Chapter Seven “Captured”

As a king who has served my whole life I knew that what's good for the kingdom should always come first. I was used to the thoughts of one day having to arrange a marriage for my children, but now that I am a father I realize that my kingdom comes second. My daughter comes first…

I put my elbow on the table and rested my hand in my palm. Pondering on what Alister had said. It might not be bad for Zera to marry in Ares in the long run. I looked over to Zera and her blue orbs told me the whole story.

She didn't wish to marry someone who she didn't love. Someone she had never even met. That's when I made the decision for her. "No Alister, I don't think you understand…" I stood back up from the table and walked up to the human king.

"My daughter is not a trophy to be won, and will not be treated as such." Gasps and sighs filled the room. I didn't care what they thought about what I had said. The person who mattered was Zera. She had a smile on her face, I had definitely made the right choice.

Alister started laughing. "Lockner, I really did think we could have made a deal and lived peacefully." He tilted his head and had a huge smile. "But I guess it was just never meant to happen." He nodded his head and all the humans on their side of the table stood up. "Kill them."

The quiet words were spoken as all the humans drew their swords. Two humans grabbed Zera by under her arms and picked her up. I rushed to attempt to help her but I was dragged back by not other than Alister.

They sat me and Caibella, my queen, on our knees and put swords to our throats. "MOM, DAD!" Zera yelled as the two men pulled her out of the same doors we had entered. "I LOVE YOU BOTH!" I yelled as the door slammed and my world went black.

"MOM, DAD!" I screamed, kicking and punching the guys carrying me. "I LOVE YOU BOTH!" Were the last words my father said before the doors shut.

I'd hope for this to be nothing more than a dream but when I heard the screams from inside I knew this was reality. After a while I gave up the kicking and punching. It was no use. I was in the hold of two strong men.

I was a useless princess. Well I guess I am officially queen. They threw me into a jail cell. Three walls were dark with concrete and the other wall had bars. They put me in prison.