The tiger queen

From the beginning

Esmays pov

I was the advisor to the royal family. I had been their advisor for hundreds of years. I was there when babies were born, knights were anointed, and even when they passed to the other side. They were like family to me. Until that was all ripped from me the night of the slaughter. The night before the slaughter. We were all celebrating the arrival of the new cub, you. They called you princess moon. You were perfect. Skin white as snow and a little fluff of red hair atop your head. However the most unique thing about you was your eyes. Yes we had other royals with purple eyes but yours were different they hadn't been seen in a hundred years. A cub to be born with Violet eyes was to have immense power, the prophecy said. You were meant to be stronger than all of us. Most of our cubs don't even get their real eye colour for days or even weeks after birth. But here you were with eyes that could see your sole and bring you back from the darkness. So we did what any other family would do and celebrated. It was a wonderful evening of laughs, music, and drinks. A couple hours before sunrise I had to head home. I could get there in about half an hour compared to normal speed that took a half a day. I had said my goodbyes to queen Scarlet your mother and king Everett your father and kissed, sweet little you on the forehead before leaving. I made it home in no time and got ready to sleep my day away. I got into bed and sleep came almost instantly that morning. I had horrible nightmares of the people in the pack getting slaughtered. I dreamt that the king and queen had to watch as a woman stabbed holes into the bassinet where their sweet little cub slept. Watching as red liquid spilled to the ground. I tried to wake up but I couldn't. I watched in my dream as my king and queen died. Then I woke to the sound of bagging. I knew it wasn't a dream, it was a vision. When I made it to the door that's when I found little Samuel all banged up covered in blood shaking. I thought you were dead Lila. I'm so sorry I didn't come looking for you, I cried. "IT'S OK EZMAY I UNDERSTAND. I'M GLAD YOU TOOK CARE OF SAMUEL." She said. She's such a good person, I thought to myself. CAN YOU TELL ME ABOUT MY PARENTS? She asked so shyly. Yes of course child. Your dad was handsome and tall. He had blue eyes with specks of purple and a smile that could light up any room. Here I said, handing her a picture. It was of her dad in his human form happily holding her. They had taken it when she was born, He looked so happy. Next I handed her a picture of her mother. She was beautiful and had a heart of gold. However she was stubborn and although she would give you the shirt off her back she was fierce. She was my best friend. The last picture I gave her was of them in their hybrid tiger form. She gasped that's the woman who came to me in my dream! She squealed. Are you sure, I asked? YES IM SURE I COULD NEVER FORGET HER FACE. SHE WAS THE FIRST SUPERNATURAL I HAD SEEN. She said. Your mother visited you through your connection without you having your tiger. You must be more powerful than we thought. If you can do that without your tiger what are you going to be able to do with her? YOUR STILL GOING TO HELP ME FIND HER RIGHT? She asked. Yes of course my child. I will do whatever it takes to find your tiger. Talking about that I must go I have important people to talk to. I will be back by morning hopefully. They thanked me and we parted ways. Sam gave me a car so I could reserve my strength incase this turned ugly. I got to the house about a half hour later and went to the door and rang the bell. A small woman answered and asked me to come in and i did. She took my coat and hung it for me then led me into a room that had a small table and 2 chairs on either side. I sat down and she handed me a bloody martini. MASTER WILL BE IN SHORTY. She stated and left the room. Moments later max entered the room blood dripping from his chin and down his chest. What a pig, have some decency for the people feeding you I thought to myself. HELLO GORGEOUS TO WHAT DO I OWE THIS PLEASURE? He asked. Well you see max I need your mage. IS THAT SO? WHAT CAN I EXPECT YOU TO GIVE ME FOR THIS MAGE? He questioned. Anything you want Maximus I said seductively. ANYTHING? He questioned, raising his eyebrow. Within reason I replied. He looked at me up and down and licked his lips. He had been trying to get me into bed for 50 years so I had a good idea what he wanted. It was a small sacrifice for what I needed this mage for. SO WHAT DO YOU NEED MY MAGE FOR? He questioned. oh nothing that concerns you. Just some spells I need broken, you know pissed off the wrong witch here and there. OH I KNOW WHAT THATS LIKE. He replied. I want to keep her max. So make your deal, I insisted. OK. OK. KEEP YOUR PANTIES ON OR AT LEAST FOR NOW. He chuckled to himself and I shivered. Maximus I don't have all night. I said