The Dark Rose 🌹 {18+}

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Richard's lips curl up into a smirk, his eyes flickering between me and the other two who have gone completely silent. Their faces and body language relays their fear, Cora appearing as if she's about to faint, her fingers trembling around the pillow she is currently holding.

"Tell me girls, why is Rose helping you with your chores?" His voice drips with venom as he asks the question. He has a nasty motive I am sure of it.

The girls drop their heads in shame. The air becoming thick as they remain silent, their fear filling the room with tension. I decide to take the fault for them, "I offered." My words cut through the atmosphere as Richard's silvery eyes snap to mine. It was the truth, whether he decided to believe it or not was up to him.

"You're still forgetting my first rule." He scolds, shaking his head and tapping his foot against the wooden floor.

I grounded my teeth, my fingers curling into fists at my side as I keep my voice even, "Master."

I fucking hate that word with a passion.

"Good girl." He praises and then turns his attention on Cora. She flinches when his fingers grip her chin and force her head up so she can look at him. "Think yourself lucky I don't demote you further. I've been kind thus far but if you continue to push it and have my new Mistress continue to do your work then I'll give you the title of a pet and hand you to my men." Her bottom lip begins to quiver as the pillow falls through her trembling fingers and lands on the oak floor. "Do you understand?"

She nods her head vigorously, "Yes, master."  She quivers. He releases her face satisfied with himself. She quickly bends down and plucks the pillow from the floor.

Her eyes meet mine, I smile reassuringly at her. It was all I could offer as Richard turns back towards me. "Get back to work." He demands as he keeps his pale eyes on me. Cora and Lydia gave me a thankful smile as they resumed their tasks.

"I have a surprise for you." He smiles coyly, his eyes lit with excitement and I look at him warily. He grips my wrist pulling me out the room and up to his bedroom. He strides with purpose and then nudges me inside the room once we're there, shutting the door behind him, locking it.

My eyes immediately find what he wants to show me. In the centre of the room, a mannequin had been set up and it is adorned with a rather transparent dress. The dress was made of black see through material that touches the floor. It was embroidered with roses which covered the breast and private area. Red, embroidered vines went from rose to rose to create a gorgeous pattern.

I guessed the roses were because of my name.

How sweet of him.

"Do you like it?" Richard whispers into my ear, his arms wrapping around my waist pulling me into his chest. I felt nauseous from his touch remembering what we did on his bed last night. I'd be damned to allow that to happen again. 

"It's really see through." I comment in distaste. Don't get me wrong it was gorgeous but I didn't want to feel like I was on display. Clothes were meant to conceal not highlight the private areas.

Richard moves his hands from my abdomen to grip my waist tightly. "I want everyone to see how stunning you are and for them to know that you belong to me." His lips part as he sucks in my ear lobe, nibbling it gently.