Reign

Chapter 13

Theo almost chuckles at what Francis has asked for

But when I looked at Francis, his lips were in a thin line and his eyes looked full of life

He was serious

"You couldn't possibly ask for Yasmine." Theo says to Francis, balling his fists up under the table

I grab his right hand and squeeze it

He squeezes back

Francis half laughs and says "Oh but Theo I can. Look at it this way, Algeria is basically on France's border, it took us five days to get there, where are you, it takes about twenty. All I have to do is command my men to invade the Algerian Palace and behead your father, Yasmine," He looks at me without any sympathy "And bring me his head and I'll feed it to my dogs."

I let go out Theo's hand and clench my fists

"You wouldn't dare." I almost whisper

"Oh but I would."

"Why? Why would you want me when you could all the gold and jewels? And if you're looking for women there are tons and the house where you could buy some and use them for you're own purposes." I say

He shakes his head and chuckles "Yasmine you're the most beautiful girl I've ever seen, of course I've seen you in paintings but my god, in person you're breathtaking." 

What? I'm utterly confused. He invaded my country because he wanted me? 

I look at Theo, who's teeth were gritted and his knuckles were white from him clutching them too hard

"Say something else about my wife and I'll have your head on spikes." Theo almost bellows

Francis smiles "I wouldn't do that if I were you, when the people of France hear of my death, they will most certainly attack the Algerian kingdom."

I feel trapped and helpless and I hated the feeling. I wanted to get out of my seat and strangle Francis with my bare hands. But my country is on the line here and my options are limited and if I step out of line my father's life will be at stake. 

I blink back the tears and swallow the lump in my throat

Theo grabs my hand and rubs it

"We'll talk about this more in the morning," He tells Francis with a cold glare "Guards, take the king of france to the guest chambers and keep an eye on him." Theo commands the guards

As they take Francis out of the room, I can't hold it in anymore

I burst out in tears, but try to keep them in but fail

I scream "Damn it!" And punch the table with such force that blood starts coming out of my knuckles

Theo grabs me and pushes me into his chest and strokes my hair

"My prescious darling, everything will be alright I promise you."

I look at him and say "You can't promise me anything Theo, my country is on the line and if we don't act quickly, Algeria will fall." 

He wipes the tears away from my face

"I won't let anything happen to your country." 

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I wake up and blink my eyes

It's still dark outside so I'm guessing it's the middle of the night

A shirtless Theo is next to me, sleeping quietly 

I need to walk around

I slip out of bed, still in my pajamas and walk out of Theo's and I's room

I start walking down the hallway to the kitchen, I need a drink of cold water

I stop my walking when I see Francis, looking out of a window

He looks my way and smirks, sending a chill run up through my spine

He was creepy and made me highly uncomfortable

He walks over to me, I back away but he grabs me and slams me against a wall

I hiss under my breath. I will not show him my weakness

"You would look so good without these on." He tugs on my pajamas

He's standing so close to me I can smell his alcholic breath

"Let go of me." I struggle against him but he keeps me in place

"I'll have so much fun when you become my wife my sweet-"

I close my eyes and wait for him to answer and when I don't, I reopen them and find Francis on the floor, grunting in pain

I look up to see Theo, shirtless and anger fuming in his eyes

He crouches down to punch him but I grab his arm and try to pull him away but he pushes me away so I fall on my arse

He punches Theo sqaure in the jaw, and his head falls back 

Yet he's still concious

"Theo! Please my country!" I scream 

Guards come in but Theo looks at my terrified face and lets go of Francis

The guards take a badly injured Francis away

I stand to my feet and Theo looks at me

He scoffs "You came out of our room with only your night clothes on?"

I roll my eyes and look at him "You're shirtless."

He looks down at his chest and chuckles

I laugh with him but then stop when I realise..

"Francis will surely go after my father now." I say, starting to tremble with fear

He grabs my waist and pushes my face into his chest as I sob

"Don't worry, I have a plan." He says

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The next morning, i meet Theo and Francis

"Now, Francis I'm giving you a seond chance. Tell your men to leave Algeria." Theo says in a strong tone

Francis scoffs and I can see a large bruise on his cheek and a scab covers his the left side of his lips

"No." He says flatly

"Very well," Theo says almost smiling. He summons one of his lords 

"Take a thousand of my men and capture Francis' father, Samuel. I want him alive." Theo orders

My mouth falls open. What is happening?

"What is going on?!" Francis yelling, ready to stand

"Since you want to threaten my wife with her father, then I will threaten you with yours." 

A/N AHHHH GUYSSS I THOUGHT THIS WAS A REALLY GOOD CHAPTER IDK SORRY IF IT WASN'T AND BTW WOULD YOU RATHER ME TO UPDATE DAILY, WEEKLY, OR WEEKENDS ONLY? LEAVE A COMMENT AND LET ME KNOW BYE I LOVE YOU