising back to the surface. The more she jabbed him with his words, the more he wanted to slam her against the wall and shut her up with a kiss.