Impossible

You make my teeth clinch and my hands shake
Do you ever see what you do to me?
Wearing me out, just wearing me out
But I'm wearing you down

Abigail Asher
Carter Stevens

You're impossible to love me
So impossible to win or breathe
I'm wearing you out just wearing you out
But I'm wearing you down

Harper Stevens
Logan Hart

Take what you want from me
It means nothing now
Take everything from me it means nothing now
Not so easy to forgive, harder to forget
Take what you want

Logan walked into the dungeon of his mansion. He smiled at Carter and crossed his arms looking at the chained up man. He thought he was so clever and unstoppable. He thought he could take down his family with his little inhuman gifts. "Don't even try it Meta." he growled as the man looked at him with malice. "May I remind you I have the one thing you care about, you're sister. So save you're special little powers for you're new job. You never thought you were good enough to be someone's slave. Oh yes I have heard about you from so many people. I know you won't do anything that will harm your precious little sister. Well if you want her safety and a good life for her here is what you are going to do for me. I have a debt to a very influential family, not unlike my own. So to pay it off you are going to be play body guard for Abigail Asher. You probably haven't heard she's been getting death threats and there was even an assassination attempt. So needless to say her mother wants some protection for her. You're one job is to make sure she lives, even if you have to give your life to do so. That being said you are expected to act like her servant, don't want some powerful enemy coming along and picking you off because it's so obvious you're her bodyguard." Logan said and smiled. In return you will receive correspondence with you're sister, prescreened of course. As well as an assured safe and even a comfortable life. If not I could always rape her and leave her for dead Meta." he said and smiled as he leaned back against the wall waiting for Carter to acknowledge that he had been defeated and give into the demands.
Logan couldn't stop thinking about the little Meta girl he had locked up in one of his rooms. He was going to go see her after this insignificant conversation. Logan knew that the only reason that Carter was still in his chains was because of the threats made to his sister. Carter would comply it was assured but the interesting part of this was that he got to be in charge of the Meta girl. He was stunning and fascinating. He was looking forwards to going back to tell her she was safe because of her brother and the plan he had arranged for her.

@ Jinx...
Carter glared up at the stairs, hearing feet on it. He knew who it was since nobody ever bother him down here, he couldn't remember his last meal. Shifting he lunged at the man standing before him, groaning as the chains that confined him held him back. He wanted nothing more than to rip this mans head off. He'd been a constant pain in his side since the moment he'd laid eyes on Harper. His poor sister, her sweet and innocent appeal had draw the attention of yet another admirer. Though this time they hadn't been lucky in escaping him. Carter and Harper had been fortune enough to escape slavery. Carter had found a job working as a body guard, he'd done his job to the best of his abilities, though he managed to hide the fact he was a Metahuman. Though one day while he and Harper had been out and walking around spending his break with her, she bumped into a man. The man being the same one standing in front of him now. The ass hole, had all but stalked Harper, only to find out a secret he'd hid so well of years. Now because of he's mistake Harper was having to pay the price, he just hoped one day she'd forgive him. Listening to the smug bastard before him, he felt a chill run down his spine as his blood started to boil. "If you lay one fucking finger on her I'll kill you." He said calmly as he could. If he had to walk to the ends of the Earth he'd do it if it meant Harper would be safe and free. He didn't mind working off Logan's debt, it was the fact he'd have to leave Harper alone with this man. This cruel and unforgiving man.

@ Bongs Before Bibles
Logan smirked. "No you won't." He said knowingly and chuckled. "If you behave I will let you say goodbye to you're little sister." he said and then signaled to two goons who came over to Carter and unshackled him. Logan stepped back and another goon came down the stairs holding Harper by the arm. Logan frowned. "Let her go you idiot!" he snapped at the big brut who let Harper go. Logan stepped to Harper. "I'm sorry they don't realize how precious you are." he said and reached to tuck a strand of her hair behind her ear. He smiled softly then looked to Carter. "You get five minutes... supervised." he said seeing the hopeful look in Carter's eyes. Logan stepped out from between Harper and Carter. He stepped back watching Harper as the goons hovered close by. Logan knew once Carter got in the car to go to that undisclosed location that he would never see his sister again unless Abigail decided it was something she wanted. Logan knew it would be hard on Harper and he wanted to please her so if Abigail ever wanted it he would make it work but Carter was no longer his little play thing he would be Abigail's to do with as she saw fit, of course her mother was the one who was insisting on a body guard. From the sounds of it Abigail was much more able to defend herself then her family let on. The rumors flying around were intriguing indeed but the family was in hiding. Logan couldn't wait to get the mess out of his mansion and finally have Harpers all to himself. Logan didn't want her thinking about Carter all the time and asking to see him. It had been keeping them from really getting to know one another, this would free things up for sure and he had a plan to get Harper to be his permanently. His father had agreed it was a strategic plan to get Carter to behave but it was also not the best possible match in his opinion. Logan had decided though it was what he wanted and since he was the only healthy living Hart what he said went.

