His One and Only

Chapter 43

  "Like I said before. I want Xander and Samuel's freedom. In exchange, I offer you a peace treaty between us." Mira spoke sweetly and folded her hands in front of her as she spoke.

The Noble were dead silent with wide eyes with alarm and shock. They only looked at King Magnus with their eyes and kept their bodies completely still.

King Magnus sat in his chair silently. His face was emotionless and unreadable. As the King, he refused to show the corner that he felt backed into. "Just because you can take on a few...guards...doesn't mean you can take on the whole clan. And what makes you think we will trust you?? As you said, we have all heard of the prophecy and know of the destiny that will happen if you remain alive."

Mira sighed with an obvious hint of annoyance. "I'm sure the prophecy is burned in your brain but I will remind you of it. "Out of the Dark Moon Pack, an unmatched warrior for all beings will arise. With the power of the Blood Moon, that warrior-"

"Will paint the ground with the blood of their enemies. We all heard and know it. Tell us something we don't know." King Magnus spoke angrily, feeling stress rise in him.

"Then the answer should be obvious if you know it so well. The prophecy does not speak of your Clan specifically. It speaks of the Warrior's... of my...enemies...blood being spilt. So it's simple really...don't become my enemy."

"Are you threatening me?" King Magnus's stoic face turned into a disgusted snarl .

"Never my King. It's simply...a suggestion." Mira stood tall and unwavering despite the intense pressure that was being sent her way.

Silence.

"We will discuss...and consider it. For now you are dismissed-"

"Oh I'm not done and I will leave when I'm good and ready." Mira raised her voice angrily.

"HOW DARE YOU COMMAND ME DOG!!!!" King Magnus jumped his feet and bellowed furiously.

Mira took a step forward and slammed her hand on the table causing the Nobles sitting closest to her to flinch. "I am NOT the slave that stood in that corner shaking three months ago!!!! I am THE BLOOD MOON WARRIOR...Furthermore Commander Xander's ONE and ONLY. The only thing I command of you...My King...is respect."

King Magnus stood but was trembling with rage. His face was contorted as he tried to reason with his mind the best act of course through his rage. Never had he ever had someone with such gal stand before him and live to tell the tale. His Grizzly screamed to be let out and teach that stupid little dog a lesson in who he was. Through his rage and pride, Magnus was not foolish and he would never admit it but approaching someone whose mere bite could kill him made him think twice about attacking and killing her.

Mira knew she was walking on a fine line and decided to continue quickly. "The second part of my proposal is this- Commander Xander and I...walk completely free of any retribution or consequence from the Grizzly Clan of the North in exchange for bringing you Xerxes' head on a platter to you. In five days, the most powerful blood moon will occur in over one hundred years. I may be the most powerful I will ever be in my life. With that power, I will wipe the entire rebel army off the face of the earth for you...in exchange for our complete and total freedom...forever. I will leave you to consider this offer but there are only five days until the best opportunity we have at winning."

King Magnus was still shivering with rage with eyes that could kill but he kept silent. He spoke through gritted teeth. "We will decide by sundown." He looked over at a few guards standing along the wall. "In the meantime, free Samuel and the Commander."