Sinister Obsession: Macsen Massey (Emperor Series, #3) ✔️

Chapter 5

Chapter 5

She's so nervous; the ambiance is nauseating, adding to the anxiety she's feeling. Everyone breaks upon the Emperor's presence; now she just wants to succumb into the abyss or dive and reach the bottom of the water and never rise again. For real, she has chosen the wrong place, and now she's doomed. She was having a good time earlier, which she didn't deserve, so this is probably why she's being punished.

The emperor is standing at her back. She can't even turn her face to look at him now. She's embarrassed, and this memory will probably remain until she dies. What would she do if the Emperor found out that she was a girl? Or the worst thing is that, what if the Emperor already knows she's only disguising—that's why he called her a criminal? For him, she's a hypocrite, a criminal, as he said, and she has no place in his territory. What could she possibly do?

"Please spare me." She signed, her whole body and hands trembling. "Your majesty, I swear. I have no bad intentions. I apologize if I ruined your night. I will never step in this river ever again."

The emperor remained silent, which made her even more nervous. It's okay if he speaks painful words; at least she's aware of his thoughts and what he's doing. So now that he's silent, she just wants to die. She started crying for real; the fear she feels is the same as the day her mom left her. It's painful.

"Your majesty," she sobbed, "I'm sorry."

"Why cry now? You were so brave to enter my territory. Do you think you're a lioness?" He finally spoke, hurting her feelings once again. Well, I have to shatter your dreams. You're a kitten, criminal."

It hurts. Everything that comes out of his mouth is painful. It strikes her heart, breaks her into pieces, and brings her agonizing memory back. The people have spoken about the Vassilys, especially this man; he has the most painful words among the Vassilys. He's the smartest, and he speaks the harshest.

"And do you think I'm a fool? You don't have to hide from me. I have figured it out from the moment I saw you even though I was drunk. Baby, I'm not the wisest Vassily for nothing. I'm no idiot, you are," he said, literally making her shake. The coldness is not helping at all; if she doesn't take the pressure, she'll collapse. "This is a sin, a total shame for an Emperor's worker. Who allowed you to be here? And who told you that it's okay to cross-dress in my palace?" He added.

Her eyes widened. What if he asks her to stop doing this? No, she has to do this. It's what her mom asked her before she vanished into thin air. But if the Emperor asked her to reveal herself, what would she do? She'll just leave then, if ever she comes out of this place alive. She doesn't know what her mom means yet, but she knows it has a purpose. And she'll just continue to conceal her identity her questions are answered.

"Emperor..."

The Emperor fondled her hair. "Who allowed you?" He asked in a low tone.

She closed her eyes and squirmed away when the Emperor's hand touched her exposed nape. "Please allow me..."

She has so much to say, but she can't even utter a single word. It's not like she doesn't want to speak, but she literally can't. She finds it hard to talk; it's tiring, and it looks pitiful. It's sad that she can't express herself. It's sad how people like her are not able to communicate well when they need help or when they need to say something to defend themselves.

"Your kind of people really disgust me." The emperor said once again, making her cry. It's painful.

"Please spare me." She just begged instead.

The Emperor gripped her long hair. "Face me, servant."

Belle doesn't want to. No, she doesn't want to. But holy heavens, what could she do other than follow? So even though she didn't want to reveal herself, she turned around, trembling, crying, and lost in her own thoughts.