•Chapter 16•
I awoke from my unconsciousness. Yelling was heard from upstairs.
"I had to do something! She needed to know that just because I love her, doesn't mean that she won't be punished!" Harry's booming voice was heard. I heard the basement door open and footsteps come toward the cell.
I didn't bother to look and see who it was. "Open the cell." A boy with an Irish accent demanded.
I heard keys jumble and the cell was unlocked. I was still on the cold cement floor. Cold hands lifted my torso from the ground. My head flung back, I didn't want them to know that I was awake. "Look what you did to her, Harry!" The other boy fumed.
"Oh my god." I heard Harry's footsteps carry closer to me. I didn't want to be near him after what he'd done. "Niall, give her to me." Harry urged.
"No. I'm taking her with me for the next couple days." I felt my entire body lift from the ground.
"No, she's not." Harry growled.
"You need sometime to think about what you've done, and I'm sure that she doesn't want to be near you." Niall explained. I felt the cold air prick at my skin. I clutched closer to Niall's shirt, wanting to feel warmth again. "She's awake." Niall's voice faded slightly. "Are you alright, Sarah?" His Irish accent filled my ears.
I slowly shook my head no. How could Harry just leave me there? "I'm taking you with me, love. You'll be safe there." Niall stated, placing me into the back seat of his car.
Harry walked up to the car, opening up the backseat. "Sarah! You probably hate me now, don't you?" He asked.
"Y-yes." My throat was sore and dry. My back stung like thousands of needles were puncturing the already open wounds.
"Niall, please don't." Harry pleaded, trying to get me stay.
"This is what you get for hurting an innocent girl like you did." Niall pulled Harry back from the car, slamming the back door. Niall got into the front seat. Harry got into the passenger seat. "Get out of the damn car, Harry." Niall growled.
"I'm coming with you. I'm not leaving her." Harry protested.
I finally found my true voice. "Get out Harry!" I yelled. He looked back at me. His eyes showed hurt and defeat.
"I will make this up to you Sarah." Harry whispered before leaving the car.
*** Several Weeks Later ***
It's been 3 weeks since I've seen Harry. I've gotten news from Niall that he's been breaking down. The mark has been in more pain than ever before, only morphine will stop that pain, but not for long.
Liam was the doctor around here, he's a really nice guy. When I just want to sit and talk, he's there for me. Then there's Louis. He's really energetic. He's one of the guards around the mansion. Yes I just said mansion. Zayn was another guard here as well. His fiancé, Perrie, was a really sweet gal and we got along perfectly. They are all really good friends of Harry's.
The mark began to burn once again. I've gotten notice that when ever the owner of the mortal isn't with them, the pain gradually gets worse, the longer they are away. I didn't care about the pain, I cared about what he did to me.
The slashes finally began to actually heal. Some still open, waiting for a scab to fill the surface of the torn flesh. "Hey, Niall? I'm going to go back to Liam's. It's burning again." I informed the blonde haired boy.
"Okay, be careful. Harry is suppose to be visiting today. You can go back once you feel like you're safe around him again." He smiled.
"Okay. Thanks for the notice." I smiled back and turned out of the living room. I passed by several other guards until I walked into the hospital wing.
I turned into Liam's office to find a familiar mop of curls facing away from me. The door creaked slightly, signaling my presence. The green-eyed boy turned around. His eyes were bloodshot and puffy. They were horribly complemented by sunken cheeks. He really was broken. He quickly made his way up to me.
"Sarah..." He breathed, trying to take me into his embrace.
"Don't touch me!" I yelled, I ducked under his arm, making my way over to Liam.
"Sarah, please." The broken boy pleaded.
"No!" I screeched.
"Harry... I think you should go. Now isn't the time." Liam chimed in. Harry left without another word. Liam turned to me. "What are you here for Sarah?" He grinned up at me from his chair.
"It's burning again." I replied. Suddenly the burning stopped. "Wait. It just stopped."
Liam furrowed his eye brows. He grabbed my hand, running his icy fingers over the mark. "Maybe it's because he's back?" He questioned. "I've never had anyone marked by myself before, so I'm not sure. Just come back if it starts again." He smiled.
"Okay. Thanks, Liam." I reached down and hugged him tightly.
"Your welcome." He mumbled.
I left the hospital wing to find Harry waiting by my door. I slowed my pace, not wanting to face him as fast. I finally reached him.
"What do you want, Harry?" I questioned.
"I'm so sorry for hurting you like that. I've been trying to get you back." He walked towards me.
"Really? If you were then why didn't you come earlier?" I fumed. I tried moving past him to the shelter I would have, away from him.
He blocked my pace, taking me into his arms. His hand pressed to my back, the slashes stinging uncontrollably. I pushed him back, as a scream left my lips. "D-Don't touch me, Harry." My body began to shake, flashes of the whip hitting my flesh entered my mind.
"I'm sorry, Sarah. I'll make it up to you." He ran his hands softly up and down my arms.
"I don't think you can, Harry." I admitted.
"Please, let me." He got down on his knees, pleading for me give him another chance.
"Why should I?" I challenged.
"Because... I-I love you, Sarah." He finally admitted to my face. "You have no idea how much I thought about you. Actually, I'm sure you do." He rubbed his fingertips on the burned markings.
I pulled my body from his small grip. "I'll go back with you," his expression lit up at my words, "Under one condition." His features faulted. "No more punishments." I challenged. He scrambled to his feet.
"Okay. I promise you, I will not break this." He grabbed my hands, squeezing gently. He smiled down at me, pulling me into a gentle hug. He pressed his cold lips to my forehead.
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