Truth - The Balance

Chapter 18 - Bonded

More sexual content. (But don't worry, no rape. I don't write about rape.)

Edited by KiaraReaper. :)

A low groan escaped Natalie's lips as she opened her eyes. The world around her was black as her head throbbed, a dull migraine settling behind her eyes in full throttle.

Her throat and lungs ached, a dull burning sensation was settled in her chest, restricting her breathing, but she was otherwise fine.

Natalie rapidly blinked, trying to adjust her eyes but began to panic. She couldn't see anything!

Oh my God I'm blind! Natalie thought, her hands slowly finding her face. Natalie held her breath as the tips of her fingers gingerly brushed over her face.

Her eyebrows knitted together at the cloth texture that covered her face. Her hands frantically felt around her entire head, feeling the cloth that had been protectively wrapped around her.

Exhaling out in relief, Natalie realized her head had been wrapped in ace bandages, even her eyes, so hopefully she wasn't blind. But she was worried about her skin beneath it.

Natalie closed her eyes, taking small breaths to not have to feel the sharp pressure from expanding her lungs too quickly.

A smile slowly formed on her face, remembering her time with Truth. Despite the pain, Natalie was smiling widely, thinking about him. They had just lied in the field for what seemed like hours, snuggling each other in a comfortable silence.

She wished she could do it all over again. Something inside her was longing, trying to reach towards Truth. She felt sick to her stomach at the cruel realization that she was no longer by his side, but back in Deceit's clutches, where she had been for God knows how long already.

It felt as if she had given him a part of her soul and a part of his soul had been given to her. Even though she longed for his touch, she still felt that comfortable high deep down that only he could provide.

Despite not being claimed by him, she knew something else had happened. Their bond had grown even stronger, stronger than just love

The sex had been unbelievable. Something she'd probably never experience again... A frown adorned her face at that thought and she pushed it away. She had to remain positive. How else was she going to fight the pull towards Deceit if she gives up all chance for hope?

Truth had promised her before she woke up that he would come for her soon, that he had a plan and to trust him. Natalie trusted him and was holding onto that hope for him to keep his word.

Natalie began to think about Janice. How was she? How was her cat? Was Janice still even alive?! Natalie realized how selfish she had been, and promised herself to ask about Janice the next time she seen Truth.

"M-m-miss?" A shaky timid voice of a young girl stuttered close to Natalie, snapping her out of her thoughts.

By reflex, Natalie whipped her head to the right, wishing she could see, and felt a tendon snap in her neck. "Will you take this off of me? Please?" Natalie croaked out, her throat and vocal cords dry and burning. She was beyond parched and now her neck was aching.

"Y-yes my Lady." She whispered. Natalie could hear her small feet scuffling across the carpet, coming to her side.

Small hands gently touched Natalie's head, gripping the clasp and slowly unwrapping the bandages off of her head. "How do y-you feel?" The young girl stuttered quietly.

Natalie recognized that voice. It was the girl from the dungeon. "Like hell." She croaked out, trying to chuckle, but her lungs ached too much.

Sure enough, Natalie's assumption was proven correct as the last of the bandages fell from her eyes. There stood the young strawberry blonde chamber maid with a small smile on her face.