Zayne's cold glaze pierced deep into Kaia, she broke into a cold sweat and all of a sudden she felt hot.
"You thought you could escape??" Zayne's baritone silenced the last bit of confidence she was trying to summon. She gulped hard, tugging her feet against the soft rug.
"I'm asking you a question Kaia" he barked, Kaia flinched, unsure of what to say.
"You want to know what I do to people who…..try to cross me??" He smirked, standing up. Kaia took a few steps back, shivering as he approached her.
"Strip yourself" he ordered, closing the study door. Kaia stood numbly like she had just seen a ghost
"Huh" she muttered
"Strip" his tone was impatient
The air in the room thickened, and her heart raced as she processed his command.
"Zayne, please…" she started, her voice barely above a whisper. She could feel the weight of his gaze, a mix of authority and something darker that sent chills down her spine.
"Don't make me repeat myself," he said, his tone low and dangerous. The smirk faded, replaced by a cold intensity that made her stomach twist.
Kaia's mind raced. She had to think of a way out, a way to regain control. "You don't have to do this," she said, trying to sound braver than she felt. "We can talk about this. Just… let's talk."
He stepped closer, invading her space, and she could smell the faint hint of his cologne mixed with something more primal. "Talk? You think talking is going to save you?" His voice was a low growl, and she could see the muscles in his jaw tighten.
"Zayne, I didn't mean to cross you. I was just trying to…."
"Trying to what?" he interrupted, his eyes narrowing. "Trying to escape? Trying to undermine me? You think I don't know what you've been planning?"
Kaia's breath hitched. She had thought she could find a way out, a way to break free from his grasp, but now it felt like the walls were closing in. "I was just trying to protect myself," she said, her voice trembling.
"Protect yourself?" He laughed, a harsh sound that echoed in the small room. "You think you can protect yourself from me? You're in my world now, Kaia. And in my world, there are consequences for betrayal."
She took another step back, her back hitting the wall. Panic surged through her, but she forced herself to stand tall.
"I won't let you intimidate me," she said, her voice steadier than she felt.
Zayne's expression shifted, a flicker of surprise crossing his face. "Is that so?" he said, tilting his head slightly. "You think you can defy me? You think you can stand up to me?"
"I'm not afraid of you," she lied, her heart pounding in her chest.
"Then strip," he commanded again, his voice dropping to a whisper that sent shivers down her spine. "Or I'll make you wish you had."
The threat hung in the air, heavy and suffocating. She could feel the weight of his gaze, a predatory intensity that made her skin crawl. But she refused to back down.
"Do your worst," she replied, forcing her voice to remain steady despite the tremor in her hands. "I won't give you the satisfaction."
Zayne stepped closer, the space between them shrinking until she could feel the heat radiating off him. "You think you're strong, don't you? But strength isn't just about defiance. It's about knowing when to submit."
She swallowed hard, her mind racing. She had to find a way out of this. "You don't know anything about me," she shot back, trying to buy time. "You think you can break me? You're wrong."
He chuckled, a low, menacing sound that sent another wave of fear through her. "Oh, I know more than you think. I know how to play with fire, and you're just a spark waiting to ignite."
With a sudden movement, he reached out, brushing a finger along her jawline. She flinched at the contact, but held her ground, refusing to show any sign of weakness.
"Let's see how long you can keep up this charade," he said, his voice dripping with challenge. "I'll enjoy watching you beg." He said grabbing her shirt, he ripped off her sundress, revealing a black bra and matching panties.
"Will you take those off too or do you want to give me the honors??" his gruffy voice boomed, her stomach churned as tears welled up in he eyes
"Zayne…..please….we can sort this out some other way…"
"Dont get me irritated Kaia" his brows furrowed. Kaia glared at him, hoping for something, maybe pity, but his eyes were cold.
She reluctantly took her underwear off, her whole face was flushed. She casted her gaze downwards, tears streaming down her face.
He pulled her aggressively towards the wall and tied her arms, forcing her down
"Fifty" he grunted, a smirk on his face
"What are you talking about, what's fifty?" She grunted, trying to break free, Zayne shoved her down, hitting her head against the wall. He grabbed a belt from an enclosure, like some treasure. Kaia trembled at the sight, dreading why would come next
"Zayne…what are you doing?" She screamed, the belt landed on her bare back, vibrating against her body, her screams attracted the helps, but there was nothing anyone could do, nobody wanted to cross Zayne.