? P.O.V
"N-no, p-please"
I smiled viciously as I saw the pathetic woman crying helplessly while crawling backward on the floor.
Her begging eyes and sparkling tears were satisfying my ruthless beast. I was feeling delighted while watching her crying and imploring weakly.
I walked towards her with predatory steps.
"Sweetheart, don't get afraid. I am not here to hurt you. I just want to kill you."
I spoke wickedly while scanning her petite figure hungrily.
"No, Please Don't"
She kept moving back but in an instant, I pounced on her and grabbed her neck. She kept screaming and crying but I dig my teeth in her flesh-devouring her hungrily. Soon her painful wails died down. I got up and wiped my mouth. I threw my head back in pleasure and contentment.
"Prince Zachary"
Suddenly a guard came inside the room. I got up and turned around. I hummed in response while fixing my shirt.
"Prince, the Queen wishes to see you."
I rolled my eyes in annoyance.
'Now what it is?'
I groaned inwardly. I tilted my head to the side and gave him a curt nod. He bowed and then left the room. I turned my gaze towards the lifeless body laying down on the cold floor. I smirked and flipped my hair while heading to meet the Queen, my mother.
End of Zachary's P.O.V.
"No, not this one"
The Queen of Hell, Delphyne kept discarding all the extravagant and gaudy attires angrily while throwing them on the floor.
"I want something very ravishing and flashy. It should be the most expensive dress in the whole kingdom", she spoke with glossy eyes to Mrs. Ambers, who was the royal family's head costumier.
"Of course, my Queen. I would design the most beautiful and ostentatious fineries for our Princess. We all want our Princess to look the most elegant and graceful woman in this whole universe", she replied with a soft smile.
"Indeed, she will be one. I just can't wait for Zachary to marry-"
"Am I missing something??"
Suddenly Zachary barged inside the room cutting off the prattle of the two ladies. Mrs. Ambers stood up and bowed at him. Zachary nodded and walked towards her mother.
"You called me, Queen?" Delphyne immediately got up and hugged him making him surprised. "Zachary, I got some great news for you", she spoke softly while holding his shoulders.
"I know and it's about the damn marriage, isn't it?", he spoke with a clenched jaw while glaring at his mother.
"Ahh!! There you go. Now tell me what type of dress do you want for your wi-"
"STOP!!"
Both the ladies looked at him in surprise but he kept a straight face.
"Zachary??"
"I am not gonna marry her." Delphyne became shocked after hearing his reply, "What are you saying, Zachary?"
"No, Mom. I had already announced my decision. I would marry a girl of my choice. It's my life after all", Zachary spoke in a harsh tone as he was fed up with his mom worshipping him with the Princess of Darkness.
Delphyne then rested her hands on his shoulders before speaking in a calm tone, "I know Zachary that's why I had arranged your marriage with the Princess of Darkness, Kiora. She is just made for you. Everyone in the kingdom admires both of you. And also, I like her-"
"But.I.donot."
Her eyes widened, "WHAT??"
Now he lost it. Zachary growled ferociously as his anger exploded shaking the core of everyone present there.
"I DON'T LOVE HER, GOT IT?? I WON'T MARRY THAT BITCH!! I HAD ALREADY TOLD YOU THAT!! STOP IMPOSING YOUR DECISIONS ON ME!!!", he screamed in pure rage as his veins popped out from his neck. His eyes had turned red while he shot daggers at his mother.
"WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU SAYING?? HAVE YOU LOST YOUR MIND?? WHAT DO YOU MEAN YOU WON'T MARRY KIORA?? ZACHARY, YOU ARE A DEMON PRINCE AND A DEMON HAS TO MARRY A DEMON ONLY. THE KINGDOM IS EAGERLY WAITING FOR THEIR PRINCESS AND KIORA IS THE BEST CHOICE. SHE IS THE PRINCESS OF DARKNESS AND YOU ARE THE DEMON OF WRATH. ONLY SHE HAS THE POWER TO FACE YOUR RAGE, NO ONE ELSE", Delphyne shouted back furiously as her eyes started glowing red while she tried to explain his stubborn son.
