When the prince fell, Pandora gestured to the guards to get him up. She felt that he was pretending to be sick because of what was happening. "Get him up quickly," she commanded in her thick, fiery voice, her bloodshot eyes darkened.
One of the guards struck Douglas a blow right in the face when they pulled him up to rise up but he didn't. Lucinda, my PA hid her face in shame and horror. It was a sickening sight, tears escaped my eyes. "What're we gonna do about this?" I asked her but she was so affected by what was happening to look at my face or even answer me. I wrapped my hand around her shoulders in comfort. "Don't worry, everything will be fine. I'll do something about this!" I tried to comfort her with these soothing words.
A swollen spot appeared where Douglas was struck. He was truly unconscious. "Call the pack doctor to come drive him to consciousness, I want to see as his beloved is done away with." A loud sinister laugh followed, my eyes turned golden. I was truly annoyed at the extreme power this vampire was exercising, I think she didn't know the mother of the werewolves was watching her.
"When it's time to act on this, she'd get the worst punishment ever. Don't worry my dear Lucinda!" Lucinda got her face up and looked at what was going on.
In about five minutes, a doctor dressed in his white coat, his stethoscope hung on his neck and his paramedics box in his hands came in. He bowed in courtesy before the queen.
"Make sure you get him out of his unconscious state in ten minutes, lest your life would be gone with him." The doctor shook in terror, he tried his best and his best was actually the best. I could see the doctor heaved a sigh of great relief once he walked out of the room after Douglas recovered.
"You thought you could escape seeing what would happen to your girlfriend? No, you can't!" Douglas at this point was panting, like he was gonna have a seizure. The pitiable site of his helpless girlfriend sitting in front of him greatly disturbed him. They both woke up feeling great and optimistic but here they were, an unexpected tragedy struck them.
"Now tell me the whole truth with this question I'm going to ask you now!" She barked at Douglas angrily. Lucinda and I shrugged our shoulders, our ears paying great attention to what Pandora would say next.
"Is it this girl that pushes you to seek the throne?" We widened our eyes at the question. I personally could see that it was uncalled for, the king had ruled for sixty-years and had to hand it over to his son.
"Douglas is not wrong to demand for his right!" Lucinda gave me a frustrated look, she was dumbfounded.
"No, she isn't the one!" Douglas responded firmly and looked down. Weakness seized him once again. What was going on is what none of them ever expected.
Nancy was ashamed of the condition she was placed in. "Hey look up here!" Pandora commanded.
"I can't look at this again, I feel faint. Let me go!" Lucinda muttered. I reach out for her hand as she was about to leave and pulled her to myself.
"No you aren't leaving, let's watch to the end. I want to see what will happen to this two fellows." I told her.
"Feeling so bad for them." Lucinda brushed her long curly hair using the back of her palms.
"What's wrong, you've been rubbing your eyes quite several times? Look, your eyes are red!" I noticed when she eventually raised her eyes to look at me.
"Your Majesty, you really got to do something about this. Pandora has been exhibiting her wicked acts for many years now, it's time you step up to the plate and stop her before she eliminates all your children. I can see what she's planning to do, she intends to wipe away most shifters to replace them with witches and vampires."
"I'll do something about that soon, my powers have to work in order. Even as a goddess, I can't take any action without first agreeing with my spirits. Ok?" Lucinda nodded in harmony. She knew that everything I did followed a proper order and was done at exactly the right time.
"Kneel there!" Pandora commanded the prince who stared at her with hate. Douglas hesitated, it was an abomination to say this to a prince. When she saw that he wasn't willing to take her orders she made the guards force him. With Douglas kneeling and his girlfriend disgraced on the ground, a satisfactory beam lighted Pandora's face.
"Tell me girl," she turned over to Nancy. "Have you ever talked about Douglas assuming the throne? Tell me the whole truth, lest I deal with you!" Pandora barked, making the poor Nancy shake. Douglas seemed to be on the verge of tears, I felt that any moment he would break down and let the world see his most emotional part.
He gestured to Nancy to say no but unluckily Pandora turned and saw him. My spirit begins to race, "What will she do to him?"
"Get him out of here straight to the dungeon, make sure he takes off that expensive suit he's putting on and takes up the prisoner's uniform." The evil queen said to the guards who nodded, ready to carry out her plans. My gut clenched, Lucinda blinking in disbelief.
