The Monster King

Chapter 31

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Kiara submerged herself into the refreshing water pool, seeking solace from the relentless ache that gnawed at her collarbone. With each dive, she hoped to wash away the painful reminder of Reyansh's cruel mark. Yet no matter how vigorously she scrubbed and rubbed at her skin, his name remained etched into her flesh, stubborn and unyielding like the man himself. The cold water offered temporary relief, numbing the physical pain but doing little to ease the turmoil raging within her mind and heart. She resurfaced, gasping for breath, her frustration mounting with each futile attempt to rid herself of his indelible imprint.

As Kiara resurfaced, her breaths came in ragged gasps, her chest heaving with exertion and frustration. Each failed attempt to erase Reyansh's mark only fueled her determination to break free from his hold. With renewed determination, she dove back into the water, her movements becoming more frantic as she grappled with the reality of her situation. The weight of his name on her skin felt like a chain, tethering her to a fate she refused to accept. Yet, amidst the turmoil, a glimmer of defiance sparked within her, a silent promise to herself that she would not be bound by his will. With each stroke through the water, she sought to reclaim control over her own destiny, determined to carve out a future free from Reyansh's influence.

Wrapping the soft cloth around her body, Kiara felt a slight ease settle over her. The fabric offered a brief reprieve from the pain etched into her skin, a stark reminder of Reyansh's unwelcome mark. With each step, she clung to the hope of escape, counting down the moments until she could break free from his grasp.

Upon entering her room, Kiara's heart leaped into her throat as she found Reyansh seated on her bed, his gaze piercing through her like a dagger. Panic surged within her as she struggled to maintain her composure, the flimsy cloth providing little protection from his intense scrutiny.

"What are you doing here?" she demanded, her voice laced with a mixture of fear and defiance. Every fiber of her being urged him to leave, to retreat from the intimate sanctuary of her room. Yet, beneath her outward bravado, a sense of vulnerability gnawed at her, leaving her teetering on the edge of uncertainty.

Reyansh remained seated; his eyes locked onto Kiara's with an intensity that sent shivers down her spine. Slowly, he rose from the bed, his movements deliberate as he closed the distance between them.

"I came to see you," he replied, his voice a low, commanding murmur that echoed through the room. "To see the woman who has captured my attention so completely."

Kiara's breath caught in her throat, her heart pounding against her chest as Reyansh drew nearer. She fought the urge to back away, to retreat from his looming presence, but found herself rooted to the spot, unable to tear her gaze from his piercing stare.

"I don't want you here," she whispered, her voice trembling with a mixture of fear and defiance. "You have no right to invade my privacy like this."

Reyansh's lips curled into a predatory smile, his eyes glittering with amusement. "Privacy, my dear Kiara? You forget that you belong to me now. Every inch of you bears my mark, a testament to your submission to my will."

A surge of anger rose within Kiara, hot and potent as it fueled her defiance. "I belong to no one," she spat, her voice ringing out with a newfound resolve. "Least of all to you."

With that, she turned on her heel and stormed towards the door, determined to put an end to Reyansh's unwelcome intrusion. But as she reached for the handle, she felt his hand close around her wrist, halting her in her tracks.