Zachary then exhaled loudly before speaking in a raspy voice, "Listen well and ingrain it in your mind, I won't marry her. Not now, not ever. I would only marry a girl of my choice." Delphyne looked at him in disbelief, "But-"
"AND THAT'S FINAL!!!", he growled while shooting daggers at her. His blare echoed in the mansion making everyone gulp in fear. He then glared at his mom fiercely and stormed off the room leaving her in tears.
Zachary's P.O.V.
"I don't understand. What is the problem in marrying her?" Calix, Demon of Pride and my good friend, spoke in a deep voice. We both share a great camaraderie. He is like a brother to me.
We were sitting on top of a hill enjoying the chill breeze soothing me down. The sun was slowly sinking in the heart of the ocean as the sky got baroque with the hues of orange and yellow.
"But I don't like her at all", I answered him casually while staring at the sublime scenery as I leaned back resting my hands on the rugged terrain. He snickered.
"But she is damn hot. She got a sexy figure, appealing beauty and is quite bold and powerful", he spoke in a teasing manner.
"That's the problem." Calix furrowed his eyebrows.
"What?"
I heaved a heavy sigh before speaking calmly.
"I don't want someone bold and hot. I want a beautiful, kind-hearted, and innocent soul. She must be naive, pure, sweet, and should have ineffable grace. All the princess of our Demon World looks like a whore to me as they dress up in so tight and revealing clothes. They all are very powerful. They are capable to destroy the whole world. But I want someone who enshrines and loves nature. I want someone whom I can protect and cherish. I hate these witches as they kept seducing me by swaying their hips and would cover their body with minimal clothes to flaunt their sexy curves and fake boobs", I spoke with disgust as I recalled the day when that bitch Kiora wore a tight sexy black lingerie and barged inside my room to seduce me. I got furious with her gaudy clothes and bawdy behavior as she kept using her seductive charms to arouse my libido. I wanted to kill her so badly that day but I stopped myself as it would create a war between the two kingdoms. Although my dad was the King of Demons, still Kiora's Dad was a generous man and I respected him a lot. Also, I didn't want to create any problems between us because of this bitch. So, I secretly used my powers and made her unconscious. That day I made up my mind that I would never in a million years marry this slut", I explained to him.
"But what's wrong with that?? Come on Zachary, you're a Satan. Don't act saintly. Besides all the demons love to have sexy chicks meandering around them. And if you are so kind-hearted then Mr. bloodthirsty, why did you kill that woman a few hours before?", he spoke while looking at me as if I had lost my mind. I looked at him sharply as my eyes slowly started turning red.
"She was one of your chic who was trying to seduce me. So, I awarded her. And by the way, there is a vast difference between a chic and a wife", I spat. He sighed.
"Zachary, the traits that you're rummaging for your future wifey can be found only amongst Angels", he snickered while scratching his chin. I smirked viciously at his words making him confounded.
"Then I would marry an Angel."
"WHAT??", He screamed in shock while looking at me with wide eyes.
"HAVE YOU GONE INSANE? DO YOU EVEN KNOW WHAT ARE YOU SAYING??"
I nodded firmly and stood up while dusting off my sparkling red wings as I spread them wide. "I know what I am saying." He also got up while yelling at me angrily. "Zachary, you can't do this. You are talking bullshit. A Demon can never marry an Angel."
I scoffed."A simple Demon can't but a King can."
"What do you mean? Spill the beans, Zachary", he spat and glared at me. I looked at him and smirked menacingly.
"Tomorrow is the coronation day. Dad would announce me as the King. After that, I would declare my marriage with my beloved to everyone."
"Beloved?? That means you had already set your eyes on someone.", he kept cutting me off and I could see the desperation in him to evoke the truth from me. I flashed him a cocky smirk and nodded.
"Who is she??"
"Diana, Princess of Moonland"
His eyes widened in shock.
