Limerance

Chapter 51

You tried to pull away, but the handcuffs and his grip made it impossible. "This isn't right," you said, trying to keep your voice steady. "You don't have to do this."

Hikaru's eyes darkened, and he leaned in closer. "Oh, but I do. You see, my little dove, you need to learn to behave. And this," he gestured to the handcuffs and the other items, "is how I'll make sure you do."

Your heart pounded in your chest as you struggled to find a way out. "Please, Hikaru. We can spend our time together differently. This isn't necessary."

For a moment, something flickered in his eyes, a hint of doubt perhaps, but it was quickly replaced by his usual mischievous grin. "Nice try, but you're not getting out of this one."

He grabbed the gag from the bowl and brought it closer to your mouth. "Now, open wide," he said, his tone mockingly sweet.

Your mind raced as you desperately looked around the cluttered room for anything that could help you.

He is seriously going to........

You closed your eyes, bracing yourself for the gag, but instead, you heard a flurry of laughter from Hikaru. He lay on his back, clutching his stomach as his laughter continued. He threw his legs up and down on the bed, making it shake with the momentum.

"You really thought I was going to force myself on you," Hikaru said between laughs, beginning to cough.

Your face lit up with embarrassment as you covered it with your palms, hoping to hide your deeply flushed face from the dubious male.

"It's a puzzle," Hikaru finally said, pointing at a diagram on the front of the handcuffs. "You have to solve it to get free."

You peeked through your fingers, still feeling the heat of embarrassment on your cheeks. "A puzzle?" you repeated, slowly lowering your hands.

Hikaru sat up, still chuckling but with a more serious expression. "Yes, a puzzle. These handcuffs are part of a game. If you can solve the puzzle, you'll be free."

You looked at the diagram on the handcuffs, trying to make sense of it. "What kind of puzzle is it?"

He leaned in, his playful grin returning. "It's a riddle. I thought you'd enjoy a little challenge, my dove. After that little stunt you pulled back at the lake I am allowed to mess with you. "

You pulled a bigger stunt than me should I mess with you too.......

Taking a deep breath, you focused on the diagram. It looked like a series of symbols and numbers, interlocked in a complicated pattern. You bit your lip, trying to concentrate. "Alright, what's the riddle?"

Hikaru leaned back, clearly enjoying the situation. "Listen carefully: 'I speak without a mouth and hear without ears. I have no body, but I come alive with the wind. What am I?'"

You furrowed your brows, thinking hard. After a few moments, the answer came to you. "An echo," you said confidently.

Hikaru's grin widened. "Correct! Now, let's see if you can unlock the cuffs."

You examined the handcuffs again, noticing a small keyhole that you hadn't seen before. The answer to the riddle seemed to activate a hidden mechanism. You twisted and turned the cuffs, aligning the symbols until you heard a click. The cuffs sprang open, freeing your wrists.

"Well done," Hikaru said, clearly impressed. "You're smarter than I thought."

You rubbed your wrists, relieved to be free but still wary of his intentions. "That wasn't funny, Hikaru. You really scared me."