Claws of the Dragon

Chapter 24

When the carriage came to a stop, you didn't waste any time getting out. "(Y/N)! (Y/N) wait!" Alcina called out, quickly following after you. To which, you purposefully ignored her pleads, too angry to even face her. You made me believe I was in love with you, I trusted you, I thought everything was good. You closed the door to your bedroom in Alcina's face, your mother not in the room with you. "(Y/N), please talk to me." Alcina's voice made your blood boil. "Why? So you can drug me into living your fantasy?" You snapped out. I loved you, we... I let you take me. Was it all just for sex? Am I just an object to win? "I messed up, I know." Alcina's voice sounded broken and heavy. "Messed up?" You questioned, sass and bitterness on your tongue. You did more than mess up, Alcina. "I fucked up royally. But, I'll win your affection fair and square, I promise. No tricks, no drugs, no pollen. Just, please let me in little bear." You listened to Alcina's plea. Why should I let you in? "I love you, I do. I don't want you to hate me." You slowly opened the door after hearing Alcina's words.

Alcina's cheeks were stained with tears, blood, and blush from her sobbing. "I want to do right by you." This was the first time you saw Alcina on her knees and begging. "You promise?" You glared at the weeping mess of a woman in front of you, opening the door more. "No more pollen, no aphrodisiacs, no drugs." You listed out. "I promise! I'll have it all removed from the castle and burned, we'll watch it burn together." Alcina grabbed your hands, pleading. "You can even light it!" Alcina added, eyes wide. "Fine."

You watched several maids bring out crates of honey, contaminated mead, pollen, and all sorts of drugs to subdue, arouse, and to even just make one more compliant. With everything set in a pile and with tinder in between the gaps, you watched as another maid brought out a can of gasoline, pouring it over everything. You glanced up at Alcina, her eyes locked on the pile. When the can was completely empty, you opened up the matchbox in your hand, pulling out a single match and lighting it. The tiny flame danced in the chilly night, the sky erupting in orange and yellow as the pile was quickly engulfed in fire from the singular match. Does this mean you'll do better?

You woke up in Alcina's arms, part of you relishing that she still snuck into your bed when you were mad at her. You couldn't sleep well last night, tossing and turning and craving the pollen. Then, you remembered a jar of honey you had stashed away. My honey!~

You looked under your bed, smiling as you had hidden a jar of the pollen filled honey. Alcina will be mad, but I need to fix this craving. You opened the jar as quietly as possible, dipping in a couple of fingers and licking up the sweet golden liquid. You were on your fourth scoop when suddenly Alcina's hand shot into your view, snatching away the honey. "Where were you keeping this?" Alcina questioned, unlocking the window. "Alcina, I have to wean myself off!" You got up, trying to reach for the jar. When Alcina opened the window, she held you back, throwing the honey jar into the burning fire just a couple hundred feet away. My honey!

You struggled in Alcina's grip, but she was far stronger than you. "We got rid of it all for a reason. We agreed to start anew." Alcina explained softly, setting you down and locking the window again. You pressed your face to the window, watching the broken jar of honey bubble and sizzle on the hot embers. My honey...