@ Jinx...
Harper watched as the door opened, her eyes trailed the likes of the man entering. His hand lifted addressing his wants of her to exit the room. Trailing backwards she wasn't sure what the hell this man expected. Her life had been turned upside down since Logan had started his advances. A groan exited her mouth when he grabbed her arm. "Get your fucking hands off me." She shouted at him, trying to jerk her arm around. He's grip tightened before her jerked her again. Feeling anger well up inside her, she felt a tingling sensation tickle down her arm. A yelp left his mouth before he dropped her arm. "You fucking bitch." He spat out, his hand swinging around. Flinching, she closed her eyes, expecting contact from his hand. "Not a smart move." His voice was different, opening her eyes she noticed that another man had appeared, his hand grasped around the mans hand stopping the blow. "Logan request your presences." He informed her, "something to do with your brother." He said, Harper nodded before moving to follow him out of the room. Walking down the stairs she descended down into the main part of the house. A frown appeared as she was lead in a part of the house she'd never seen before. Opening a door, she paused before taking a step, her foot slipped catching a stair wrong. A hand reach out grasping her arm as she stabled herself. "Don't want you hurting yourself." His chuckle was dry and harsh, she could tell he was still pissed about earlier events. Guiding her down the stairs, she blinked several times trying to let her eyes adjust. She ignored Logan, tired of his advances. "Carter," she huffed out before rushing to him burying herself into in his embraces. "Please don't leave me with him." She begged her voice coming out in a whisper. She knew if anything she might have to tough it out but he would find a way to free her.

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Carter embraced his sister, listening to her please. His eyes glaring off into the distances Logan had disappeared knowing the man was still present. "Ill find a way." He whispered to her, he couldn't talk about it with her right now. But he knew that this new person he was serving would soon trust him and allow him access to his sister. "Stay strong, and no matter what don't let that fucker hurt you." He said brushing her hair from her face. Placing a soft kiss to her forehead. "I love you." He told her, listening to her mutter out the words. He smiled, shaking his head, pleading with who ever, that nothing would ever befuddle his sister. He knew she'd need all the help she could get when dealing with this jackass.

@ Bongs Before Bibles
Logan stepped forward and signaled to the goons. Carter's arms were taken and they lead him up the stairs and outside. Logan had his head of security escort Harper gently back to her room. He would see her soon after he dialed with Carter's departure. Logan smiled as he walked outside seeing the dark car sitting in wait for Carter. Logan smirked as the door was opened. "Don't you worry Meta you're sister will be just fine... as long as you behave yourself and do you're job." he said and then turned and walked back into the house. Logan headed to Harper's room bringing a little news he hoped would lift her spirits a little. Logan wasn't delusional he knew she didn't want to stay with him but she would come to see his better qualities ad that all Pura, or all purebloods were not the same. Logan would dazzle her and make her his wife. Logan knocked on the door waiting for an answer from her. He hoped she was okay for company.

