His Majesty!
1619 Words
Gerald POV
Every year, we celebrate father's birthday the same way. Just to invite the great generals and some so called distinguished guests. Sometimes, I wish he doesn't celebrate it at all. That way, I won't get to see some faces. For example, Ivy. But, that b***h just can't avoid me and let me be.
Once I'm Alpha, I'll make sure that the Gatlin family stop giving us future Lunas.
My Beta helped me with my robe, making sure I look like the prince I am.
"Did the girls get home safely last night?" I asked, thinking about the hot night I had yesterday after that Daphne girl got me hard.
"Yes, my prince" he replied, with a light bow.
I hmmed silently and nodded my head. I walked to the window and peeped, seeing Ivy with a familiar face. Oh, it's Daphne. I'll make sure she pays for what she did to me yesterday.
Ivy grabbed her hand and talked to her. I could hear from far but, their voices were low. I tried to pick some words but, Castro ruined it.
"We should go to the hall now. His majesty is waiting"
"Of course" I said and went outside, with Castro.
I could trust Castro. He has been my friend since childhood. He makes a good Beta.
We got outside. That's when I saw that same maid, Daphne, serving a drink to my father. She smiled and walked away. She's so suspicious. She must be up to something. From the other end, Ivy stood, watching her. They must have plot something. But, what?
Ivy would always stand close to me and cling my arm like a child but now, she's far away. She must be expecting something to happen.
I was busy thinking, I didn't know when dad gave his speech. I heard the crowd gasp in disbelief. I twisted my neck and saw my father falling, I hurriedly caught him before he landed on the floor. He was unconscious immediately.
Daphne poison my father. Ivy must have paid her to do it. I shot her a hard glare. She's a murderer. She deserves to be executed.
"Seize her!" I yelled.
Two guards grabbed her hand. Dad's Beta took him to his room. I walked to that tiny murderer.
"My prince, what did I..."
"You're under arrest for poisoning the king" I announced to her. She looked surprised. She just stared at me with her cute...I mean, despiteful eyes.
"Take her to the dungeon!" I yelled. They dragged her away.
Ivy finally came to me. She must have been happy that my father is down. She can finally be the queen.
"Let's go see if your father is okay. We'll make sure to punish that brat for what she did" She said, looking at me with her stupid eyes.
We're in the presence of everyone. I couldn't throw her away. I gave her a fake smile and nodded my head.
The party ended sooner than expected. It was my wish but, I didn't expect my dad's sudden attack to be the reason. I roamed about while the physician inspected him.
He walked out and stared at me.
" What happened to my father?"
"I can't tell now my prince, I need to get more tools" he replied with his old cracked voice.
"He was poisoned by his maid!" Ivy yelled.
I stole glances from Ivy. She was part of this, why was she acting innocent.
"I need to get my tools to confirm. Please, excuse me" he said and left.
"Gerald baby, we need to punish that girl to teach others a lesson" she took my hand in her hand, wrapping it on her chest.
Ivy was blessed with boobs but, it's not as big and juicy as Daphne. I'll pay any amount to have Daphne on my bed but, she's way to stubborn.
Ivy tightened her grip, pressing my hand on her chest. I got disgusted, since no one was here, I flung her hand away.
"Don't ever touch me" I growled at her and walked away. She must be shocked to hear that from me. I head to the dungeon immediately to look for that b***h.
She sat on the cold floor, leaning on the wall.
"Open" I ordered the guards taking care of her.
She immediately stood up and bowed when she saw me. Why was she being respectful after killing my father.
"How much did Ivy pay you to eliminate my father?" I asked. She furrowed her eyebrows, giving me a questioning look.
"My prince, I do not understand what you're saying. I would never hurt His majesty" she replied, in a calm voice. I hate it. It's making me weak. I grabbed her throat and pushed her to the wall, making her choke to death.
