Demon |Book 1 (Editing in progress)

Chapter 3

I approached the castle, holding my jacket closer to me. The night air was painful against my skin... It was stupid of me to mindlessly walk into the forest by myself, unarmed. That warlock could have killed me easily with his magic. 

I walked up the large flight of stairs, opening the doors to the large castle. I made my way into the dining room, straightening out my shirt in the process. I knew that my mother and the King and Queen would be sitting there, so I must look somewhat presentable. 

I do not like these people, nor do I like their daughter. They are stuck up, and claim to know everything. Though, they do favors for us sometimes so we have to be nice. 

I walked into the dining room, the sound of my mother talking filled my ears. The King and Queen, along with my grandfather looked over to me. He gave me a warm smile, motioning me to sit by him. 

''I apologize for being late, ma'am. I hope you can forgive me.'' I said to the Queen. She flashed me a fake smile, looking over to my mother. 

''Now that we are all here... why don't we get this started?'' She declared. My mother nodded, looking over to Valentin. He left the dining room, fetching our dinner for the night. 

Her black hair was pulled back in a tight bun, her crown resting on her head. The crown was shining a bright gold, diamonds lining the outlining of it. Her eyes were shining a fierce blue- she looked angelic but I knew deep down she was far from it. She wore a black dress, the sleeves hanging at her arms loosely. Her husband seemed to be the opposite, he had blonde curls resting on the top of his head with brown eyes. He wore a bigger crown than her, but it was also gold. 

''Seth, I have to speak to you after this.'' My grandfather said to me, breaking me out of my daze. I nodded to him, flashing him a smile. He smiled back at me, the wrinkles on his face coming more clear to me... He really was starting to grow old.

Valentin and the other servants brought the food to us, placing the large plates down in front of us. My mother requested that we would have steak and potatoes, though I hate it. She said we need to please the King and Queen no matter what- And I knew deep down she just wanted to please the Queen. There's something wrong with her, I can't really figure it out. 

''So what has been troubling you, Queen Eva?'' My grandfather asked her, picking up his fork and knife. I didn't bother to touch my food, I knew well it was disgusting. I don't care if this old hag has a problem with me. 

''We decided to pay a visit to speak of your grandchild, actually.'' She said to him. He raised an eyebrow, looking over to me. 

''What is it?'' My mother asked. A smirk laid on her lips, placing down her fork and knife. 

''Seth will be the king soon, and he needs a Queen. We would like to have our daughter marry him, or you will hold a ball with all of the princesses who would be interested.'' 

My mother looked over to me, her eyes widened. I looked over to the Queen, my eyebrows furrowing. 

''Queen Eva, I will do just fine loving my kingdom without a Queen. I do not need anyone helping me.'' I declared. Her smirk grew wider, and I couldn't help but cringe. 

''You don't have a choice, child.'' 

I looked over to my mother, waiting for her to say something. She had to, of course, she would be on my side... she's running the kingdom by herself, of course I could do it by myself. I don't know why I'm so against marriage or finding someone to love... I just don't find it necessary.