"WHAT?? Zachary, Are you INSANE?? Princess Diana, Angel of Love and Ecstasy. SHE'S AN ANGEL GODDAMMIT!!! Her parents are our ENEMIES, ZAC. She is one also", he screamed. I glared at him with my blood-red orbs and shot him a burning spark. Calix winced in pain and stumbled down on the ground. His sapphire feathers flickered with flames as he tried to extinguish them by sprinkling droplets of water from the tip of his fingers.
"WHAT THE HELL??"
"Don't talk to your King in this way. I won't tolerate a word against my Angel."
He got up and glared at me fiercely. "Alright, I won't say anything. But what about your parents?? Would they agree to it??"
"No one has the power to go against King's order."
"What about the subjects of the territory??", he spoke anxiously. I can see he was getting pissed now.
"They have to respect my Queen or else I would have them guillotined." Calix looked at me in shock.
"What about Diana? Does she know about your obsession??"
I smirked. "Nope."
"Then??"
"She has to marry me," I replied coldly. Calix looked at me in disbelief. "So, you're gonna force her?"
I nodded while smiling creepily. He shook his head as if he was so done with me. Calix flapped his long wings while crouching down on the ground. I also sat beside him.
"Mind explaining your love story or rather I should say madness??"
I chuckled and turned my gaze towards the scintillating sparkles while reminiscing our rendezvous.
"I met her a year ago..."
~Flashback A year before We were having a fierce war with Noah, Demon of Gluttony. I had destroyed half of his army. But he was still alive and I was dying to slaughter him. The bloodshed continued for many months. He was badly injured and was on the verge of dying. I smirked in victory and was about to kill him with my golden sword when all of a sudden someone stabbed my chest from the back. I looked down only to see red liquid oozing out. I immediately turned around and ripped that guard's head off. His body crashed down on the ground. I smirked and, in a flash, jabbed my sword in Noah's chest killing him. He immediately died. I removed my sword from his chest. It was covered in his blood. I snapped my fingers. It blazed with a golden flame and soon all the blood evaporated leaving it in a gleaming silver hue. I fluttered my wings and soon flew off disappearing in the white clouds. The blood kept dripping down from my chest making it bloody. I kept increasing my pace to hurry of
Moonland Diana's P.O.V. "There you go" I spoke softly while roaming my fingers healing a wounded macaw, Eftsoon. Its flashy turquoise plumage fluttered excitedly indicating its felicity. I chuckled and caressed its glinting feathers. "Di" I turned around and smiled. "Arthur!!" I quickly got up and rushed to him. He grinned and hugged me tightly. "How's my Princess?", he smiled and patted my head. I broke the hug and chirped, "I am fine. What about you? When did you arrive? Did Ariel come along with you?", I kept blabbering as I was too elated to see my brother. "Oh, God!! Hush, Di. Yes, she has come with me and I am fine. Now let's go in", he laughed. I nodded and we both went inside. "Ari!!!" I rushed to Ariel as soon as I saw her. She clasped me in her arms and hugged me tightly. "Aww my baby, how are you?", she chuckled while patting my head. "I am fine. What about you?", I giggled as she tickled me softly. "I am absolutely fine. Your Arthur has good news for you." My eye
"I want to marry your sister." Arthur clenched his fists at his words. Anger rushed in his veins as he lashed out at him angrily. "ARE YOU INSANE?? DO YOU EVEN KNOW WHAT ARE YOU SAYING??", he yelled in pure fury but Zachary kept a straight face. "Listen, just because you are our Queen's brother that doesn't give you the right to yell at our King", Calix said in his raspy voice while glaring at him intensely. Everyone (except Zachary and Calix) gasped in shock. "King of Hell?? Oh my God!!!", Ariel yelled as she was shell-shocked to know this. Calix shot her a glare. "B-But I ca-can't let you marry my s-sister. She's an A-", Arthur babbled in fear but Zachary cut him off. "Angel?" He stated calmly while raising his left eyebrow. Arthur looked at him in fear as he has so calm which was not a good sign. Zachary noticed their uneasiness so he heaved a deep sigh before speaking gently. "Listen I mean no harm. I just wanted to tell you that I love your sister very much. I just want to
