Madelyn's POV
When I woke up , I couldn't see anything .
A thick blindfold pressed against my eyelids , stealing away even the faintest light. My wrists burned where ropes held them above my head , tied to something soft and warm . My ankles were bound apart , leaving me exposed on cool silk sheets that whispered against my bare skin every time I tried to move .
I pulled at the ropes , desperate , but they only tightened , biting into my flesh . Panic rose in my chest , clawing up my throat , making it hard to breathe . My heart thundered so loud I wondered if he could hear it too .
Then I heard it - a low chuckle , dark and amused .
My entire body froze .
Footsteps approached . Heavy , slow , unhurried , each step sinking into what felt like carpet . They stopped by the edge of the bed . For a moment , there was only silence , broken by my ragged breathing .
Then I felt him .
Fingers brushed my cheek , sharp enough to make me flinch away . His touch felt like cold fire on my skin .
" So awake already , little lamb ? "
His voice was smooth and deep , curling around me like poison smoke .
"Do you feel it ? The silk beneath you , the ropes biting into your tender flesh .... the way you're spread open ... helpless ... mine . "
A shiver racked through me as the mattress dipped under his weight . His clawed fingers traced along my throat , feather - light , making my skin prickle with fear . They moved to the knot of my blindfold and with a swift tug , it fell away .
But there was still nothing to see .
Darkness . Endless , suffocating darkness stretched in every direction . My eyes darted around , searching , searching ... until they locked onto two glowing crimson eyes in the shadows .
I felt my breath catch in my chest .
" Where ... where am I ? " My voice cracked , breaking apart into the silent abyss .
He smiled , and even in the darkness I could see his fangs glinting .
" You're in hell , Madelyn , " he said softly , leaning down until his hot breath brushed against my ear . I could feel his lips curl into a smirk against my cheek . " My hell . And I am Lucifer . "
A sob tore from my throat as his hand slid down my stomach , claws grazing the trembling skin . My body arched away instinctively , only to realise there was nowhere to go .
" And here , " he whispered , his glowing eyes locked onto mine as his thumb pressed against my bottom lip , forcing it open , " you are nothing but my little sacrifice . My plaything . My whore . "
Tears burned down my temples . My chest heaved with silent cries as his words sank into me like thorns .
" Pray to your gods , little lamb , " he murmured , his tongue flicking against my trembling lip , tasting my fear . " Because in my kingdom ... only the devil listens . "