*Seraphina's POV*
Two years after I started living in the Palace, I met the Crown prince of the Kingdom, Prince Zephyr. It was a bright afternoon and I was doing the Royals's laundry.
He suddenly approached me and I bowed as soon as I recognized him. “You are such a beautiful woman. How have I failed to notice your alluring beauty?” Prince Zephyr said.
I smiled foolishly at his flattering words. They seemed genuine to me but I was more interested in doing my laundry and carrying on with my day than listening to whatever he had to say.
“Your beauty is like a work of art, each details, perfect and exceptional.” He said and tried to pull my hand closer for a kiss on it.
He instantly let go of my hand and jerked back like he was electrocuted. I was shocked by his sudden reaction. “Rex, I just felt it. I just felt the spark!” He said to his guard.
I was just so confused on what was going on at the moment. He told me to have a great day and rushed off without saying anything.
After then, I never came in contact with Prince Zephyr again. And everything was going smoothly until a Royal guard came for me, stating that the king wanted me at his hall.
Monica questioned the guard why the king suddenly asked for me. “The king and Royal ministers all want to ask her a few things about her and prince Zephyr.” The Guard replied.
“The crown prince? What happened between you and the crown prince?” Monica asked me eagerly. It finally dawned on me that it was all about the Spark the Prince talked about.
The Guard waited outside for me. Monica quickly lectured me on what to do at the King's hall. “The prince only came to me some while ago but he left after acting strangely.” I told Monica.
“It doesn't really matter now. When you get to the hall, do not try to stare at the king in the eye. Do not do it at all. If anything goes wrong in there, I might not be able to save you.” Monica stated.
We hugged and I walked out to the guard. I was led to the king's Mansion. Entering the king's hall, there were huge Curtains on the enormous windows and the hall was spacious enough to contain hundreds of people.
“She is here. We will start the trial immediately!” a man said.
I stood in the middle of the hall idly and was just staring at the floor as Monica had instructed. “Who are you and what relationship do you have with Prince Zephyr?” The man asked.
“My Name is Seraphina, and I do not know what you're talking about.” I blurted.
The hall was silent now. I was almost quivering in fear as the silence frightened me more. A figure soon approached me slowly.
Easily, I could tell it was The king himself. I have seen him very few times despite living in the palace for years. Alpha Imogen halted as soon as he reached me.
“Raise your head.” He commanded sternly. I raised my head without any hesitation. His Face and body were all so humongous that I felt he could squash me with a single hand.
I gulped on seeing his figure. After staring at me intensely for a moment, He sighed deeply. “I do not know why Zephyr sees you as his mate. But I can surely not allow it.” Alpha Imogen said and walked back to his throne.
He instructed the guards to take me away. The guards obliged and walked to me. As soon as they touched me, I fell down to the floor groaning in pain.
Waves of unimaginable pain shot down my spine, causing all the muscles in my body to contract as if I was being electrocuted.
*Alpha Imogen's POV*
Disgusted by the thought of my Son thinking this maid is his mate, I walked back to my throne. As soon as I was seated, she fell to the ground and screamed in pain.
Her back arched up at an unnatural angle and her arms began to shake. A moment ago, She was completely normal and now, is acting like she is possessed.
I stood up and watched in confusion. She stopped moving vigorously and slowly stood up. Her size had increased in folds and it looked as if her inner wolf had woken up.
But the power I was sensing from her was far greater than a wolf's. The guards tried grabbing her and she effortlessly sent them flying across the room.
I had to do something quickly before anyone got hurt. My Royal mage, Lupe was on his butt, he was completely frightened by the sight and so were the other ministers in the hall.
I took my wolf form and approached the maid. Zephyr suddenly showed up out of nowhere and tried blocking my part. “Father, do not hurt her, Please.” He pleaded
The maid seeing she was completely ignored, charged at Zephyr from behind. Lupe Immediately unleashes his fire magic.
Zephyr yelled at him to stop but it was too late. We all watched as the maid burned and wriggled in pain. I turned to Lupe and he halted.
“Lupe, you just used a forbidden magic...” I muttered.
Lupe fell to his knees to plead. The only magic the kingdom strongly forbade is the fire sorcery and now , my Royal Mage was effortlessly using it.
The maid, which I expected to have burnt to ashes, was standing like nothing had happened. Her clothes had almost burnt off her body but she was completely unscathed.
My jaw dropped in shock. Even Zephyr was so surprised that he moved away from her in fear. She suddenly fell to the ground and laid there unconsciously.
“Take her away and lock her in the dungeon...” I commanded. More guards showed up and they carried the maid away.
Lupe was the only thing left I had to deal with now. The punishment for every broken rule had always been death. “You used a forbidden magic Lupe. Lock him up till I think of something to do with him.” I said to my guards.
“Your Majesty. There is something you need to hear first.” He said, still on his knees.
I frowned at him. The urge to kill him grew in me rapidly and I was barely restraining myself to do it. “I am showing you mercy by not ordering them to kill you instantly. You dare oppose my judgment?” I asked sternly.
“I would dare not do that, my lord. It's the girl, She is a Hybrid wolf!” Lupe stated.