"I hope this' not real. Someone should tell me it's just a dream. How can this gorgeous prince go to prison just like that?"
"I tell you, she'll surely pay for it when the time is ripe!" I gave Lucinda a firm look, she had to believe what I was saying because it's very true. Even though I'm the moon goddess, the celestial nature required me to act only after I had consulted with my celestial beings. In this case, no one would be able to stand against Pandora but me. She was not an ordinary creature you could easily deal with. Rising up against her would imply picking up the human form and I couldn't leave my celestial home and position without proper consultation with my spirits.
Our eyes returned back to what was happening in the palace, between the evil queen and her stepson. "One good favor I'm gonna do you, kiss your bride goodbye!" She let out a sinister laugh like some old witch, of course she was. "Am I not good?" She laughed again.
"Don't mind her, kiss Nancy goodbye. Don't worry yourself!" I knew what was going to happen so I told Douglas this. To him, it felt like it was his mind trying to tell him something but I was the one actually speaking to him under the cover of some mental thoughts.
He stood up from the point he knelt and sorrowfully went over to Nancy with tears in his eyes. Nancy could not control her tears either. He brushed her bare hands, careful not to do anything that would provoke the queen.
"If this gonna be the last time I'll see you, take heart my love. I didn't expect things to go this way, early in the morning I woke up feeling alright with you but see where fate has led us too. I believe we'll meet someday beyond the sky where we'll spend our forever. I love you my sweetest darling. Prince Douglas will always and forever love you!" He gave her a long and passionate kiss, Nancy wept uncontrollably. Prince Douglas felt that he might not survive in his punishment that's why he talked of the last time they might meet. His statement wasn't directed towards Nancy. We'd see what's gonna happen next, I thought to myself.
"I love you more than life itself! We will meet again. Goodbye my prince charming!" She said amidst tears.
With tears in his eyes and revenge in his soul, Prince Douglas was led out of the room.
DOUGLAS POVMy heart is broken as the guards lead me out of luxury, my rights as the wolf prince and privileges of a future king to the dungeon as Pandora ordered. I have no say in this case and I don't know what would happen to my love, Nancy. She's my world, life and everything. I don't know if I would ever get to see her again. Now my world comes crumbling, would it ever bounce back?Today I had woken up to a bright day, hoping to be successful in my quest when I got to meet my father, little did I know that I'd be in such a condition. A tear stream down my face and I quickly wiped it off with the back of my palms.The guards lead me to their hilux van at the edge of the lane that leads from the castle to the field. One of them is already opening the back door for me to get in. Few hours ago, I was the respected prince, but now a cared-less-about prisoner with a bleak future. This might be the last time I'll ever set my eyes on this beautiful place I'd always called home even afte
CASSANDRA POVInside the room with the queen, I felt all the hatred and anger I'd bottled inside me for years resurfaced. Pandora could see the vengeance in my eyes, her eyes turned bloodshot in anger as I confronted her. A war was set to begin between both of us. "Why would you let your stepson be in prison for three years without caring to release him? What has he done to you?" I asked in an angry tone with serious hate in my eyes."Why do you care, is he in any way related to you or what makes you think you have the authority to confront my decision?"I got puzzled at how Pandora would dare speak with me that way. "Do you know who you're talking to in such a manner?" "Who cares? Are you not the crowned wolf queen, should that make you feel right to interrupt with my authority in this kingdom? Let me warn you for the last time," she said with so much seriousness. "If you don't learn to mind your business and stop meddling in my private affairs, I'll make you join Douglas at the du
When I arrived at my apartment, the glass residential house at Matama Estate, ten kilometers from my Foundation's residence, I went straight to the bathroom to wash myself. The sun has been so hot and I needed a cool shower as it was getting to noon. Eva emerges from her room and steps in front of me. "Glad you're back. Hope you weren't hurt? What happened at your encounter with the queen?" She was so anxious to know what went on between us. I mean no true friend would care less. "Nothing really, I'll inform you later. I need to take lunch. I'm really tired." I was exhausted actually and I needed rest. Eva knew I'd loved to be left alone at this moment. "So can I bring in your food from the kitchen?" I nodded to her enquiry. She turned to leave while I continued to my dressing room. Eva wasn't only my staff at the foundation but a close friend, she's the one I shared most of my life experiences with except the spiritual, who I was. That's a no-no.After work, she comes home to my l
