DEMI-GOD: The Lost

Chapter 28

Kayea rubs the back of her neck while the maid's of the Queen dress her in a very fancy gown. "K'alirn is very lucky to have you as his wife."

The Queen didn't seem to agree that she and Kal weren't together. She has her mind set on it and no one is changing that woman's mind. How it went from girlfriend-boyfriend to husband and wife is anybody's guess.

"I am not his-'' The maid pulls the life sucking corset strings in the back of her dress and squeezes the life out of Kayea's body.

"My how beautiful she is." One of the maids whispered to another, "I'm sure she'll be a wonderful Queen to fit our future King." Kayea pauses. King?

Kalirn is a prince. How hadn't she noticed that before? The two large doors open and in skips the small princess Leila. In her arms is the red and white fox, Foxy. The maids all back up a few steps to allow the princess to enter.

"You're not K'alirn's wife." She points an accusing finger at Kayea. The latter pauses for a moment before bursting into laughter.

"You're right Leila, I am not his wife." The young girl lowers her finger, her face a little flushed from embarrassment. She hadn't expected Kayea to agree with her.

"Y..You aren't supposed to agree with me!" She quickly stammers. A large smile grows on Kayea's face. She fakes a shocked hand across her chest.

"Oh my. How dare I play the fool before the great princess of Alptrium." Kayea says in an exaggerated voice, "Yes, indeed, I am the wife of dear Kalirn." The widest smile spreads across Leila's face.

"You are no foul wife of my brothers!" Leila grabs the fox and holds him out at Kayea, "Get her Foxy! Eat the evil wife!" Kayea laughs and picks Leila up. The young girl screams playfully while Kayea spins her around.

"I got you!" The two girls laugh together for a few moments longer before a soft cough brings their attention to the door.

It's the Queen. Kayea sets Leila down quickly and fidgets with her sleeve. The young princess however rushes to her mother's side and tugs on her shirt. The large smile is still plastered on her lips.

"Mother! Mother! I like K'alirn's wife!-Or I mean-uh...Not K'alirn's wife!" The Queen chuckles lightly and pats her daughter on her head.

"Yes, I too like her very much. Now, Little Leila, will you give mother and sweet Kayea some time alone?" Leila rushes back over to Kayea and embraces her in the tightest little hug.

"You're gonna stay forever right Kayea?" She mutters with her cheek squished up against Kayea's lower half. Kayea lowers herself to Leila's height and pulls her into a tighter hug.

"We'll see Leila. How about you go find Kalirn for me and give him the biggest kiss on the cheek?" The young girl jumps in her place with her hands shaking with excitement.

"Okay!" She shouts and rushes for the door. The moment she's gone and down the hallway the maids too leave. That leaves Kayea and the Queen all alone.

"Kayea Rykers." The name forces a tension to fill the already anxious air. Kayea rises to her feet and stares at the Queen with a look of both fear and determination.

"You know my last name." She doesn't falter when the Queen returns a look of intimidation.

"That I do. I also know you have a younger brother of similar age to Leila." Kayea sighs and runs her fingers through her hair. "Why are you here, Kayea?" The Queen walks towards her and slowly circles around the room.

"I got teleported here by that fox." The Queen shakes her head.

"No. I mean, why are you in Asphodel?" Kayea doesn't answer for a brief moment. The Oracle of course. "No." Kayea blinks, "The oracle gave you a hint. You misheard the Oracle's intentions."