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Abigail came up for air in the middle of the pool. She frowned and looked towards the wall then up at the candles that shone in the chandler. Abigail sighed swimming over to the side and pulling herself from the water. She walked to the shower just outside and showered off before moving to her room in the mansion of the week her mother had provided. She should have known her mother didn't want to have dinner just to see her. She came for to see that transition went over smoothly. Abigail dressed in a flowing white dress and left her feet bare. Abigail dried her hair a little but left it slightly damp before she walked down to the parlor room. Where her mother stood elegantly. "Aww Abigail." she smiled and moved to her daughter and took her cheeks in her hands kissing one and pretending to do the other a little french in her actions. "Back from France to see in the new security?" she asked. Abigail was alone in the mansions her mother put her in except for the staff. The maids and cooks that comprised her personally assigned staff were not good company as they kept to themselves and the work. Charlotte grinned. "Now now we have talked about this. The security staff are just not capable to handle this situation as a personal body guard will be. Besides I have specially picked this one after much consideration. This Meta is particularly gifted." she said and Abigail flinched hating that slang word used to describe those that Pure considered less than them. Abigail shook her head. "Yes we talked about it and I told you I didn't want one, I can take care of myself." she said and her mother shook her head. "Enough Abigail!" she scolded her daughter with her harsh tone. "He is staying and that is final! Now he should be here soon so please go make yourself presentable." she said and Abigail rolled her eyes. "To late he's already here." she said and then turned as the door opened and the man was escorted into the parlor. Abigail stood there tense waiting for him to move or say something. The security guard on her team that had brought him bowed his head and then scurried off. Abigail ran a hand through her slightly damp hair a few drops flicking off at the ends and then she looked at her mother. "Are you at least staying for dinner?" she asked. Charlotte smiled. "Of course and... you're new... guard will join us too. It will give you both some time to warm up." Charlotte called a maid. "Show... him to his room." she said and Abigail frowned. "Let me." she said and then looked at him and bit her lip and motioned with her head for him to follow her. Abigail knew what room he was given because they had chosen it specifically for it's ease of access to her room. They would be leaving this mansion soon but this time Abigail had her own choice of where they would be staying and it would be something much more fitting to her style than her mothers. Abigail walked to the room that was not as extravagant as the others but it was quaint. She opened the door and let him walk in first before she followed and noticed a bunch of new cloths still in the bags on the bed and a bunch of other things for his new life for her she hadn't noticed them bring in last night after her evening dose. "It seems they have prepared some things for you. If you need anything else just ask someone if you can't find me. There's no map so you'll probably need someone to show you to the dinning room." she said and stood in the entrance a little awkwardly.

@ Jinx...
Harper groaned as the door to her room shut behind her, feeling her knees buckling she sank to the floor. A sob escaped her, she couldn't believe after all this time of hiding they'd been found and now she had no one. Placing her hand to her face, sobbing into the silence of her room. Her bother being taken from her was the worst thing she could imagine. She hoped they'd see one another again, but they'd more than likely never see each other again. Her thoughts were running wild, she'd never be able to make it in a place like this. Hearing a knock at the door she shivered knowing it was the one man she'd come to despise. Not moving from her spot she let him continue waiting on the other side of the door. Shifting she laid herself down, curling into a ball as she sniffled trying her best to compose herself.

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Carter enter the house, the car ride was a blur. He was so frazzled that he didn't even bother to introduce himself to the ladies in the house. Following one of the ladies he stumbled through the place. His eyes moving around the place, his senses heightening as he felt himself being swallowed by the building. Standing before a bed he looked down upon the things that laid before him. "I presume you're Abigail." He said before sitting down on the bed, his eyes shifting to take her in. "I'm supposed to protect you." He let his eyes trail over her body. He wonder why anyone would want to harm her. Shifting he stood walking quickly to her. Placing his hand on her face, he turned her head gently, taking in her. Then quickly circling her, he could tell that she didn't approve of him taking touching her. "You seem harmless." He whispered, knowing that she was in fact not. He got a sense of danger from the moment he enter the parlor downstairs. "I'll be down shortly." He informed her walking towards the clothing laid out for him. His eyes shifted around taking in a door that seemed to lead to the bathroom and a closet. He knew before he ate it would be polite to shower and change. For he hadn't had the opportunity to shower in days. Turning his head he watched her exit the room. Before pulling his shirt over his head, dropping it to the floor. Heading toward the bathroom he stripped the rest off on the way. Knowing the clothing he left trailed weren't even worth keeping. Stepping into a down stream of water he moaned, letting the heat cleanse his body. "God." Feeling shameful he bowed his head, he knew he shouldn't be rejoicing in this, when his sister was left back at that place.

@ Bongs Before Bibles
Logan sighed and set the gift box on the floor in front of her door. He would send dinner to her door later. He hoped that inside the box that the very elaborate stationary set would please her. Logan stood there at her door a little longer then put his hand on the door. "I'm sorry you're upset Harper." he said and then walked away. Logan headed towards his study to do a little work in order to keep the house up and running smoothly. Harper would most likely be pretty unconsolable for at least the next couple days if not for weeks to come.

