The Kings Want Her

chapter 12

Damon’s POV

I had a rough time when my men told me that the councils are plotting something behind my back. That imbecile Roman is the master of the game. How dare he try to take me down from my throne. He surely a step ahead from me.

I have all my men meeting in my office to solve the problem. James, Ryan, Leo and Diego. They are all my most trusted and capable men. I have no doubt when they do their work and swore their life in protecting me.

“How many alliances do they have?” I ask them, calculating the consequences if we charge him for rebellions against the king.

“They are trying to influence the other vampires to join their mission, from low rank to the high rank. The numbers increase everyday due to his promises.” James seems tense.

“What did he promise?” I tap my fingers on the table. What could he possibly promise to the vampires making them to betray me, their king.

The gentleman look to each other before Leo spats the bitter truth.

“He promises freedom to go to the human world and conquering their world and making more human slaves in the future.” That bastard sure taking a risk for promising that.

I cannot let that happen. The werewolves will see this as a weakness and easily get through my defense I built for the vampires here.

“The most important is, they seek our queen’s blood…Kayla. They intent to use her blood for an experiment. I couldn’t get the details yet, but it sounds very dangerous for our safety.”

Upon hearing Kayla’s name becomes one of their targets this time, my heart is raging in its extreme. My eyes swirls to black colour as the demon inside me hunger for killing anyone that piss me off today.

The men notice the changes to their king when Kayla’s safety is on verge of death. Roman sure is brave to disrespect the king with all his plans. All he has to do was making a great rebellion against the king as the councils are all on his side.

“James, I want you to keep your eyes on Kayla but make sure she does not notice it. She hates being guarded. Protect her with your life if any harms come to herself.”

“I gladly accept it.” James convince me when he sure himself in protecting her. I know James is the best man to take care of Kayla when I am not around. At least Kayla will be comfortable knowing it is him.”

“So, what our next steps to stop Roman and the traitors?” Leo voicing out his worries.

“Keep following what he is up to and who he meets often. Check his whereabout everytime he starts to make a move. I know we will get answer soon.” The men nod hearing his command.

“Now, someone needs to pay for his mistakes for creating this mess. Let’s pay a visit to the dungeon shall we.”

Damon stands up from his seat and walking to the door with the men trails behind him. They already knew who will pay the consequences for making the king’s mood change to a demon hunger for revenge.

The dungeon is hidden in the palace lowest base. This is where we kept the prisoners away from the eyes of the world. Day by day, they will lose their mind due to the daily punishment and their desire for human blood.

“Damn, how long has it been since I last step my feet into this place again. Can’t remember the smells of it is worse than a rotten body.” Leo whining about the strong smell in the dungeon.

“Then, maybe you should be here often so that your nose can get use to it.” Diego teases him for complaining the smell. They laugh hearing that coming out from Diego, as usual both of them will tease each other whenever they get the chance.

I halt my steps from furthering to the next cell when I see his body lies onto the ground. I glance at his condition, he looks in a bad shape. Messy hair and dirt all over his body.

James opens the cell and we step into it. Ryan and Diego forcing him to stand up facing myself. He is weak and the scars show it all.

“Vlad, aren’t you pathetic. You see… your dear brother is plotting something against me. I can’t have his head yet but I’m sure enjoying myself ripping the head of yours.”

His frightened face excites me. His trembling body tries to reach me.

“My king, I swear I don’t know any of his plan. Please, spare me.” He begs me for mercy. King Damon don’t show mercy to traitors.

“Brace yourself Vlad. Tomorrow is a big day. I will let you see the world for a last time.”

With that I pace to the gate to return to the office.

After our steps closer to the exit, the men are curious to know what I will do to Vlad tomorrow and why not finishing him right away.

“Vlad will be the example of who dares to defy my throne and plotting against me. I will have his head ripped out publicly, and it must be in front of Roman and the councils. Spread the news that tomorrow I will have announcement for all of the vampires.” The men nod of my plan.

I can’t wait to see their faces when I have someone ripped Vlad’s head. That Roman will be out of control and I can easily charge him for treason too for defying king’s order of a death sentenced to his brother. Let see if you can cope with it tomorrow. I smirk for the thought of it.