Subjected || Harry Styles [AU]

twelve

A n a s t a s i a

My breathing had become quite erratic and I was concerned over whether I was having a panic attack. Considering that the driver did not particularly care for my welfare, I slowly counted down from ten in attempt to regulate my breathing. I closed my eyes and breathed in heavily, before exhaling slowly. I repeated this a few times as my cries eventually subdued and my breathing soon began to regain its normal composure.

I opened my extremely puffy eyes once more, and glanced out of the window to see where we were. Noticing the familiar road leading to one of the safest places I had ever been, I undid my seatbelt. In a sudden spontaneous decision, I shot forward in my seat and tapped the driver on the shoulder. He momentarily glared at me before looking back at the road.

"Do not touch me, human." He spoke lowly, shrugging his shoulder as if he were ridding my previous touch.

"Take me to Lord Harry's home." I demanded, sitting back in my seat with my eyes wide. My voice was still shaking yet I was determined to stand my ground. "Now."

"I must follow orders from Lord Zayn." He shook his head and continued to drive.

"Listen to me!" I shrieked impatiently. I saw his eyes meet mine in his rear-view mirror; he had a deep frown etched onto his face. "The King would not be too happy to know that you did not comply with my wishes."

"The King left you in the hands of Lord Zayn, and therefore I abide to his rules which were to take you back to the castle." He replied stoically, as if he could see straight through my bullshit.

"Well," I scoffed, crossing my arms over my chest. "I am no longer in the presence of Lord Zayn," my stomach churned as I voiced his name, "so therefore you should comply with my wishes and take me to see Lord Harry!" I was becoming hysterical.

"Miss, I do not take kindly to these games." He informed. "But, I shall take you to Lord Harry if that will shut you up." He then replied with an agitated sigh, before pulling into a side road and turning the car around. I watched as he then hauled out onto the main road once more and drove in the opposite direction, back towards Harry's home.

"Thank you." I spoke warily, with my voice cracking again. I tried to subdue the oncoming tears, allowing my eyes to wander out of the window.

My wrists were still stinging and I felt violated. It still baffled me as to how someone could treat another being in that way. It was manipulative and controlling, and completely wrong. I honestly thought that he was going to take away the last thing that I had kept sacred amongst this cruel and bleak world. My virginity was precious to me, and I would give it away when I was with someone who genuinely cared and loved me. I was just so thankful that fate was on my side today and interrupted his evil actions.

In hardly any time at all, we finally arrived at Harry's home. As my thoughts had been swirling once again, my eyes had failed me and released another wave of tears. I had lost all previous reservations of my appearance and simply rushed out of the car. The driver seemed pleased with my departure as he zoomed off straight away.

I was sobbing as I knocked on the large door, and I stood impatiently as I waited for it to open. Soon after, the door swung open and I was faced with a startled Harry, peering down at me with concern.

"Anastasia, what on earth has happened to you?" He questioned softly, instantly taking my hand and ushering me inside his home.

I broke into another sob, clutching onto his suit jacket tightly before collapsing to the floor. He fell down behind me and held onto my waist. I heard him kick the front door closed before rubbing circles into my back gently. I felt so much safer in his arms, so much more secure.