After we had fucked for longer than I cared to admit, Cal pulled me into his arms and turned off the lights, both of us quickly descending to sleep quickly, quite a lot had happened today.Cal POV:My eyes slowly opened to the suns blinding glare through the window. I had forgotten to close it, it was understandable , me and the human had been distracted.A grin rose to my face, recalling last nights events, and that I wanted to do it again, but the human was still asleep in my arms, I suppose that would have to wait.I looked around the room, my eyes finally landing on the enchanted calendar on the wall, its dim blue light showing the day, Monday the 13th.My previous smile quickly fell off my face. Fuck, it was execution day today.I let out a shuddering sigh recalling last months executions, it was a terrible time. All who had been accused of working against the kingdom were publicly slaughtered, in the most brutal ways possible.I knew my cruel father would want me there witnessing the killings.I looked at the clock, I only had a few hours until the executions would start. I rubbed my eyes. I quickly dressed myself in a deep blue tunic and black pants.I braced myself against the wall, my eyes clenched shut, this was the worst day of the month for sure, my mind recalling how guards had slashed the criminals throats mercilessly, how the cobblestone path had been drenched in blood, the empty look in the criminals eyes after they had died.After I had gotten breakfast from the empty kitchen, most of the staff were still asleep, making sure to leave toast and eggs for the human for when he woke, I descended the stairs, making my way to the main center of town for the executions.While making my way to the exit of the castle I spotted Karev, he was dressed in a red uniform today, different from his usual black one.He ran towards me, a panicked look on his face."Karev? Is everything alright?" I asked."Oh fuck Cal! They chose me..." he took a moment to catch his breath. "The king chose me to be one of the executioners." He said softly, his voice nearly breaking.My ears perked up. Oh. "Oh shit, Karev. No one should ever have to go though that." I said softly.It was terrible my father had chosen him, Karev was still so young, only a few years older than me, I knew he was yet to take a life, unlike most of the older guards who had killed many."Don't worry my friend, it'll only take a few seconds, as hard as it may be." I said, recalling years ago when I was forced to be one of the executioners by my father, I was only 13 at the time, but my father said I had to grow up, stop acting like a child and learn the real consequences.Me and Karev made our way to the main center in the middle of town, I put an arm around his shoulder in an attempt to calm him down, it wasn't enough, I could feel his trembling.My father was already present at the execution site, his awful smile already angering me."Ahh my son, about time you have arrived, you too Karev, get to you station immediately." My father snapped.I held back a sigh before making my way to my place next to him.My father then stood up, a crowd of citizens gathered around."Welcome, citizens of Allivaria, to this month's executions." He began. "As you all know working against our kingdom is prohibited and punishable by death, this is to remind you all of your place, you are not to ever interfere with our government, or else you know what will happen." He said with a sly smile.Suddenly Karev and all of the other executioners walked out from behind some of the nearby building, all holding chains connected to the prisoners. They all looked to be in terrible condition, some were coughing from disease and failed treatment, some had lost fur from the prisons punishment of burning the flesh of those less than obedient.It was awful.The executioners made their way to the center of the crowd, all pulling out machetes, sharp and glinting in the sun."Let this be a reminder of what happens if you don't listen." My father said.Then, almost in unison the executioners raised the machetes and brought them forth full power slashing the necks of the prisoners.Muffled screams were heard as blood gushed out of their necks, covering their fur and the ground beneath them. I struggled not to turn away in disgust.They all struggled, even as they died, thrashing their arms and legs, trying to break free, but that soon ceased. Just 10 seconds after they all looked motionless, collapsed on the ground, their eyes all void of emotion, dead.I clenched my jaw, grinding my teeth against each other. The crowd cheered as the prisoners all bled out and died, seeming so joyful in this moment of brutality. It was sickening.The crowd dispersed after a few minutes, talking amongst each other as they left.I took a moment before asking "May I please leave?" To my father."Very well." He said waving his hand as if I were a peasant.I stalked off, still angry even though I have had to witness this since I was 8, my hands clenched into fists.I saw Karev then walking to me, his uniform, though red itself, looked damp with blood, his face had remnants of blood as well."So... was it as terrible as you believed?" I asked keeping my voice soft as to not upset him."I can't believe I did that, this kingdom is awful...""Don't you say that about our kingdom!" I snapped."Karev you know what happens when people speak out like that, I don't want anything to happen to you!" I said.Karev bit his lip. "I'm sorry, I don't know what came over me, I-i am just not used to these things, killing those citizens, I don't even know what they have done wrong.""It doesn't matter what they did that's wrong, you just have to do as you're told, don't fall out of line."