The Ties that Bind Me Book 1

Unimaginable Pain

I must have fallen asleep at some point but being violently jostled awake can really throw you off. I felt my world spinning and blood in my mouth and when I could finally focus I could see a very large man above me. His look immediately terrified me. He was short and fat, but his face was scarred and filled with malice. His eyes seemed dead of all emotion but lust and the way he looked down at me sent shivers up my spine. He was speaking to the two men that had brought me to where ever I was and they spoke in the language that I couldn't understand. I took them a few minute to look at me and the man smiled and Prayed to never see him do that again.

"Hello Child it is good to see you. Your father told me that you were beautiful, but he never really explained you so well. You will do perfectly. I am Ghassan and you are mine now so remember that my will, my command is your every breath, that is something you need to remember to keep breathing. When I ask you something you had better answer with either Master or My Love. If those words don't come out of your mouth at one point in an answer you will find that pain is a new different kind of pleasure. Do you understand me?

I nodded my head and tried really hard not to meet his eyes. I felt it then, sharp, searing and I cried out.

"I told you that when you answer you had better answer correctly. Consider this lesson one and in time it is a lesson that you will come to appreciate even love if you will. Hao grab her and let's go, I want her settled in before nightfall. Also Hao make sure that Inara and the other women are ready for her. She is to learn our language and learn it fast. Child what is your name?"

I took in a deep breath and squeaked in answer. "Imirial Master, my name is Imirial Parker."

He walked over to me and stood me up and grasped my face. He then grasped me and tangled his hand in my hair and pressed his lips to mine and Ifelt him bite my lip. I tried to pull away, but he grasped me all the harder and I could feel liquid dripping down my chin. He then threw me back and I bumped into the man named Hao. He grasped me harshly and drug me along after them. I wanted to cry, to breakdown or even to die, but I couldn't I wouldn't allow myself to break down. I had to find my own way out of this and no matter what I would. As we reached a vehicle I felt a slight stab in my arm and then my whole body went numb. I could feel my eyes closing and the pain subsiding from my body.

Upon awakening I could hear women speaking talking and it was in many different languages and as I came back to myself I could actually see them standing directly over me. The faces were all different and some were pretty where others seemed to have been beautiful at one time before they were mutilated. They seemed to be content in their lives though and it seemed that even kindness wasn't lost on them. That is when I heard a voice of velvet behind me. I couldn't understand the words but the intent was clear enough.

"طفل فقير يبدو خائفا جدا. (Poor child looks so scared)." She came and stood over me and reached out for my hand. No mark marred her beautiful skin and she looked like an angel. Her smile went up to her eyes as she looked at me. "Don't worry we won't hurt you, each of us were once in your situation. My name is Inara and I am the head mistress here, what is your name child?"

I cleared my throat quickly and then with Inara's help got off the ground. "My name is Imirial Parker, um.... could you tell me what I am doing here? I am a bit confused, I was on my way to school and then I woke up on a plane. Can you even tell me where "here" is?"

Inara's smile fell and she looked very shaken. "Imirial dear and you were sold to Ghassan to pay off a debt. We are in the Arabic desert, but I am not sure where since we don't go many places. We are to get you bathed, changed and presentable for Ghassan, so this will give me time to speak with you."

I nodded my head and Inara and two others led me to a bathing room where many things had been set out. Inara led me to a cushion in the middle of the room and had me strip down to get bathed. There were three girls sponging me down and getting off dirt and blood that i had no idea was even on me. All the while Inara tried to help me, give me quick lessons about what Iwould have to do here. Her words were a bit choppy but she explained quite well.

"You are Ghassan's new treasure and he is going to be showing you off but one thing that is definite is that you will be added to the Harem, you are too pretty to not be. Your green eyes sparkle like emeralds and your honey hair is something he will covet. I am sorry to say that there will be pain, and lots of it, but you can choose to protect your soul. They can break your body Imirial but you don't have to let them break your mind." I started to cry as she spoke knowing that my virtue would not be intact if or when I ever left this hell hole my life was placed in.

After I was bathed I was dressed in silks and lace that were bright and vibrant colors making all of my available features visible. I was then ushered out the doors of the living quarters and shown around until it was time for dinner and my first test to show how strong I really was. The only thought in my head was "Don't let them break you."