Take control

For now, all that matters is that he’s alive. I’ll worry about waking him up next time.

“Reflect on your actions dear. And once you are willing to side with me, then I’ll forget as if everything did not happen and we will commence our plan to overtake them.”

Queen Haelyn said as she walked away from me, leaving me alone there.

I stayed in the cell for I don’t know how long. I didn't eat or drink, I only slept for how long and I never felt hungry, which is weird as I need to nurture my child.

I could feel his kicks, and that is enough for me to know that my child is alive.

It has been growing every day, and I think that anytime now, I might just give birth suddenly.

I have to get out of this cell and meet with Ace before that happens because there is no way that I would agree to birth in this lonely cell with my child’s father being under a spell.

Every time the queen visits me, I would just spat on her or ignore her.

I am trying to conserve my energy and mana for my escape plan.

I had tried to quit, but I rubbed my belly and was reminded that I don’t only control my life. I have to think for our baby, for Lana, and for Ace.

I shouldn't be selfish just like my mother did.

When the queen reappeared again, I knew she was up to something, especially when she showed me something that made my heart shatter.

“Hello there, Kira, I bought something for you.”

The cruel smile on her face as she had Ace behind her, crawling like a dog instantly made me stand up.

“Ace!” I yelled, focusing on him but he seemed to not hear me.

He was walking behind the queen as if she were her master.

I felt like my heart was being torn to shreds, clenched into a fist.

Goodness, what sorts of things she did do with Ace? It’s beyond normal and once Ace wakes up, I’m afraid he would not accept it.

The queen smirked as she saw my reaction.

And as if she was not satisfied enough, she grabbed Ace’s face, leaned in, and kissed him...

I almost gagged at the sight, pushing the cell as I wanted to break away. I desperately tried to muster my fire from my hands but I couldn’t.

The queen made sure to make eye contact with me as she kissed my mate. I closed my eyes shut, the disdain on my face was evident, and I could hear her laughing.

“Awe, you wish this is you right now? Want to hold him?” she suddenly opened the cell and I didn't; hesitate to run to Ace.

The queen watched on the side as she said, “just want to warn you, your mate Ace is different from my little pet Ace. He’s not the strong alpha that you love…not anymore.” She said and as soon as I was near to Ace, Ace glared at me, his brown eyes shining red, angry at me.

“Ace.”

I halted, breathing to calm myself. I have to be used to this, This will only be temporary…this pain I am feeling.

It seems that Ace couldn't recognize me as he was sneering and growling at me.

I must be foreign to him, an enemy…

The queen then cleared her throat, “Awe, what a pity, I think enough of this. Ace, fight her..” The queen ordered and Ace suddenly stood up, facing me with a serious look.

I swear I could tear her to smithereens, “What? You bitch-“

I wasn’t able to complete my sentence when suddenly, Ace was already on top of me. His canines were out, and for once I felt fear for my life around Ace.

I wanted to run but I couldn't.

“But not finish her completely, I still have something for her to do.” the queen mumbled to him.

Ace nodded and flipped me to the ground. My head hit the ground and I felt pain.

“No, Ace, Snap out of it. I am Kira, your mate! I am carrying our baby!” I desperately screamed but he wasn’t listening. I could send some fire on him but I don't want to

hurt him. I couldn’t stomach it...

“No, Ace, Snap out of it. I am Kira, your mate! I am carrying our baby!” I desperately screamed but he wasn’t listening. I could send some fire on him but I don't want to

hurt him. I couldn’t stomach it...

The queen stood to watch behind, her arms crossed as she rolled her eyes, “Ah, this is boring, fight back Kira! consider this as a training for you when you face our enemies.” She yelled, “Show me how you use your magic! Create a spell!”

“I was imprisoned the whole time! How do you expect me to learn any spell!” I yelled to her while defending myself from Ace’s attacks.

“Damn yours. Mother, she was selfish, Our realm was in ruins but she was selfish and chose to live away. She didn't protect us, just because of you.”

I chuckled at her, seeing her look at me in disdain shows how much she still hates my mother and how she seems to see me as my mother.. she’s putting all her hatred into me.

“You really hate my mother, did you?” I tried to ask her as Ace was still attacking me from everywhere. I can only dodge his attacks.

She gnawed on her teeth, “Yes! She stole everything! She stole Ceylan from me! And now I am going to get revenge on her daughter and return everything for me.”

I furrowed my eyebrows, “Ceylan? My father?”

She scoffed, “What? did you really think your father loved your mother? I was the one who met Ceylan first!

I halted from distraction that I hadn’t seen Ace’s launching his under attack.

It was too painful…too painful for me. but my mind can't wrap up what the queen just said...

“I thought you hated humans?” I blurted out, and she nodded.

‘Yes, as I am killing them now.”

“What?”

“did you honestly think I am waiting for your decision? I have sent my troops to them and I could just hear their screams from here. Soon, once I had conquered the humans, I am going for the werewolves now.”

I breathed deeply, this damn bitch is just evil.

Much eviler than the past enemies of Ace.

I guess there’s no point in waiting and buying time then. if I have to escape, it would be now.

Suddenly, Ace attacked me in my sides again as he enveloped me in a hug.

I tried to break free, but something changed.

I felt his hands gently squeezing me.

“Wait for me.” He whispered so low that only an ant could hear. But since I had adopted his keen senses, I definitely heard his voice.