"When I arrived at the palace, there were so many guards at the gate, staff all around and even at the castle where the king and queen reside but I got past them." I began. Eva's eyes fixed steadily to me like she was the accuser in court paying attention to the verdict of the judge which was me in this case."So how did you get past them?" She asked with a frightening gaze and her face shaking in terror."What do you mean?" I joked. "Do you play with me?" She smiled."I know you're a shifter but like, come on, tell me how you did that." Eva urged."Whatever!" I gestured with my hands and burst out into laughter. "You haven't really told me anything." I knew she wanted to discover how I passed through the heavily secured residence of the king and queen without being obstructed by the security personnel who are permitted to let only those with passes in. She was earnest to know this."Well, you seem too curious." I decided to place Eva in a little suspense before I told her what happ
I retired to my bed after a while. I need to have a nap before evening. I've decided to go out with Eva. It's quite okay for me to celebrate her decision to join with me in fighting this course. It's not an easy one, so celebrating someone that has agreed to walk with you through the good and dark times is a great deal.Sleep always proves a great refreshment to my body and spirit, I felt quite relaxed and bubbling with energy after I awoke. It's 3 PM and too early to get up from my bed, especially as I have nothing to do at the moment. While on my bed, my mind framed thoughts of Douglas. Though covered with sorrows and a mournful look, he is still a charming prince with his charming blue eyes and shiny black curly hair. His muscular stature makes him the dream of every girl, I think it's even affecting me quite well even though I'm not like every ordinary girl. The clock seemed to be ticking away into the time I had planned for. Few hours had passed after I spent time with Eva. She
I wondered why the thought or sight of Douglas shot electricity through my spines. It has come way too much often in me that I have to remind myself of my original status and mission. "Well, you know I'm not here to crush on him but I have my own feelings towards him.""I knew you've something cooking up in your mind towards that handsome prince." Eva teased, rolling her eyes."Shhhh!" I gestured with my index finger placed across my lips. "Who tells you that?" "I know that." Her voice was so confident even though she was smiling sweetly like I had achieved a fortune she really admired and cherished, even more than myself. "Eva, I'm here to help Douglas out of the prison and nothing more. Don't you pity seeing your prince and the rightful king in prison, that you're here talking about love?" Eva seemed not to be bothered by my statement, the mindset that I was crushing on the prince had so soaked her mind to ponder on reality. I wasn't into Douglas that way, the way she thought al
I was busy straining my head and eyes, trying to figure out who it was that Eva was referring to. By the way she looked in that direction, I suspected it was no joke. But what would Douglas be doing here when he was imprisoned?The sound of my phone notification draws my attention from the direction I was looking. Avelyn Cian appears on top of my screen, she was the Chief of Staff at my foundation. It must be something really serious. I opened the message body to see the greatest shock of my life."Ahhhh!" I exclaimed with my eyes and mouth very wide apart. No one must have noticed except Eva sitted opposite me. A popular music played at the moment and people's attention was directed towards it. They swayed their bodies according to the rhythm.In the picture she sent, Douglas was lying bandaged at various parts of his body. "He was severely beaten by the guards upon the order of Queen Pandora as she came to visit." I wept as I read Avelyn's statement. What did Douglas do to deserve a
The vile creatures snarled and dashed towards us, on top of the car. With my power I made Eva strong and fearless, so she'd be able to handle these creatures. The battle started and I was merciless at slaying these evil creatures who were sent to assassinate us. Perhaps Pandora knew I was gonna come visit Douglas. No! She doesn't have the power to monitor my every step any more. I had seized such power from her but that didn't mean she couldn't spy on others spiritually. She must have detected Avelyn or her mate who informed her of this. Whatever, it was from another person, not me. She got to know this from another shifter.Before, witches and vampires weren't in the wolf world. Being the greatest enemies of our species, they stayed far away, perhaps in their own territory but after Pandora assumed the position of the luna queen, things changed. Imagine how witches and vampires, hybrids, would possess the courage to not only come within the territories of the werewolves but attempt