The Million Dollar Man

<< Come downstairs. >> He ordered, holding out his hand.

I glanced at it warily, before his hand lurched out and latched onto my wrist. I let out a gurgled noise of surprise and my lips formed a ghost 'ouch.' I winced and stumbled forwards, but Sebastian managed to catch me in time. He loosened his grip and placed his hand on the small of my back, gently guiding me from the room.

You can do this, Evie.

We entered the kitchen, where a nice lay out of pancakes and bacon were sitting on display. My stomach growled hungrily and I bit my lip as my eyes focused on the food.

<< Here, » Mason said, placing a food filled plate on the counter, an empty chair pulled out for me. I looked to Sebastian, checking to see if I could. Normally, I wouldn't have hesitated to sit and scarf down the delicious food. My nerves were making me act differently, and I found myself being so much more cautious that I normally would be.

Sebastian smiled at my actions, and nodded towards the chair. As I sat down, I felt my lips dip into a frown. I hated the way I had to look to Sebastian for orders. I felt as though he was controlling me. He was making me dependent on him, and that wasn't good.

I'm unhappy, and to be this unhappy is unhealthy.

<< Evie ? » Sebastian's voice pulled me away from my thoughts, and I looked up at him with wide eyes.

<< W-What? » My words nearly went unheard, and seemed to come out as a breathy whisper.

The boys all exchanged glances before Sebastian lengthened out his hand, holding out the series of pills I had to take for that day. I gave him a shaky smile, and took the pills quickly. I hesitated at the last one, my hand twitching above his.

<< Don't you need that one ? » Callum asked innocently. << For your, you know... Your g-girl problems? >> His face had turned into a deep red, and he awkwardly scratched the back of his neck.

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I nervously snatched up the pill and offered a feeble smile towards the boys. All eyes were on me as I slowly parted my lips, raising the pill to my mouth.

<< You know, >> Sebastian spoke, causing me to freeze, << taking a pill with such a high dosage of drugs is dangerous; especially when you don't need it. >>

My throat went dry and my stomach twisted as the nerves bounced around my insides.

<< Y-Yeah. >> I stuttered out, eyeing the pill carefully.

There was a moment of silence, before I unthinkingly pushed the pill past my lips and into my mouth. The sound of the doorbell echoing throughout the house made me nearly choke on the slowly dissolving pill. Looks were shared amongst the boys and Sebastian instantly rose to his feet.

<< Upstairs, now. » He ordered. His expression was one of seriousness and I instantly exited the room.

I spat out the pill the second I reached the stairs. Grimacing at the bitter taste leftover in my mouth, I quickly rushed into my room. I tossed the remnants of the pill into the toilet and washed my hands of the white residue. Once I was positive that I had gotten rid of all traces of the drug, I left the bathroom with a pleased smile on my face.

My happiness was short lived, for realization began to set in.

This wasn't me.

I am not the girl who looks to others for approval, who is dependent, weak, and obedient.

I have never been that way, nor will I ever-ever again, that is.

I heard the sound of footsteps enter the house, and greetings were exchanged. My mind wandered to the way Sebastian had ordered me upstairs, and the way I had willingly listened to him.

This wasn't right.

My fists clenched in annoyance as I thought of everything Kings left me out on. I was brought into this gang because I was the best at what I do- and ever since I had been forced to join, Sebastian has smothered my power and status. I doubted that if anyone saw me now, they would show the slightest bit of fear.

The bruises and tears were evidence of my vulnerability.

Evelyn Summers is never vulnerable. She is the defiant, impulsive girl who ruins lives in order to feed off of others misery.

At least that's the girl she's supposed to be.

I let out a noise of disgust and shook my head. My stubborn, defiant attitude was my trademark. Whether or not I enjoyed what I did, did not control the person I was.

I couldn't let Sebastian control me.

Adrenaline burst through my veins and I didn't think twice before I shot out of my room. I flew down the stairs with incredible speed, and rounded the corner quickly. The sound of my breathing was the only thing that I heard as I flung open the door to Sebastian's office.

<< What the-<<

<< I-<< I choked and found myself speechless. Three dead bodies were sprawled across the floor, Mason and Callum currently holding a man by his arms, his body bent so that his knees were pressed to the ground. Sebastian was holding his gun tightly, and I met his eyes for only a moment. The adrenaline had been drained from my body, and I began to back away, my eyes wide as saucers.

<< You better have a fucking good reason for walking into here like that. >> Sebastian's words cut the silence like knives, and I bit my lip nervously. My eyes darted to the man, his fearful eyes and bloodied face made me sick to my stomach.

« God damn it, Evelyn ! » Sebastian roared, slamming his hands onto his desk. I jerked backwards at the sound that emitted from his actions, my eyes now focusing on the gun that had remained in his grip.

I closed my eyes for a moment, a simple attempt to bring back my defiance and adrenaline that had fueled me before.

When I re-opened my eyes, I felt my old self return, as mental as that sounds.

<< You're angry at me, >> I spoke slowly, my voice strong, << for walking into a quite, successful meeting, I presume? >> My sarcasm leaked into my tone, and a smirk rose to the surface of my lips. Sebastian's eyes widened at my words, before narrowing into a murderous glare. I took his silence as a hint to continue, which I did all too eagerly.