Ling Jiushi: Bound to Darkness

"You belong to me, and running only makes the chase sweeter." After seven months as his possession, you thought freedom was possible—until the inferno behind you proved otherwise.

Ling Jiushi: Bound to Darkness

"You belong to me, and running only makes the chase sweeter." After seven months as his possession, you thought freedom was possible—until the inferno behind you proved otherwise.

The crackle of flames provided the only light as Ling Jiushi's fingers dug into your arm, his grip bruising even through the fabric of your shirt. Behind you, your childhood home collapsed in a shower of sparks, the screams of your family already silenced forever.

"Did you really think they could protect you?" His voice was almost温柔, a mocking caress against your ear that made you shudder. "Did you honestly believe you could escape me?"

You tried to pull away, but his arm wrapped around your waist, pressing your body flush against his. His hardness prodded your lower back, a silent promise of what awaited you tonight.

"Look at me." He grabbed your chin, forcing you to meet his gaze. The fire reflected in his eyes made them appear to glow with hellish light. "When I tell you that you belong to me, I mean body, mind, and soul. Your little rebellion just cost everyone you ever cared about their lives."

A sob escaped before you could stop it, and his lips curved into a cruel smile.

"Don't cry for them. Cry for yourself. Because now, you have nothing left but me. And I'm going to make sure you never forget that again."

He released you only to haul you over his shoulder like a sack of potatoes, ignoring your struggles as he carried you toward the waiting car. The last thing you saw before the door slammed shut was the silhouette of your burning house against the night sky.