Zirah POV
The three kings leave and once they are gone, I feel like I can breathe a little easier until I turn my attention to the King. He watches me, then turns side on in his seat giving me his full unwanted attention while leaving one elbow on the table, his fingers drum against the mahogany wood.
“What is it you want?” King Theron asks tilting his head to the side.
“Nothing you can give me unless you know how to raise the dead,” I tell him and his eyes flicker black, his lips pursing as he raises his chin slightly.
“Think of something else. I will give you whatever you want. I’m offering you the four kingdoms, a lavish life full of riches and anything you could possibly desire.” The king snarls and gone is his calm demeanor as his canines elongate. Shelley clears her throat awkwardly next to the King, and he turns his gaze to her and sighs.
“Shelley dear, fetch me a glass of water, my throat is feeling a little dry and it is making me crabby.” the King orders. Shelley shoots me a worried look but quickly obeys, and I wonder if this is the king’s unstable side she mentioned earlier.
The king turns his calculating gaze back to me. “I will ask once more, what do you want?”
“Nothing, I just want to leave,” I tell him and he grits his teeth and I continue. “I don’t care for your riches, or your sons, I can’t be bought. You had me ripped out of my bed, killed my grandmother, and you think I would just agree to marry your sons?” I laugh. This man is insane. What person would agree to such terms, and who in their right mind would marry one of those insufferable men?
“Fine, have it your way, then. You want your freedom, I’ll grant it. But on one condition.” King Theron tells me. I lift my chin, wondering what this condition is, yet by the flicker of his aura, from bluish-gray to black, I can tell his condition is quite sinister.
corner where he stands. He takes a step forward and I watch
his teeth. “But my King–”
prize and if that is freedom, so be it.” Malachi’s eyes flick to me and I watch his Adam’s apple bob as he swallows. He quickly bows to the
done!” the King orders as
King.” Malachi rushes off just as Shelley returns to the dining hall. She nervously hands the crystal glass full of ice water to the King. He takes it and motions toward the table.
my head. I was starving before, yet after seeing Malachi’s nervousness and the way he ran from the room. My appetite
the King. She bows
this?” King Regan asks. The King shakes his head. Reaching for some grapes. He pops two red grapes between his lips and chews slowly, watching me. Butterflies swarm in my stomach nervously under the intensity of
refuses to marry any of you and asked for her freedom. Since I am obligated to grant her a prize, I shall free her.” the King tells his sons.
can’t leave with my
ensure she gives him back. We leave in ten minutes, so if you’re hungry eat, we’ll be going on foot.” The King
backpack over one shoulder, the King rises from
then you’re free to leave.” the King says. My brows scrunch and the three kings look at me
is this condition?” King Lyon asks.