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CHAPTER 8
Ignoring her warning, he took two steps forward and so did she, taking hers back. "You belong to me, little rabbit. Be a good girl and stay RIGHT THERE," he said, taking another couple of steps forward.
Badum! Badum!
"Stay away from me!" Era screamed at the top of her lungs as her feet found their backing in retreating backwards till she hit the wall.
DEAD END!
A soft chuckle resounded in the poorly lit room followed by a bone-chilling voice that seemed to make one's knees buckle upon hearing it.
"And why should I? Or have you forgotten that your parents willingly gave you to me to spare their sorry lives and that of your people?"
Sobs! "They may have but it was a sacrifice I chose to pay."
"Great. I love that boldness little rabbit, but you belong to me now and that includes all of you." His dark onyx eyes roamed over her body lustfully as his tongue stylishly slid out of his mouth licking his lower lips before covering the little gap between them. "Every inch of you."
She shuddered in irritation. Her face suddenly turned gross at the thought of him having her. "Never!"
"You have no choice, little rabbit. I will have you."
"Never… I HATE YOU, MONSTER!" She said with heavy disgust evident on her face. Right now, Era was careful about nothing. She would rather die than have him take her.
"Hahaha… If that is the case, until then, I would wait till the day you beg and want me. I would wait, little fruit."
Without saying another word to her, Vidor marched out of the room, leaving her a breathless mess.
BANG!
The slamming of the door brought her sense back to life. She had remained still just now for fear of what he really would do.
"Ahhh!" she let out a sigh of relief. Her fingers moving up to clutch at her chest, hoping that her heart would not burst out any minute from then.
It took some time but finally, she got her heartbeat to become steady. Dragging her feet against the tiled floor, Era made her way sluggishly back to her former position on the bed and sat back down as the tears she had managed to hold in finally broke free.
Sniffs!
"Mother, father. I miss you. I wish you can tell me, it is going to be okay."
Kicking off her shoes, she brought her legs up on the bed, folding them and bringing her knees close to her chin as she wrapped her hands steadily around them, burying her head between the crevices of her lower thigh.
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By the next morning, the King and Queen of Meribia were long gone, back to their kingdom.
They had succeeded in doing the needful and seeing that their daughter was married and okay. At least that was their hope and even though they had gotten their kingdoms safe and secured, it still wasn't enough as the mad king could have a change of hearts or be displeased easily.
So the first thing Elrad did when they returned was to have a long meeting with his minister of defence and began to review all of their weaknesses and strength, seeking our more ways to improve their kingdom.
KPOR! KPOR!
A pair of eyes blinked before slamming shut due to the warm morning rays seeping into the room. A few seconds passed and she tried again.
This time, fully adjusting to the warmness it brought.
KPOR! KPOR!
Another heavy sound from the doors pulled her mind to what was happening. Slowly she sat up, not so surprised that she was still draped in her wedding dress.
She had slept off the previous night crying her heart out for the loss of her freedom and the beginning of an almost meaningless life.
KPOR! KPOR!
The sounds came again for the third time, waking her numb brain, reminding her of what she needed to do.
Lifting her hands into the air, with her lips parting as well, Era did a full yawn and stretched her body before filling okay.
Yes, it was another bright new day and the start of her life as QUEEN.
"Come in," her small but firm voice rang out.
Almost instantly, she heard the door push open. It did not take long before she saw five ladies, walked in briskly with their heads hanging low. Four of them were dressed in light blue gowns with aprons atop and the first one, wearing a light purple fuller blown gown to distinguish not only her status but her position as their head.
"Good morning, your majesty," the first and older looking lady out of them all greeted, bowing down her head and curtsying alongside the others.
"Morning," Era responded.
She wasn't new to all these. This was how she grew up actually. Having someone to tend to your every need was something that was a part of her even though she had managed to escape it on several occasions.
"Your majesty."
"Yes?"
"I am sorry to disturb your royal slumber this morning," she began. "But duty calls and one of such…" she took in a deep breath, careful lest she starts by scolding the queen.
For crying out loud it was already thirty minutes past eight in the morning and the king would soon be at the dining!
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