We The Kings: Book Two

Chapter 67

I didn't want to rest, despite Mavis's insistence on doing so. She followed me as I began to make my way down to the dungeon.

"What are you going to do to him?"

"I don't know. I need to know where the Vendov king is. I need to kill him."

"Is it all worth this? Is it worth putting your life in danger so often?"

"This isn't just about getting revenge on Samuel anymore. It's for Orion. He believed the world would be a better place without his father, I will rid the world of him for that purpose."

"I will support you in whatever you do, then."

We went down the stairs to the dungeon, still damaged from when Samuel had me held there. The tables had turned in my favor.

Samuel was awake now, his hands and legs chained to the wall. The guards watched his every move.

"Princey, and Queen Mavis. Delightful to see you again, your majesty. You look as radiant as ever." He said to Mavis. She said nothing but shot him an icy glare.

"How's your daughter? Still fussy? Let me guess, teeth coming in?" He asked with a smirk.

"How did you know that?"

Samuel remained quiet.

"HOW DID YOU KNOW THAT? DID YOU HURT MY CHILD WHEN YOU WERE HERE?"

"Princey, I thought that night was our little secret? Pity, should've known you couldn't keep your mouth shut."

"WHAT DID YOU DO?" Mavis stepped closer to him, roaring at him.

"Calm yourself, I just gave her a bit of a pinch. Had to ensure you weren't around during my visit."

"How dare you lay a hand on her! You could have killed her!"

"But I didn't, you should be more grateful."

"Mavis, I can handle him. Go and be with Opal."

There was resistance in her, but she agreed to go with her child. Before she left, she gave a whisper in my ear.

"Do what you will with him, ensure he never gets near Opal again."

She left.

"Guards, please standby. I will summon you if needed."

They agreed and left. Samuel and I were alone in the dungeon.

"What are you going to do to me, Princey? Torture me? Kill me? Go ahead. Do your worst, I will never tell you anything."

"So hostile, why can't we just talk?" I said, mocking our previous conversation.

"You seem pretty put together for someone who just lost their love. Then again, he wasn't your love, was he?"

I knew my love for Orion ran deep. I knew Samuel was just trying to get a rise out of me, like he always did. I couldn't let him get that. My knowledge of my love had to be enough. But I would be lying if I said it didn't hurt.

"Your insults stop hurting after a while," I said. I crossed my arms, putting up my strongest defenses.
"I doubt that. You may be stronger, but you'll always be soft."

I wanted to scream at him. I knew I couldn't get anywhere if I did that, I thought, holding back an outburst.
"Why? Why would the Vendov king do this?"

"Power. To rule all the lands. Imagine controlling everyone, and everything. Who wouldn't want that?"

"Wanting it so bad enough to try to kill your own son?" My anger seethed through my teeth.