devil's dove

Untitled Part 2

His breath caught and he nearly jumped out of his chair as the young lass shyly entered and slowly made her way towards him, she kept her gaze on the floor or at his feet as she approached without a word she knelt before him doing her best to hide the trembling and flinching of her body. Her voice was very soft when she finally spoke up and placed something wrapped in soft leather at his feet. Lord Jaspers I know you have many questions and are wary of my presences here, I will answer anything you wish ,if when our conversation is over and you are not pleased I give my life up freely she had carefully unwrapped the soft leather to reveal a small dagger as she spoke. Her fingers trembled as they returned to her lap. It was a long time before Darren could regain his control enough to speak tell me lass what makes you think I would so coldly take your life? he asked trying to hide the bitterness from his voice but she could feel it in his gaze. He could see the hesitation on her face so added the truth little one.

Ive heard the stories and rumors of your hatred towards maidens under your control Lord Jaspers, the body count is said to be in the hundreds . May I ask questions as well? her answer both shocked him and hurt him. He was not expecting her sudden fear of him to cut him so deeply.

There was sadness in his voice when he replied aye little one.

Why do you think I have come to your estate Lord Jaspers? To do you harm? If . She paused trying to catch her breath and steady herself from falling once again as she picked up the dagger and held it out towards him shyly meeting his gaze. If so my Lord please end my life now. Though your thought about me is wrong. the last word was more of a cry as her strength once again gave out and she fell at his feet.

before she could resist or protest Darren had picked her up and pulled her close to him. Taking the dagger she had offered him and throwing it across the room; when she had finally drifted off to sleep in his arms he carried her back to his bed with ease and left her to sleep. It was three days later that Jacob finally returned with the news he desired. Only to be enraged when Jacob had finished his report. Jacob had seen the dagger that now rested on the desk and asked about it. Before hed given his report. The poor lass had come to him to offer herself as a sacrifice to protect those ungrateful bastards in the village for a deed she had no part in.

Ayla Ra ran as fast as her legs would carry her with every step ,already every muscle screamed out in protest but she had to take the pain she couldnt stop now, if she did she knew shed be dead come morning her head would rest on a stake just like the others, she was their last hope. For their freedom she would have to give up her own and that didnt seem to bother her as much as to whom she was giving it up too! Darren was a ruthless and cruel man in every sense of the word if the rumors were to be believed. A true demon in living flash! He may have tricked her twin but she was not so gullible. She could see the estate gates finally come into view when she finally stopped to catch her breath; before she had type to react she was suddenly surrounded by armed men blocking every possible way of escape. Raising her chin bravely and in a calm voice she informed them she was here to see Lord Darren. Just as a man on horseback rode up, without a word the men surrounding her quickly moved aside to let the rider enter their tightly formed circle.

well this is indeed a delightful surprise lass, Gillis is this how we treat visitors? the riders calm voice swiftly changed to anger as he shouted the question to the man to him walking his horse closer Aylas breath caught and it took all her remaining control to hide the shock from her face. The rider was none other than the demon himself!

Instinctively she clutched the bow tighter to her body her fingers itching to pull back its string and let justice be served, but she had not survive this long by acting on foolish impulses .maintaining her control she simply smiled and bowed her head to the rider and tossed the white rose at the horses feet with an arched brow we have matters to discuss Lord Darren. Chuckling to herself as shock crossed the demons face before it was quickly banished. Smiling as his hands tightened on the reins. His voice was a low growl as the order was given to leave them at once! The man he had called Gillis lingered longer then the others before bowing and withdrawing. Explain yourself lass ----he started only to be cut off Before you start your rank demon lord I am not Jaden; my name is Ayla Ra her twin sister, and Im not as easily fooled as she is! Count your days for you have not many left nor does she. Ayla cooed coldly before turning to leave; stopping mid turn to toss him a small pouch. She was gone before he had time to react or reply suddenly gripped by dread he kicked his mount and raced back to the estate, yelling for men to guard every entrance.

JACOB! JACOB! JJJJJJJJJJAAAAAAACCCCCOOOOOOBBBBBBBB ! Darrens voice shook the very walls as he yelled the old mans name with every enraged step to his study slamming the door behind him. Moments later a soft knock sounded unable to control his rage he threw the door open and yanked the person inside with such force they were thrown to the other side of the room landing hard against the bookcase with a loud thud and agonized cry. Than nothing but silence dead stillness.

It took only seconds to realize what he had just done and who had been at the receiving end of his fury. Jadens limp body lay motionless on the floor and at that moment everything drained from him, rage, strength, even the ability to walk.

Oh god what have I done? Jaden.