Hellbound With You (WN)

When Iryz opened her eyes, she found herself sitting and bound up in a chair. A bucket of ice and water that had been poured over her head had jolted her awake so rudely and suddenly that her entire face was still dripping from the ice-cold water.

Shocked at receiving such treatment that she had only thought happened in the movies, Iryz belatedly struggled to free herself from the chains, but of course to no avail. The chains did not even budge one bit. Whoever was it that had captured her had done a great job in making sure her restraints were perfect.

”Stop struggling, little lady. Your efforts will all be futile. ” A cold voice echoed out from somewhere in front of her.

She lifted her eyes and saw a man. He was not wearing a hoodie anymore, but she could tell this was the same man who had kidnapped her and brought her here.

”Who… who are you? ” Iryz asked, not sure why this was happening to her right now. She did not remember offending anyone dangerous. Ever.

He squatted before her, smiling. ”Young lady, I don ’t want to hurt you. So be a good girl and answer my questions, okay? ” he sounded so gentle but Iryz ’s heart still trembled in fear. No matter how sweet his voice was, she could see nothing but cold bloodedness in his deep dark eyes. Looking into his eyes just caused her to shiver with dread. ”Now tell me… where is the book? ”

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Iryz stiffened when she heard his question, but she tried her best not to give herself away and feigned confusion. ”Book? W-what book? ” she managed to say as normally as she could. She did not understand what was going on. But what she knew at least for now was that this man was also looking for the same book Zeres was looking for. Why? Why would this man look for it too? Was he going to use it to bring back someone he loves as well? ”Do you need to find a book from my bookshop? ”

The man snorted. ”No, no… don ’t you play games with me, little girl. You don ’t wanna do that… ” his voice was still smooth like the sweetest honey. ”I am going to ask you just one more time, baby girl. And I am warning you. Give me the answer I want, or you might not even live to regret it. Understand? Now answer me, where is the book? ”