Cursed

Chapter 3

Valentina pov
I gasped when I seen the palace. It was beautiful and extravagant. Black and gold with marble statues and steps.
"Magnificent isn't it?" Dad asked glancing down at me.
"Amazing."
He chuckled and pulled me along.
"We have to go check in." He explains as we followed the others to a line of guards dressed in red.
For a long line it surely moved fast.
"Names?" The guard asked.
I watched silently as my parents stated their names before passing.
"Name?" He asked looking down at me with raised eyebrows.
"Valentina-Rose Blackmore." I stated.
The guard nodded and allowed me to pass, but not before studying me for a moment.

There was a road of gravel we had to walk along till we got to the marble garden.
And it was just like they described it.
Marble floors that reflected the sky like a mirror.
And the status of past kings and queens lining around it. It was huge and beautiful.

Matthew pov
I was filled with dread coming back to this place that I was once entitled too. It wasn't what it use to be. There was no longer a garden that my mother had tended. No more waterfall. No more coy pond. Nothing reminded me of my mother. Nothing reminded the citizens of their original Queen. It upsets me how they could follow a woman so evil. It upsets me how I'm not fighting back. Taking what's mine: the throne, my country.

Trumpets sounded, demanding the attention of everyone. Soon enough Regina stepped out with my father along with the pope.
"I want to thank you all for coming to witness something so wonderful that could and will change this nation for everyone." Regina started before droning on about her son and how she just knew she birthed the right heir to the throne. I rolled my eyes and crossed my arms over my chest.

"Prince Elijah Henry Oakhart!" My father announced. The trumpets sounded again and out walked Elijah clean cut and perfect.
A growl rumbled in my throat and I had to sink my claws into my palms to stop myself from doing anything stupid.
I don't hate my little brother-he is a cruel asshole like our father but that isn't really his fault! Look who raised him. I just don't see him fit to rule.
Once he put on the crown this whole nation would start to fall apart. I surly feel sorry for who ever he makes his wife. He no doubt will cheat on her! Who knows maybe he will find a crazy maid that's a witch to play with until she's in love with him! So I love she would kill the queen and curse the first born heir to the throne, but that's none of my business.

The ceremony went on where my father crowned Elijah after the pope blesses him with the kingdom.
I could already hear poverty knocking the palace doors down as the rich feast and laugh.

"I King Elijah Oakhart, promise to rule in a fare steady hand. To protect my kingdom with my life. To exceed with liberty and justice. To end poverty and hunger and cure our land of such."

I scoffed at that played out speech. Our father used the same one and yet the poorest village is being hunted and feasted a upon the deadliest creatures.

"Your King will now greet you and take your humble gifts." Regina said before leading Elijah back into the Palace.

Women and girls literally rushed to be the first.
The noble ones were the rudest pushing the less privileged out of their way roughly.
"Oh no." A small familiar voiced cried from below me. I looked down to find Valentina gathering pieces from a small crystal tree you can only find around our village.
"Was this your gift to the king?" I asked bending down to help her.
She nodded before sniffling "yes."
"It's completely useless now. How am I supposed to approach him?" She asked gazing up at me with sad eyes.
Instantly I wanted to comfort her but didn't.
"With confidence." I told her helping her up.
"Confidence? The Prince was just crowned King and you want me a girl from the poorest village walk up to him with confidence?" She asked as if I'm insane. "You have no other choice." I reminded her.
She realized that I was right.
"Will you be next to me when I do meet him?" She asked softly,playing with her fingers nervously. I found it quite adorable the way she did that and couldn't say no.
"Of course."
"Your saving me once again. I owe my life to you." Valentina said grabbing my hand.
It was shocking that she didn't flinch away at feeling the furry paws.
"Shall we?" She asked motioning to the long line.
"We might as well."

Hours went by with us chatting away till it was finally our turn.
Valentina walked ahead and bowed.
"I'm so sorry my King but your gift was broken." She apologized standing up.
At first Elijah was about to say something but stopped before a word could get out.

"King Elijah?..." Valentina question waving her hand before his face.
Elijah snapped out of it and snatched her arm harshly causing her to gasp and me to stand on edge.
"What's you're name?" He asked still holding her arm.
"Valentina-Rose Blackmore." She answered without hesitation.
Elijah motioned for guards to come over.
"Take her into a guest room and have maids clean her up and dress her in something more fitting." He whispered so only the guards could hear.
He handed Valentina's frightened body over and watched them take her in.
I watched worriedly as many thoughts went through my head.
A throat cleared.
"We don't have all day-"
"What are you going to do with her?" I asked cutting him off.
Elijah frowned before asking.
"Was she your lover?"
I had to lie so she wouldn't be stuck with him and what ever he was thinking of doing to her.
"Yes."
"Really?" He asked studying me.
I nodded.
"Right..." he trailed off.
"Is she still a virgin?" He asked without shame.
I couldn't say no because we wasn't married and that would bring shame on her and her family.
"Yes."
"Find another lover." He ordered motioning for the next villager to step forward.
I was pushed away from my brother with dread.
'Was he going to make her his whore?' She was far to sweet and innocent for that. Plus she was worth more than being one.
How would her parents feel about this?

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