The Emperor Elijah was the most famous , handsome , and powerful person in his time. He was also known as the heartless Emperor, he wasn't called that for no reason , he was a ruthless and cruel man who didn't give a damn about his people. But what...
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"Lady Anastasia your breakfast is ready." My maid woke me up. "Liliana. Awh thank you." I smiled as she handed me a plate of leftover food.
My family never really lets me share meals with them unless there are visitors or they need to tell me something. Otherwise I eat their leftovers or the chefs make me something special.
My father and mother are the duke and duchess of a kingdom called Liora. There are eight kingdoms all together. And the Emperor of all , His name is Elijah.
"What are your plans for today my lady." Liliana said and I hummed. "Hmm..maybe read and I need to finish that painting." I giggled. "Oh yes-"
We were cut off by the door opening. It was another maid bringing in my freshly washed clothes. "I heard something very interesting before." She spoke and we looked at her.
"What is it Pearl?" I asked. "You know how his Majesty Elijah married that woman a few days ago? His forty nineth wife?" She said and we nodded. "Turns out he killed her yesterday." She sighed.
"Seriously again? What for?" I furrowed my eyebrows. "Apparently she was too clingy." Pearl said. "When will he stop. My goodness he's a monster." I shook my head. "He's a waste of good looks." Liliana said.
"I'm pretty sure I saw him once three years ago coming back from a war and I agree he has quite the handsome face but it really is a waste." I said. "Mm." Pearl nodded. "If you got the chance to marry him Pearl would you?" Liliana asked.
She hummed and thought for a few seconds. "To be honest. No I wouldn't. God he's charming but he would so kill me." She laughed and we giggled.
- The next day -
"-stasia...Anastasia!" I was awoken by cold water being poured onto me. "Caroline..?" I awoke from my sleep wiping my eyes.
"You're joining us for breakfast." She smirked. "Oh really? I'll start getting dressed." I smiled excitedly. "Don't bother. I bet you won't even touch your food." She giggled and I looked at her in confusion.
Out of curiosity I just followed her while still in my nightgown to the dining room where my family sat.
I have two sisters and two older brothers. Then there's my father and mother , for some reason they are just always fighting it is so annoying.
My siblings and my parents all disliked me for a reason I will really never get , except Tristan , he's the eldest sibling and he always kind of had a soft spot for me.
"Anastasia. Come sit." My father spoke. "Why is she eating with us." My sister sighed poking her food when I sat down. "I have some news to share." My father said and even some of the servants stopped to hear what he was going to say.
"As you all know we have been going through financial difficulties-" , "I thought we sorted that out weeks ago." Tristans eyebrow went up. "Well. Yes but I wanted more money and power so I could spoil you kids." He grinned and my sisters smiled.
"And you got money and power from?" Tristan questioned. "The Emperor has agreed to take Anastasia as his Fiftieth wife." My father said and I dropped my fork on my plate.
"Oh my God honey!" My mother squealed. "That was so smart!" She continued , hugging him. "We're going to be richer." Caroline jumped around.
My younger brother stayed quiet but Tristan was almost as shocked as I was. "Father no." I shook my head , holding back tears. "Father. Why? We are rich enough we do not need any more money. You do realise you are sending her to her death." Tristan argued.
"As long as she behaves she should be fine...although if she were to slip off and get herself killed....It wouldn't really make a difference." My mother said and I broke down in tears.
"How could you say that about your daughter!" Tristan slammed his hand on the table as I ran away crying. "Liliana Liliana." I sobbed to her as slammed my door open.
"Anastasia! My goodness what happened." She pulled me into her arms. "They are marrying me off to the Emperor." , "No." she said in shock. "My lady!..is it true?" The chef said walking into my room.
"Liam..yes it is." I said to the old man. "Oh Anastasia." He hugged me along with Liliana.
-
Later that day I hugged my knees to my chest and looked at the moon with my tear stained cheeks.
"Anastasia.." Tristan walked into my room. "Brother." I smiled slightly. "I tried talking to him as much as I could I promise but he's just..being himself." He referred to our father.
"It's fine." I whispered closing my eyes. He sat next to me and pulled me into his arms. "Listen to me sister. I have met him before and I need you to listen to a few things." He said and I looked at him.
"First of all , the rumours about him being a fucking monster is all true , they don't call him the heartless Emperor for no reason but he is a man true to his word. If he says he will do something he will do it. He doesn't make empty threats." He said and I bit the inside of my cheek.
"Listen to his rules dear sister do not ever defy him or show attitude please. I don't want to loose you." He said and I smiled nodding. "Thank you." My voice broke.
"You leave tomorrow." He said quietly and I nodded again wiping my eyes.
- The next day -
My maids and my mother dressed me into my sisters gown that she was going to throw out because she didn't like it but it suited my mothers taste.
I sat down on my chair quietly as the maids did my hair. "You look beautiful." Liliana told me after I stood up.
"Thank you." I said quietly. My mother looked at me up and down. "Gosh why does she have to be so beautiful. What a waste." She whispered under her breath then walked away.
"Hurry up the carriage is here." She said and I gave my maids a big hug then followed my mother.
My siblings and father were all outside. Caroline pulled me into a hug then whispered in my ear. "Don't get yourself killed...dear sister. Even though the letter of your death would make me happy." She said and I sucked in a breath to hold in my tears.
Tristan pulled me out of her arms and then into his. "Remember what I told you Anastasia." He said and I nodded while I hugged him back. "I love you." He said. "I love you too." I smiled then stepped into the carriage.
My father smirked as the carriage started moving and I looked down sighing.
"How long will it take to get to the palace." I asked the man controlling the horses. "Two hours...miss." His eyes widened looking at me and a tint of pink rose on his cheeks.
"Wow. You're...beautiful. I've never seen you before " He said. "I was never allowed out of the mansion." I muttered looking outside.
I took a deep breath and prepared myself for possible death.
