LUCY’S POV:
As my father took slow steps towards us each of my brothers stiffened further , if that were even possible.
“Why did you bring her here?” His voice was a deadly calm , like the quiet before the storm.
All of my brothers remained completely silent , none of them meeting father’s eyes.
“I ASKED WHY DID YOU BRInG HER HERE!”He roared with so much power that even the birds around the palace flew away in fear. The look in his eyes reflecting the anger within.
When they still said nothing my father’s fist clenched at his sides ,his rage doubling .” Take .Her.Back.now.
“
My heart howled in pain at the repeated rejection , shattering into a million pieces at his words.My brain struggled to come to terms with the sudden rejection , what more should I have expected from someone who’d given me up when I was but a child?
“father.”Ermanno cut in angrily .” We’re not taking her back there , she stays.”
“If Lucy goes , we go.”Thane threatened , his eyes a glassy glare.
“You didn’t see the way Austin treated her.”Luthais added unhappily . “We can’t let her go back there.”
father shook his head in disappointment at them. “You fools , you think the notorious Alpha Austin would just let his wife leave without starting a war?Do you even know what you have done? You boys always act without f*****g thinking of the consequences of your actions!”
Luthais flinched besides me .
Did he really believe Austin would start a war for me? He could barely stand me , why would he risk harming his family for me , my father was clearly wrong. Austin wasn’t capable of doing that for someone like me who meant absolutely nothing to him.
“She stays father .”Marcus repeated his brother’s words.”At least until we find somewhere else for her.”
“DID YOU nOT HEAR ME-“
“What’s all the commotion about.”Someone interrupted .
My father stiffened as the man who was dressed all in black joined the conversation. He had an amused look on his face and reeked of evil , everything about him spoke volumes on his cold dark aura , his eyes reflecting his black soul.
He had a pitch black crow on one hand while he used his other hand to gently pet its head.The man c****d his head to the side and studied me , the bird copying his actions .”Who is this lovely young girl Richard?”
My father glared once more at my brothers as if to say ‘see the s**t you’ve done ‘ before turning to bow his head at the man .
This man clearly held a position of high authority , for even my brothers bowed at his entrance.
“Good day Prosecutor.”He greeted the man. “This is one of my daughters.”
The prosecutor , as father called him , scratched his chin as his eyes openly took me in , his cold gaze making me uncomfortable . “I’ve met all your daughters already , why have you not introduced this one and why does she not have our signature dragon on her neck?”
Daughters?
I had sisters?
And what nonsense was he speaking about a signature dragon on my neck? Was he referring to the dragons on my brother’s shoulders?
“She does not belong to the council.”My father grit out . By the way his fists tightened at his sides and the vein at his temples popped out , you could tell he was trying hard to keep it together.
“Oh , what a pity.”The man concluded. “Surely we can change that , have her join , I hear Sir Vincent’s son is looking for a bride.”
“She’s already taken .”Ermanno growled.
He raised his dark eyebrows.”I wasn’t speaking to you boy , Richard your boys are becoming quite disrespectful , they’re lucky that they are beneficial to the council ,lucky that father favors them for now.”He said bitterly .”now , who pray tell is she already wedded too?”
“Alpha Prince Austin Lance Vinci.”My father answered stiffly .
The prosecutor’s eyes widened with interest.”I see. The famous Alpha has always sparked interest within our council , have heard much about him and I must say we like what we’ve heard so far. It would be our pleasure to have his wife stay as our guest for a few days .”He announced.”On one occasion , as long as we get to meet him.”
My heart pounded at his words , noI didn’t want Austin anywhere near this place , not that I had anything to fear , he wouldn’t come.
Right?
.
“Where are you taking me now ?” I asked my brothers suspiciously , knowing I couldn’t trust them especially when it came to introductions .
“You’ll see eventually.”Marcus replied with a huge grin.
My gaze took in the beautiful scenery in front of me , out of everything I’d seen so far , this was the only area that pleased me.It was not what I expected , everything about the island was dark but yet this was one of the most beautiful forests I’d ever set my eyes on.The enchanted forest helped calm my raging nerves that was at it’s peak from the events that had unfolded earlier , the sweet perfume of the trees around me drawing me completely in.
When I thought it couldn’t possibly get any better , I spied a turquoise blue stream a little distance away , the luscious sound of the water flowing helped to calm my nerves even further , that is , until I spotted a figure near the stream.
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