The Ruler of Westeria

Kabanata 29

Ikatlong Persona

Tila ba may pumitik na ugat sa ulo ni Xiomara nang makita ang kakaibang ngisi sa labi ni Cosette. Gusto niya burahin ang ngising yun at ingungudngod niya ang mukha nito sa sahig. Now that her dirty scheme was uncovered, she wanted someone to take a fall for it. Xiomara can understand why Alec wanted to take the blame for her, but the timing wasn't great. It gave the queen the upper hand of making him as a scapegoat.

"Bitch." Hindi na napigilan ni Xiomara ang paglabas ng katagang iyon sa bibig niya na narinig ng kaniyang kapatid. Even the Archons near her heard what she said. Ang marinig magmura ang isang babaeng inaakala nilang anghel ay nakakapanibago sa kanilang pandinig.

Xiomara was frustrated for a fact that she created Cosette to be this cunning and deviously smart to take advantage of the situation.

"Despicable bitch," she mumbled through gritted teeth.

The Archons hearing those firm words from her couldn't help but to feel bewildered seeing how she slander the queen right into her face with no sense of remorse and fear.

This is the vibe of the Glacial Archon gave back in the gathering when the Westerian Czar was looking for a husband. She looks so determined, willful and brave-the reason why they suddenly got interested in her.

Maya maya ay nakarinig ang mga ito ng bakal na tila ba hinihila. Xiomara's attention shifted to the direction where the sound was coming from. Halos hindi ito makahinga nang makita ang isang binatang puno ng galos at pasa sa katawan. Ang dibdib at likuran nito ay mayroong bakas ng latigo. Even the left side of his cheek where he was whipped by the queen did not escaped her eyes. Bukod doon ay may mga tanikalang nakabigkis sa pulsuhan at magkabilang paa nito.

They didn't even tried to put clothes on him. Ang katawan nitong puno ng sugat na may pinaghalong natuyo at preskong dugo ay magdudulot lamang ng labis na sakit sa kaniya lalo na't malamig ang simoy ng hangin.

"Alec!" When their eyes met, he gave her a small smile. Nakagat na lang ni Xiomara ang ibabang bahagi ng labi niya.

If only you remained silent, I could have save the both of us you idiot! palatak nito sa kaniyang isipan.

The knights dragged him at the bottom part of the execution stage and pushed him on the mud. When he fell on his knees, he groaned in pain. Taas noo itong nag-angat ng tingin sa reyna na nakadungaw sa kinalalagyan niya. He wanted to see the look that the queen would give him for offering his life to show how loyal he is to his mistress.

He wanted to prove her that there are things in the world she couldn't have even if she thinks so highly of herself as the supreme being who owns everything in her land. He wanted to make her feel inferior of the Glacial Archon who could get whatever she wants without lifting a finger.

Seeing that conflicted expression from the queen, he couldn't help but to laugh. Dahil dito ay mas lalong naningkit ang mata ng reyna.

"What a lovely expression you have, your majesty. . ." Seeing how he looks so satisfied with her reaction, Cosette couldn't help but to clench her fist.

This man. . . he would rather die than serve me?!

Mas lalo naman nakaramdam ng inis si Xiomara nang marinig ang pagtawa ni Alec. Nakatalikod ito sa kaniya at kitang-kita niya ang mga natamo nitong sugat sa likuran. Why the hell is he laughing? Does he not want his life anymore?

"This man committed a grave sin of murdering me and tarnishing the name of his master, the Glacial Archon. As the Westerian Czar, I sentenced him to death by beheading!" She announced. And just like that, the people began cheering for his head.