irritated. YES. YES WOMAN. I WILL GIVE YOU WHAT YOU WANT IF YOU LET ME PUT A BABY IN YOU THE OLD FASHIONED WAY. He replied with a smirk. I was mortified. I know he wanted s*x but this was extreme. Vampires could get pregnant but it was forbidden without approval of the council. Vampire children were dangerous, they lacked impulse control. They could take down city's overnight. When a vampire child was born it had to be locked away till it was fully matured. But I knew Max wasn't going to follow the rules. He wanted this child to start a war. Max always hated the humans, he always thought they were just food. If I wanted Isabella I was going to have to do this. I agree, I said holding my head high. He was shocked. YOU MUST REALLY NEED THIS GIRL? I SHOULD HAVE ASKED FOR MORE. He said with another chuckle. A deal is a deal Maximus. Shall we bind the spell? He replied with a yes and a discussing lick of his lips. Goddess if you are real please help me. I thought to myself. The binding spell was slightly painful, it felt like acid in your veins. It bound both of us to our promise so while painful it was permanent unless one of us dies then the spell is broken. Isabella would be mine for the rest of her life and I would carry a child for Maximus. I cut a small slice in my hand and he did the same. We joined arms so our bloody hands were wrapped around each other's forearms. We both chanted the bonding spell and I felt the acid and winced as tears slid down my face. It was over moments later and I breathed a sigh of relief. SHALL WE GET STARTED ON THAT BABY? He asked, wiggling his eyebrows at me. I want to see the girl first and just because I agreed to this doesn't mean I'm going to enjoy it Maximus. "This" I pointed between us, is strictly business. WELL THERE SHE IS THE REAL EZMAY. I WAS WONDERING WHEN YOU WOULD STOP BUTTERING ME UP AND SHOW YOUR REAL SELF, he said arrogantly. He called the servant and told her to fetch Isabella. About 10 minutes later the young woman walked back in with another girl. She looked to be in her early 20s. MASTER YOU CALLED ME? She questioned. YES ISABELLA I DID. I WOULD LIKE YOU TO MEET YOUR NEW MASTER LADY KNIGHTCHILD, he said with a smile. Isabella looked at me and nodded. She looked so broken I hope that pig hasn't hurt her. Isabella child will you do me a favour and go collect your things we shall be leaving shortly I said in a pleasant voice. She hurried away and I turned to Maximus. Well max shale we get this over with? WHAT NO ROMANCE BEAUTIFUL? He joked, getting up. No and no bed either this is just out of necessity. He then grabbed me by my hips and spun me around. AS YOU WISH MY LADY I WILL TREAT YOU LIKE THE w***e YOU ARE. He proceeded to bend me over the table and hike up my skirt. He ripped my underwear off and smacked my ass. It made me jump and i looked back at him with a glare. He smirked and I heard his pants unzip and felt him enter me. He wasn't gentle but he didn't hurt me. It could have been worse. About 10 minutes later he finished with a grunt and bit my shoulder to seal the pregnancy bond and I stood up. The bite was part of conception with out it its just fun in the sac. I felt it instantly, the flutter in my tummy. Vampire pregnancy only last 60 days so only moments after the bite takes place you can feel the fetus growing. It felt odd feeling the butterflies deep in my belly my hand instinctively went to it. WELL I CAN SEE THAT WORKED. he said while zipping his pants. Ya I said quietly. Now I have two months to figure out what I'm going to do, I thought to myself. I readjusted myself and excused myself to the the restroom. I locked the door and sat on the ledge and cried. Not because I had made a deal with the devil or because I gave myself to a pig. I cried because I wanted this. I wanted a baby, I wanted to be pregnant. But the council forbade it so I never could. Samuel was as close as I could get to a child but now I was pregnant and probably going to die because of it but it was worth it. My life was fulfilled at this moment I had everything I wanted. I cleaned my self up and excited the bathroom and was met with max and Isabella at the front entrance. TAKE CARE OF MY CHILD EZMAY OR WE WILL TRY AGAIN. He said with a seductive smirk. I just rolled my eyes and took Isabellas hand. We left and headed back to Samuel's house. What was I going to tell Samuel when my belly started to grow in a couple days? Was I going to be able to hide it? Would he accept it? I reminded myself I had no choice as we pulled up to the pack gates. It was then i relized Isabella hadnt said a word the whole time. Are you ok my child? I asked softly. She replied with a yes but that was all. You can trust me. I won't hurt you, I said but she said nothing. When we got to the front of the pack house George and Anna were waiting for us at the bottom of the stairs. We got out of the car but before Isabella even made it around the back I heard her. MATE!