"Tell me, how much did you take to end my father's life?" I asked again. She coughed, beating my hand off her neck.
"I...I didn't hurt...His majesty" she stuttered again. I let go of her neck and she fell. She started coughing, touching her neck.
"Are you doing this because of what I did yesterday?" She asked.
I squatted to her level, staring at her pretty face.
"Of course not, if I wanted you to pay. I'll make sure of that. This is for my father" I reminded her.
"I didn't poison him. I'll never!" She yelled, making it clear.
"Why did you then smile after giving him his drink?"
"He thanked me. Besides, why would I kill the person that promise me freedom after getting my mate" she asked. I scoffed and sprung up, slipping my hand into my pocket.
"You must have killed him because Ivy promised you freedom once she becomes Queen"
"No!" She yelled, standing up.
"Well, guess what? You're never leaving here. There's no longer freedom for you. Even if my father dies or remains alive! You're never leaving here in this palace"
She took my hand and started to cry.
"Please, my prince. Have mercy on me. I didn't hurt His majesty. I would never!" She cried.
I turned and left her. She kept crying and calling my name. But, I didn't listen to her. I walked away while the guards lock the door.
Before I got back to the room, the physician was there with his tools and Ivy was no where to be found.
"How's he doing?" I asked.
"He wasn't poisoned. He didn't drink any wine. He had an attack before he could sip it. But, I'm sorry to announce. He won't pass this night. His majesty will be gone before dawn breaks" he said.
"What?" I asked.
No way! Dad can't die. I don't want to be Alpha yet. I'm not done enjoying my single life.
"Is there a way to save him?" I asked. He shook his head, took his tools and left.
Tears ran down my cheek as I sat beside father. I leaned my head on his chest like I did years back when my mom died. She was poisoned.
He wasn't poisoned. That means, Ivy and that maid didn't plot anything evil. But, why were they together? Ivy looked like she didn't like her. She even said I should eliminate that girl.
Dad's hand touched my head. He was awake.
I took his hand, wanting him to speak to me. He should say something. Mom never had any last word. All she did was cough till she died.
"Don't hurt Daphne" he spoke softly. He didn't even care about me. All he cared about was that Daphne.
"Make sure she gets out of here once she gets her mate" he added. Now, I see. What she said was true. Why? Who is she to father?
"Dad, please don't leave yet" I said to him.
He coughed out a smile.
"Make sure your brothers come back home" he said. I nodded my head.
"Be a better Alpha. Don't let anyone step on you. You are strong" he said. Now, that was what I was looking for. A word of advice. I've never been interested in becoming the Alpha. I have no idea how it's done.
"Gerald" dad called my name and I snapped back to reality.
"Find your mate " he added.
"My mate?" I asked. I already have my mate, Ivy. Isn't she my mate? Why would he ask me to find my mate? I was busy asking myself, until father's hand fell from mine as his eyes rolled back.
No!
"Dad? Dad? Wake up!" I yelled. He didn't wake up.
"Dad!!!" I screamed. But, he didn't wake up. The guards and my father's beta walked in.
I tried to calm myself. He's dead. He's not coming back. I won't cry like I did when mom died.
"Send message to my brothers. Request for their return immediately"
"Yes my pri... Yes, Your majesty!" They corrected themselves immediately.
"Your tenure as my father's Beta is over. You're dismissed" I said to my father's Beta.
"You need me" he said. I furrowed my eyebrows, giving him a questioning look.
"You're dismissed!" I yelled at him.
"Would you let the Alphas from other pack treat you as s**t? Do you know anything about them?" He asked.
He was right. I don't know anything about them. But, I have someone who knew about them.
Castro. While I was busy sleeping around with ladies and drinking. He did most of the work to be a perfect Beta.
"You're dismissed. I don't need you" I said and left.
"You'll need me and when you come looking for me, I won't answer you till you beg!" He yelled and left. I scoffed. That's what he wants, it will never happen.
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