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Chapter 39

I wake up early. Atleast I think so, since they haven't brought my breakfast yet. Pacing back and forth anxiety takes over me. The King should be here to hear my answer. I want to see the fight, I want to be free. I'll give in to the King, tell him I'll pledge my loyalty. The cell door opens and I almost jump up and down in excitement. Nobody tells you how boring it is in a cell. At least I could make the time pass by doing some exercises, preparing my body to be strong again. A guard, who's name is Sangmin, walks in with a long blue dress in his hands. My feelings about that dress must have been displayed on my face because Sangmin starts to laugh loudly.

"A gift from the King." That earns him a snort as I grab the dress from him. "I'll pick you up in 15 minutes." He throws a bag in the cell and walks out again. Closing the door behind him. I open the bag to find a hairbrush, some makeup products, Shower gells, dry shampoo and a bottle of water inside. I sigh deeply, if my life wasn't on the line I wouldn't have stayed here. I quickly dress myself in the blue dress, use dark colors for eye shadow to make my eyes pop even more and groan at the high heels that have been hiding at the bottom of the bag before I put them on. Just when I finished strapping the cell door opened again. A delicious scent fills my cell and I run towards Taehyung in the door opening. Throwing myself around him, he laughs loudly at my excitement. He gives me a quick kiss before inspecting me from tip to toe several times.

"Are you okay?" His voice is laced with concern, making me smile widely.

"Don't tell me you're going soft on me now. I'm perfectly fine despite the heels and you know, being locked in a cell for three days." His brows fur together in even more concern so I pull him closer. My nose disappears in the crook of his neck.

"I'm fine." I mumble barely audible. "Just missed you." He kisses the top of my head and hugs me so tightly I almost can't breathe.

"We have to go." I sniff in his scent once more before I step back.

"Let's go and see our father's kill each other." Taehyung shoots me a strict glance but I just smile. My heart beats fast in my chest and I can feel the panic wrap around my heart in a deadly grip. Walking out of the dungeon together Taehyung places his hand on my back. His warmth calms me a little, but not nearly enough. About now seems the right time to just run and never come back. Yet I know we can't do that. I hear the sounds far before we get to the room. Shouts filled with panic, all die down the moment I step into the room. It's the same room I have been whipped and for a second I stop walking. Taehyung gently pushes me forward. I look at him briefly before putting my chin up in the air and walking further in with a straight back. I will show them I'm not afraid. The woman Jiwoo that I recognize from the candy store at the fair walks over to me. She gives a quick bow to Taehyung before grabbing my hands.

"Princess, are you alright? I'm sure the Alpha has just made a mistake bby locking you in that awful dungeon." Her eyes reflect her kindness and I smile at her warmly.

"Thank you for asking, Jiwoo. I'm good, not even a dungeon can get the spirit out of me." Jiwoo studies me a bit longer before smiling.

"Thank Goddess, you will make a wonderful queen one day, Princess." I give Jiwoo a kiss on her cheek before I wave and walk away. When we come in front of the room my eye falls on Aerin. I gasp loudly when I see her. Her once beautiful tan skin is now white and sweaty. Her eyes has lost their usual brightness and lay hallow in her face. I run towards her, she tries to smile when she sees me coming but it looks weak. I grab her face in my hands and feel tears fill my eyes.

"What happened to you? Are you alright? You look terrible." Aerin tries to bow her head, but I hold her firmly yet gentle. Her eyes find mine and I can see the tears fall down from them.

"He's going to die today. I'm going to lose my Mate. Oh Jisoo, I'm so sorry for all that has happened." Her voice breaks and I hold her in a soft embrace. Her nails dug into my back while she softly cries. I can feel the eyes of the ones in the room on us. Nobody is talking as they see their Queen having a meltdown. I pull back from Aerin and grab her face once more.

"He will not die. I won't let that happen, okay? Now I need you to wipe your tears and smile. Smile the brightest you have ever smiled before. Your son needs you to have hope and so does your pack, okay? Can you do that?" Aerin nods and whipes the tears from her face. I grab the lipstick that I have hid in my bra and put it on her. I push her hair from her face and smile at her. She smiles back, not very convincing but it'll have to do. I garb her hand and stand next to her with my chin up. I squeeze her hand gently. Taehyung joins us next to me and grabs my other hand.

We stood with our chin up high, to face one of our great sorrows.