Mistress of evil (rewritten)

Chapter 8

Dorothy's pov

It's been two weeks since I've started living in the palace, every day is just the same and I'm getting use to what will be my new life now. I've made friends with most of the staffs and the king and I speak sometimes but prince Luca, is a very different story. That guy hates my existence as if I also wasn't forced into this partnership.

I got news about the king wanting to see me urgently, so I'm getting ready to meet him and boy am I scared. I wander what he wants to talk about. Perhaps he changes his mind about getting married to his son? Or... yeah I've got nothing so... probably the first one.

I sigh as looked in my dresser mirror, content with my look I descended to the the kings meeting area which he likes to call an office.

*Knock knock* "come in" a voice called at the other side of the door.

I went in an there in all his glory is prince Luca and the king. "Dora my dear take a seat" he motioned to the empty seat beside prince Luca. I hesitantly took my seat and dropped my down staring at my hands which was on my lap.

"So Dora do you have an idea of why you're here" the king asked

"No your majesty" I reply keeping my voice soft

"So I was right, my stubborn son did not inform you" he spat looking at prince Luca whom muttered " not her informant"

"No, that you're not but her future husband you are" is this what an angry king looks like or is it just this king.

"Father no this ag_" prince Luca was cut off by the king before he could finish that sentence

"So Dora as you know luca's birthday is coming up on Friday. That day will be a good day to introduce you as the crowned princess and the coming Monday is your wedding." The king finishes without breaking eye contact with me

Wait what now, I thought I still had time, well... I knew this was coming one day so why not accept it " I understand your majesty"

"Good! Now some stylists will show up by tomorrow to take your measurements and you can also tell them your taste, same goes for your jewelleries and other stuffs you women use"

"I won't be surprised if she has terrible taste" prince Luca said as he eye me from head to toe which made me self conscious

"Luca! Don't be rude. Dora you can be excused" the king said

"Thank you you majesty" I slightly bow and left the room.

The king's pov

"That was uncalled for Luca. Why can't you just be civil with her" I angrily said with a glare directed to my son

"I am being civil father, I'm just taking time to adjust to getting my life ripped from me"

"Luca, my son, do you know the real reason behind this marriage" I guess it's time for him to know the full truth maybe he'll see things in my view

"It was a promise you made to your late friend which can't be broken" he said with a bored expression

"No. Well yes but that's not the only reason." He gives me a confused look "ten years ago, I threw a gathering which Davis attended and met with a sorcerer. From the sorcerer he found out his first daughter has powers like her mothers. Seizing that opportunity I thought of a way we could both benefit. He needed a groom for his, I need a strong ruler. With the union you will both be powerful rulers and produce a powerful heir. All I'm asking for is that you try to atleast like her you'll eventually love her with time, please Luca our kingdom needs this" i explained with a pleasing look trying to make him understand our situation

He sighs and said "okay father I'll be nice to her but I'm not promising any affection towards her"

"That's my boy" I chuckle "that is still better than nothing" I try to lighten the mood "how are you holding up for your coming celebration"

"It's just another day I don't get what the fuss is about"

"It is your day of birth, the day that made me a happy man of caused it calls for a celebration"
I beam a wide grin

"It's also the day you lost the love of your life did you forget? I don't know why you celebrate it when I'm a constant reminder of your loss" he yells and slammed his fist on my desk.

I give him a sharp look but he didn't back down. I sigh "Luca your mother she...she was supposed to die months before you where born but a friend of mine gave her time. Dora's mother has you know, had unspeakable powers. Your mother had an incurable disease not long after we found out she was pregnant of you, You mother was so devastated she won't be able to bring you to this world but Dianna helped us and extended her life spam till the day you where born. Dianna helped your mother cheat death and later paid the prize. It was your mother's dying wish I always celebrate the life we both made" by now I have tears streaming down my face and I can see tears threatening to fall from luca's eyes

"So you're saying Dorathy's mom saved mine?"

" Yes that's the main reason why I wanted Dorathy in our family"

"Okay father I'll be nice to her and be civil" he said with determination "can I be excused father? there are things that still need my attention"

"Sure! And don't forget to enjoy your day and participate in your birthday planning this time around"

"Don't push it father" he chuckles and leaves.

I shake my head and smile in amusement at his form. My eyes wondered to my table and was met with the picture of my late wife. I picked it up and admire the beauty in it "my love, our son has grown into a fine man, my only regret is forcing love upon him. I hope he grows to love Dora like I love you and experience what true Love feels like" I peck the picture and return it to the rightful place.

Luca's pov ( sorry for the multiple change of pov)

As I exited my father's office I headed to my room to take the new information all in. I close the door behind me and poured myself a glass of alcohol.

I loosened my tie and sat down on my arm chair while crossing my legs on the little table. I took a sip from my alcohol.

All my life I've always blamed myself for my mother's death and resented my dad for celebrating her day of death.

I also thought my dad has a little bit of hate towards me for taking the life of his love, I still do though

I still can't believe all this things about Dorathy and I've been so cold towards her since day one cause I felt like she stole my freedom for her greed and robbed me from a chance of love.

I wanna have the kind of love my parent have for each other. Even after all this years I can still see the admiration and love in my father's eyes whenever he talks about her. It's something I hope to have but I'm too cursed to have that.

Hey it's me again after so long, I hope you enjoyed this chapter and sorry for all mistakes.

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