MATED TO THE DEVIL'S SON

Episode 3: A powerful pep talk

POV (ANASTASIA),

I'm quite scared about this plan of a thing, I've been summoned by father and i feel nervous as hell, i have to listen to what he has to say and I'm definitely going to act in a way he would know he's at fault, how could he lie to me and make a wierd surprise on my birthday of all days.

I walked up the stairs to my father's palace in my night gown and my heartbeat thumped loudly and fast, of course no child of his can go up there into his room without feeling scared.

He's a king with no flaws, a king that speaks with his actions, a king that doesn't show a special love to anyone, his smile is precious and his voice is that of thunder.

By his door is a statue of Queen Elizabeth, but that wasn't my concern, my concern is why he would call me to his room in the middle of the night I'm sure he didn't find out about my plan did he?.

I got to the door and wrapped my palm on the door handle, i took a deep breath as pushed the door open and exhaled.

The room was lit unlike any other day since its mostly dark, and it seemed almost empty and to my surprise, prince Lucian was sitting on my father's room throne, "what the f**k!", what is he doing over there, he has a smile on his face and i saw the king on a random chair laying hi head on large pillow.

It was one of the most magnificent scene I've experienced, he looked like a king sitting on that throne even in his night wear.

My father seemed to be comfortable and it annoyed me, no one not even Louis has sat on that throne since the day it was carved, i don't know what my father is planning but it wouldn't be a good thing.

"Have you lost your sense of thinking already?, do the needful, greet your fiancee already", my father said in a sick tone and i bowed slightly, "good evening young sir" i greeted and Lucian nodded, i don't get why he doesn't talk, he always makes me nervous.

"Good evening father", i greeted and my father sat up, he looked tired but it was none of my business, "you must be wondering why i summoned you here in the middle of the night", my father said and it was exactly what i was looking forward to.

"Prince Lucian wanted to have a word with you", my father said and it was annoying, i stared at prince Lucian with hatred in my eyes but his creepy smile didn't leave his face, he stretched out his hands and motioned me to come closer using his 2nd and third finger, it was annoying but i did.

He did it again and i did, "i will leave both of you to talk", my father said and walked out, shutting the door silently.

"You don't look as beautiful as i thought", prince Lucian said and i scoffed, "and plus that...... You are rude, and you are not up to my expectations so in one word I'm way out of your league but since your father begged me, he's a man i respect so i will be giving you a chance and don't you dare glare at me that way anymore, i don't want you its just that i have no choice, so in one word for all that, quit being a total freak and act responsible for the rest of week", Prince Lucian said and it was the most annoying thing I've ever been told, in one word its annoying.

So it means prince Lucian didn't ask to marry me and my father asked for it how shameless but why?, well i should be nice to him since i would be leaving anyway.

"Yes i understand", i said with a happy thought, "don't think of running away or you will die, i promise to kill you with my hands i'm sure you know i can do that?", Lucian said and i got terrified, there's no way he knows about the plan right?, and he doesn't make empty promises, i hope this escape is a success.

"Why i you panicking?, you are not planning to run away or are you?", he asked and i looked at him terrified, "no way, why would i?", i lied and he smiled, "there's a lot of reasons why you would try to run away, but i'm giving you an early warning so you had better stay in your room before the engagement and after the engagement get into the chariot quietly, you know in this life, you have to make some sacrifices, and this!, this! Is inevitable, you shouldn't try to run, you should focus on living since its all that matters", even though his words were terrifying they also made a lot of sense.

But there's no way I'm living with him, if i do, my death is near, if he could kill his own brother he can kill his wife, "now listen carefully!, i know you want to walk in a banquet in an amazing dress and get compliments from everyone, i know you want to have a normal life with a handsome prince that isn't a warrior that could come home dead at anytime but trust me, there is no other happiness in being with someone who can protect you, i cannot assure you of happiness but..... I promise to protect you!, do you know what your father said to me a while ago?..............,

He said............ "Protect my daughter even if its the last thing you do", your father loves you more than anything in this world, so he prepared a future without him for you, a man that can protect you and his kingdom, if your father leaves this world there will be bloodbath and i!, only i! Can protect you then!, those siblings you think you've got?, they won't hesitate to kill you to save themselves,

So get into your f*****g room and think like a princess who is about to take an important step in life, if you run away, i swear i don't know what I'm going to do to you", he said angrily and frowned.

I turned slightly and what if he was right?, if this is all for me?, then does that mean I've been blaming the wrong person?, my father is really trying to protect me?, but why?, and what if he's lying?.

I walked out slowly shutting the door silently and running to my room to think about the whole pep talk, a powerful pep talk.