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
(8 years later)The bright light from the sun reflected on the long white limousine which had the royal family inside. The car was speeding along the smooth hills of Euphoris."Mom, can I please wear your crown?" Kian - Dawn's first son asked removing the one on his head.Dawn sighed and reached for the gold crown on her own head and handed it to him. He collected the crown and right before he could place it on his head, Kyle - his younger twin brother pounced on him dragging for it."I wanna wear mom's crown too!!" He screamed and Dawn made a grimace."Stop it, you two!" She rasped and gave up immediately; She knew they wouldn't listen to her. Its their father they fear the most.Xenia sat across on her own sit together with Crystal - Dawn's little girl. She's five years old and is another version of Xenia.They're both the matured ones unlike K
(Next Morning) Dawn👑"Everything's all set and Caroline has left to go get Raphael. We have to start going" I rasped trying to zip up the dress I wore.My baby bump was getting in the way for the clothe to pull together. Xenia was on the bed playing a game with my phone while King Lee was behind me fixing his hair.He helped me pull up the zipper and the dress was finally fitted. Thank goodness it isn't too tight. I'd pass out before we get there."Alright let's go! Come on Xenia" I said taking her hand. She climbed down from the bed and we left the room together.King Lee wasn't I such a good mood so I tried not to get him more upset.He has been dead quiet since we woke up this morning. He might be angry about Tristan. I know I shouldn't have told him!We got to the hall which was a wonderful sight with sophisticat
Dawn's pov..."Its nothing. I'm fine" I replied feeling a bit febrile. He walked slowly to where I was and took my hands."You don't need to worry. After I get back from the meeting, I won't be going anywhere else through out this week. We'll spend lots of time together, huh?".I stood up and embraced him tightly. His hands wrapped around my waist and we cuddled ourselves for some minutes."I'll be back and stay out of trouble. I wouldn't want anything to happen to the twins" He teased with a wink.I gasped."Don't you dare wish that for me. I can't possibly have twins!" I panicked and he chuckled."With all the make outs and more rounds you've been asking for? There's definitely gonna be twins growing in there" He smirked.I hugged him again brimful of smiles. The exciting thoughts of having a child for the king. What more could I
Tristan🔱My eyes pierced into the short bottle of whiskey and it seemed to stimulate me the more. Cheers to my failure!I uncapped the bottle and brought it closer to my lips. I gulped all the bitter strong content at once that it started to wear me out. I tossed the bottle out of the window.That's the third bottle I'm taking today. I know its wrong for guards to be drinking on the job but right now...I don't give a d**n!*Tristan! Tristan!!* A familiar voice yelled from out in the room.I stood up from the toilet seat and wiped my lips with the back of my palm."I'm here!" I shot out stonily and stepped out of the toilet.There was a figure leaning by the door and his hands crossed. I know that figure - I can never forget the jerk that keeps lecturing me to emulate my cousin's virtues."You've been working here for a long time, Tr
King Lee"Seriously Dawn?! I've been away for two weeks and that's all you can say?" I asked glaring at her."Oh...I'm sorry honey. But I suddenly felt like the cologne on your shirt is too much. It smells" She replied making a grimace."You're so annoying!" I grunted and started pulling off my shirt. I was now shirtless and the gold chain dangled on my neck.Dawn ran her hands around my chest and I just gazed into her beautiful face.She's added so much weight because of the baby."Are you tired? I think I want you right now" She whispered with her eyes glued to my half n*ked body."Are you kidding me?? A while ago, you called me smelly and now you want me?" I asked rolling my eyes.She sniffed and lowered her head.Here we go with her fake tears."I thought you loved me...and now you don't even wanna hel
(Wedding day) DawnI was hoping the castle would be filled up and occupied with a huge crowd from the whole kingdom and afar but no - it was just people with important positions and the wealthiest families.The royal priest had done the first wedding rituals and we said our vows and wore the rings. It was time for the proper ball and luckily, much things weren't required from me.Mom was here dressed so ravishing and shimmering her gold gown. Caroline posed as the bride's maid and Xenia as the little bride.I never for once sat down and thought about me getting married some day. And now its happening in such a way that surprises me.There were so much gift presented by the guests and Caroline was in charge of putting them away from the hall.It was finally time for the King and I to take our first dance together, befor
Dawn👑I bumped into King Lee on my way to the throne room. He looked happy and I told him about Xenia."Let's go then. She needs to start letting the maids feed her. I won't be around all the time" He mumbled as we strolled to her room together."She's still sad about her mom leaving. She can't stop being moody and perturbed" I said worriedly."She'll get over it. You can help her, Dawn. You're her second mom, right now"."I realized. How's your mother? She barely comes out of her room after the day she spoke in court" I recalled."She's used to being indoors so that's virtually her business" He replied coldly.I opened the door to Xenia's room and we entered. She sat on the bed quietly.There's no doubt she's going through something. She's being disturbed emotionally."Hey princess" King Lee called and knelt beside her on
Alicia🔱I opened my eyes slowly and realized I was at the hospital. The machinery and everything. Oh God! Why do I feel a bit empty around my lower abdomen.I was worn out and felt weak. Too weak to sit up or do anything. I can't believe I survived the torture earlier. I'm still alive after the pains and bleeding.I don't want to leave this beautiful world yet. So, I'm really grateful that I made it all.There was some wires and strings attached to my body and a thin transparent line placed across my face.The door opened afterwards and a doctor walked in accompanied with two nurses."Good morning, queen Alicia. You should be grateful that the surgery went well and we were able to save your life" The man said and scribbled something on the paperboard he was holding.I gulped and tried to recover my voice. My throat was a bit sore and stung
~~~ MORNING ~~~~~ Dawn's povMy eyes opened and scanned the first image I saw. It was him - staring at me.I yawned before sitting up on the bed.I can't believe I slept off last night and without having dinner.How insecure of me.He also sat up and kissed me on my left cheek.I gazed down feeling uncomfortable. I told him about the baby. I actually had the urge to do it.Oh goodness!"Won't you kiss me back?" He asked mutely.I remained quiet for a while.I'm not sure of what next to say or do."How do you feel about the baby?" I asked in a flaccid voice."There's no word for how I feel. What else cou