Hell Inside the Palace "HOW DARE YOU? WHO EVEN GAVE YOU THE RIGHT TO DECIDE WHOM WILL YOU MARRY? WITHOUT MY PERMISSION, HOW DARE YOU EVEN GO TO HEAVEN AND ASK THE HANDS OF THE PRINCESS OF THE MOON??" Orkus yelled fiercely at the young lad who was standing with his arms crossed over his chest while he stared at him with no trace of remorse on his face. "I don't need to give you any explanations as now I am the King of Hell and I can do whatever I want to do", Zachary spoke gruffly. "ZACHARY!!!!", Delphyne shouted at him feeling completely offended by his harsh words. "Enough, I have announced my decision. And you all can't change it, when I said I will marry Diana that means I will marry her only and no one has the power to change the decision of the King... Not even his parents", Zachary growled. His parents looked at him in shock after hearing his cruel words. Tears got filled in their eyes as it was heart-breaking to witness their son insulting them in front of everyone whom t
HellInside the PalaceTo say Zachary was happy would be an understatement. Zachary was on the ninth cloud after his marriage got fixed with his Angel. Brushing his hair for the tenth time while humming a melodious tone he checked himself in the mirror."Gosh Zachary, you're just gonna meet her. You are getting dressed as if it's your wedding", Calix spoke in an irritated tone while watching the younger who was all going into a frenzy."Oh, come on Dude, I am gonna meet my Angel and this is going to be my first date. Man, I am going nuts", Zachary replied in a worried tone. Calix sighed. He took the brush from his hands and placed it at the dressing table. Calix then wrapped his around his shoulders and looked at him."Don't worry. Everything's gonna be fine. Listen Zachary, as far as I have understood Diana, she is a girl who is not a fan of outside beauty but judges people from their souls. We all
Moonland“WHAT???”Diana jumped in fear and turned around only to see Arthur looking at her in shock. His face was pale and his eyes had turned wide as saucers. Fear gripped her but she decided to confront her brother as he needs to know the truth. Arthur took long strides towards her and gripped her shoulders tightly.“WHAT DID YOU SAY? DON’T TELL ME THIS IS THE TRUTH!!“, he growled.Diana was confused as to why her brother was reacting to her confession this way. He looked so shocked but a glint of fear was also reflected in his brown orbs. She looked at him with stern eyes but spoke in a soft and gentle tone.“This is the truth, Arthur. I love Moon Prince, the guy who is a friend of Demon Prince. I like him and I want to marry-”“NO, NO, NO!“, Arthur yelled in a scared tone making her flinched.“D-Diana, don’t say this. You are going to marr
Diana’s P.O.V.I and Zachary were strolling in the garden enjoying the serenity of nature quietly. After our little fight, we didn’t talk much. Although Zachary kept asking me about myself I replied to him in only one or two words as I was still a bit uncomfortable with him. The thick air of awkward silence was increasing the gap between us more and more while we made our way to Mount Moon which was the northernmost point of our territory.I don’t know why he was so interested in me but to be honest I don’t want to give him any false hopes. You can’t just develop feelings for someone all of a sudden. It takes time to develop a bond between two souls. A bond of trust, loyalty, care, and faith. We can’t just develop any relationship in just one meeting so why are he and my family are so adamant about making me marry a stranger whom I had met only once that was also to treat him? It was an act of kindness as he needed h
Two months later.It’s been two months since Diana and Zachary have finally come on good terms and soon their wedding bells were about to ring. Although Zachary wanted to marry Diana as soon as possible she denied it. She wanted more time.And this time Angel’s move had exasperated and triggered the Demon Prince badly.After dating Diana for one month and expressing his true feelings to her, Zachary thought that she would finally agree to his proposal. But Diana still denied or can say again rejected his proposal which made him extremely furious. Although Zachary was trying hard to change and control himself after all a leopard can’t change its spots. He is a Demon after all and on top of that the Demon of Wrath. There’s no way he will be able to change his true self. He can only hide his emotions but can’t change his real identity.When Zachary came to know that Diana was still asking for some more time, he b
