DRIVEN

Chapter 16

DEMEGRA

Today every lycan is in a celebratory mood, after years of war, we've finally won what belongs to us.

The forbidden valleys is ours once again and so shall it remain. I led the invasion personally but I had to leave before the main event as I received notice of some urgent matters in the kingdom which made me leave just as the action got started.

I've settled all issues that might need my attention for a while and now I only have those bloodsuckers who were taken as spoils of war to deal with. To make matters more interesting I have their beloved princess with me, a laugh manages to slip out at that.

This is going to be more delightful than I thought, I'm going to hang those good for nothing bloodsuckers and once I'm sure their necks are snapped, I'm going to remove their corpse and burn them so they can't come back anymore to taint this world with their God forsaken presence.

And then I'm going to do the king, her father a big favour, I'm going to send him his daughter's ashes so he can have fun with it. I laugh out loud once again.

I hear the court bell being rung, that's a sign that everyone is already seated at court and I'm being expected.

I pick my cape and fix it on, and head out, as I step out I come in contact with my commander Killian and he gives me a curt bow and then we proceed together to the court.

I've known Killian for years now, we didn't start out on the right foot, cause we both used to compete against each other, Killian was the best fighter out there second to me though, although he's always said it's my alpha genes that provide me that extra advantage, I believe all that's just excuses and him trying to get his bruised ego to be alright after a proper whopping by me.

But then Killian has always had my back and I've never had any doubt about his loyalties, we've moved from friends to brothers and there's no one I'd trust to get a job done other than Killian, he's hardworking, dedicated and doesn't give up until he gets what he wants, in other words he's no quitter.

As we match down to the throne room together, he briefs me about the recent happenings in the kingdom, how the people are scared to get too close to the palace out of the fear of being attacked by a vampire. I laugh out loud cause I can't believe people would think that way, although in a way, they aren't to be blamed cause those vampires have a reputation, their blood drinking habits are legendary, as old as time and I'm very sure none of my people want their blood in their hands or rather mouth.

We were still talking and sharing jokes here and there when I felt the sudden change in atmosphere, it wasn't a bad change that would imply doom or something bad/life threatening.

There was just this lighter/airy feeling that roused the beast inside of me. He too stood up and began to pace.

I turned towards Killian" what's that?"

"what's what Damien" he sounded confused.

He turned round trying to see if he could understand why his friend and king was acting like one being possessed by something. He found his king sniffing as if trying to catch a whiff of a smell or scent.

"there's a change in the air Killian"

Killian tried sniffing too, but was met with nothing

" I think maybe it's because of the vampires, maybe your lycan isn't okay with them being so close to us and in our territory. maybe he feels threatened or the Alpha In him wants their head for the pain they've put us through all this years most especially these last couple of months, maybe that's why he isn't comfortable"

" you might be right on that Killian, I'm not happy one bit about them being here and I can't wait to get rid of them, to watch them burn back to hell where their kinds are meant to be, disgusting creatures". Damien's tone hardened.

"let's be on our way then to end this once and for all" Killian said with finality.

The closer they got to the throne room, the more the king was restless, he couldn't keep his lycan calm, he tried his best to suppress the beast in him but the more he tried, the more he felt the beast wanting to claw his chest out and be let free to roam.

Once they got to the door, the guards opened it and they entered. The hall was full as expected as everyone wanted to see the end of such vile creatures and now that he was inside, the feeling intensified, he had to try his hardest to pull himself together else his people notice that he wasn't quite well.

Killian had taken his seat very close to the king as he was the next to the king since Damien had no queen yet nor heir, so by law Killian was next in line, most people would try to take advantage of this opportunity and eliminate the king most especially since he had no successor and there'd be no one to challenge them for the throne in the future but not Killian, he was loyal to his king and throne and he valued the friendship they both shared, Damien was like a brother to him, one he had grown to live and cherish, who had his back when no one else had, although once in a while they do engage in competitions. however, that was just for fun, he could never think about challenging his king, friend and brother. He would always have his back. he had observed that his friend wasn't okay today and he felt it's because of the vampires in the same room as them, so he had to get this over with so things could be normal once again.

He stood up to drag the prisoners to the front of the king, with the help of the other guards he finally got all of them to Damien's front, he felt it would be best to try the warriors first before their princess so he left her at a corner and brought the rest to the front of the king.

Damien stood up and glanced at the prisoners, and then he faced his people " the vampires have been our mortal enemies for long, they have maimed and even killed many of our kind over the years and I think now that we have the chance why don't we pay them back in the same way they would if it were us".

He stared into the eyes of the warriors who were on their knees on front of him, they looked resigned to whatever decision might be taken on them.

"burn them"

The hall erupted in joyous approval and cheers, the men were dragged out and then a woman was brought to his front, he already knew who she was, their beloved princess.

Standing in front of the lady, his wolf was going crazy and he couldn't understand why, he wanted to get this done on time. he looked at her and commanded her to raise her head and look him in the eyes.

At first it looked like she wasn't going to accept the command but then she seemed to pull herself together and with her shoulders held high, she raised her head and looked him in the eyes.

his eyes widened and the one word he hated the most in his entire life slipped out, barely audible but enough to be heard by those around him "MATE".