I don't care what happens to me, but I'm no one's property.
Alarik rises from his throne. He walks towards me , rage pouring off him in waves. Whaen he raises his hand i prepare myself for a strike. But he lays it softly on my head.
Consider this your last warning slave. You'll follow my orders from now on.
He presses Beauty head down forcing her to bow her head. When she did the tension from the room lifts.
You have chosen right the spirited creature your highness,Xander said.
Xander walks into the throne room with his smile.
A shiver runs up Beauty spine.
Yes i have Xander ,and as my close friend i expect you you treat her with dignity, Alarik said.
Of course. infact i was just about to ask.....
Xander nows down that creepy grin never leaving his face,
To honor her arrival, may i have you both dine with me tonight? He asked.
Alarik is silent for a long moment, considering the offer,then he nods.
We'll accept this invitation. Thank you. Alarik said.
Beauty stays quiet as Alarik sees to his royal duties.
When he's finally able he drags Beauty back to his chamber. She rips her hand of his grasp when she entered the bedroom.
You're the Dragon king, Beauty asked.
That's not important right now---Alarik said.
He makes a point of locking the door behind him and gives me a sharp look.
You ran. Right after i tokd you how dangerous it would be,Alarik said in anger.
I am sorry.....i said.
You should be you could have been killed,he told me.
Aggravated, Alarik drags his hsnd through his thick hair.
You need to learn to be more submissive, he said.
I'm sorry i didn't bow back there. I was in shock. I couldn't bring myself to.....
If you want to survive you do more, Alarik said.
He walks towards me, his dark eyes scorching .
Take off your clothes, he said.
What?
I back away from Alarik covering myself with my hands.
Alarik. I'll scream if you come near me.
Sensing Beauty fear he stops in his tracks.
I only want you to change out of those clothes.
He gestures to the bed. There in the mattress lie three dresses.
They're for the dinner tonight. It's important you look your part. It's for your sake...he said.
For my sake , what do you mean, I asked.
What you wear in this castle tells people how to treat you.
He runs his hand over the closest dress. It's covered in delicate crystals and it matches the blue of his
eyes.
This one for example is made out of the finest material. It also bears the color of my royal house.
A sly smirk curved on his lips and he said : if you wear
thos everyone wkll know you are mine . They won't dare mess with you.
He hands beauty the dress his finger tips brushing against hers.
The choice is yours Beauty, please puck which ever you like, Alarik said.
How i dress will affect how I'm treated, in that case I'll wear the servant dress, Beauty said to herself.
With Alarik back turned , Beauty put on the simple servant dress.
It may not be much but it will keep attention of me, she said.
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