Free For A Day!
1853 Words
Daphne POV
"If you want to leave, be my guest"
Those were the words I was waiting for all these years for me to be free from my slavery. I was expecting them sooner, from the late king, not this one.
Gerald doesn't want anything to do with me. He just wants to mark me and gets to the throne as soon as possible. Well, I'm not ready to be treated as a slave when I'm not loved.
I hurriedly pack up some few clothes and pushed them inside my bag. It was too much. I left some on the bed.
"Where are you off to?" I heard a maid ask me. I gazed at her. She was holding a tray in her hand. Will she tell that I'm leaving?
I picked up some of the clothes and gave it to her.
"Here, have some. The king has granted me the permission to leave the palace. I'm leaving" I said. She pouted her lips.
"Thank you" she said. I waved at her.
I escorted her to the door. Immediately she was out of sight, I grabbed the bag and headed out.
But, I heard footsteps. I couldn't tell who it was but, I was sure the person was coming to my room. I went back in and jump off through the window.
I passed the palace woods and head into the woods. Where else can I go? I don't have any mother or father. I have no one. My mate I'm supposed to be with doesn't want me.
"Hey beautiful girl"
"She's such a beauty" I heard people compliment me.
"Thank you" I said to them. They walked pass me. I adjusted my gown, preventing it from showing my cleavage.
I burst out into the market square. Some palace guards arrived. I hid my face with my coat. I thought they were after me but...
"Everyone, far and near. Listen to my voice and heed to the words of the king!" He yelled. He was the town chief. People left what they were doing to listen to what the palace guards had to say. Even I was interested. Was something going to happen?
"People of the Black Sky Pack! Your king has sent a decree! Whoever catches the dragon alive or dead, will have a wish granted by His Majesty!"
People gasped and started murmuring. Once again, the messenger read the message thrice. They went to other part of the town to announce it.
I was in trouble. If I stay here any longer, I'll be discovered. I don't have any wolf stench coming out from me. If I tell them I haven't phased, would they believe? Would they believe that a dragon could also turn human?
Argh! I groaned and turned to leave. There was a huge human blocking the way. I hit my head on his huge stomach.
"Hey there girl!" He said.
"Who are you?" I asked.
"Who are you?" The one in the middle growled. They had axe in their hand and it was red like they just finished murdering someone.
I was quiet. My heart was racing rapidly.
Immediately, they burst into laughter.
"We don't mean to scare you. We're just having fun. That's what butchers do"
They all laughed. I tried to laugh with them. I don't want to be butchered.
"Where are you off to? You seem lost" the man said.
"I don't have anywhere to go" I said.
"Ah, come with us. Lucky for you, it's my lucky day. I'll help you" the man said. Together with his butcher friends, they walked me into an bar. It was also with a brothel house.
They sat on the table and made me sit with them.
"Where did you see such a cute girl?" The madam of the brothel asked. It wasn't evening yet but, these men were allowed into the bar. They seem like they were really close to the owner
"I saw her by the woods and decided she could help you with your stuff, since my nephew isn't doing justice to help you" he said, the one who brought me here.
Now I see, they were related by blood. It's not that bad, I could really stay here. The woman hands were all over me. She checked my skin and ass.
She immediately slapped my ass and I furrowed my eyebrows .
"Ouch" I said like I was unbothered.
"Thank you brother. She's nice. Our new customers would love her" she said, happily.
"She must be good with handling a lot of c**k!" One said and the other laughed.
"Uhm, ma'am. I can't handle c**k. I'd like to work at the bar please"
"The pay for the bar is low. If you want more money, let the men touch you and feel the warmth in your boobs. Don't you want that?" The woman asked, her accent were so good and tempting but no.
I'm not a w***e.
"I want to work in the bar. I don't need money. I just need a place to sleep. It'll be fine for me" I said. She sighed.
"If that's what you want. You'll be working with my son" she said.
Finally! I can stay with these people and their stench will be over me. There's no way I'll be caught by anyone.
"Mom, did you hear the news outside?"
I heard a voice from behind. I turned my neck and saw a young boy with long curly hair. His hazelnut eyes were so dreamy. He walked to his mother, the madam of the brothel house.
His mother took the crate of drink from her son.
"What news?"
"His majesty will grant a wish to anyone that catch the dragon alive or dead" the boy said. He was so cute. My eyes were fixed on him. I wish he was my mate, not that horrible creature, Gerald.
