NAKED FLAMES Episode 2

It was now two days after Gabriela had agreed to marry Lincoln Castellani.It surprised her that she couldn't spend a day without thinking of him.She wasn't sure if her feelings were going to get out of hand yet she wasn't surprised any woman would fall for Lincoln's gentleness.He was a benevolent man, and she admired his strong sense of family values of love, trust and loyalty.After all she wasn't going to regret marrying him.She quickly brushed off the thoughts of him on her mind and focused on her chores.She glanced at her watch and it was already 2 o'clock in the afternoon.Lincoln had gone to Carlisle for a meeting for the upcoming war among British isles. Scotland., Wales and England.Her aunt and her siblings, Mary and Charles had gone to Edinburgh to see Uncle Henry and inform him about Lincoln's proposal.She felt lonely and decided to take a novel and her diary to their lovely garden near the Inverness woods. She looked around the blooming flowers and wondered what it would be like to spend some time with Lincoln lying down surrounded by the beautiful roses and carnations.With sudden realization she pinched herself from daydreaming.After a while of enjoying some reading she decided to prepare supper.Suddenly she heard a rustling wind from near the woods.A shiver ran down her spine.She couldn't just think of wild animals attacking her.She looked through the woods only to see a small group of men on horses, about six of them.A sigh of relief escaped her mouth as she ran forward to meet them.She watched them dismounting their horses.

''Good day Sirs! Welcome to Inverness.'' she said.

''Hello Miss.'' said one of them.He was very tall at least six feet four inches considerably taller than all his companions with dark features.Indeed his bronzed skin had paled across his hard cheekbones from the dripping snow of Inverness highlands.She quickly noticed that all of them were soaked wet.

''Please come in..'' they all followed her inside, the tall guy stooping his tall frame on the door.She showed them chairs around the hearth of the fire.As they sat comfortably she was already pouring some whisky into glasses to warm them up.She handed them each with shaking hands.She sat in her own chair watching the tall guy sipping his whisky, his sensual strong muscular lips on the realm of the glass.His dark black hair was swept across his brow.There was something uniquely compelling about his lean handsome features.He had gorgeous eyes dark, deep set and bold and when he rose and walked towards her they burned a pure hot gold.Her heart started to hammer as if she were spinning.

''Your man is away, Miss?'' he asked.

''I-I h-have no man..'' she found herself fumbling over the words. God! he was making her uneasy.

''Good..'' he exclaimed as one of his companions rose to leave.

''Alex we gotta go. It's almost sunset..'' his companion said.

Gabriela realized that his name was Alex. Maybe for short, she wasn't even sure.

''Go and wait for me outside..'' Alex said.His companions all rose to leave without even protesting. Maybe he is their master, Gabriela thought.As she rose to collect the glasses Alex touched her hand. She froze in her tracks.

''What is your name, beautiful?'' he asked.

''Gabriela Constantiv.'' she replied.

''Well, nice name or I could call you Gabby. Let's see what we got here..'' He said smiling as he removed her hat and her black shiny curly locks tumbled around her shoulders.

''What a beauty!'' Alex exclaimed drawing in a long breath.The scent of her hair and skin assailed him in an evocative wave of sensous appeal.She smelt like peaches and made him think of hot sunlight and even hotter sex. He wanted her and desire pulsed through him. He watched her luscious lips trembling, her dark brown chocolate eyes and brightened cheeks. Fire stormed in his loins and his drunkenness made him even wilder. He slowly tipped her chin upwards for her to face him. From the look in her eyes he could tell she was afraid.He brushed her hair, stroking it at the same time running his hands down her back. Gabriela saw the burning naked flame in his eyes and she could tell something was wrong. Tears welled up in her eyes....

''Please stop touching me like that.We're strangers .....we don't know each other.'' Alex ignored her..''I'll kill you if you continue touching me like that..'' she said and shrank away from him. Alex laughed throwing his head in an outburst.

''I'm not afraid of death darling. Just relax and enjoy. What I'm about to do to you is the most beautiful thing which can happen between a man and a woman.''

He said and lurched towards her. He caught her hands and crushed her small limb body against his hard muscular frame. Gabriela felt her limbs weakening. He was too strong and she couldn't fight him off. His lips claimed hers, crushing her mouth in a burning kiss. She felt his tongue forcing her teeth open. She gasped as his hands moved at her back tearing her dress away and exposing her sexy body which no man had touched to his hungry gaze. He threw her roughly on the coach at the same time discarding his clothes off his body. She found herself staring at his powerful body and she quickly averted her gaze from his manhood. She wanted not to be raped. She wanted to give herself willingly to a man because of love and this rogue was not listening to her. How was she going to face Lincoln? She should've fought him but he was too strong for her. She felt his brutal lips on her neck as he moved , ripping off her bra and claimed her nipples in a hot kiss. Her whole body felt numb and motionless. As he parted her legs she gave a small muffled cry before he silenced her with a hot kiss. With one strong move he entered her, thrusting deeper into her. Gabriela felt sharp shafts of pain digging into her. Her mind reeled with confusion and she wanted to cry out. The pulsating pain made her temple throb and her heart strained against her chest. She heard him groaning as he grew wild with pleasure. He was hurting her but couldn't stop. She felt her eyes closing and couldn't feel anything anymore. As Alex saw her closing her eyes he moved to kiss her neck only to find out that she was no longer breathing. God, she had fainted and she was driving him crazy. Reluctantly he slid out of her and dressed smiling to himself. But soon he was to leave her. NO! She had to come with him. He still had long nights ahead of him to savor his delights with her. Gabriela later opened her eyes, tears on her cheeks. She realized that it was not a nightmare she was having. It had happened. She looked at him and drew her blood stained clothes, covering herself. She had to be strong.

''Just go. You've done enough. Get out!'' she screamed at him.

''No darling Gabriela. I want you and you are coming with me. Get dressed. We've to leave. Now!'' he said calmly.

She couldn't believe her ears.

''Wha-a-at??'' she said shocked.

'You are coming with me...and don't try to run away. My men will get you.''

Gabriela blinked as fresh tears filled her eyes again.She realized that she was never going to see her aunt, Lincoln and her siblings again.!!