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

Chapter 11

Chapter 11

Oh no. What the heck is going on? What's wrong with these Vassilys? They're talking as if someone else's life doesn't have any value. They speak as if anyone's life other than theirs doesn't have any worth. Someone has to tell them what they're doing is not right; someone has to make them realize being heartless doesn't make them the authority. She was stoned on the spot. She can't believe she's hearing something like this. This is insane! She knew the brothers loved challenging each other. But heck, is she the target now?

Why is she being dragged into this? She was just being called by the emperor! And that's probably to serve him, right? And not to play this sick game, right? This is life and death; her life is at stake. She can't protect herself against these monsters. She's going to admit it; she has no chance of winning against the Vassilys. They're the worst, and she doesn't stand a chance against them.

"If the predator catches the prey, then the knight loses. But if the knight saves the prey from the predator until dusk, then he wins," Emperor Maximus said slowly, insulting his brother in a very clever way. "You said it yourself, Macsen. He needs to be punished. Lose this game and give him to me; I'll do the rest."

Her stomach is turning upside down. Hearing these two monsters talk makes her want to vomit. They're all beasts for playing someone else's life! If the Emperor thinks of her as disgusting, then they are disgusting too! Emperor Macsen glared at his brother. "Oh well, fuck you to the ends of the earth. Who are you to tell me anything?"

But Emperor Maximus walked towards his horse and took the bell from it. "If you win, knight, then I'll leave him alone. But if I win, I'm going to take him and punish him my way. And trust me, it's going to be the worst."

"I'm not interested," Emperor Macsen said, glaring at her. Wait, why is this dumb man glaring at her instead of glaring at his brother?

The tension is too high. Everyone's looking at them. The servants and even some of the elders from the palace were staring at them with questions in their faces. Like, how dare a servant stand before the two great Emperors? And why do the two Vassilys seem to be fighting for a lowly human like her?

Emperor Maximus rang the bell. "You have my words, Macsen," he said, and he hopped on his horse. "You know I'm a Vassily, and we keep our words. I'm taking the risk; won't you take yours? My dear brother, let me be the predator, and you will be the knight. Now, the subject of this game is... is none other than him. Your sinful servant. Let me see how he doesn't mean anything to you."

Emperor Macsen glared at his dagger. "Fuck you, Maximus. Fuck you."

Emperor Maximus laughed. "Fuck you too, but I am dead serious, Macsen. Well, I'm just going to fucking take him then if-"

"Fuck!" Emperor Macsen dragged her and easily hoisted her on his horse. Wait, what the hell is going on? Emperor Maximus' eyes glimmered as he stared at his brother. He knows how proud his brother is and that he never backs down from any challenge. Above all, something's going on.

"What are you doing, your majesty?" Bellona tried to escape from the Emperor's grip. "Please let me go; I don't want to be a part of this game. Please."

Everyone was staring at them, especially the servants. She'll probably be asked a lot later on, and she doesn't want that to happen. As much as possible, she's avoiding issues because she's so traumatized by her unresolved past. She can't add another conflict to her life. But the Vassilys are playing her; the heartless monsters have chosen her to be their toy.

"Would you look at this? A Vassily emperor favoring a mute servant?" Emperor Maximus mocked cleverly.

Emperor Macsen gritted his teeth. "He ain't mute, fucker."

Bellona started shaking in fear, and the Emperors stared at her in disbelief.

"What?" The Emperor gnashed his teeth as he glared at her. She backed down immediately under his menacing gaze. If looks could kill, she could've died already. His gaze is like a two-edged, sharp sword, ready to pierce her anytime. The Emperor's crimson eyes glimmered against the morning lights as he stared at her.

"This one is the fucking prey?" Emperor Macsen can't believe Maximus at all. "You have no taste at all."

Maximus chuckled. He then smirked at the tension rising between them: "You're right, he's the prey. Once this bell rings and I find you before dusk, he'll be fired, he'll be taken away by me, and you'll lose. But if you win, I'll probably consider your request for the first time."

Bellona thought Emperor Macsen would be mad and immediately terminate the game. But it looks like their pride is higher than the highest pyramid ever built. To everyone's surprise, Emperor Macsen accepted the challenge. Oh no, this is going to be an issue soon. The concubines and the Emperor's wife will probably hear about this.

"Stupid cat," Emperor Macsen whispered in her ears. "You're very stupid."

Her eyes watered when the Emperor hopped on the horse behind her. She shrieked. "No, your majesty—ahhh!" She screamed in shock when the Emperor prepared his horse and they were lifted like a bag as if they weighed nothing. Oh gosh. She panicked, lost her balance, and almost collapsed once again. But that would be totally embarrassing. She could feel and hear her heart palpitating, and it was because of the two men around her.

"The fact that you never want to lose is scary, brother," said Emperor Maximus, chuckling. "You don't look like it, but that's the scary fact. I have high expectations for this game and your upcoming match."

Emperor Macsen just growled in annoyance. Bellona doesn't know what to do anymore. She just wants to cry. Why is she being dragged into this situation? She just wants to work and serve quietly; why is she being toyed with by the heartless Vassilys? What did she do wrong in the past?

The bell rang loudly, making everyone gasp in confusion and fear. But Emperor Macsen was ready. One shout from him, and the horse started sprinting as if a big wave was behind them, ready to take them down. And because it was her first time, she awkwardly bounced in front of the Emperor. Fudge, it's embarrassing. She just wants to die on the spot.

"Calm down, lean your back against me." The Emperor whispered in her ears, and her heart thumped so loudly that she couldn't hear anything but her heartbeat. Why does he need to whisper? What the heck! Now that she's too aware of his presence, it's making her conscious and anxious. But just as he had said, she leaned on his chest, and he pushed his body forward because the horse was about to take a leap.

He whispered in her ears again. "We have to take the risk. Now, hold on to me and never let go. I don't want to lose, never. Don't think high of yourself. I'm not doing this for you; I'm doing this because I never lost any challenges."

She closed her eyes because she felt like the world was ending. And the situation became more awkward to the point that she just wanted to jump and die when she felt something behind her poking her poor buttocks, which were still sore. What the heck is that?