Dawn's pov
I remained standing transfixed as the king's cold glares didn't leave me.
I gave him a pleading look shaking my head negatively.
He took his eyes back to Xenia and patted her hair.
I gulped staring like a bloated goat.
He got up and looked around the messy dinning. Believe me when I tell you it's a complete mess.
Suddenly, a weird unexpected laugh tore from his lips and he stepped back.
Now I'm sure of it - he is a psycho.
"So the three of you decided to turn this place into a dog house, huh?!!" He barked quizzically.
"My Lord....
The king stopped Alicia from speaking.
There was dead silence in the whole room.
He took some steps towards me with his hands in his pockets.
His eyes pierced into mine and I didn't know what gave me the boldness to look back at him.
"Leave us" He simply instructed and his guards left first, followed by Simone.
Alicia hesitated a bit before taking Xenia's hand and they sashayed out of the room...b**ches.
It didn't move me that I was alone with him just yet until a laugh left his lips and he began walking past me.
Oh no...
He's standing beside me!!
I felt him touch my hair feeling the texture. He pulled it a bit and I shuddered.
"Does that hurt?" He whispered into my ear but I didn't respond.
He pulled it again and this time, the pain was evident and I winced in discomfort.
"You'll feel Xenia's pain by the time I'm done. That's a promise" His voice hovered behind me.
Suddenly, he touched zip of my dress and began dragging it down. He made me remove the dress from my body entirely.
I was overwhelmed and quickly used my hands to shade the two sides the little way I could.
Oh my God!
This is humiliating.
I faced him unable to turn my whole back on him. He took a neat glance staring at from up my face and down to my waistline.
"Are you aware that if I figure out that you're not a virgin, I'll destroy that thing in between your legs with a sharp knife and also burn every single soul in your kingdom alive" He said rubbing The rings on his finger as he spoke.
My heart began racing...
Destroy my v*g*na with a what???
I'm so scared right now cause I'm not sure I'm a virgin. Mom told me that the moment a man dares to touch me that I'll loose my dignity.
And I never went to a school to learn much about anything. We didn't have enough money.
He picked up my dress and just as I was about to take it, he began tearing it literally.
After he was done, he threw them at my face before leaving.
Ow...now I have to go to my room half nak*d.
Author's pov:
King Lee walked into his office accompanied with his guards.
You could feel the tension and anger from what happened to his daughter - Xenia.
He headed for his wine collection and wraps his hand around a bottle of Vodka. His eyes rolls on the bottle casually.
He suddenly turns and throws the bottle towards the men behind him but luckily, they dodged it while the bottle smashed to pieces on the wall.
They have gotten used to unplanned surprises from their king...dangerous surprises.
King Lee took deep breaths trying to calm himself down.
He reached for another bottle and this time, uncapped it. His five fingers, each glittering with foreign gold rings.
He poured a little quantity into a glass cup before taking it to his lips.
"My Lord...how do you see the princess from Muzana? Is she worth it? Did you taste her?" His main and trusted guard, Raphael asked from behind.
King Lee didn't say a word but took a gulp from his cup.
"Give me tonight to find out then" He muttered after he had swallowed the lump.
"But one things for sure, she's a trouble maker and she attempted to kill Xenia on her first day" Raphael chided.
"And she's beautiful too" the other guard whispered but the king overheard it and began laughing hysterically.
Blade's pov
I paced around the room worried and curious.
I hope things are going well at the other side. I hope that girl is keeping things as planned unless I wouldn't hesitate to finish her mother.
But then...
The soldiers sent by king Lee are still here in their camps.
Could it be king Lee doesn't like the girl or is he still deciding if she was worthy as a gift.
This is not right...
Dawn's pov
I couldn't sleep as I kept pondering over what happened with king Lee.
I didn't have the guts to tell him I wasn't the one that hurt Xenia.
geez! I'm so going to die here before am exposed of not being princess Anna.
What punishment could king Lee have for me? He's left me in a more curious state than I've ever been.
I'm so escaping tomorrow.
Maybe the banquet would be crowded and busy, I'll have a chance to leave.
Yes... that's what I'll do.
I can't stay here fighting a pregnant woman and an evil mother and daughter for the rest of my life.
That's not right.
I even wanted to heal Xenia of her wound but I won't because of her lies.
She put me in some trouble I don't know how to get out of.
I was finally able to close my eyes drifting to sleep when a knock came on the door.
Hmph.
Who could that be now??
I climbed out from the bed and moved to the door. I grabbed the silver colored knob and twisted it open.
It was one of the palace guards.
what's he doing here??
"The king wants you in his room right now. he gives you five seconds headstart" He said and my heart leapt.
Whaaaat?
I had no idea when I walked out of the room in a haste.
I just have five seconds!!!
