Leverage

Aiden

Somehow knowing who my captors are doesn't make me feel any better. In fact, knowing that it's Deucalion and not just some psycho looking to collect a ransom or something simple leaves a kind of dread flowing through me.

I know what they are capable of and it scares the shit out of me. I hate to admit it but it does.

And now....now I'm stuck with this oversized cocker spaniel giving me a death glare in a room too small to fit all that testosterone.

I know what's coming though. I know what Deucalion left him in here to do. My anxiety is skyrocketing just waiting for him to pounce and start throwing punches. I just don't know what he is waiting for.

As if he could read my mind, he lunges towards me. Grabbing ahold of my collar and lifting me into the air just to slam me back down to the ground.

I cry out as the wind is knocked out of me.

"Aiden!" I try to get out as the hits start making contact with my rib cage. "You don't have to do this! Aiden!"

He ignores all my attempts to get him to stop and I eventually give up and focus more on protecting what I can of my body from his blows.

Pain shoots through my body in places I've never felt it before. What sucks the most is I know he is holding back. Not because he wants to but because Deucalion wants me alive.

I lose track of how long this goes on for. It feels like an eternity but oddly enough, I'm starting to feel numb. I'm aware of every time his fist smashes into me but my body is falling limp and not registering it anymore.

I feel all my energy drain from me and soon enough, none of the punching and bashing and jabbing is being blocked anymore.

A darkness starts to fall over me. It's soothing and encouraging as I fall deeper into it. I let it take me, welcoming the numbness it generously gives until I finally fade away from reality.

A/N Heyyyy!!!! Sorry, I know this chapter is a little shorter but I hope you all like it regardless. Also, the next chapter will be longer! Something to look forward to!*smiley face* Which leads me to ask you all what you think so far? I love hearing what you all think! It brightens my day. I love you all!