The Rise of the Fallen Queen

Chapter 49

CHAPTER 49

Rogue Lands...

Mona groaned in frustration as she stared at her popped tire. Pushing her bike off road to hide in the thick bushes. She got the serial number and strapped her bag securely to her back. Walking the 8 miles back into the small city made her want to scream but she continued on. Fortunately, the auto store had the size tire she needed. Leaving the scent of grease and cigarettes behind, Mona walked into the fresher air of the alley.

Another door opened a few yards away and the cloying smell of cheap perfume made her wolf growl at the familiarness. Ducking behind a dumpster, she watched the blonde woman who had been with her mate walk out. A man whose trousers weren't fully buttoned stepped out on the stoop behind her holding a box.

"That's a lot of poison." He drawled, "Either you have a lot of rats or you're fixing to commit murder."

"Mind your own damn business," the blonde growled taking the box.

Aa she walked past the dumpster, the man called out, "That's enough shit to kill a vampire."

"Perfect." The woman muttered as she got into her car. "I'll soon be queen."

Mona ran back to her bike and switched tires. Staring longingly at the open road, she knew that she had to go back.

"I'll just warn Eesha and then leave again. Simple. Go, tell, leave. And above all, don't run into Dameon." She muttered. "Fudge balls."

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"Monica!"

"Fudge! Fudgey fudge, fudge, fudge!" Mona chanted in her mind as a deep sexy voice hailed her. "Noooooooo!!!"

"Um, yes?" she said calmly as Dameon approached.

"I've been looking everywhere for you." The rogue king said. "I was starting to think you had run off."

"Er, um. What can I help you with?"

Dameon gave she a slightly suspicious look as Mona forced her face and tone to remain neutral.

"Come with me." He said placing a large hand on her back and propelling her forward. Even through the shirt, she could feel the heat of his hand and swallowed. Mona was relieved that he wasn't leading her to their office. Reliving the last time she had been in there would have been too much to handle.

They were alone in a medium sized office, on the other side of the building. She noticed that there were more filing cabinets in here and a private bathroom. Confusion knitted her brows when she saw her desk placed near a window.

"Well, what do you think?" Dameon asked.

"Of what?"

"Your new office?" he clarified waving an open hand around the space.

"New office?"

"Yes. I think that you'll appreciate having your own space. I'll have my office back to myself and you won't be bothered."

His wolf, Phinn growled, "Shut up, you idiot! You're making it sound as if she's unwanted. And I still hate you for moving MY baby away from us."

Seeing her closed expression and her silence made Dameon want to smack himself. He was completely blotching this and he hadn't even started apologizing for getting his dick sucked against her desk the other day.

While Mona had no intention on staying, this was a more bearable set up especially since she had to stay and find out what the blonde bitch was up to. She wanted to warn Eesha but unless there was proof, nothing could be done on simple suspicion or the balance of power would be questioned by the rogues, packs, and royals on the fairness of the Rogue King and Queen.

"Thank you." She said simply.

Mona needed evidence. This change was the perfect opportunity to investigate without interruption or, more importantly, distraction.

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Shula's Home...

Shula pulled the heavy wood door open and was surprised to the hooded figure standing on her doorstep.

"My apologies. Pardon the interruption but I need to know if King Athens is here." Evangeline asked.

"My father is here but is very busy."

"This cannot wait." Evangeline implored.

Shula saw the desperation in the troubled eyes. "Please come in." she invited.

"Shula?" A man's voice called.

"A you have a visitor, father."

King Athen's tall frame entered the room and Evangeline bowed her head in respect. "Good Eve, Your Majesty."

"What can I help you with?" Athens asked kindly.

"You have the power to break curses. A witch has cast a spell upon my Other Half. Until now, I did not know. I have found a journal that had belonged to the witch and she describes in detail what had transpired."

Athens hummed as he skimmed through the tome. "Who is your Other Half?"

"Lord James."

The Dark Fairy freezes at the mention of his Queen's Royal Torturer. The spell specifically stated that he would cause harm to his Other Half and given the Sprite's skill set, Athen's wonder how much damage was inflicted. Given that the girl had been missing for a while, it was likely that she suffered both physically and mentally. "Has he hurt you?" he asked gently.

Tears pour down the youthful face as her chin quivered. She sniffed and couldn't find the words to express her pain, instead Evangeline gave a slight nod.

Athens sighed. "I'm sorry." He whispered.

Evangeline broke down in sobs as Shula hugged her and the king wrapped both women in a comforting embrace.

"I will help break the spell but give yourself time to heal." King Athens said after a few minutes as Evangeline's sobbed quieted to hiccups. "You don't need to rush. Until you give permission, Lord James is banned from returning to the Sprite Kingdom."

Evangeline nodded again. She wasn't sure how to feel and her mind and body were tired.

"Come." Shula said with a warm smile. "I'll show you to the guestroom and you can rest."

"Thank you." Eva said quietly and followed the princess through the modest house to a cream and yellow bedroom.

Shula offered to bring some clothes for her to change into if she wanted to shower first.

Standing under the cascading water, Evangeline was numb and quiet. No tears fell, no sobs echoed, no intrusive thoughts burdened her empty yet full mind. A tray of fruits and cheese lay on the side table and a dainty white night gown lay on the bed.

There were no sounds, only silence. The moonlight drifted through the curtains. Closing her eyes, Evangeline slowly fell into a dreamless sleep.

Miles and miles away, Lord Donavan James stood in the bedroom that had been his love's prison. Her scent was almost gone and the cursed monster within demanded that he drag her back kicking and screaming. Lord James refused to give into that voice again. The voice continued to scream and scream it's demands. Then suddenly the voice was silent and for once his violence was still.

Staring at the beautiful bleak mountains, the first tear fell and the dam broke. Lord James collapsed to his knees in front of the very window, Evangeline would gaze longingly, night after night, for freedom.

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Hey everyone! I didn't have internet last Thursday and yesterday I was just feeling awful. My allergies and sinuses are really bad. My eyes are watery and my nose is running. I love the fall but ugh. So double update today! Yay!

I'm not sure that I will add anything else to Lord James and Eva's story. It's going to take her a very long time to recover and consider reuniting with him. So I don't know... might do a bonus chapter for them.