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Abigail didn't say anything at his presumption. She watched him sensing his raw emotions. She tried not to breath to hard the harshness of that raw emotions slid down her throat like razors and cold salt water. She could see he hadn't eaten in a while nor had the ability to take care of his basic need. The chafed skin on his wrists were evidence of that. His eyes looked her over and she stood there her back stiff as she stood silently her eyes deep taking in everything. He stood and walked to her and her body quivered as it waited for her command to move but she held still as his hand came out and touched her. He moved her face and she let him her eyes turning hard and cold the weight of them could be felt in the air. He let go and walked around her. She followed him with her eyes until he moved out of sight and then looked at him as he appeared back for her. She smiled a not so friendly smile as he said she looked harmless. He dismissed her and she laughed. Abigail turned her back to him her hand on the knob. "I understand you are more than likely not here by choice but you won't blame that on me because you're being here is also against my choice. I can take care of myself." she said her voice cold and she closed the door with her quiet rage. When she was angry she was like an ice storm. As she moved away she took the cold and the weight with her and the room seemed warm and friendly. Abigail walked into the dinning room and sat beside her mother. "They mistreated him." she said angrily. Her mother frowned. "Yes honey that is usually what happens to those that try to run from their duty to the Pura." She said and Abigail made a noice of frustration and anger that had her mother looking down. "They are not different then us!" she said and shoved from the table. "How has that not become apparent to you?" she asked and ran a hand through her hair as she tried to reign in her anger. She shook her head. "He will not be mistreated here and I want to know what else happened to him because someone like him can take a struggle just fine but there was something more important taken from me." she said and her mother looked at her raising an eyebrow. "You know I don't like it when you do that." she said and Abigail frowned. "This... This is who I am! I am sorry sending me away has made you forget that!" she yelled and her mother frowned. "Abby." she said and Abigail shook her head. "Don't." Abigail said and Charlotte stood and moved to her putting her hands on her arms. "We did it to keep you safe." she said and Abigail sighed. "I know but it doesn't feel that way. I'm alone here besides the staff and not this strange man. What am I suppose to do for the rest of my life? How about when you die?" she asked and Charlotte frowned. "Abigail please let us enjoy what little time we have together. I have to leave after dinner." she said and Abigail frowned. "So we never get to talk about it because it's uncomfortable and takes to long?" she said and sighed collapsing into her seat. Abigail ran a hand through her hair already feeling alone again despite the house being full of people and her mother being here. "Fine she agreed and Charlotte smiled sitting and sitting to talk to her daughter about stupid high society drama trying to stay away from things she knew would trigger her daughter to fight again.

@ Jinx...
Harper heard Logan's footsteps fade away, she wondered why he'd even put her through this. She knew that she was beneath him, it had been made clear to her as a child. She would never be equal to a Pura. It didn't bother her, but she had always hoped there would be a life out there for her where she didn't have to scrub floors or miss her family. And now she wasn't sure what was going to happen and her brother being god knows where. It sent another wave of fits over her. Why did she have to bump into Logan. She wished now she'd been more careful, and that instead of letting her joy get the best of her she'd have kept her happiness buried. "Please be safe." She pleaded to no one, knowing that her thoughts were only on one man, and his safety was a complete mystery. She knew that with his gift he'd be able to defend himself, and protecting someone was second nature to him. He couldn't let his judgement be clouded with thoughts of her. But now hers were torn through by the growing up and being raise by her brother, since their parents sacrificed their lives to help them escape. Lifting her head she looked around, she didn't know what time it was, nor how long she'd laid on the floor. Moving she stood before looking around her room. There wasn't anything in there but a bed and a desk, nothing was in or on top of it. Walking to the left of her bed she opened it finding an in suite bathroom. Entering the bathroom she pillaged through the cabinets. A frowned made its way to her face. There wasn't anything in them but first aid items. She rolled her eyes knowing that every thing in this place had been 'child' proofed even though it wasn't needed. She wasn't suicidal, nor would hurting herself ever cross her mind. So he'd taken away everything that could aid her in escaping too.

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Carter stepped from the shower, pulling a towel around his waist. Looking at himself in the mirror he smiled, it had been a while since he felt refreshed. Shaking his head he walked out of the bathroom, moving to the bed and pulling the clothing laid out for him. Leaving the room he headed down the hallway he first came down. Letting his ears be his guide he found the dinning room easily. Entering catching the tail end of the conversation between mother and daughter. "Evening ladies." He greeted, before being ushered to a chair. Taking his seat he smiled, even though it was a strained and fake. Licking over his lips, he was famished, though he tried his best to remand composed.

