Elise didn't know how, but she knew she needed help. The ache had become too unbearable, she couldn't take it anymore. And worst of all, she was terrified of it.
This was all new, but why did it only happen with Lucien? There were so many questions in her head. Then she remembered the words of her doctor.
"Do you have a boyfriend Elise? You can tell him to help you out."
"Can I not help myself?" She had asked.
"There's only a little you can do. Your boyfriend will know what to do."
Then she quickly turned to Lucien. If her doctor is right, then Lucien, can help her.
"Master Lucien…" she whispered, voice soft and desperate.
"C... can you help me with something else?" Lucien frowned at her request. Did she think he was being kind to her because he helped her with the bandage?
He only did it because he wanted her out of his study.
"No," Lucien said blantly.
"Anything you want to ask, NO!" He said with finality, his golden eyes on her, but there was something different about her face tonight. The way her lips parted, teary eyes, red face... That look...
Lucien closed his eyes. Is this woman about to pass out before him?
"P... Please master Lucien. I... I already bragged to my best friend about us. I just need a little evidence." Elise said softly, but the way she said it stirred something deep within him. Something he had buried for years now.
Why did she look so innocent?
"Get out now," Lucien said dismissively and Elise rose to her feet, and walked away.
She had been too scared to tell Lucien the real thing. She was embarrassed asking a man for such a thing. There must be another way out of this.
As she stepped out of the door, unlike the other times, the ache didn't just go away. Though it reduced, it still ached.
Elise placed her palm on her warm cheeks as she walked away, letting out a slow sigh.
While she walked away, John stared at her figure retreat with narrowed eyes.
She had no scratches on her body. She looked normal and still intact. This was strange, considering his master doesn't like to be disturbed while he's in his study.
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In the study, Lucien sighed and continued signing the document when a cellphone beeped. That was not the sound of his phone, so where did that come from?
It beeped again, and his eyes followed the sound and he found a little phone on the floor. Elise must have left her cellphone there. He sighed and walked over to pick it up.
He should not intrude on her privacy but the message kept coming and when he checked, it was from a name stored as 'bestie Jig'. What the hell is that?
'Don't you dare ignore my messages Elise, you promised to send pictures'.
'Where did he take you to? Was it fancy?
Elise I want to know what he looks like. At least answer me.
I'm so happy for you Elise. We need to plan our double dates together.
Did he kiss you already? Please tell me you didn't tell him it'd be your first time.
Men cannot know Elise. It's embarrassing."
Lucien narrowed his eyes reading each text like a predator. Her first kiss?
Does that mean she was pretending the night he tried to scare her with sex? That explains her little drama of sitting next to him tonight, and he thought she was just an attention seeker.
He clicked his tongue. Not only was he dealing with a maniac, but he was dealing with a virgin one.
His study door opened immediately and John stepped in.
"Master..."
"Return this to the maid." He said coldly handing over the phone to John who nodded and stepped out immediately.
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When morning arrived, Elise had woken up to John informing her about their master wanted her in his room immediately. For the first time, she didn't want to see Lucien this early.
She didn't have the strength for another drip or ache between her legs again. It was draining her and she was scared of it. Last night had been the height of it, she felt like she was going to burst if she did not get relief.
Though the cold shower worked perfectly, Elise didn't think she could go through such torture anymore.
She needed a way to escape Lucien this morning. Still in her thoughts, Elise came up with what she thought to be a brilliant plan and smiled.
For a girl who had only 29 days to live, she should have a death wish list, but she had none. She was going to go with whatever life throws at her these last 29 days.
Elise stepped out of her room, all dressed in Lucien's clothes, and into his room. She knocked at his door gently, "Come." She heard that deep voice that struck something deep in her stomach.
Elise took a deep breath and stepped in, only to gasp at the sight before her.
Lucien had his back which looked like it was carved out of marble to her. Broad shoulders tapered down to a narrow waist. Muscles rippled slightly. As if noticing her, he slowly turned to face her. For the first time, there was a smile on his lips towards her.
The type that made her heart beat so fast.
"Good morning Elise," Lucien said calmly. His eyes held no warmth even though his lips formed a smile.
Good morning?
Lucien is never kind to her.
And in all her 22 years on earth, there's never been a time when anyone changes overnight. This must be another trick, and the sudden warmth pooling low in her body didn't help her think clearly.
"M… Master Lucien..."
"Speak properly."
His golden eyes locked onto hers, sharp and steady. Elise's thoughts scattered.
"I… I..."
"Did you sleep well Elise?" He asked evenly and she didn't know how to answer that honestly.
"I called you here," Lucien said, turning away and reaching for a stack of clothes, "to set the rules of our arrangement again. Or as you may call it, a relationship."
Her fingers curled into the fabric at her sides.
"You seem to have passed the first day test and you're still here." His eyes moved around her.
"The second test is going to be lessons. I'll tell you how I expect my woman to be." Lucien said.
"First, you must not be a virgin. You must be an experienced kisser. You should know how to please me." He counted his words with his fingers.
Elise turned red at his words. She was all of what he didn't need.
"That's the second test you have to pass to be my girlfriend," Lucien said.
"T... Thank God I'm none of those." Elise laughed out and those golden eyes narrowed at her.
This sneaky lair... Lucien said inwardly.
"I... If you're done now master Lucien, I... I'll leave." She said and turned to leave.
"I'm not done," Lucien said and she paused.
She saw him move closer and Elise swallowed. She couldn't let him know she's never been touched before.
"Breathe properly," Lucien said quietly when he stood before her.
His hands reached up, adjusting a strand of her hair with casual precision. The simple touch sent a rush of heat through her that she couldn't hide. His gaze dropped briefly... to her lips... before he stepped away.
"Come here."
She followed without thinking.
"I'm going to fuck you tonight so get ready. For now, dress me."