Three

Kira's POV

My body shook with so much force immediately I opened my eyes.

My eyes were hazy but then I could feel that I was moving.

In fear, I straightened up and I realized I was in a moving vehicle, with a driver in front.

The sky had turned bright and immediately the memories from yesterday started to play out in my head.

I was knocked out by my stepmother. She had deceived me and she acted like she cared about how I felt.

I felt betrayed once again but then I could not deny that I was gullible.

"Where are you taking me?" I asked, in a shaky tone as I held onto the back of my head.

I could feel a shooting pain at that spot. I realized how bad the injury I had incurred was. As I still felt pain even after hours.

"To marry the Prince." The driver answered, simply and I gasped.

"No! Let me out." I screamed, my hazy eyes clearing up, instantly.

"I can't do that! And you have no say in that." He answered, with a nonchalant look in his eyes.

However, I was not going to sit and let him drive me off to an unknown place.

Immediately, I pressed the button by the side of the car door. I expected the door to click open so I would jump out but then nothing happened.

"Open the door! Right this instant!" I yelled, as my hands went toward the driver. I wanted to catch hold of the steering wheel and divert his attention.

However, the car went into a screeching halt and I was thrown forward.

"Stay in your place, miss." He yelled and immediately, he grabbed my hand.

"Let me go!" I yelled. My eyes widened as I saw him draw out a thick rope from nowhere.

He bound my legs and hands but I still could not give up.

I started to kick against him, with my legs.

"Untie me! Right now!" I ordered, with a red face.

I was angry.

I continued to kick against him and in the next second, he landed a hot slap on my face. My head whipped to the side and I shivered.

Blood sputtered out of my mouth due to the force. I went still as a wave of dizziness hit me.

The car turned silent and the driver started the engine, swiftly, and drove away.

As the car moved, my eyes watered. I realized this was how my life was going to be.

I decided to accept my fate and hoped to forge ahead.

Hours passed and we were not at our destination yet.

I was starting to feel really restless. I didn't know what to expect.

However, in the next second, I could see big and high walls surrounding a really huge palace.

I would have admired the beauty of the palace but then I was not in the mood.

As we approached the huge gate of the palace, our car was given free access.

The gate was heavy with security for fuck's sake!

I was incredibly surprised at this but then I could guess they knew about my impending arrival.

The car drove on a long driveway and I could not keep still.

Suddenly, the car pulled over in a secluded wing of the mansion. It was already dark and quiet and I shivered at the ominous look of the wing.

"Get down!" The driver ordered and I frantically got out of the door. I wouldn't waste any time.

As soon as I got out, the cold air hit me and I hissed.

The slap I had received across the face had caused a bruise. The cold air brushing against my face didn't help.

In the next second, I spotted a young servant walking toward me.

"Welcome, Miss." She said to me, with a serious look on her face.

"You need to be dressed for the ball." She said and I frowned.

She could see the question in my eyes and she said.

"The Prince had organized a ball to introduce his mate to everyone." She answered and my breath hitched.

I was not prepared for this but then I needed to pull through.

Swiftly, the young servant girl led me toward the secluded wing.

I was bathed and dressed. All this was stressful to me but I could not complain.

Soon, I was ready for the ball. I stood before the mirror and I could hear the servant girl, squealing.

"You look so beautiful." She complimented but then I had a strained smile on my face.

"T-thank you…" I managed to say, in a strained tone.

As soon as my words ended, the young servant applied her finishing touches to my face and my dress.

Soon, I was led to the royal hall where the ball was to take place.

I was nervous and unhappy but then I put on a forced smile.

I walked into the ballroom, all alone with no one by my side.

However, my eyes zeroed in on the Prince. He had a lot of people beside him.

I could recognize him because I had seen some of his pictures. He was known as the retarded and useless Prince.

He was the last son of Alpha Damien and he was disliked and suppressed by the King, his uncle.

However, I frowned in the next second at what I saw.

He had a lady hanging onto him.

I was surprised that no one had come close to me, to invite me to see the Prince.

My family was not even beside me.

The ball started and I could see the Prince walk up to the stage, with the same lady from earlier.

My eyes were glued to the stage and in the next second, I could feel a cold stare on me.

It was the Prince! Prince Bryce!

He knew me.

However, I could see how foolish and shaky he was.

But then I was curious about what he was about to do, with the lady beside him.

He took hold of the microphone and announced.

"I hereby present my mate, Lady Anna." He said and the whole crowd cheered.

I staggered as I could not believe what was happening before me.

I was supposed to get married to him. Why was my life so disorganized?

He then looked toward, and declared, "I reject Kira, the Prime Minister's daughter, as my mate."

At this point, I could no longer think. I fell to the ground and the whole world was spinning.

I could feel different eyes on me and I knew they were judging me.

"Look at her! So pathetic! I heard she was rejected by her mate." Someone said, in a loud tone and the whole hall burst into laughter.

I held onto my head, to drown out the voices. I was mocked and pushed.

I wished I could just go back in time and not wake up on the day of the mating ceremony.

I wished I was never born.

"No! I could not take this." I said to myself and I stood up.

I could not believe that I was rejected by a useless Prince.

I felt sick and angry.

I was embarrassed and I felt betrayed.

My life lost its meaning and I could not see any way forward.

In the next second, I ran out of the hall, amidst the laughter and jeers.

I could not take it anymore.

Immediately, I threw off my shoes and started to run.

I wanted to run away from everything and forget about everything.

I didn't know my destination but then I was never coming back!