His to Save

Chapter Forty-Four - makeover

I eventually composed myself as I wiped my tears and got onto my feet. I wasn't going to be intimidated by him, I refuse to let him control me.

As I grabbed another drink, trying to wash away the taste of him on my lips, I heard the door open, and I flinched turning around quickly. As I did I saw Hyde poke his head around and look at me, concern all over his face.

He rushed over as he pulled me in tight and I fought to hold back my tears. He continued to hold me tight as he mumbled into my hair, "I heard everything Lillian, it's going to be okay" he said as I pulled back smoothing my dress down,

"Of course it is Hyde because nothing happened." I said as confusion filled his face, I lifted my head as I took a deep breath, "Nothing happened Hyde" I repeated firmly as he nodded and stepped back,

The last thing I needed to happen was for Damien to find out what had just happened, there was nothing to stop him coming down here and taking Brand on headfirst, and then what would happen? Everyone would likely die. I was not going to take that chance.

Hyde let go of my hands as I walked out of the room, "We must make a trip back to the north immediately, I'm sure Brand will comply, I must visit our people" I said as I stumbled over my words.

How dare he take ownership of my land, of me. I was going to slit his fucking throat the first chance I got. I sighed as I calmed myself and turned to Hyde, "Prepare our things, we shall leave immediately, we shall also bring Damien and Brand. Notify them and tell them the trip is non-negotiable." I said quickly as I reached my old room.

My hand shook slightly as I placed a hand on the door and swung it open, I held my hand over my mouth as I walked in, the memories washing over me.

"Gods I am in hell" I whispered as I ran my hands over the dressing table, a small layer of dust covering it. "I assume no body went in here after what happened" I said as I bit my lip turning to face Hyde, a mix of confusion and worry across his face,

"Hyde, tell the king and the prince that we will leave in an hour" I said as he raised an eyebrow at my language, "I'm going to wash and get ready" I said as I nodded slightly towards the maids waiting outside the door and realization washed over his face,

I turned to face them as I saw a few familiar faces stick out to me, "Ladies, I will be fine. I do not need any help" I said as a larger woman stepped forwards, "Unfortunately my lady, we cannot let you out of our sight, king's orders" she said as she looked at Hyde disapprovingly,

"And he especially wouldn't like you unattended with him" she said as she pushed past and ushered me into the bathroom, slamming the door in Hyde's face.

I sighed as the woman roughly undressed me and rushed me into the bath, scrubbing my entire body raw,

After that I was promptly pushed into the dressing chair, my hair and makeup done exactly how it would have been done so many months ago.

I cringed as I looked at myself in the reflection, I looked like a fucking whore. A little girl who was owned by Brand, exactly how he wanted me to look. He was going to try and make me look a fucking fool in front of my people, well over my dead fucking body.

I smiled at the ladies as they quickly brought out a dress and I cringed even more, was this a fucking joke.

"Are you fucking shitting me" I muttered under my breath as the lead maid turned to look as me raising an eyebrow, "Something to say my lady?" she said her gaze hard as I shook my head plastering a fake smile on,

"Of course not, it's just my sister wore dresses like this not me, and I don't really wear light colours anymore, I prefer black and more modest" I said as she shook her head, "nonsense, the king picked this out especially, we wouldn't want to upset him now would we?" she said presented me with the dress.

I looked at it as I cringed, it was a soft green with a generous view of the chest, diamonds and jewels covering it and long sleeves that draped onto the floor. I pushed down the lump in my throat as I shook head and took a deep breath, "Of course not" I said as I got dressed, nothing more coming out of my mouth.

Once dressed the ladies left the room and Brand walked in, smirking appreciatively. "Well don't you look pretty" he said as I growled turning away, "I look like a fucking whore" I said as he shrugged, "Maybe that can be your new role?" he said as I took a deep breath calming myself,

"How dare you, I am going to meet my people, and you have dressed me to look like a pretty little plaything, not a Queen" I spat as he rushed to me, his hand wrapping around my throat as I gasped.

"Because you are not a Queen anymore Lillian, I am taking the North and you will have nothing to do with it and its people again. This outfit is fitting for your new role, the kings mate. Not to be listened to, but to be stared at, for everyone to enjoy." He whispered in my ear as I clawed at his hand,

There was a knock at the door as he instantly dropped me and turned around, dropping me onto my knees as I gasped, cool air rushing back into my lungs.

As I looked up I saw Damien at the door, rage completely fulling his face as I shook my head at him,

He turned to face Brand as he composed himself, however his fists still clenched behind him, "What's going on in here?" he said as Brand patted himself down, "Nothing brother, just a little disagreement, now you tell me, doesn't she look fabulous?" he said as I pushed myself to my feet, my eyes glowing faintly,

Damien looked me up and down as I saw a million emotions cross his eyes before he leant against the door and shrugged unbothered, "Well, I wouldn't pay for her" he said as I felt sick again and I stormed out the room pushing past both of them, sadness and rage fuelling me as I rushed outside.

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the dress

I hate brand. with a passion.

hope you enjoyed love you lots!

Lily x