Hellbound Heart

Elle could not sleep. Her mind had been busier than ever. Plans on how to escape had been crossing her mind, since the night before, one popping up before she discarded it and another popped up. She could not help it. Fear and uncertainties started clouding her heart, gripping her entire being. She was scared to death that she was going to be imprisoned here for a long time to come. Because from the way things were progressing, it did not seem that Sebastian was willing to come back and see her, much less talk to her. r

No matter how much she tried to tell herself that Sebastian was not Brandon Haze or her father, she still could not help but have the fear that perhaps something had happened which led Sebastian to come to that decision to imprison her. She feared that he might not be planning to let her out anytime soon. r

Burying her face into her pillow, Elle forced herself to get some sleep. But time seemed to tick by, and she was still wide awake. r

Suddenly sitting up, Elle turned her gaze to Snow White. Her lovely companion opened his dazzling blue eyes and stared up at her from his curled-up and obviously comfy position on the couch. She had long removed the muzzle basket and he had been sleeping on her couch for the past few nights now. r

"Come here, Snow." She called to him in a low voice, making waving gestures to him before stretching her arms wide towards the white wolf. r

He blinked and then reluctantly climbed off the couch before padding soundlessly over to where she was. r

p "Here, baby. Come here." She coaxed her big pet. Well, she had declared a few days ago that Snow White was now officially her beloved pet. He had been so well behaved, and he had also been her therapeutic companion while she was stuck in this ridiculous situation. r

Slowly, Snow White came closer to her bed. He sat next to her, looking up at Elle questioningly. r

"I'm sorry I disturbed your sleep. I was having a hard time falling asleep. So I thought… maybe cuddling you might help?" She said mischievously before giggling softly as she scooted a little to the other side of the bed. r

Patting on the empty side of the bed, Elle looked at Snow White expectantly. "Now come up here and sleep next to me." She stressed her point by patting on the spot a couple more times before smiling at the wolf.r

Again, the wolf only blinked and stared at her, causing Elle to burst out in a quick laugh. She found that Snow White's reactions were really just too human-like at times. "Hey, why do you look so hesitant? Don't look at me like I'm going to eat you up. Now come here, quick, Snow." She tapped on the mattress, insisting even as the wolf seemed to really want to go back to his previous comfy spot. Oh dear, did he really not want to sleep next to me? Why though… he had been so obedient to me these whole time… could it be because the bed is too warm for him? r

Elle pouted. "You really don't want to sleep next to me? You hurt my feelings, Snow." She made her voice sound hurt and managed to make her eyes water to look more pitiful. r

The dog suddenly moved from his initially motionless position. Elle thought that he was going to go back to his favorite couch. But to her surprise, it had climbed up to her bed, making her smile again. "Aww… you're really the best. Love you, Snow. Thank you!" She squealed excitedly as she lunged over and hugged the big furry animal. It was truly magical as to how she somehow ended up having such an amazing pet in such a short time. It was still honestly a little hard for her to believe even now, as she hugged the wolf that was quietly sprawled on the bed, next to her. r

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It was nearly dawn when Rion and Raven stood in full alert at their post. This presence approaching them was none other than their prince! Even when they could not yet see him, the aura he was emitting was heavy enough to scare them!r

The moment they turned their heads, Sebastian was already upon them. His steps were quiet, and his movements were graceful as always. But the air around him was again, suffocating. Oh sh*t! It seemed that he was angrier than they had even imagined!r

Rion glanced at Raven. He could not help but feel worried about the princess now because he had not seen the prince this angry before. He used to always stay calm no matter what happened. But tonight, he seemed to be on edge and could not seem to control his emotions! r

"Y-your Highness." Rion stepped forward to greet him, but Sebastian just walked pass him. r

"Prepare yourselves." Was all Sebastian said, his grey eyes gleaming in the dark as he stood by the door. r

The two guards were visibly troubled as they were expecting the prince to just barge into the room and the poor princess would have to suffer his wrath. But the prince just shut his eyes and took a deep breath as he held the door now. r

Rion glanced at Raven again. It was clear that the prince was trying to calm himself. r

Once Sebastian opened his eyes, they saw the usual calmness in them and then he quietly pushed the door opened. r

The sound of the door being pushed slowly and quietly did not wake Elle up. But not Snow White. The wolf's sapphire blue eyes opened in the darkness. However, it did not move at all. He just remained docile as he laid there with his back facing the princess while the princess' arms were wrapped contentedly around him. r

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A/N: It seems there will be mini mass release tomorrow, thanks to the latest 2 supergifts! I wasn't expecting it and thought we couldn't reach the goal this month. Thank you so much guys!!! T^T

Will be giving the mini mass release tomorrow and then the bunos chaps comes next. (There's still one hour before reset but i'll think positive. ^^)

Once again, thank you so much Hellbounders! Love you guys!