The Demon King

CHAPTER 12

Damien's POV

When I was summoned in the dungeon to control my beautiful mate, I knew what was to come. I very well knew that Carol meant a lot to Rose, but I couldn't do anything I wanted to. Zeke and Carol are mates and anything that happens between them is their personal matter unless it affects the kingdom.

What Zeke did was wrong, I admit. But I can't go against my best friend. In time he will also feel guilty and regretful. I have faith that their problem will be solved. For now, I need to console my mate. 

We were in Rose's bedroom when rose started crying And my heart broke at the sight. What she asked was enough to make me angry and sad at the same time.

While I was consoling Rose, Zeke came in. His words had confused Rose, so she quickly wiped her tears and looked at him. I had to remind myself not to break my best friend's head because he was the reason my mate was crying, but I knew he had a valid reason for what he did.

"What do you mean you had no choice?", my mate whispered to Zeke.

"I can't tell you anything more than that, but just know I never meant to hurt her. I didn't know she would get sick. I just wanted to keep her locked away. I...I..am sorry.", Zeke said. He was looking at his mate with longing and regretful eyes.

Rose's eyes blaze with anger and she says, 

"I don't give a single f**k about your sorry and how you never meant too. What I do care about is you staying away from her. Get it through your head, mate or not your not gonna be anywhere near her." 

Zeke growls at her and takes a step forward towards rose. I growl at him out of the instinct to protect my mate. Zeke looks at me and steps back.

I mindlink him, "Zeke go out of the room, I'll see you in the living room. we have to talk."

"Okay.", he glances at carol with a sad look and goes away.

"Baby, calm down. Whatever happened was by accident. Just stay with Carol, while I send someone to get medicines for her. Hmm?", I say softly towards my angel.

I know that she still does not accept us or has not fully processed anything and I understand that she is overwhelmed, so will leave her alone for a while. Besides, I need to talk to Zeke.

"Mmhm.", comes to her muffled reply due to reason her face is currently buried in my stomach and her arms are holding me close. She is sitting on the bed, while I am standing, that is why she only reaching my stomach.

"Sleep now, you need to rest that pretty little head of yours.", I gently lay her down on the bed and kiss her forehead. 

I tuck her in, next to carol and leave the room.

I sigh and walk to the living room. I could easily teleport over there but right now I don't have the strength to do anything. plus, I need to talk to Zeke and a small walk over there will help clear my head.

When I reach the living room, I see my best friend sitting on the couch, staring at nothing in particular. 

I sit at the couch opposite to him and ask," Why did you do that?"

"I didn't know.", he mumbles

"You knew she was in the cell, the only reason I didn't stop you was because you were her mate and I had faith in you that you wouldn't hurt her, but look what happened. Your mate is currently sick and weak and it is all your fault. ", I told him with disappointment lacing my voice.

"I didn't mean it okay!? I was not thinking, you can't blame me for how I acted.", He said.

I looked at him and my features soften, I know this must be hard for him. He didn't ask for any of this, It isn't his fault she broke his heart. It isn't his fault she broke his trust. It isn't his fault his first mate cheated on him. 

"I understand what you're going through , but you need to know Carol is different. She is not and never gonna be Emily. You need to learn to trust again." 

He looked like he was having an internal war. 

"I don't how to. The first time I saw Carol , I just wanted to keep her for myself, love her and give her the world. B...But I then recalled all that happened, I recalled my first love. How she broke my heart and how she left me, just like that. Having a second chance , was something I never thought. This all feels so surreal." , he says.

"Believe me when I say I understand how you feel. Though, the only part I understand more clearly is how you felt when you saw Carol , cause I felt the same thing when I saw rose. I don't know how it feels to have a second chance mate, I don't even want to know. But , I know you will fix this. The universe is giving you a second chance. Don't let it go." 

Zeke is quite for a while before his eyes shines with determination.

"Thank you , Damien. I now understand. I will try my best to make this work. Just give me some time. I can't see her like this. I think I'll stay out of her sight for a while.", he says.

I laugh. 

"Even if you didn't , I would have made you. You hurt my mate by hurting your mate, so stay away from carol at least until you sort out your emotions." 

His face expression quickly changes to a apologetic one. 

If it was anyone else I would have tortured them for eternity for hurting my mate , even indirectly. But , I understand his issues right now. So ,I'll let it be. Plus , he's my best friend , can't do anything to him.

"Ok." 

It was silent for a while before zeke decided to cut it.

"Damien?"

"Yeah?"

"What about you?" , he asks out of the blue.

Confused I ask," What about me?"

"How will you make Rose fall for you?"

"By giving love."