The Lion's Den
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  • Parts 9
  • Time 1h 36m
Ongoing, First published Apr 26, 2017
Pushing my hands forth as my body collided with the cold, filthy floor my eyes met with his. Even in the darkness and only the light of a faint moon his eyes seemed to sparkle. His face was cold and his eyes showed nothing but hatred. Hatred for me, for I was a mere human who never felt pain a day in my life.

My eyes fall down to my hands as I try to think of what he could possibly want me for. Like I've said, I'm just a mere human. Why me? Why must I come before him in the darkness of the night? "Caroline Forbes, 24, future gynecologist. Do you know why I summoned you from that pathetic life of yours?"He asks. My eyes perk up in confusion. Sitting tall on my knees as best as I could under his penetrating stare I answer. 

"You've gotten bored with your former maid, your majesty."I answer delicately. His raspy and timid voice juxtaposing my soft and friendly one. "No, you see, I've been watching you for quite some time now. In fact, I believe that you are here for something much bigger than cleaning, love."He squats down in front of me. 

Just as his face moves near mine, I do what comes first to mind. Spit. His hand grips into my jaw roughly pulling me closer to his angry dark blue eyes. My eyes widen at the sudden grip of his fingers digging into my neck. He pulls away before grabbing me by shirt pulling me up as he stood tall. Before I could register his next moves a heavy sting pierces my cheek. My hand grabs onto the  spot as tears start to pool down my eyes. "Take this as a nice warning the next time you dare disrespect me again. You're the fucking pathetic piece of shit I have called to be my vessel."He barks. 

My eyes move around trying to process what he meant. "You're...vessel?"I ask dryly fear radiating through me. "Oh love, of course. Every king needs their heirs."He smirks at the sound of my heart racing.

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