The Dragon Crown

Chapter 17

Spirit came waltzing through the door and over to our cell. "Alright Emerald, come over here." "Hmph, I'd rather stay right here." "Oh, but I'm not giving you a choice." He opened the cell door and came over to me, grabbed my arm, and pulled me up off the floor. "Hey, hands off!" Leo then got up saying, "Leave her alone, Spirit!" Spirit pulled me back out of the cell, then shut and locked the door again. He quickly grabbed my wrists and put some kind of metal cuffs on them. He hooked a chain to them, then started leading me away. "Wait, what about Leo?!" "He'll stay locked up, just in case you decide not to obey me." "What do you mean?" He smirked, "What I mean, is that you're mine." "What?!"

He didn't reply, instead, he led me to a big bedroom with a bathroom. He got an outfit from the closet and gave it to me. I held it out and examined it, a pink, skimpy outfit (in the pic), "What am I supposed to do with this?" "You wear it, now go change." I glared at him, "I am not wearing this." He grinned, "Well then, I'd be happy to make you change into it instead." My eyes widen, "Never mind, I'll wear it." I stormed to the bathroom and put it on, when I came out, Spirit, whistled and stared, "Wow, perfect choice, you look so sexy." I roll my eyes and say, "Now, will you explain why you're doing this to me?"

He smiled and led me to a room with a sofa and sat me down. "Do you remember what happened at the ball?" I nodded, "Well, ever since then, ever since that kiss, you've been on my mind." I sighed and rolled my eyes, "I only did that for the key, I don't really care about you." He chuckled, "You're so cold, but I like it." My eyes widen at the sudden realization and I jump up and back away from him, "That's why I'm here. To be your plaything. But I'm taken, I already have a boyfriend!" He chuckled and got up, coming toward me, "You think I care? I just want you. That's why he's locked up, so he can't interfere, and so I can make you obey, that is, if you want him to be safe."

I growled and took a minute to think, I finally sighed, "Fine, I'll do whatever you want, as long as he's ok and I can visit him." He smirked and wrapped his arms around me. I tried to push him away, but he grabbed the chain on my restraints and jerked my hands down. He forcefully kissed me, making my eyes widen. I struggle to get away from him, then finally manage to knee him right in the stomach. He instantly releases me and hunches over in pain. I take this chance to run back to the basement.

I rush over to the cell and fall to my knees in front of it. Leo rushes over and kneels down in front of me, "Emmy! Are you ok? What's going on? What's with the outfit?" If this cell wasn't in the way, I'd hug him and never let go. "Leo, do you know why I'm dressed like this, and why I don't have to stay locked up? Because Spirit has made me into his little plaything, and I have to obey, or else...you'll suffer the consequences." "Emmy, please don't, I'd rather die than see you with him." I had tears in my eyes, "But I can't let him hurt you. I...I love you." "I love you too."

That's when I heard the basement door open, but I just ignored it and kept my head down. That's when I felt arms wrap around me from behind, and a hand grabbed my chain, pulling my hands down so I couldn't struggle. Spirit whispered  in my ear, "Still so feisty, you're a naughty kitty." He then nibbled on my ear, causing Leo to yell, "Stop it! Leave her alone!" "Now why would I do that? She's mine now, and there's nothing you can do about it." And with that, he yanked me back up to my feet and led me away. I could see the hurt look on Leo's face as we left him all alone.