Diana opened her eyes as soon as the mild fragrance of flowers hit her olfactory bulbs. Opening her eyes, the first thing she saw was the sun that was staring back at her from the horizon. His bright red color was now faded to orange. Tears welled up in her eyes as just like her it seemed to lose all its spark and spirit and appeared dull and weary.Averting her eyes, she then looked around only to find the verdant grass, the exotic flowers which had also started withering, the snow-covered mountain which didn’t look appealing as usual, and the huge, lush valleys that were staring at her in sorrow. The birds weren’t chirping either as if they all were silently grieving for the injustice which had happened to her.Diana sighed and dropped her bleak eyes to the ground unable to look at the gifts of God sharing her grief when she felt a cold touch on her neck. She looked down only to find the heart-shaped pendant strung in a gold chain that Zachary had gifted on her birthday resting on h
Calix chased Diana who simply walked ahead lifelessly. He didn’t dare to face her but he felt the need to comfort her. After all, he was equally responsible for the injustice that she had to go through today.“D-Diana” Calix called her from behind but she didn’t stop. He increased his pace when suddenly he felt her figure fading in the air. Shock entered his sapphire hues. Panicking, he tried to catch her but his shoes were abruptly glued to the floor.“What the hell?”Calix growled and again tried but soon his legs were also paralyzed. It was as if someone had tied his legs with an invisible rope.“What is happening? DIANA!! DIANA, DIANA STOP!!” Calix screamed and struggled violently but Diana disappeared in thin air.“NO!! DIANA!!!” Calix shouted and burst into heart-wrenching sobs. He knew what he had done with Diana was unforgivable. He knew everything yet chose to betray her. The girl was innocent yet he kept quiet just as he did in the past. He helped Zachary win her when he kne
Calix had his back leaned against the wall with his hands crossed over his chest. Heaving a frustrated sigh, he looked at Rose who had not for once removed her gaze away from the mahogany door. His eyes then dropped to her left leg which was bouncing non-stop. Calix was well aware that Rose was worried about what was happening behind those closed doors. They both shared the same feeling cause just like her, his anxiety was also mushrooming with every passing second. But the vigorous and harsh tap of her heels was now giving him a headache.“DAMN, Will you please stop this?” Frustrated, Calix bellowed at Rose who jumped in her place.Huffing, he looked away but was startled when Rose suddenly pounced on him and grabbed his hands in her soft ones.“Cal, I am scared. What if Orkus demands something absurd from Diana and threatens her to accept his condition? You do know that your King and Queen despise her to the core. What if they try to take advantage of this situation and hurt her?” S
“Try to understand Princess, he had lost a large amount of blood. There’s no way he would be able to make it.” One of the wizards exclaimed as he pressed Zagan’s chest who abruptly started to wheeze.Jasmine was also rubbing his palms which were turning cold with every passing second. The girl who was always conscious of her looks was in a vulnerable state. Her beautiful, thick hair was messed up like a mare’s nest and her hazel eyes had turned red due to excessive crying.Jasmine was losing hope as Zagan was showing no signs of improvement. He was still losing blood and his wounds weren’t healing. The wizards were losing their minds because their best medicines turned unraveled, extinguishing their hopes.Jasmine looked at the head wizard, “WHAT DO YOU MEAN HE WON’T BE ABLE TO MAKE IT!! THEODORE HAD ONLY STABBED HIS BACK NOT HIS HEART.” She shouted, her eyes shooting daggers.The wizard huffed and threw her a pissed look, “But you’re forgetting that it was Theodore’s sword. The appar
