Chapter 2-Kill The King

Juno's POV

The first thing I noticed when I realized that I was still alive was someone trying to force water into my mouth. I tried to open my eyes, but I was almost blinded by the rays of the sun that were out in their full glory. I was still oblivious to my environment, but I could tell that I was in an open space because of the harshness of the sun on my skin. I used my hand as a wedge to protect my pupils from the rays of the sun. When my eyes finally opened, I saw that I was lying on the bare floor.

I was kept in an open horse stable, and my coat was covered in a horse's pucky. I sat up. I was colour-blind for a few seconds, and when I could see clearly, I saw that the people who were confined in the same space as me were familiar faces; they were all my servants back in my father’s mansion, and my maid Susan was the one trying to force water into my mouth. She moved closer to me and hugged me tightly when she saw that I was fine.

“Thank goodness you are awake. I thought you would never wake up, your highness.

I couldn't believe I was subjected to nothing. Susan used her scarf to clean off the horse’s pucky on my coat; she couldn't contain her joy when I woke up.

“How long have I been unconscious?

“You were unconscious the entire journey; everything is gone. Your Highness, we were lucky to be alive. Please get us out of here! You are our only hope of survival.

I looked around and saw the faces of everyone; they were all in chains except for Susan, who was left unchained so she could take care of me. I was their only hope of freedom, but there was not much I could do; I was just a spoiled princess who had never worked a day in her entire life. I couldn't shift, and I didn't have control over my powers because I had yet to discover them.

I stood up from the floor and walked towards the entrance of the stable. I shook it with every fibre in me. It made a lot of noise because there was a bell attached to the entrance that would swing whenever there was movement on the door. This helped the guards know when a prisoner was trying to escape. I was shaking it persistently until I heard footsteps. A weird-looking guard approached the stable.

“Have you gone stark raving mad? Don't you know the king can behead you for constituting such a nuisance?

“I would like to see him try.

“I see you are strong-headed. What do you want?

“I need to speak with King Achilles.

“You must be out of your mind; what makes you think you can summon King Achilles Frances VII?

“Go deliver my message before I do something crazy.

“I won't do that; you can continue barking like a dog.

“How about I tell the King about your sexcapades and how you always leave your primary post of assignment and move around with ladies? I am sure you wouldn't want him to hear that.

The guard thought for a while and was speechless.

“You bitch! You better keep calm; I will be right back.

He left, and Susan was in awe.

“And how did you know about him?

“I don't know anything about him; they all have the same trait, so it is easy to threaten them.

A different guard came this time; he opened the stable and ordered me to come out. I was handcuffed and escorted to the palace, and as I moved, Susan called out my name.

“Your Highness, please remember me.

Susan spoke with tears in her eyes. I nodded in acknowledgement of what Susan said. When I entered the palace, I thought I had left the earth. I was in awe of the edifice in front of me. The building was like a tower, and I passed a series of doors and passages before I got to the main entrance of the palace. I lost count of the number of guards I had to pass to gain passage to the palace.

When I got to the palace, the royal family was sitting down for breakfast. I had never met King Achillis Frances VII, but at the sight of him, he was like a god, and I bowed involuntarily in acknowledgement of his might. Kyrous sat beside his father, but his ego was broader than his father’s.

“You may rise.

I stood on my feet, but I could barely stand because I didn't know my fate.

“You asked to see me; I suggest you use your time wisely, as I only have a few seconds to spare.

I tried to speak, but I was stuttering, and I struggled to compose myself.

“I wish to be free, my Lord; I was locked up like a commoner. For the sake of the friendship you had with my late father, I wish to gain my freedom and that of my servants who were captured.

“Your father has nothing to do with this; you signed your arrest with his seal. Now, humour me, what would you have me do?

King Achilles wiped his mouth with a paper towel as he spoke, and he flung it on the table when he was done. My head was still bowed, and I dared not look at his face.

“Anyway, your freedom is not up to me to decide; you can ask your captivator, Kyrous.

My heart was heavy; I couldn't believe I was going to beg the person who murdered my parents. Tears were about to roll from my face, but I didn't want to come off as weak. I went on my knees and begged Kyrous for my freedom and that of my people.

“I have taken over your land; where will you all miserable creatures abide If you gain your freedom?

I was speechless; there was nothing to say at this point.

“Rise, go wash up; you stink! Now I have lost my appetite.

Kyrous left the dining table alongside his father, the only people left were the queen and Prince Varick. Prince Varick walked close to me and lifted me, he looked into my eyes and for some weird reason, I felt peace.

“You are beautiful.

I froze, Prince Varick was the opposite of Kyrous, he was calm and charming, and his eyes were nothing like I had ever seen before, he was too cute to look up to so I tried to bow my head but he lifted my face with his hands.

“Go shower and get some rest.

The guard took me up and took me to a room; it was decorated, and I was left alone in the room. I looked at myself in the mirror and couldn't recognize myself; I looked like a slave, and I couldn't even stand my smell because it was terrible. I went into the bathroom and had a thorough bath. There was no towel in the bathroom, so I came out naked. When I came out, I was face-to-face with Prince Kyrous. He leaned on the door, and he looked at me lustfully. I began to shiver when he came close to me. He was smelling nicer this time; he smelled like sandalwood and citrus. He held me and placed his lips on my neck. It was strange that I was aroused. I was tensed at first, but when he touched my breast, it broke all my walls of defence, and I wanted him more.

“You are a naughty girl!! Your clitorises are twitching already.

I was trying so hard to hold myself, but it was like a hilltop battle.

"Juno, you cannot do this; you cannot possibly want the man who killed your parents.

I was having this inner conversation with myself, but it didn't help because, with each touch, I was dripping wet like a cold bottle of beer. Kyrous bent me backwards on the table and had his way in me; it was my first sex, so I was tight.

“Hmmm! So warm!! The young ones are the sweetest!!

People say first sex is usually painful, but this was the best experience I have ever had, it was a mixture of pleasure and pain because I was thinking about Varick all through. I didn't know how to moan, so I was quiet, and I rolled my eyes. After Kyrous had satisfied his urges, he turned me in his direction.

“You have pleased me and can buy your freedom if you cooperate with me.

“What must I do? I spoke in a low tone, my voice was barely above a whisper. Kyrous moved closer to my ears and what he said sent a jolting sensation down my spine.

“Kill the King.

He muttered under his breath.