12 ~ The Loss of Fertility

Cassandra POV

I came running to my room.

My heart beats racing insanely as he just discussed my biggest nightmare. How could he just ask me to become a witch and work for him.

Ever since I was born I just wanted to live a normal happy life. A life with family, love and respect.

But, now he took all the love from my life, killed my family and now shattered my respect into pieces.

Being a witch means dead feelings for everyone. I was scared of all this. I knew my grandmother was the most powerful witch and she had to lose her life to become that.

I didn't want to become one. I didn't want to learn magic. I didn't want any of this.

My eyes turned teary as my life just shattered in a few days. First, my brother was killed, then my Kingdom was taken over by him and now he was asking me to sacrifice everything for him.

"Cassandra,"

I looked at Kate who just called me.

She turned concerned as she saw me crying and sat beside me.

"What happened dear? Did his highness do something painful?"

She asked.

I cried even more.

My lips trembled as I was feeling so alone that I couldn't even share anything. Being a witch wasn't normal at all. You had to make sacrifices and moreover it was hell scary. All the demons you could feel around, the skulls and moreover you would feel the negative energies revolving around.

She patted my shoulder softly and pulled me in a softer hug.

I hugged her back and closed my eyes.

"I don't know why you are crying but trust me one day everything will be fine,"

"Nothing will be fine,"

I said in a husky voice.

I have realised what my life was now. I was a King's slave now, I could only do the things he would ask me to. My freedom and life was now shattered with the mark of slavery that was imprinted on my skin.

"What happened?"

I released the hug and sobbed when she asked me again.

"I don't want this. This is painful and scary,"

My heart was really aching. Somewhere I could feel that I was of no use now. My people were suffering and I was helpless here.

"Is the king being harsh on you?"

She asked, washing my tears.

He really was being harsh with me. He was the most selfish person I have ever met. I nodded.

She took a breathe.

"You are just very young for him. That's why you are feeling like that. Give time and ask him to be gentle with you. I am sure he will make you feel happy too. He is generous,"

I thinned my eyebrows as I really wasn't able to understand what she was saying.

"What do you mean?"

I asked.

"I mean, try to make him happy. He will surely make you happy too,"

"Happy? How?"

I asked.

She chuckled a little.

"Seduce him, tease him, do as he ask you to,"

She started with the brightness and sparkle in her eyes.

"Are you sure? Will he fulfill my wishes if I do so?"

I doubted.

"I am cent percent sure,"

She smiled.

But how seducing him is linked with stopping him from forcing me to become a witch?

But before I could ask, an attendee knocked on the door.

"Cassandra, Slave master is asking for you,"

"Why?"

I asked immediately. Why the hell was that man asking for me, now?

"There is some procedure to be followed before you become physical with the King,"

"Ohh,"

Maybe they wanted me to be clean and fragmented as I have heard that King's live a lavish lifestyle and their ladies are decorated according to their taste.

Honestly, I didn't want to go with her. But, inside of me was telling that I was already in deep trouble and if I was going to deny what they were asking me. He would surely make me food of those wolves who converted from humans.

Excusing myself from Kate, I walked with the attendee.

Walking past the galleries, she took me to a physician.

I was completely shocked as I didn't have a fever or cough, why did she take me to a doctor.

I was about to ask her that but suddenly.

"Lie here,"

The doctor ordered me.

"Why?"

I asked.

She thinned her eyebrows looking at me and gave me some egoistic looks.

"Because, I need to do a regular checkup,"

"Because?"

I asked slightly angrily.

"Because, the King's sex slave can't be fertile,"

A fear of horror was visible on my face. My palms turned sweaty as I digested the information.

"No,"

I stated.

My heart beats racing insanely and I turn on my heels to run.

Running through the galleries, passing the route I remember, holding on my breath and tears, I tried to escape.

But, the whole army of soldiers also ran after me.

I came out of this building but forgot the way. In front of me, there were three ways and I didn't even remember where I came from.

But, looking at the soldiers in black running behind me, I was scared to death.

I ran towards the first way and it seems ending. The long way crossed with my faster footsteps but the most deadly things came in front of me.

Almost five men turned into the same dogs or wolves and I fell on the ground.

"Leave me, pleaseeeeeeee…."

I begged.

"Don't do this to me,"

They encircled me and I was hell frightened.

I closed my eyes expecting an attack and my death.

But, then two men came and chained my hands behind my back.

"Stop struggling, Cassandra,"

I heard the Slave master.

"Please leave me, don't do this to me. I am not the one you all think,"

I tried to convince.

He laughed.

"Now we all know who you are and don't you dare to disrespect me ever,"

He said with utter hate for me and asked two people to drag me inside.

They were more cruel than I could even think. All I wanted just now was my awakening and this piece of shit would be no more. This whole kingdom and those human beings, they would be ashes.

But, I was helpless right now. Neither I knew how I would be the one I wanted.

They dragged me to the same room and I felt weak in my knees. My body got a few scratches.

My brain was turning dizzy slowly and then the doctor asked me to have a liquid drink.

I shook my head, my tears dry, not allowing me to drink it.

He cupped my cheek and made me drink that liquid forcibly.

The sour taste burned my throat as if they fed me burning volcanos. I screamed with the burning pain inside me as I could feel the liquid going down my body.

The heat started burning in my body, my temperature rose, I closed my eyes and I focused to kill the effect of whatever they gave me.

But, it was weakening my strength. I couldn't use my focus and power. Maybe the harm was already done.

I cried in unbearable pain but the thought of losing my identity, losing the last blood of my genes scared me to death. I was ordered to keep the sacred blood and genes alive.

Closing my eyes I prayed to the goddess, the keeper of Aligopatra.

Suddenly, my stomach twisted and I felt like spitting. The ugly taste came into my mouth and I vomited.

My mouth, dress, and everything turned bloody as I vomited the thick blood.

I was on the verge of losing my consciousness. The last thing I saw before dying was the blood and blood only.

I vomited again, my stomach twisted insanely. More blood came out.

I blinked slowly, my heartbeat slowing down, and fresh warm tears came out of my eyes. I remembered my grandmother, her grey hair, and those golden eyes whenever she used to teach me lessons. My brother, who took the oath to keep me safe from the men, wanted to conquer me. All my friends and attendees who served their whole life to bring the beautiful lifestyle to me.

I fell on the floor. The cold rocks below me touched my skin. My mouth and clothes dipped in the thick and dark red blood of mine.

I blinked one last time. Everything in front of my eyes was blurred. There was chaos, cries, and shock. I remembered my goddess and felt like taking my last, slow breath. The last blue thing I noticed was a strong man running towards me.

"Cassandra"

I heard the slow and faded voice. Then, I died, maybe.