King Lee's povAfter sending the guard out to get princess Anna - my newest p***y, I sat on my stool enjoying a glass of wine.Yes...I'm going to f***k her tonight no matter what.I'm anticipating on how she'd be in between her legs. If there's anything special there at all.Since she's the savior of her stupid kingdom.A knock came on the door and a maid rushed in."Your highness, please forgive me for just barging in. Queen Simone sent me, she asks that if you could come...it's urgent" She said and I arched my brows.Seriously?? Simone's povI knew king Lee would want to taste that new freak tonight but I can't let that happen.I won't let the new girl replace me before his eyes.I don't want to end up being like Alicia.Rejected
(Next Morning) Alicia's povThe room was filled with maids attending to Xenia's needs.A direct order from the king...I'm glad her head had been bounded by the doctor. He got here as early as possible."We're done, your highness" Esme said walking Xenia to where I was - on a lounge chair."Oh! You look beautiful dear" I cooed taking Xenia's hand.She was in a pink dress and her blonde hair was fixed into a ponytail with a tiara on it. So princess like..."Thank you Mom" she muttered and sat beside me."How's your head now?" I asked rubbing her small fingers."I'm fine mom" she replied wryly."And I'm about to have breakfast now" she added standing up.I chuckled and held her hand before turning to the
Dawn's povI grabbed the guard's arm as soon as he was about to leave."Where do you think you're going to?" I asked glaring at him."The king told me to sit somewhere and supervise your punishment, your highness" He replied with a stutter and I rolled my eyes."Don't tell me you'd sit here and watch a princess carry two heavy buckets in the name of punishment. I haven't even had breakfast you jerk. And from the weakness i feel, I won't survive this punishment if you let me do it alone" I muttered holding him firmly.He looked around as his cheeks turned tomato red."Well...what do you want me to do, princess?" He asked feebly and I smiled."Can you please lend me a water hose that'll channel the water into the drum making the work easier for me? It's not too much to ask, is it?" I pouted giving him both an innocent and a seductive smile.
....Dawn's pov....I never thought I could feel my heart beat so loud like it had intention of leaving my chest.He still had his back facing me and that made me relieved though.Why would he ask such...all of a sudden!Oh heavens!I might as well tell him the truth and face the consequences than to trapped to keep telling lies to everyone."The truth is...Suddenly, the door flung open and two men barged in. They were dressed as knights and had swords with them."My lord...we brought the gold thief. Should we bring him in?" The first knight asked gingerly."Bring him in" king Lee muttered after a short silence.The two men turned and made a signal towards the door. Two guards made their way in pushing in a man with them.The minute the trio got to the center of the room, the knight gave the man a brute
Dawn's povAfter what happened earlier today, I was starting to fear King Lee the more.He killed a man emotionlessly.Without even thinking much about it.Just remembering it sends shivers through my veins. I don't think I have the guts to escape this place.If it doesn't turn out to be successful and I get caught, I'll brought to him.He won't waste time in hurting me.I did as he said and prepared for the banquet right before it would begin.I met the other wives on the way but I moved faster to the hall with Caroline behind me.Guests from all places where starting to arrive but ignored them all and moved to the seat kept for me. Bethel's povI stood at a corner staring aimlessly as the evening grew darker.The decorations were beautiful and so were the qu
Dawn's pov:I remained hiding as I felt him stand at a particular spot for a while - doing nothing.I could swear my breath hitched at that moment and I stopped breathing.Oh mercies!I can't believe this is happening to me.I think I'm destined to die this way - in the hands of King Lee..I struggled to take another peep since he wasn't moving.He just stood stiff staring at the bed, probably at sleeping Xenia.I really couldn't explain what began happening at that minute.The room became too quiet and I literally felt King Lee's heartbeat.Yes...it felt so strong and heavy. Like his whole emotions were being released on seeing Xenia lay sick on the bed.I was starting to feel that strong love a man has for his daughter.King Lee can actually care about someone this much??Wow!
Dawn's pov:I couldn't stop switching sides on the bed. I was so uncomfortable and really wanted to be in the right spot.I unleaned from the bed and stared down at the pillow.I gave it a few punches before I plonked back on it roughly.Then an irrirating knock came on the door ruining my sleep.I ignored the knock completely covering my ears."Princess Anna" Caroline called out and my eyes flickered open.The door creeked and Caroline walked in. Firmly closing the door behind her.I noticed her hair was left untied and her top quite revealing.I didn't put much interest as I stretched my arms and legs before curling up on the bed."Good morning, Your highness...How was your night?" She asked with a bow and I smiled lightly."It was fine, thank you" I muttered perfunctorily.
Dawn's pov:I blinked rapidly still trying to stomach what the King just demanded.Does he mean it? Does he really want me to tell him a story?Geez!But I'm not a damn storyteller. I'm always occupied with work that I don't sit down for stories.I could barely remember those stories mom would tell me before I went to bed. I was pretty much younger then.Oh...how do I get out of this? How do I make something up??"I'm waiting..." King Lee muttered rolling his eyes."Well..you see, I'm really not in the mood to tell a story, my Lord" I bickered and I heard him scoff."I'm damn bored. I command you to be in the mood of storytelling before I ask you to fill three drums with water and I'll supervise you myself, you brainless rat" He sneered and I glared at him.Who does this king think he is??...I cleared my thro