Chapter 32

*****Axel's POV*****

"Tell me who the fuck you work for mutt!" My yell echoes around the concrete room. Grey and Nolan by my side - watching intently.

I feel like I already know the answer to that question though - but I want to hear it from the pigs mouth himself.

"I don’t work for anybody! I always hang out at the fair every year and scare people on the ride!" He tries to ramble, causing me to scoff.

"Nobody in their right mind would attempt that on the new Luna and Queen without having a deeper purpose! Especially in the presence of the King which only tells us that you wanted him to see you!" Grey shouts next, as the man shuffles in the wooden seat he was tied to.

"Well, I think boys that the only way moving forward here is to burn the truth out of him what do you think?" Nolan chuckles, moving to open the large wooden torture box as I give him the nod.

"But... I'm telling you the truth! I just done it for some fun you know? That's what us demons do! I didn't know who she was I swear!" He tries to lie again, as Nolan retrieves the long iron Led Sprinkler from the box.

"Ill give you one last chance... tell me who you work for and why you targeted my mate or I'll torture you until you beg for death!" I say carefully, looking into my victims eyes to show I meant every word.

"I don't work for anybody! Are you even listening to me you dumb fuck!" He roars in a panic, as I tut in disappointment.

"What a shame..." I trail off with a laugh, Grey and Nolan joining in at his dispense.

"Heat up the silver!" I order, as Nolan turns on the melting pot to full.

"Now, we just have to wait a couple more minutes until the silver is scorching hot... then we can get started on our introduction." I grin down at him sickly, watching as the sweat beads form on across his head.

"Please! I don't have any information for you I swear!" He continues - glancing to Nolan with wide eyes as he stirs around the thick gooey liquid in front of him.

I just laugh down at the pathetic excuse of a man as he sits fully naked in the wooden chair before us.

"She's a human anyway! Why do you even fucking care so much about a human?! I'm surprised you didn't just reject her!" He roars, causing my eyes to darken at the statement.

He’s overstepped my limit now.

"She is your Queen!" I punch him hard on the nose, cracking it effortlessly - causing the blood to trickle down his face as he roars in pain from the contact.

"It's ready!" Nolan chimes, as Grey takes the Lead Sprinkler over to him - filling it up.

"Ok no I didn’t mean that! I’m sorry! Please I don't know anything just let me go!" He begins to panic again, begging for mercy as he watches the boiling thick liquid pour into the device.

"Tell me what you know!" I rage, putting on the long protective gloves and mask before taking the sprinkler from Nolan. They both instinctively step back in order to protect themselves from any upcoming backsplash from the device…

"I know nothing!" He spits back at me, gritting his teeth which only causes for me to instantly flick the sprinkler at him - showering him in the molten metal as it melts and sticks to his severing flesh.

He screams in pain, twisting and turning in the chair unable to relieve himself at all due to the restraints.

"Ahhh please no more! Please I’ll tell you! It's...Cassio! It's Cassio that put me up to it! I work for your brother!" He begins to squeal the name out like the pig he is. The name I was longing to hear all this time.

"What does he want?!" I growl, enraged that my own brother knows about Dani and poses a great threat to her.

"I don't know..." He mumbles, evident lies lacing his words again.

I grow more frustrated - throwing the sprinkler over him another two times as more flesh sizzles under the boiling thick liquid.

He screams and thrashes around, tears streaming down his melting face as his hair disintegrates with each passing second - releasing an awful stench into the air.

"They... They don't like that she's a human! They don't like that you've returned to the throne either!" He rushes out the words, sobbing and cringing at the pain.

They...

"Who the fuck is 'they'? Who is he working with?!" I question, as he shakes his head violently.

"Let me live and I'll tell you!" He pleads as his skin begins to blister.

"Fucking tell me what you know first and then I'll consider it!" I bite back, as he closes his eyes to help contain himself.

"...Halliday..." He mutters one name that takes me utterly by surprise.

Halliday? No.

"Halliday is dead!" I argue, knowing that my own father had killed him years ago.

"His son... his son is also Halliday... he wants revenge on your family for the death of his father! Please that's all I know!" He begs, as I scoff.