“Please Barbas, there must be some way to cure him,” Delphyne pleaded to the man who was staring at Zachary’s unconscious figure hopelessly.After the fierce combat that took place in the Theo Dynasty, Calix wasted no time and took Zachary back to their home, Binnazun Dynasty. It was because apart from Barbas no one had the power nor the skills to cure Zachary.Diana, Jasmine, and Rose also accompanied him. Zagan was taken to a separate room for treatment while the royal family except for Jasmine who was with Zagan was assembled in the King’s room.Barbas gulped the lump that formed in his throat after hearing Delphyne’s pleas. He opened his mouth to speak only to choke on air.There’s nothing he could do now.Barbas along with his cohort was trying his best to treat Zachary but the wound was too deep. Zachary’s life was hanging on a thread as he had lost a good amount of blood. Barbas left no stone unturned but Zachary showed no signs of improvement. Delphyne was losing her mind as s
Theodore's P.O.V.BASTARDASSHOLEMOTHERFUCKER.And, and-Fuck, I even fail at cussing him.Oh, how badly, I wanted to snap his neck like a twig and then feast on his blood. I was ready to turn into a cannibal today and why won't I? He snatched every person who was supposed to be mine. From Diana to Jasmine, he's taking everyone whom I had developed feelings for. But to my dismay, I can't do anything but simply watch him throwing shades at me.It's my fault. It's all my fault. Why the hell did I let Jasmine go? I was blinded by my vengeance that I didn't even realize when she became indispensable to me. At least she was by my side with her own will. But no, my madness for Diana blinded me to even glance at her way. I pushed her away from me and today when I want her, she hates me to even come near me.Sighing, I looked at my wife only to see her shedding tears for her new lover. The scene twisted the knife in my already wounded heart.What's so good about him? Can't she see my efforts
Christian rushed to George and held his shoulders as the injured prince staggered to the ground with his hands on his chest.George was blazing from the inside but his flagging strength stalled his revenge game. Cursing internally, he then looked at Diana whose blue eyes were already fixed on him.Diana on the other hand had mixed feelings. On one side she was happy to save her friend from this psychopath but the irony was that the psychopath was none other than her friend.To save one, she tried to kill the other.Diana slightly flinched after noticing the pained look in his eyes.Who knew that their friendship would fizzle out one day?But her remorse was only exuberating George.'Maybe she would help me out?'He internally prayed for Diana to side with him but her next words vitiated his hopes."I am sorry but you deserved it."George was stunned but Diana didn't even spare a glance his way and headed to Zachary and the others.Rose looked at Jasmine who was drenched in sweat."Wha
"Don't you dare."Zachary snarled, glowering at Theodore who had his sword aimed at Jasmine's neck. Jasmine on the other hand was numb. Her bloodshot eyes were fixated on Zagan who was lying on the floor covered in a pool of blood.Though Theodore stabbed Zagan, the attack wasn't fatal. The slow cadence of his breath was the signal that the injured demon was still alive but brutally injured. He needed aid or else excess blood loss would kill him.Jasmine frantically roamed her eyes here and there, searching for something which could be of her help when she spotted Diana dragging her feet to a corner. A frown etched on her face but her eyes widened when she followed her steps. Avoiding eyes, Diana was heading to the venomous bayonet that was lying next to George's feet.The same weapon with which Kiora tried to attack Rose.A shiver ran down her spine.Diana had no idea that it was venomous because she was unconscious during the nasty fight. But if by any chance, a manhandling or scuff
Zachary's words came as a shock to both Diana and Theodore.Jasmine’s face beamed with happiness. Nodding vigorously, she ran to Zachary like a child only to be pulled back by a terrified Theodore.Clutching her arm, he coiled his arms around her waist and pulled her closer to his chest before looking at Zachary."S-Sister? Don't play with me, Zachary. You can leave with your wife and Rose but leave my wife out of this. She isn’t going anywhere." He snapped at him but Jasmine could hear his erratic heartbeat.He looked scared and that too of her leaving him?What an irony!Zachary smirked and moved forward. He grabbed her hand and peeled her away from him.“Wife? Don’t make me laugh, Theodore. Yeah, sure she is your wife whom you had never given the place she deserved. Have some shame man and to clear your doubts, yes, she is my sister. The eldest daughter of the Binanzun Dynasty and the rightful owner of not only Hell but also Heaven. She is neither a swindler nor a fucking peasant."