The Quest For Daphne!
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Daphne POV
What's happening? I couldn't tell. Few hours ago, I was like a free bird. I thought I was going to be living my best life, until this happened. I was caught and beaten up like a thief. For some reason, I don't feel hurt. They just made wounds that healed. Once it heal, they open it again.
If that bastard is thinking of crowning me as queen, it's never going to happen. I'll never be his.
How can he do this to his mate? Tears ran down my cheek as I thought of that. My body wasn't hurt, my heart was.
Few hours later, the door opened. Some maid took me to my room where I saw my gown.
"Take her to the bathroom" one of them ordered. I recognised her face. She always bullied me then, but now.... she's acting like she's the nicest being on earth. They bath me and dressed me up.
"Remain here. It's his majesty's order" she said. They all left.
My reflection on the mirror looked so different. I was so beautiful, especially in this gown.
"Open the goddamn door!" Someone yelled from outside. I heard a loud bang, then... Ivy walked in. I rolled my eyes, seeing it was her.
"You finally did it, huh?" She asked. I turned away from her.
"I wish I know what you're talking about" I said.
"You took my chance to become the queen from me. You're not even a Gatlin!" She yelled.
"I don't want to become the queen of this filthy pack. I'll try my best to escape, then... You can be the queen" I said to her. She remained calm.
"Really? You don't want to be the queen?" She asked.
"I won't repeat myself. Leave from here, you're making me sick"
"Thank you Daphne!" She cheered and ran away.
I promised her already. I just need to find a way to escape. I peeped outside the window. The preparations were done. Everyone in the city gathered for the coronation ceremony, some Alphas from the other pack even came. All they were waiting for was just me and Gerald.
"It's time, let's go!" Those maids were back. No matter who I become, they'll never like me.
I followed them and head to the ceremony ground. People gazed at me. I need to find a way to escape before the ominous time reach.
"Hey, I'm sorry I couldn't save you. My brother was being a..."
"If you're sorry, find a way to make me escape" I said.
"I have an idea" he said.
I raised my head and stared at him through my veil. He whispered it to me and I sort of loved the plan. It could work.
"Get her to meet me behind" I said. He nodded.
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In few minutes, the coronation started. Gerald gazed at his bride to be. He signalled her and he walked closer to her. They walked towards the alter and performed the ceremony. They drank from the same cup to conclude the ceremony.
Everyone clapped their hands and cheered loudly.
I smiled from where I stood. I can't wait to see the look on Gerald's face when he finds out that he's with Ivy now.
He stepped forward and slowly took off her veil. He froze when he saw Ivy. He couldn't utter any word. Castro shot his mouth wide open. He knew he was dead. He was supposed to keep an eye on her but, he has been unknowingly watching Ivy instead.
Because of how everyone was happy. They didn't know who his true mate was, he just let the ceremony take place as usual. He tried his best to smile, but he couldn't help it.
Immediately he left the altar, he walked to Castro.
"You have five minutes to bring Daphne to me or you're a dead meat" he growled.
Immediately, he ran off. I saw he was about to gather some men to go after me. I've ran around the woods, distracting them with my scent already. I'll be fine. I quickly find somewhere to hide. They'll never find me. If they have to, they'll have to cross the border and enter another pack.
I heaved a breath of relief. I felt safe.
Ivy must have been happy getting married to him. Even if he wasn't her mate, she'll have to live with him from now on.
Everyone thought they were meant to be. They kept getting congratulatory message from every corner.
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I felt weak as I sat on the cold floor. My head was spinning. The woods was so think and the scent of the dead leaves and dead animals blood filled the air. It wasn't even full moon.
Staying in an inn or a brothel house will get me caught again, I can't repeat the same mistake twice. Instead, I ran up the mountain to find shelter. They won't find me since they won't expect me to be up there.
My body felt weaker and weaker. I'll make sure Gerald pay for what he did to me. He'll regret the day he lay his hands on me.
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Gerald POV
The ceremony ended sooner than I expected. I curse under my breath when I saw Ivy under that veil. I thought it was Daphne since her beautiful scent was oozing out of that dress but, it turned out to be that goddamn annoying brat. My body boiled in anger as I sat. I waited for Castro to report Daphne to me but, there was no sign of them.
"Aren't you tired? We should go to the room and..."
Ivy was uttering trash behind me. I turned to her and shot her a hard glare.
"One more word from you and I'll have your head cut off!" I threatened her. Her lips sealed. She shivered in fear.
Artur burst into the throne room. I thought it was Castro for some seconds.
"If anything happens to Daphne, I won't forgive you brother!" He yelled.
"Why don't you go out there and find her?"
"Why would I help you? If you hadn't put her in the beating room, she would have been here with us right now" he yelled again.
"Oh f**k off Artur. You're just be happy since I don't get to end up with her. Once I find her, I'll mark her again and mate with her right in your presence"
"I'd like to see that happen" Artur growled at me. Castro and the other guards rushed in. They went on their knees.
"We searched the entire town, there's no sign of her anywhere"
"She must be weak after all of that beatings. There's no way she can go far. Go and search for her again!" I yelled at them. They didn't move. They just exchanged glances with each other.
"Your majesty, I urge you to calm down. I promise, I'll search for her and bring her back here" he said. Castro promised me. He has given me his word.
