Chapter 8 008
ZAUGUSTUS DYLAN.
Even the dragon slaves didn't have such bravery as this powerless fae had. The way she talked to me was like she didn't know what I could do to her. I am the Sovereign of my realm, and every other dragon is scared of even my shadow, yet she had the guts to tell me the kind of meal she wanted to eat, how she should be kept in a neater cell, and should take her bath.
There was no atom of fear in her tone when she said all that, and how she pulled a pitiful face made me admire those traits she was giving out when it was supposed to be annoying me. I exhaled and turned towards the entrance, “Let's leave!!” I ordered her, and she jolted to her feet.
She was stunned as to how and why I granted her request, but then, I thought those things were necessary for her. For a fae who had lived in the human realm all her life, she preferred the human meal and did not know that the meal served to her was a fae recipe.
As I walked out of the gate and she followed, I took her hand, then leaped out of the prison yard. In my chamber, she darted her eyes about, her mouth widening. I should have stopped her with my powers or command, but watching how amazed she looked while touching the things used to beautify the room amazed me.
When she finally came to her senses, she turned instantly and found me staring at her, then got to her knees.
“Dragon Sovereign, your chamber is so beautiful, so I was carried away by it. I hope you forgive me,” she lowered her head, putting on that pitiful look that would make someone think she was a victim.
I tried not to scoff but walked up to my seat. “By the right is the bathroom, so you could make use of it while the servants get you another dress and underwear. The cooks are also preparing something for you, so I'm sure they will be done by the time you step out.” I narrated to her, and she bowed again. “Can you stand and leave? It's disgusting watching you here…”
She raised her face, grimacing. But then, that expression didn't last long as she quickly faked a smile and began leaving.
A few minutes after she entered the bathroom, my right-hand man stepped in. “Your Sovereignity!!” he bowed with a knee on the ground. “I searched everywhere for you, and now you returned with her?”
I scoffed and stood up, then signaled him to come forward.
“Why did you save her? She's supposed to be killed, and I think her death will make the other species come after her.” Orrifin stated again, making a long face.
I shook my head. He was mistaken.
“The faes would love it so much if she died, because she's from the clan whose power was used to seal me, and in fact seems more powerful than her other clan members, which I guess is the reason they sealed her fae power,” I stated and wiped my lips. “I would like to let the faes know that the mastermind behind why they began executing that clan is with me, and would be used against them. That way, they would be scared and want her back.”
His face dropped, and he knelt before me. I knew he wouldn't understand my motives, but that was the reason I didn't kill her when I got out of the hole.
Their clan's power was used to seal me, and her tears awakened me. I needed to find out what was going on, which was why I took her in, and her safety was the only way to find out the truth. A sword came only to kill, and not to save a life. So if her clan were like a sword, how come she saved me?
“Orrifin, you have to go with your men and find her brother. On that table is the painting of what he looks like, and the direction to the cave where he is.” I instructed, and he quickly stood up, hurried to the table, and grabbed the map and painting.
He knitted his brows and came back to me, “But, what use is her brother? Why is he in the cave?”
“My agreement with her was to find her brother, and they would be slaves here. But to the faes, her brother is the last person in that bloodline….so they don't know about her. While finding his brother, the faes must know that the last person is my female captive, and they even need her most before they are all wiped out on earth." I scoffed and rested my arms on the chair's armrest.
Until I find out the reason she saved me when she should have destroyed me more, then will her life mean nothing to me. Even if I wipe out the other faes, she and her brother would live until I'm done with my plans.
“Your Sovereignity, do you mean that she is from the fae clan whose power was used to seal you? If that's the case, then they shouldn't live, both she and her brother.”
“And it's her tears that still awakened my powers and saved me from the underground cage. Doesn't it sound mysterious to you?” I asked, and he nodded, finally understanding my point. “That's why I don't want her dead. I have to find out about her powers and why it happened that way. So go with your men to find her brother, and in any way you can, let the faes know about her survival as the boy's sister, so they can begin coming after her. But the boy must be saved, because that was our agreement before taking her captive.”
Orrifin smiled, and I knew he had finally understood my point. “Yes, Dragon Sovereign.”
He leaped out of the chamber while I settled very well in the chair. If her tears are that powerful, and her powers aren't just for destruction, then she would be useful to me. Maybe taking her inner core would do because I had nothing to do with her life, but I must be sure, so I wouldn't end up endangering the lives of my people.
Even in that bathroom, she wouldn't hear our discussion because we had used our dragon language. But she seemed to be taking so long, so I walked to the door and knocked. “You should be done by now, Miss.”
“Ahhh, I want to stay a little longer, please. I love the bathtub,” she groaned, and I shook my head, walking back to my chair.
Soon, her meal was served on the vast table. I intended to call her, but she dashed out of the bathroom naked, her eyes widened and staring at the dishes on the table.
My heart began racing. It's been centuries since I saw a woman's nude, and just seeing hers made my breath catch in my throat. She had very succulent and round oranges positioned so well on her chest, and her curves…
“What?” she screamed and hurried back into the bathroom.
Did she just recall that she was naked? But there was nothing for her to wear yet.
I would love to have a look at those oranges again, but that would be so stupid of me.
“Dragon Sovereign, what should I wear? My dress is dirty….”
Of course, she shouldn't wear those again. I grabbed one of my robes and reached the bathroom, then knocked, “You can have mine until yours are here.” I muttered, and she unlocked the door. For heaven's sake, I almost barged in so I could get a good look at her nude, but I needed to comport myself, so I just stretched my arm towards the door, and she took it, then slammed the door hard. “Easy with my door. Your nude isn't that special to view or even have a taste of.” I shunned her and began leaving.
My dragon growled in me.
I was actually telling myself lies. She was so seductive and could be irresistible once I pounced on her. She had sweet skin, too, and I wouldn't deny that I almost got hard while staring at her.
When she walked out of the bathroom, putting on my robe, I bluntly hated myself. It was as though the robe was made for her, despite how long and big it was. Her curves showed well enough, and her nipples were pointed.
How didn't I see her curves from the woods? I can't let her body make me cross the line. She was my captive and a slave to the dragons, so a Sovereign like me should have nothing to do with her.
But heaven knew how I struggled not to look at her again, or I would end up stripping that robe off her body and claim her as many times as possible right here.