The castle is an immerse labyrinth of hall ways. I lose track of time following Alarik from corridor to corridor.
I pass a long row of portraits, all bearing a resemblance to Alarik. Dragon kings of the past.
With Alarik blue eyes,I should have guess who he was.
Strange all of these portraits are of young men,Why are they no older kings?
We're here ....he said.
I almost bump into Alarik when he stops. The door before him opens and my jaw hits the ground.
Leah?
Beauty.....
My best friend the girl i tried to save on the night....stands before me.
My God Leah, What are you doing here? Are you alright?
Leah looks up at Alarik with plain fear in her eyes.She fakes a smile and nods.
I'm perfectly fine. Please come in. Leah said.
She's lying.....I said to myself.
Xander is waiting for Beauty with open arms when she walks into the dinning room.
Alarik you made it.....Xander exclaimed.
Of course. I wouldn't miss it, Alarik said.
The other slaves in the room pay Beauty no mind even when she enters.
Just what i wanted. I blend in well with these dress...I thought.
I'm not late..I'm i,A girl from behind said.
Everyone turns as a tall haughty woman slinks into the room in her leather gown. The servants all inch away from her.
Celeste?Alarik called.
Surprise Alarik.....celeste said.
The woman named Celeste is on Alarik in a second, Kissing his cheek sliding her arm up his chest...he looks less than amuse.
I heard you took a slave for the first time. I couldn't help pass the opportunity to celebrate.
Wait. For the first time? he had never had a slave before ...Beautg wondered.
Let's get a better look at her. Celeste said.
The woman eyes land on Beauty. She circles her slowly like a predator. She satnd perfectly still.
Hm. How rude. Aren't you going to say hello, little pet, Celeste voiced out.
This is definitely a trap...Beauty thought.
I'll keep my mouth shut and wave. Silence is golden.
My stubbornness get the best of me. All i did is to offer Celeste a casual wave.
Celeste lip curls up, clearly annoyed by my curt greeting.
That's hello mistress to you, Celeste thundered.
Celeste raises her hand at Beauty but Alarik catches her wrist.
I'll make sure she mind her manners next time.
Let's see how she does with dinner service, shall we?Xander said.
Cander snaps his finger. The slaves all hurry to serve the dragon lords. Beauty fell in line with them next to Leah.
I dont know what to do. Leah told Beauty.
It will be ok. Just follow my lead i have served my family my entire life.
Leah copies my movements in serving foods and pouring the wine when i can i whidper to her.
Are you alright? Have you been hurt? I asked worried.
I'm...okay......Leah said.
Tears roll down her cheeks. I see large bruises on her arms.
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