"Tell me more!" I seethe, as he shakes his head violently.

"Why did you agree to help them?!" I question him next, unable to understand why they didn't come here themselves.

"I hate the filthy humans... They should be nothing more than slaves to us in this world!" His next statement is followed by a small sick smile, as he attempts to make eye contact with me briefly.

"You dare disrespect my mate!" I state coldly, the calmness of my tone being enough to send a fresh spark of fear through him.

I throw the remains of the sprinkler over him, engulfing in his panicked screams as I do so this time.

"Let's leave him here to rot for now boys... until he feels up for telling us more!" I laugh insanely at his disadvantage, before turning to head out of the cell - leaving him screeching in horror.

Don't ask me if I feel guilty... because I don't.

"We will need to tell your Dad about this!" Grey states, as I nod.

He deserves to know that Halliday is somewhat back. Even if it's only his dumb son with the same name. He still poses a threat to our full family - especially working with that rat Cassio.

"What about... your brother?" Nolan asks quietly, as we exit the cells passing by the guards before we begin our walk back to the house.

"Don't call him my brother. He might be by blood but other than that he's fucking dead to me!" I snap back, not meaning to be so harsh with Nolan as he nods in understanding.

"But to answer your question... we will track him down and rip him limb from limb. I want him six feet under!" I mumble, as Grey makes a call to my father informing him of what happened and if he can come over for a meeting.

"What are you going to tell Dani?" Nolan questions next, as the house comes into view ahead.

"Nothing." I shrug, knowing that she didn't deserve to know the details of this - at least not yet.

"You'll need to mark her soon Axel... she's in more danger if you wait." Grey joins our conversation after ending the call with my father.

"Believe me... I know that!" I huff out, as we walk towards the house in silence.

I will mark her.

*****Dani's POV*****

"Dani!" I hear our bedroom door slam open, revealing a disheveled and slightly annoyed looking Axel.

I rub at my tired eyes, feeling a pounding headache coming on as he stares over at me briefly.

"You both should get washed and dressed... my Mom and Dad are coming over again today." He states, looking slightly on edge.

"Yeah sure... are you ok?" I question him, glancing at a sleeping Belle beside me.

We must have fallen asleep in here last night so I wonder where Axel slept? Maybe that's why he's annoyed?

"I'm fine doll... I have an important meeting today but my Mom said that you can both go down to the beach with her... take Tori and Viv down for the day... It's not far from here so we will meet you down there after our meeting." He explains, going to his closet to take out some clothes.

"Yeah that sounds nice!" I offer him a smile as he tries his best to return it - evidently struggling.

Something was off.

"I'll let you two get up and ready, I'll shower in the spare room." He nods, before heading out of the room without another word.

I hope he's not annoyed about yesterday still. I thought we had settled all of that last night?

I glance around the room, noticing that mine and Belles clothes and things were scattered around - followed by popcorn pieces left here and there.

"Belle..." I shake her slightly, as she groans and pulls the duvet over her head.

"Come on lazy! Anna is coming soon and we are going to the beach! Maybe some sun will help us feel better!" I laugh, as she groans again - clearly she wasn't a morning person.

"I'll get up once you're out of the shower is that a deal?" She offers, as I giggle at her.

"Yeah ok that sounds fine! I'll go just now!" I shake my head at her, before I jump off the bed and head to my closet to pick out some beach clothes.

I decide to go with a black high waist bikini with a gold buckle detail on the top - paired with some black sandals and a sun hat. I also find a sheer black cover up that I decide to take to throw on top to wear around until I get there.

I pass the bed to see Belle still hidden under the covers, as I decide to tidy up quickly before going into the bathroom.

I don't want Axel coming back to a messy room tonight! That wouldn't be fair.

Once I finish, I head into the bathroom to turn on the shower before stepping in and allowing the water and soap to rinse away the dirt, sweat and remaining makeup from yesterday.

Yesterday was a dream... other than a few mishaps but looking back now there was definitely more ups than downs so I was focusing on that.

I'll have to look through my phone to see what pictures we got... and maybe I could download that app to post some stuff and possibly find a way to contact Lily...

I missed Lily.