@ Bongs Before Bibles
Logan came out of his study finding it later than he realized and he had dinner sent to Harper's room. When he heard she yet again didn't answer the door this time he took the train himself and knocked. "Harper. I wish you give you the space and freedom you desire but I can not do so until I see your taking care of yourself and adjusting here." He said and waited a pause. "Please open up the door I would hate to barge in uninvited." he said though it was obvious that he would is she didn't open the door. Logan stood beside the gift he had left on the floor and waited for her. Logan considered himself a patient man when there was something he wanted and Harper was the only thing he wanted right now. Logan could understand her pain and grief but he also knew she would need to find a way to deal with those so that they could resume the life they would be building together. Logan could promise her a spatular life is only she gave into him and his desires. He was a good man, yes he had his issues but he would be a good husband to her not like those other Pura who would take Mets's to their beds as if it wasn't cheating.

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Abigail looked dup as the man walked into the room. Charlotte smiled and nodded to an awaiting staff. "Bring in the food." she said and then looked to the man. "I was told you're name was Carter is that correct?" she asked and then proceeded as the food was delivered. "I am quite pleased you have come to protect my daughter. She is very special and I intend to have you take good care of her." she said and Abigail hissed at her. "Mother please. Let him eat." she said and took a small piece of her roast and slipped it into her mouth. For the next few minutes they were silent as they slowly ate watching him under eyelashes and through side glances. Charlotte was a coarse woman but she loved her daughter and valued her safety above all else. Charlotte sighed. "I am sorry Abigail I can not eat in silence I am use to pleasant conversation." she said and Abigail sighed. "As well as fancy and perfect things." she said and Charlotte flinched hardly noticeable but Abigail frowned. "I'm sorry mother." she said and then sipped her water then decided to indulge her mother. "Carter. This is my mother Charlotte Asher and you already know who I am. I want you to know that while I can not release you from you're service here my mother can. I want you to also know that while you are here under my care you will be treated as an equal to me. The servants will treat you with as much respect as they do me and the filth words they use as dividers will not be spoken if you understand what I am saying." she said looking at him. Charlotte smiled. "That being said Abigail he has a duty to you. I expect him to protect you at all cost. And I have a few more rules I wish to discuss with him." she said and Abigail sighed. "Mother." she said and Charlotte shook her head. "No this is not a negotiation Abigail. I will talk with him after desert if finished and you will put in your headphones and take a walk with Phillip." she said and Abigail rolled her eyes then stuck more food into her mouth.

@ Jinx...
Harper walked around her room, her feet pacing over the same path since she had nothing else to do. She'd gone through and through all the thoughts of what Logan could have possibly wanted with her. She didn't understand why he'd want her when he could have other women. Had he intended to have her as a play thing. Or would he be expecting her to work in the kitchen or be his servant. She couldn't fathom what went though his mind. Jumping lightly when a knock rang out into the air. Listening to the please from the other side of the door, she rolled her eyes before continuing her trek.

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Carter picked up his fork, before taking a bite of food. Lifting his eyes he watched the two women before him. He nodded, understanding, and quickly realizing that getting a word in would be damn near impossible. Smiling a soft chuckle slipped from his lips, "well that's interesting." He muttered, realizing that this job would be more hell than he thought. Knowing the woman he was working for was completely different than the one he'd be protecting. And this would end up being more trouble for him in the long run, and he'd never see his sister again if the mother had a say so. "Look ladies I don't need ground rules, or any stipulations." He said before taking another bite. "I don't mind being treated like the help." He shrugged. "The one problem I mind is being pulled away from my family and giving nothing in return for my serves." He sighed laying it bare for them. "I'd like to request being able to see my family, you know so protecting at all cost is worth my while." He knew he wasn't in a position to bargain, but he'd play to the daughters sympathy in hope it' work.

@ Bongs Before Bibles
Logan waited an awkward amount of time before he knocked again. "Harper I'm opening the door." he said and opened it to see her nearly burning a whole in the ground were she was pacing. He sighed and picked up the present and took both the present and the food inane set them on her desk. He turned to her. "It is very bare in here isn't it." he said and then sighed. "I bought this for you hoping it would be of some help. Abigail sent an address to the place were the letters can be sent for Carter. I expect you would want to write with him so please accept my gift. But I do request you eat. I know you are upset and I can not fault you for that nor can I fault you if that is mostly or all for me but I hope with time you will come to see me as not the monster I can see that you view me as now." he said and ran a hand through his hair. "I will leave if you prefer but I will be back to be sure you have eaten, but if you would like me to stay..."

