Bold Souls

Don't play with fire

Denali was dragged down to the dungeon after being separated from Blake. The air was cold and the stench from the cells was unbearable. The prisoners begged for death. Denali was pushed as he was into a cell with three other men. They did not remove the muzzle or the handcuffs. The bars of the cell slammed shut behind him with a loud clang and the cellmates looked at Denali from head to toe with frenzied expressions.

- What do we have here? - A muscular, tall jerk asked. Denali couldn't help but roll her eyes and wait. What the f**k did you get us in Blake? - she thought. A tall, thin man glanced at her from the corner of the cell. His violet eyes glinted intelligently in the darkness.

- If I were you, I wouldn't do it Wade. - he said and the muscular, bold i***t laughed.

- You are such a scaredy-cat Dean! What could she do in this state apart from moaning? - he asked and the man Wade, called Dean shrugged.

- Just remember one thing, I told you. - Dean said and Wade laughed grabbing Denali's chained wrists. He lifted her a bit from the ground and grinned.

- What could such a delicious little creature do in this state? - he asked and suddenly a chill ran down his spine. He noticed the wicked spark in Denali's eyes. She looked at him like a hound ready to leap at her prey. Before Wade could've react, Denali pulled her knees up and kicked him in the stomach quickly. Wade fall back and his pal who remained silent till now, charged at Denali from behind. Her eyes met with Dean's who just rested his face on his knees enjoying the free entertainment. Denali jumped back and hit the thrilled guy against the cell bars so hard that his skull cracked. He fall down with blood pouring from his fresh wounds. Wade shook his head and tried to get back on his feet, but when he fall he also hit his head and was still dizzy. Before she let him get up, Denali stood above him and with a smile she stepped on his throat killing the man. Dean whistled from the corner and clapped his hands together.

- Bravo Milady! - he said and that moment guards arrived. Four of them in total, two which brought her in and two new ones. The new ones had different uniform, dark green woth golden embroidery. All four man got terrified by the scene in front of them.

- WHAT THE HELL HAPPENED HERE?! - the guard who threw Denali in asked. Dean got up and walked to the door.

- As you can see the lady doesn't like company that's not refined enough for her taste! - all guards got shocked and one with the green uniform mumbled.

- Dean! The Empress had been looking for you! What are you doing here?! - Dean pouted.

- I was bored. - the guard hit his temple with the palm of his hand, then turned to the two dungeon guards.

- What are you still waiting for?! His Majesty's order was to release and accommodate this woman! You Dean, go immediately to the Empress before she turns the castle upside down for you! - Dean sighed and winked at Denali.

- See you around little hound! - Denali glanced at the man in disbelief, her chains and muffle fall down and the green guards lead her to an empty room. Three young girls in maid uniform were already waiting for her but they screamed seeing the red eyes and blood on Denali.

- Sir Nick! Don't leave us alone with her please! - they begged to the young guard who sent Dean to the Empress. Nick rubbed his temple. How should I handle this now? Denali turned to him.

- They can leave, I can get ready alone. Although, I don't understand what is going on so some update would be nice before you leave. - the maids didn't wait for the order, as soon as they heard that Denali doesn't need their presence they ran away. Nick remained alone in the room with Denali. His partner went somewhere before.

- Let's start with the basics. My name is Sir Nick as you heard previously. I'm one of his Majesty's inner palace guards. The Prince sent for you and ordered you to released as well as accommodated when he heard the knights took you to the dungeons.

- The Prince? Why would Prince Noah take care of me? - Denali asked and Nick only understood, she had no idea who the boy she saved was. Nick cleared his throat and said.

- His Highness, Crown Prince Blake Wessex requested these tasks to be done before dinner. He said he'll soon visit you, so please hurry up and get yourself in a presentable state. - with this information Nick bowed and left Denali alone. She smiled while she got out of the bloody clothes and slid into the big tub, already filled with warm water. She washed the blood and dirty out of her hair and off of her skin, Denali fall asleep in the warm water. She woke up hearing a noise coming from the direction of the bathroom door. Taking a deep breath she submerged under the bath water filled with bubbles and waited. When a shadow appeared above the bathtub she reached for its throat and dragged the intruder into the tub.

- DENALI! STOP! - he shouted in her native language and Denali squeaked releasing Blake. She hugged him and sighed with relief.

- Oh thanks to all existing Gods you are fine! - she said but Blake stayed silent, his face was red as a tomato. Denali put her hand on his forehead.

- Do you have a fever?! - she asked and Blake shook his head. He jumped out of the tub and threw a towel to Denali.

- Please... Get dressed. I'll be in the bedroom. - he said and still blushing he walked out. Denali laughed at his polite shyness and quickly got ready to follow him. Although the dress the maids left there for her wasn't comfortable, and not even near to be practical, that's what she got. Denali walked back to the bedroom in a puffy, red dress. Blake looked at her and his jaw dropped.

- Wow... - he said and Denali put her hands on her waist.

- This is the most useless clothing I've ever wore. - she said and Blake chuckled. He still tried to recover from the shock that he saw his crush completely naked and yet she surprised him with this girly look almost immediately.

- I can't say that it suits you, but you are beautiful in it. - he said and Denali took a seat on the other side of the golden sofa.

- So, my Prince... What's up? - she asked.