"I'll go with you" Artur said.
"I don't need your help"
"I wasn't giving you any help. I just need to find her and make sure she's safe!" He said.
I scoffed.
"Once you find her, bring her to me. I want her Alive! At all cost"
"Yes, your majesty!" They bowed and left. Ivy was still trembling after I yelled at her. She was sitting close to me on the queen's seat. I smirked. I wanted Daphne on that seat, not her.
"You wish to be my queen, huh? Well, you're in luck. You'll be my queen for a short while but once Daphne is back, make sure you get the f**k out of this palace" I said and left.
She whimpered and staggered till she fell. She was really scared of me. How pathetic.
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Daphne POV
The sky was getting thicker and pitch black. I could tell it was past midnight. I need somewhere to sleep for just the night. I could sleep right here but it's cold. I froze when I heard multiple footsteps and different scent.
"Ah, we have someone"
"It's a girl. How lovely!"
"Finally, a p***y to f**k tonight"
They all laughed. I took steps back but, I hit my back against one of them. He was huge. They all held firewood to enable them see. They held weapons which was stained with human blood. They really have the talent to kill people.
"Give us your money b***h!"
"I don't have any money on me" I cried.
"What? You look like you're from a wealthy family. How can you travel alone? It's dark and late. Come to me, daddy will keep you warmed up" another one said. Of course, I was wearing Ivy's dress.
Why am I answering these men? They were all armed and dangerous. They could kill me at a glance.
"Please, don't hurt me" I pleaded with them.
"We won't. Just strip and let us have you one after the other. Then, we'll let you go" the one behind me spoke. I ran away from him and leaned on the tree.
Ha! That can never happen. They moved closer to me. They were so weird looking and stinky. I could tell they've not bath for months.
My heart kept pounding. I need to save myself and leave from here. How?
That fire from the wood kept drawing towards me. How can I forget, I'm a dragon. I don't know much about my powers because I'm not ready to accept the fact that I'm a dragon yet.
My body allowed me to manipulate the heat and flames to my will. As I wiggled my fingers, the fire moved. I think I can control fire for some reason. I could use my fire powers to generate intense concentrations of heat and allow me to burn these annoying creatures with ease.
I heaved a breath of relief. I needed to calm myself.
"Hey, grab the girl!" One of them yelled. He walked towards me with that fire wood. I shot my eyes wide open and my eyes changed color completely. They trembled and fell.
"What the..."
"Is she real?"
I concentrated my power on that wood they were holding till the fire grew in intensity. I controlled it and direct its spread, ensuring that their entire body is engulfed in flames. They caused their own death. They scream in pain and it was like music in my ear. I smiled and stared at my hand. I never knew I could do that till now.
I think I'm getting a hold of this fire powers. I wonder what else I could do. I have to work on my shift more. Once I'm perfect with my powers, I'm going to get my revenge on Gerald and every motherfucker that hurt me. The Gatlins are not exempted.
I left the screaming half dead bodies and find my way up the mountain. It was way cold up there. I could feel the wind already. I wonder what's like to be up on the moutains. For so many years, I've spent my entire like in that prison called palace. People wished to live in the palace but, I wished to be out of that death trap.
As I managed to go up the mountain, despite my weak body, I played with my fire powers. I could even generate heat and flame and turn it to fire. Being a dragon is way better than being a wolf. I'm stronger than their goddamn Alpha. I'm anxious to get my revenge. The urge to spill some blood was making my body tickle.
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In an unknown place....
The throne room was filled up with members of the assembly. They gathered round, speaking indistinctly. They waited for the arrival of the Dragon king. Immediately the door threw wide open, the throne room fell silent. One could hear the sound of a pin falling. He gently walked to his throne, taking one majestic step after another. Immediately he sat down, they bowed.
"Why the ruckus? What's the gathering all about?" He asked in his calm and soothing voice. One of them stepped out.
"My king, it has come to our attention that a dragon dared to defy your order"
"What is that very order?" He asked.
"He hurt the wolves clan"
He slammed his hand on his throne and the whole room shook.
"Who is he?"
"We are yet to find out, my king"
"The wolves doesn't know about our very existence. That fool has made a big mistake by defying my orders. Bring him to me. I'd like to punish him myself and show example to others" he said.
They bowed.
"Yes, my king!" They chorused and left the throne room. The throne room was silent again with the Dragon king sitting alone on his throne. He walked to the window and peeped.
He has been the king since he was 7. After the whole royal family lost their lives in a clash, he was the nephew of the king so he had to take the throne. The thought they could control him but no... He won't be controlled by the assembly. Only one person could do that...
"Landon" he heard his name behind. He saw who it was. Immediately, he went on his knees and bowed his hair. He dare not look at the face of the Dragon lord.
"My lord, greetings to you" he bowed.
"It's been a while Landon"
"I agree my lord. What brings you by?" He asked.
"I have an assignment for you and it's quite important" he said.
"I'll do whatever you ask me to do my lord"
"Find a dragon girl named Daphne and train her hard. She'll be your greatest weapon in fighting the wolves"
"As you wish, my lord!" He said. He raised his head and the Dragon lord was gone. He sprung up.
"Dragon girl... Daphne" he muttered.
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