Just a woman (Ban x reader: Sequel)

3. Edward

Your eyes flutter open, a sudden pain shot up your arm adding to the throbbing of your head. Once your eyes had become accustomed to the light of the room you looked around, noticing that this place was unfamiliar to you. You attempted to sit up only to find your arms and legs restrained, attaching you to the bed you were laying on. The room was fancy too, one where a queen would reside. The sheets beneath you were made of fine silk and the four poster bed was beautifully carved. You scoffed at such unneeded items and struggled in your restraints, trying to get free. "Where am I?", you mutter, pulling even harder at your ties. The rope rubbed against your bare skin, making it sting and burn. You hissed in pain, relaxing as you gave up on trying to get free. You heard the sound of someone slowly clapping, you turn your head to see someone emerging from the shadows. "Would you look at this, it seems that my sleeping beauty has awoken". The man stepped into the light, allowing you to take in his features. His short brown hair was slicked back and his deep green eyes seemed to stare directly into your soul. Your eyes widened as you recognized him. "Good evening, Lady pockets". "Jones...". He chuckles and brushes the imaginary dust from his expensive-looking suit. "That is not my name, merely an alias. My real name is Edward the second of Dystomotem". You blinked a few times before glaring at the male, beginning to tug at your bindings once more. He chuckles and sits by your side. "Don't even bother trying to escape, those ropes have been enhanced with magic".

A sudden knock on the door gets the attention of the two of you. The man who kidnapped you enters the room, an emotionless expression on his face. "Everything is ready, my lord", he says, bowing. Edwards' face lights up. "Excellent, Morgan please take the restraints off of Lady pockets". He gives a concerned look to his master. "Are you sure? How do you know she won't attack?". Edward chuckles and pets your head as you try to move away from him. "If she does then freeze her again". The man named Morgan approached you and sat by your side, beginning to release your bindings. As soon as your free you launch yourself at Edward, getting ready to punch him through several walls but before you can touch him your body freezes. You fist hung in the air, inches away from his face. It was Morgan's magic again. Edward chuckles and tilts his head so he can see your face. "I will give you two choices, you can either listen to me and no harm will come to you or you can try to hurt me again and I will truly be forceful". His voice went unexpectedly deep as he smirked. "So, what will it be?". He nods to Morgan, making him release the magic. Rather than ripping him apart your hands drop to your sides, your gaze falling to the ground. Edward points to the bed so you follow his order and sit down. "Why am I here?", you ask, looking up desperately into his eyes. He chuckles and kneels in front of you. "All I ever wanted was you, after countless proposals and rejections I couldn't take it any longer. You didn't even see me as a possibility, you spent all of your time focusing on a man who abandoned you". You shake your head, your vision becoming blurry as tears begin rolling down your face. "Ban loves me, we're back together now". He lets out a quiet chuckle. "How do you know that a man who hurt you once won't hurt you again? I truly care for you and will do whatever it takes to make you return those feelings to me. Please consider this and if you wish to be free then I shall release you, but if not then I would love you to live with me forever and bring Ava with you". You can see the sincerity in his eyes, you can't help but feel sympathetic. Even though you knew you would never be able to fall for such a man you nodded. His face lights up causing him to clap his gloved hands. "Great, at the end of the week if you don't harbor any feeling towards me I shall let you go". "Okay then". He then walks towards the door, leaving with Morgan following behind him. You hated the idea of this, but it may be the only way to get out. With the mage, Morgan, on Edward's side, there was no way you'd be able to fight or escape. This was the smartest plan. You lay back on your bed staring up at the roof that covered the four poster bed thinking about Ban and Ava, you weren't sure how long it had been but you sure did miss them.

Wanted to bring back a side character from the first story. Jones was in the chapter about the thieves forest where you mention how he constantly proposes to you. I kinda hated the old name so I made it an alias and now his name is Edward. Anyway, I hope you enjoyed the chapter. Vote and follow me for more. Thank ya XD