Chapter 4

Posted: April 24, 2007 - 10:14:10 pm

David awoke from a strange dream he could not remember to a stormy night. Lightning flashed in the night sky lighting up his room. Next to his window stood a dark lady that David immediately recognized from the past memories of his ancestors buried in his Harreden DNA: Te'henna the Harreden version of the devil. She was the enemy of Pree'mus the Creator and was everything he was not; his opposite. The Harreden worshipped her for the power she bestowed upon them. It however was power with a price this David knew.

The Queen wore the bra-like support top that all Harreden females wore in her image, along with a short skirt slit at both sides to allow freedom of movement. The fabric was similar to white linen from earth and barely hid what was underneath.

"What do you want of me Dark Lady?" David asked not bothering to hide how anxious he was in her presence. Te'henna would see it none the less. Her eyes could look into any soul, and see their greatest dreams and worst nightmares bringing either to life.

David tried not to shiver in fear under her gaze. Te'henna had many names or titles that the Harreden called her by: Dark Lady, My Queen, Your Magnificence, Your Worship, etc. Te'henna noticed that David had called her the least of these titles.

"Do I detect a worshipper of Pree'mus?" Te'henna said approaching him a dangerous glint her eye. It took every bit of David's willpower not to back away into the wall behind him and just stay still.

"No my Queen." David said quickly hoping she didn't sense the truth. Like his father before him David was a worshipper of Pree'mus. It was the reason for feeling so bad for what he had done in the past to women. Pree'mus demanded morality from his worshippers while Te'henna did not. If anything you could say she discouraged it.

"Good, my precious little beauty. You are a fine specimen of the male sex. I must admit I have been looking for a consort to serve me and be my companion. Your passion for pleasure and gluttony I find fascinating as well as alluring. No woman can resist you if you desire her. You are powerful and magnetic in this arena. I imagine you would prove quite worthy of that honor." Te'henna said flashing a cold smile. Any other Harreden; half human or not would have loved to receive her attentions. David on the other hand knew clearly who she was, and was terrified at the thought of such a thing occurring.

"While I can't express my gratitude for you presenting me with this honor, I must admit I feel unworthy of it." David said trying to present his most charming smile.

Te'henna's hand shot out catching him by the throat. David suddenly found himself being lifted off the ground as if he weighed nothing. Tightening her grip Te'henna drew him close looking into his eyes.