Inner Demons- ON HOLD

Chapter 14.

Emma's POV

After sleeping for what felt like an eternity, I felt myself being pulled out of my nightmares as I heard the chain rattle on my cage. I slowly looked up to see the door opening as the guard reached in to attach my leash. He yanked hard, bringing me to full alertness as I was drug to my feet. I gasped, fighting to move air in and out of my lungs. The guard lead me down the now familiar hall to King Asher's suites, bringing me to back into the bare room. The King faced me and smiled deviously as his eyes flashed to a young male chained in the chair waiting for me. He had dirtied blonde hair and seemed so small hunched over in his chair. The guard released me and my eyes shot around to see the general leaning against the wall, observing the interrogation from afar. 

"Come girl. You know what is needed from you." I clinched my jaw right in anticipation and walked over to the prisoner.

He pulled his head up proudly and his emerald green eyes cut at Asher and Cole. "I don't know what you're trying to do here with this poor girl, but I can't tell you where my father is because I don't know!"

Cole laughed tightly and met his glare before glancing back to me. Instantly, he was standing in from of me and I jumped back in response.

Realizing my mistake, my head dropped and I sputtered out, "I'm sorry General."

Cole gripped my wrist hard in his hand and drug me to stand directly in front of the prisoner. The young male straightened, wincing slightly as the silver burned against his skin. His eyes met mine briefly before I shut them tight, feeling the blade glide smoothly across my flesh.

I heard him breathe in deeply and snarl, "What the hell is this?"

After a moment, the general thrust my wrist into the prisoners mouth. I felt his fangs tear into my flesh before he took several long draws, growling lowly against my skin. He held onto my arm and gripped harder and my eyes flashed to meet his. They were now nearly black but they held an expression of pain and something else. Recognition? Did he know what my blood was capable of?

I felt myself weakening from the pain as the prisoner's teeth were yanked out of my wrist, tearing at my now scarred flesh. My knees buckled as blood pooled out of my wound. A guard caught me before I could drop to the ground and carried me out of the room as I heard agonizing cries coming from behind me. I felt us move quickly as he carried me back toward the cages now that my purpose was complete for the moment. My other hand moved to apply pressure onto my wrist, still feeling blood seeping through my fingers.

As we came upon the cages, I heard a familiar feminine voice stop the guard. "Put her down now."

He obeyed and placed me inside the door onto the cold stone floor. My eyes fluttered open to see a familiar pair of icy blue eyes staring down at me, like Xander's but softer.

"Hang on dear, I'll get you fixed up in no time," Queen Reina spoke soothingly.

She bit her fangs into her wrist and gently placed it down to my mouth. My lips formed a tight line and I pulled away. I didn't want to be healed anymore. I just wanted to wallow in my own pain, letting it consume me. If it was my time to die, I'd welcome it after the hell I'd been through. 

She pressed her wrist harder against my lips and held my face still. "Come on sweetie, you've got to drink. I have a message from Alexander."

My eyes widened and I slowly opened my mouth wide enough. I allowed her to hold my head as the thick metallic liquid slowly begin to run down my throat My nose wrinkled in distaste.

The guard entered and stood to attention, barking in response, "My Queen. You've been summoned by his majesty. You're to report to his suites immediately."

Reina gave me a tight smile and pulled her arm away, looking to my wrist. "It will heal my dear, but I'm afraid there will be a scar. You needed a bit more but I must go now. I'll try and get back to you soon." 

My eyes shot up to meet hers, urgency in my voice as I whispered, "What about Xander?"

She shook her head shortly, eyeing the guard. "Not now. I'll try and get back to you. Just hold on and know he has a plan."

She squeezed my shoulder before following a second guard out of the room, turning toward King Asher's suites. The original guard remained and leaned down to remove my leash before pushing me back into my cage and locking me in. As I heard his footsteps fade away, I noticed Fin watching me. I turned to face him for the first time, forcing back the memories of our last encounter. His face was strained and his eyes showed his concern as he eyed my wrist.