New Queen

Queen Danso has never interfere in the court or king's matter. Never! It came surprising when she pointed at Ariella and wanted her for herself.

The king looked at her with cold eyes. "Why?" Just one simple word. A simple question but weighs a lot. Any reasonable person will question and ask why. Since the girls were brought based on the King's order.

"No reason. Since when has wanting a slave became an issue or are they not slaves?" Queen Danso looked at the king deep in the eyes while she said that.

"You can't have her." King Bonadel said and walked away without looking back.

Queen Danso folded her fist in anger but didn't say anything. She also walked away.

"Off to the dungeon."

Otto commanded and the soldiers direct the girls towards them. Many of them weep silently. They knew there was no hope, because they were never getting out of this hellhole they just got into.

Ariella don't know the reaction she should give, the only answer she can give now is that, this place is her new abode.

And she must do whatever it is to survive. She won't get killed. Never!..

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~Kings room~

He sat on the bed brooding. What the heck is going on right now. The girls are here and he doesn't even know which one of them is the right person. But before he gets the right person,they are so going to suffer in his hands. That one is for sure. He stood up and began pacing back and forth. He was restless. Should he try it with one of his whores or not? At least, even if he doesn't know who the girl is, he has found her right? Well, no time to delay. He will find out tonight.

"Call me Otto." The king commanded in his strong voice.

He doesn't need to shout. Maids are always in front of his door waiting for instruction.

Soon, Otto entered with his head bowed in greetings.

"My king."

King Bonadel looked at him, his eyes cold and calculating. "Has it been done?"

"Yes, My king. It is done. They are all in the dungeon. Awaiting further instructions from you." Otto gave his feedback.

"Hmm."

"Prepare a feast tonight. I have plans. The girls are included. Make sure they are all present." The king instructed and sat down on a decorated chair.

Otto needed no further words, he went out immediately to start planning. He bowed again and went out.

King Bonadel was lost in his thoughts when he felt a presence. He didn't know when the person walked in but without turning, he knew who the person is. His body went rigid immediately.

"What do you want?"

"If you want to talk to me,at least face me." The voice is of none other than Queen Danso.

King Bonadel reluctantly faced her, queen Danso covered herself with her bathrobe, her hair brushed down, her glassy skin looking so inviting. Her plump lips looking so fresh and wet.

"Now, talk."

"Is this how it will continue to be?" She questioned him but he only raised a brow at her but that didn't deterred her, she continued talking.

"For how long? I'm your Queen! Why won't you look at me? Just why?! We've only been married for a year! We've never hold each other hand not to talk of being intimate. What's is going on?" Queen Danso heaved up and down. She just could not take it any longer. Why must she suffer because she's a Queen?

King Bonadel looked at her and sighed. "What do you want? "

Without mincing word. "You. My husband."

"I'm afraid you can't get that." Just a sentence. And it shattered her to the bone. It killed any hope trying to blossom in her heart.

Her eyes got misty immediately but she refused to let him see her tears.

"I'm going to have you Bonadel. Just wait." And with that,she walked out.

King Bonadel scoffed and shook his head in amusement.

"What a show."

Let's get prepared for tonight. "Maids!" He called and five of them rushed in immediately. They all bowed down. He stood up and said to them "Get started."

"Yes, my king."

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~Dungeon~

The girls all crunched up to one side. The dungeon smells so bad and it's dark. They couldn't see each other face but they can talk to one another.

Ariella has now been reduced to nothing and nobody deem it fit to give her cloth. She, herself isn't bothered. Why would she? This looks like her last destination in life but she's determined not to die just like that.

A lone tear fell off her eyes, but she cleaned it and wipe her face even if she couldn't see the action she's performing.

There was silence all over the place. None of them could breathe well. They were still wondering what would happened to them when they heard footsteps. They all grip each other arm. Their heartbeat racing in a rush.

The footsteps stopped at the entrance of where they are and give a command. "Come out! All of you."

They scrambled up, the light in Otto's hand giving them the illumination they no needed to see.

"Arrange yourselves in two lines and follow me."

All thirty of the girls followed him while trembling and shaking.

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~Royal hall ~

Everywhere has been decorated, bustling with vigour. The citizens are also invited, men with titles and honours. Those who ruled with the king also.

Both the king and the Queen are also sitted together but there is a friction between due to what happened earlier.

But nobody cared, as long as the kingdom is safe and they are getting benefits. Everywhere was filed with laughter and smiles, only the Queen remained stone faced.

The king rose up and silence filled the hall. "I invited you all today to celebrate with me." The king began.

Murmurs filled the entire halls as everyone wondered what the king is celebrating.

"Today, I toast you all to a brand new season as i chose a new Queen." He dropped the bomb.

Silence.

More silence.

Queen Danso stood up in fury and shouted.

"Bonadel!"