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Charlotte raised an eyebrow and then integrated before Abigail could speak. "Mr. Stevens you will realize your place and situation here. My daughter has her options but I have no such opinion. I would have rather have spoken with you about these matters privately but it seems you are intent to prey upon my daughter's sympathies. I will not have you doing such a thing and as much as I love and respect my daughter I will not have a Meta treat my family as if he has a say!" Charlotte said and then looked at Abigail who was staring daggers at her mother. "Enough Abigail go take that walk I was requesting." she said and Abigail shoved up from the table. "He has a right to his family!" she said and then stormed out her bare feet not making much more then a small pitter as she ran towards her room. Charlotte then stood and called to the head of her security. "This is Alex. He is my head of security here with my daughter and he has been cleared to use lethal force. I commandeered you and saved you from what I assume would have been a poor existence at quite a price. In equivalence it was more that you would have made in three lifetimes even if you tried and had some luck. You have what I consider the life of the most expensive guard dog for Abigail. She may pamper you and treat you and perhaps she might see fit that you might see your family but that is also to the Pura who supports them. Now Mr. Stevens you will not negotiate these terms with my daughter nor pressure or guilt her into what you desire. She is a special girl and you will start to understand as you are in her life but you will not ask questions like why she is being hunted by the government or why she is a threat that most people are afraid of. And most importantly you will remember you're place as her guardian! You live and move and breath to protect her. If you do ever go to see your family she will be with you and even then your priority is her. For I warn you now a mother's wrath is not something to be messed with and if any harm comes to my daughter I will take you're life with my own hands!" she said and then looked at Alex. "Once he finishes eating then show him to his room. Abigail will not see me mistreating him but he will learn his place." she said and looked to Alex. "If you see any of the things mentioned by me that are not fully adhered to punish first then contact me." she said and crossed her arms and took a whip out of her purse and set it on the table. "I am not above punishments." she growled then stormed out.
Abigail didn't get Phillip and instead took her music with her special noise canceling earphones and ran as far as she could out into the woods. Abigail crawled up into a great oak tree and sat there only remembering the desperation in Carter's eyes. She could tell that what ever had happened had cut him deep and she could still feel the raw feelings cutting the inside of her chest with every breath she breathed.

@ Jinx...
Harper glared at Logan, "why?" She questioned him, wondered what the hell possessed him enough to want to own humans, meta or pura. "What do you gain?" She asked shaking her head. Moving to the desk she slung the stuff off of it. "I don't want anything from you." She glared at him. "The things that mattered to me you took from me." She spat, she could feel her skin starting to get hot as her anger bested her. She knew that if she wanted to she could really hurt him. But where would that put her, being punished, she'd just have to go back through torture all over again. What was the point in even fighting him, turning away from him she placed herself on the edge of the bed. Feeling herself go numb, she hated this man and now she was stuck. Even if she did escaped what good would it do her when he was more powerful then her previous owner. She listened to him try to comfort her, "just go." She said her voice holding no emotion.

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Carter scoffed then pushed his plate away. "What she doesn't realizes is she is giving me a say so." He said standing. "By placing me in a protective roll over her daughter she gave me more power than she realizes, she trust me enough to place her daughters life in my hands, yet she wont let me have a say so." He scoffed again "And Alex shouldn't someone be accompanying miss Abigail." He looked at the frail man wondering how the hell he became the head of security. If Carter wanted to kill him right now his bare hands was all he'd need. It was one of the reason Logan had him changed, Carter had attempted to kill him for Harper. Though he never expected them to have Harper and they used her against him. Here they didn't have that option, and Logan wasn't about to hurt Harper. Carter could tell he didn't have it in him to destroy the little connection they had now. If he placed a finger on her without her say so he'd undo everything, and Logan could afford that.

@ Bongs Before Bibles
Logan frowned as she threw her temper tantrum and he closed the lid on his emotions quickly before an angry remark would slip out. Logan ran a hand through his hair. "Alright." he said and left her room closing the door behind her. She was angry. Okay he understood that and he knew he needed to be patient and not lash out like he normally would. Harper would need to trust him eventually and he hoped that he could help her but tonight wasn't the night. Logan moved tot he kitchen and he sat down having his late meal before he dressed for bed making sure the guard who was in charge of Harper knew to alert him to any changes that occurred. Logan put out the light then lay in bed thinking or Harper. He wished she would be here beside him talking to him but it was too soon.