"Once I find that dragon, I'll cut it into pieces and use it for lunch"
"I'll go with you uncle" the boy added. He was my age or older or younger.
"No! Let other people catch them, not my son and brother. Madam Selene's brothel house was burnt by the dragon. Thank the goddess for that. We'll have more customers tonight. Get ready to work your ass off tonight Braxton and... What's your name?" She paused to ask my name.
"Daphne" I said.
"Daphne. Get to work! Now! Brax will tell you what to do. Let me get those whores ready!" She yelled and ran away.
The other men just chatted and drank.
"Uh, hi" I waved at him.
"Who are you? He asked me.
"Daphne " I repeated myself.
"Great. That's the bar. We just serve drinks to people who shout waiter. That's all you need to know"
"Uh... Okay?" I replied without certainty. He was a bit rude. He just walked away without letting me ask anything. Did he lost something in the fire?
"Hey, Brax" I called his name, walking closer to him.
"It's Braxton. Don't ever call me Brax" he warned.
I frowned.
"You know I'm older than you. Show some respect"
"I don't perceive a wolf stench coming from you. Have you even phased yet?" He asked.
"I'm 19. I'm getting a late phase" I said.
He scoffed.
"I'm 20. So, shut up!" He yelled.
That was rude. I went across to the other side. Who said life outside the palace was worse? I love it here. I'm free from the endless tasks and bully in the palace.
I already get a job here and someone I can flirt with. What a nice way to start my life afresh.
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In a few hours, the bar was filled up. The artist for the night came with his tiny violin. He played as some whores walked around naked. I'll never get tired of seeing naked bodies. I just envied people with great bodies.
"Are you gay?" Braxton asked me. Look who wants to talk now.
"I'm not. Are you?" I asked.
He turned away. He hesitated before he answered.
"No!"
"Are you sure? You seem to be lying" I said, wanting to check his face. He grabbed my face and kissed me swiftly.
"Believe me now?" He asked.
"It's just a kiss. Anyone can kiss anyone" I said, starting to feel nervous. I'm having a bad feeling about something.
"Do you want to slip your hand into my pants to see if I get hard?" He asked. I smiled.
"I believe you" I said. He turned away.
"Waiter! More drinks!" We heard noises.
"It's your turn!" Brax said. I fetched the drink and walked closer to the table. I placed the drink on the table.
"Your drink. Please enjoy" I said.
"Ah, we'd like to enjoy your view"
"Huh?" I asked. They wanted to repeat themselves but, some guards rushed in. They weren't from the palace. They were just city people.
They blocked everywhere and the music stopped.
"What's happening here?" Madam came out.
"We are searching for the dragon. We want a wish granted by the king. So, everyone here just prove that they are wolves" the captain said. The town chief was with them.
Everyone agreed. They had nothing to hide. What about me? What if they asks to check me. What do I do? There's no back exit from the bathroom or kitchen!
What do I f*****g do?! I can't run away because everywhere was filled with guards, including the exit.
I watched as everyone who their claws out and turn their eyes. It was almost my turn. My heart was racing fast. I'm sure the head of town heard it.
It was finally my turn. My body was literally shaking.
"Let's see your claws and eyes"
If I say I can't phase yet, they'll take me with them. I have to think of something.
"Hurry!" He yelled.
The door opened again and real palace guards entered. Artur was with them, so was Castro. They looked around till they sighted me.
"Take her" Castro said. The guards walked to me and grabbed my hand. Thank the goddess. These people save me by coming here. Hold on, why are they here?
We were walking away but those other people didn't let me leave.
"We need to see who she is. You can't take her!" He said.
"We are taking her" Artur said.
"No!" He said and walked towards, wanting to touch me.
Castro stepped forward and growled angrily, showing his eyes.
"Lay a hand on the queen and be beheaded!" He said. Everyone gasped, including me.
What the actual f**k! I wasn't expecting him to say that. No one here knew who I was, yet they took me in.
Everyone fell on their knees, bowing to me. Madam and... Brax all stared at me with disappointment on all of their faces. They all helped me but I left them in the dark. I didn't tell them anything.
I was pulled away. I didn't get a chance to talk to them.
"Brax, I'm sorry" I tried to talk but, I was out of the bar already.
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