Denial

ch. 52

'Conflicts reassure reality'

Harry's Pov.

Numb. That's all it is, that's all it takes for me to feel absolutely nothing. This was the only thing I was afraid of when I was taken, loosing hope. The anger I had felt for myself and my family name has haunted me ever since the death that occurred to my father, I knew my mother wasn't safe. I knew Alexander was a vengeful man yet I'm here, without parents.

When I had planned this all out, when I planned to ease my way into the castle, I had vowed to do exactly what Alexander is doing to my family. Only, to Scarlett and the amount of disgust not only towards the similar situation but the thought of hurting her in any form brinks me to the edge.

"Alexander would like to speak with you. Civilly" Greyson informs as his words seem boomful and seem to seethe.

"Impossible" I mumble as I'm yanked off of the ground and shoved towards the door.

"I advise to speak when your asked too. and keep your mouth shut when your not" He informs in monotone as he pulls me down a corridor that echoes our footsteps. I'm frantic at this point, looking through every gate as he's taken me somewhere underground. The thought of Scarlett and my friends only allowing me to block out Greyson's words.

And just as I had feared, I caught a glance of Perrie kneeling down against the cell bars; Sobbing. She had seen my presence as well and signaled towards the cell adjacent to hers, and I knew it was Scarlett's.

I frowned, looking away and glancing ever so slightly towards Greyson. Something isn't right, and it's only a matter of time before my plan takes effect and I bring Scar out of this hell.

She doesn't deserve this. Of course I'm concerned for my friends, but they have the lads. Scarlett, she's too pure for all of this. Not in the physical sense of course because so much damage has been brought to her, but her mind is pure yet afflicted. She's the light that distracted me from the problem at hand that I was blinded by, she's the reason why I am who I am now. She changed me for the better and the mounts of love I feel every time I'm around her is endless.

I hadn't been the best and I was lost, but I know now. And I swear, I vow, to get her out of this alive and well. I vow to make her feel every ounce of my love. And that's a vow I intend to keep for the rest of my life.

"Young Styles. Welcome to my sanctuary" Alexander's voice greets as I walk into what seems like a chamber that's infested with the color red. It's hard to keep a straight face with a man who owns a self portrait of himself in almost all of his glory out on the wall of where his desk is positioned.

"How... lovely" I snicker, as I glance back up to the portrait. He catches my drift and coughs uncomfortably before motioning Greyson to sit me across from Alexander.

After Greyson had left, I knew he were to make his way to the girls. And my hands balled at my sides, thinking of the disfiguration I wanted to afflict towards him. Maybe even attend his funeral.

"Do you see now, young styles? The power I bestow upon the Upcoming King" He mimics, slamming his fist into the table moments after.

"Nobody, will find you here. I've made sure of that" He continues. My laugh soon takes up the sound of this room as the echoes seem to bounce off and aggravate him.

"What? With the help of who? Greyson?" I seethe, leaning over to try and control my chuckles.

"Don't test me Styles, I've gotten this far" He warns.

"Greyson is nothing close to power, and deep down, you know that" I then grit with annoyance. The more time I spend here, with the knowledge of not knowing if Scarlett is being harmed in any way, has taken its toll.

"I'd differ, maybe this will change your mind" He smirks, I frown and the creak from the double doors stops me from asking him what he means.

I'll never forget the feeling, my world tumbled in front of me at the sight of my broken princess.

Scarlett's Pov.

Maybe this was it, maybe this is how it's meant to be. The pain is all coming back to me and this is how I die.

Pain is what's been coursing my consciousness as I feel myself being dragged completely from the chair of been tied to in my chamber. Greyson had tortured me and this was it, whatever was supposed to happen next was meant to.

My eyes flutter as the dragging of my bare feet touch the cold cement. Greyson huffs as he's only holding me by my left arm while my right is dragged. I have no energy or position of energy to help myself even remotely stand in any form. I had deep cuts sole through my ripped dress and blood stains where made visible in pooled blotches. Hours of knife inflicted wounds to my entire body has made me nothing less than weak. And that was my only fear in here, was to show weakness.

"It's finally time to see your beloved, princess" Greyson's voice coos into my ear as my eyes still flutter and my vision is only blurred. At the mention of Harry, my only reaction is to help myself up to at least get a chance to feel him again. To feel his warmth, his presence, I just want to feel safe again.

The creaks of what seem to be doors screech and I flinch at the sudden sound. I flop my head down as I realize that I'm drained completely, the energy I want so badly at this moment fades as I feel dizzy and out of place.

"Scar- Scarlett! I'm here! It's okay, it's okay I'm here baby!" The angelic and husky voice I longed to hear echoes and I flutter a look towards him, making sure that I wasn't hallucinating.

"Well, well, well. Looks like Greyson did more than confront the dear Princess. It is my sincerest apologies, I'm sure it can be forgiven" Alexander taunts as he stands up from his chair.

"Rot in hell" I groan.

"Disgusting prick, you want to rid of me! Leave her out of this and harm me you piece of shit! And I swear, you will pay for this Greyson, mark my words" Harry seethes as his struggles to clasp the chains from his arms become unrealistic. He looks so tired, so deprived of that glint of light that shines in his eyes when he sees me, the light I needed to thrive.

"Bold words styles, let's see how far you'll go to save the Princess. After all, I came to avenge"

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So sorry to update in blotches but it's necessary for the turn and conflict of events in this plot. The next couple of chapters will still take place in this facility they are in and the boys will all come and partake soon! ( YAYYY)

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Also, I'd like to address another reason for some inconsistent updates for this story.  I will be uploading a new story soon if not later on, incomplete but it will be a Harry fanfic and I've put a lot of ethic and work into this one. Be on the look out! Lots of love.