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Alex frowned. "Ms. Asher is with Phillip." he said assuming she followed the directions given to her. "Follow me Mr. Steven." he said and walked towards his room. "Mrs. Asher means well Mr. Stevens. She is concerned for her daughters life and it seems you are for your family you should be able to understand that. Ms. Asher is a kind woman you will see, she is not what people believe her to be Mr. Stevens and her mother sees that as weakness. It's a complicated situation here." he said and stopped at his room.

@ Jinx...
Harper sat still listening as the door closed behind her. A soft sigh exiting her thankful that he'd left. She knew what Logan was capable of, he was a snake in the grass. Laying back she closed her eyes, thinking over how she'd meet him.

"Oh so sorry." She squeaked out turning and apologizing to the person she'd ran into, a small smile played on her lips as she took in the appearances of the man before her. His slender frame towering over her, his hand gently waving, stopping his body guards from reacting. "No worries." His smooth voice said as he smirked down at her. "Logan," he introduced himself, she could tell he liked being in control and having a woman before him that he'd was unacquainted with annoyed him. "Harper," she said firmly, it wasn't always she got to meet a man of his class. Feeling a nudge in the back she turned rolling her eyes at her brother. "Good day." She said before turning and trailing after Carter, not knowing as she through a curious look back that the man would soon stalk her.

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Carter frowned following Alex. "I understand where she's coming from." He informed him, before opening his door. He stopped turning to look at Alex. "Oh Alex I'm telling you that Abigail is alone." He said shrugging his shoulders, before entering his room. "I'd take my word if I was you, since Phillip is in the kitchen, with the help." He chuckled shaking his head, he didn't care if he'd get in trouble the master sent him to his room, so it's not his fault.

@ Bongs Before Bibles
Logan woke in the morning and stretched out. Perhaps today he could get her to eat at least. He stood glad to hear someone had cleaned up the mess she had made the night before. He dressed for the day and took care of a few morning chores then slipped out into the hallway and down to Harper's room. He knocked and waited for her to answer. When he still hadn't heard anything after a while he sighed and leaned into her door. "I am sorry about last night. I should have known you would be more upset with me than I hoped for. None the less I hope you can come to deal with me. I'm not going anywhere Harper. I will always be around for you." he said and bit his lip. "I would really appreciate it if you took you're meals though then I wouldn't;t have to come check up on you to make sure you are being treated well." he said hoping to entice her to eat with the possibility of hearing from him less.

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Alex frowned and turned walking away. Abigail looked up as both Phillip and Alex came running around near her tree and calling for her. She sighed and rolled her eyes leaning back in her spot knowing they couldn't see her. She wondered what special abilities this Carter man had. Could he hear her here, could he sense what she could? Never before did she have someone special like him on her detail. Abigail wondered if it would be nice or as painful as it was beginning. Abigail watched as Alex pushed Phillip up the tree near by that she had been in a week ago and she laughed making both men fall and look over at the tree. She could see them turning red and angry at her though they wouldn't actually say so or act it. "Alright I'll come back." she said and jumped from her spot landing on the ground on the balls of her feet. She smiled at them. "I'm fine." she said and headed back towards the mansion her security in tow grumbling to themselves. She could hear despite her music. Abigail was escorted to her room and she opened the door and waited for Alex to leave before she gave an order to Philip. "Send for Carter." she said wanting to be sure he had been taken care of and not totally beaten by her mother. Abigail closed the door and then turned and wept her hair up into a pony tail undressing and pulling on some work out cloths.

@ Jinx...
Harper woke hearing a tapping on the door, stumbling out of bed she moved to the door opening it. Blinking softly she looked up at Logan, having ignored everything he said. "Go away." She told him, "I'd rather die, so fuck off." She said closing the door, before moving to her dresser. To find clothes more suit able for the day then the ones she'd found last night when she couldn't sleep with the confined meant of the others. Pulling out clothing she sighed stopping, it didn't matter what she wore she wasn't going to do anything today any ways. Logan would keep her confided to her room, she knew she'd have to make nice with him if she wished to ever do anything. But the sound of silences suited her much more than selling her soul to that fiend.

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Carter yawned as he pulled his vest off, unbuttoning his shirt. Stopping half way once he heard footsteps on the floor, turning he meet Phillip at the door, pulling it open before the other man had a chances to even knock. "She wishes to see you." His words were quick and tight, almost as if he was afraid. Nodding Carter closed the door in his face, before turning and venturing further into his room to find a suitable shirt to change into, quickly slipping the black material over his head, he exited his room. Moving to her door he gave a quick soft tap of his knuckle against the wood. Hoping what ever see needed to see him for would be brief he'd like to make use of that bed in his room.

@ Bongs Before Bibles
Logan sighed as he worked wishing there was more he could do for Harper. She had sent him away in a rage again earlier and he had left without a fight... again. Logan was working really hard for someone who would never see it as that. The only thing she wanted was her brother and her old life back but he could do neither because even if he gave her the freedom it would put Abigail in jeopardy and also Harper because he knew he was not the only man with eyes for beautiful pure things. Only they didn't want what he did from Harper they wanted a slave. Logan went again during lunch time to talk to Harper hoping annoying her would get her to eat. That was all he wanted right now. Logan knocked on her door. "Harper it's lunch time. Please come and grab the tray." he said and stood there wondering if she would this time. He could really only hope she would.

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Abigail opened the door and smiled softly. "Come in." she said and stepped aside waiting until he was inside then closing the door. Abigail watched his eyes roam around her room which was extravagant compared to his. She bit her lip then straightened as he looked to her. "I just wanted to apologize for my mother. I can only imagine what you went through before you got here and even though I can not change anything and all outside visits are supervised by Alex I still want to be sure you are being treated well while you are here." she said and bit her lip. "Carter please feel free to confide in me. I know what it's like to have no one to talk to and it is a necessity many people don't think to provide." she said then sighed and picked up her water bottle. "Other than that I just wanted to be sure you got enough food and water or anything else you needed before you retire for the night." she said and sipped her water waiting for him to speak.

@ Jinx...
Harper groaned hearing Logan at her door, having just stepped from the shower she wrapped a towel around herself. Moving to the door shaking hear head, opening the door. "Put it on the desk." She huffed, grasping the towel tighter to her chest, feeling bare before him. Though she kept her composer watching him as he placed the tray on her desk. Watching as his hand shook, placing the tray down. Turning away from him she held the door open, hoping he'd get the hint she wanted to be alone.

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Carter nodded his head, "I understand," he smiled softly. "I'm fine, it'll take a few days to get used too." He shrugged. "I'm not really big on talking about my feelings ma'am." He told her. "Though I could use a peaceful night of sleep," he hinted, not wanting her to start wondering around in the middle of the night. "Can I go, now?" He questioned, motioning to the door.

@ Bongs Before Bibles
Logan stepped back as she opened the door. She shot him an order and he took a breath reminding himself not to stare at her still wet from the shower. She walked in and set the tray down his hands shake with his thoughts. Logan smiled softly. "Thank you." he said and then he left and waited until she closed the door until he turned to leave her. He got to the end of the hall and pressed his back into the wall closing his eyes the image of her burning into his eyes. Logan took a shaky breath and letting it out. He straightened himself out then returned to what he needed to do.

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Abigail smiled nodding. She knew it was normal for men to talk about their feelings to begin with but she guessed for people like him it was even less so. She nearly laughed as he called her ma'am. "Oh please call me Abigail... or even Abby. Just not ma'am that mades me feel old." she laughed then and pulled her ponytail over one shoulder. He talked about sleep and she nodded. "Oh yeah wait a sec." she said and then nearly bounced over to her nightstand and rummaged around in it for a while and pulled out a box. She walked over to him and took his hand opening it then set the box in his hand closing his fingers over it with her other hand. "That should help. It's never really quite with the staff until nearly 3 in the morning and then it's two hours until they start breakfast." she said and smiled softly as her hands dropped from his. "Oh of course. Sorry to keep you. Thanks Carter... it's nice to have you here, and I am sorry you are too." she said and then bit her lip. "Night." she said and let him go before she sighed a little nervously. Something about his energy was making her nervous and she couldn't quite place it not to mention he was so handsome she had her own nervous energy around him. Abigail didn't get a lot of men around her that weren't old enough to be her father or near there but Carter was nearly her age or so it seemed. She bit her lip and sipped her water then moved out of her room and down to the gym putting in her head phones and cranking up the music.