Chapter 40

'I'm dancing with Lord Martin'. I informed Cole through telepathy.

'Stay calm, okay?'

'Mhm'.

I knew I had to choose my words carefully when dancing with Lord Martin. I didn't need a soothsayer to tell me that Lord Martin was a cunning and devious person. His aura said it all.

"Pet, you know it's a little bit surprising that Cole hasn't killed you yet". Lord Martin said.

I didn't know if it was a question or simply a statement so I kept mute.

After a few seconds passed by without me uttering a word, I felt someone trying to access my thoughts. I knew it was Lord Martin. I subconsciously blocked him out which was weird 'cause  I can't recall ever doing that. Sometimes I didn't even know that someone was accessing my thoughts.

"You're really interesting," He said thoughtfully.

"What type of pet shop were you bought from?"

"I'm assuming it's a royal pet shop, my lord". I said courteously.

"Who sold you to the pet shop?" He asked.

"I was captured and drugged, my lord". I said.

"Do you have any family?"

"Yes, my lord". I said.

"How many?"

"I lived with my dad before I was captured, my lord". I said, trying hard not go step on his foot. He was asking too much questions already.

"I lived with my dad, step mom and step sister before I was captured. I do not know of any other family, my lord". I said.

No questions please.... No more questions... No...

"How old are you?"

Oh no, more questions.

'He wants to know my age'  I told Cole.

'Tell him you're eighteen'. Cole replied.

"I'm eighteen, my lord". I told Lord Martin.

"Hmm, eighteen". He said thoughtfully.

"Yes, my lord".

Okay, seriously, no more que-

"So-" He began.

Oh no! More questions.

"Can you tell me how you got captured?" He said.

"In detail," He added.

'He wants to know how I-'

'Don't worry. He won't ask questions again," Cole said, interrupting me.

Just then, I saw a slave approach us.

"M- my g- greetings lord M- Martin". The slave stuttered while bowing his head.

"What do you want?" Lord Martin asked harshly, probably frustrated that our conversation got interrupted.

"Princess Rhea has requested the pet be brought to her," The slave said.

"Tell her I'll personally bring the pet to her when I'm done with it". He said, dismissing the slave.

The fact that he referred to me as 'it' didn't go unnoticed by me.

"Lord Martin," Rhea said as she approached us.

He let go of me to acknowledge Rhea's presence.

"Ah, Princess Rhea," Lord Martin said, taking Rhea's hand in his.

Rhea pulled away before he had the chance to kiss it.

"My brother handed over this pet to me to take care of till after the ceremony." Rhea said.

"That's surprising though. The Prince Cole I know doesn't care so much about his pet."

"Not everyone is as unrepentant as you are, Martin. Also, if your definition of 'caring' is handing over your pet to your sister to take care of, then I really don't know what to say then". She said, emphasizing the 'Martin'.

Lord Martin grinned.

"Princess Rhea, I haven't seen you for decades now, how about we sit down for a little chat?"

"Sorry, Martin. I have more important things to do," She said.

"Let's go, pet". She said, referring to me.

"Gosh! I hate that man so much that he's number one on my hate list," Rhea groaned as soon as we got far away from where Martin was standing.

I chuckled.

"He scares me," I said.

"That jerk isn't worth your fear. He just needs to be put in his place. He can't be trusted, he's very cunning and devious," She said.

"I noticed. His aura screams evil." I said.

"He won't harm you. If he tries to, Cole will year his head into a million pieces".

I chuckled.

I took a good look at Rhea.

She looked stunning.

She was putting on a backless maroon dress that reached mid thigh, showcasing her long legs. Her stiletto heels made her legs appear even longer. Her hair was styled to perfection. She was also putting on a silver necklace and a bracelet too. She had a pair of silver earrings on too. Her makeup was flawlessly done. Her beauty made me jealous.

"You look so gorgeous," I said.

"Thanks. You don't look bad yourself,"

I smiled.

"Rhea!" A familiar voice called from down the hall.

It was Malcolm.

"What's up, Malcolm?"

"Your dad found out," Malcolm said. "He found out that Cole's not the groom".

I gasped and Rhea's eyes widened.

"H- how did he find out?" Rhea asked.

"I don't know. But he pulled off Damon's mask as soon as he suspected,"

"Oh no, this can't be happening," Rhea panicked.

"Calm down. Your dad and Larissa's parents are furious. It might be reported to the council. Cole being a council member makes it worse." Malcolm said.

"This can't be happening" Rhea said.

"I have to go. Take Britt to Cole." She said and left.

"Let's go". Malcolm said to me.

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"So what's the situation like now?" Cole asked.Though he was acting cool about it, I knew he was worried.

"Not good." Malcolm replied. "Your dad wants to meet you".

"Alright, I'll meet him now. Make sure Britt stays in-" He was interrupted by the sound of people yelling.

"There's commotion outside". Malcolm informed Cole.

"Obviously," Cole said.

Suddenly, the door flung open with so much force that I was surprised the hinges didn't fall off.

It was Cole's dad.

Memories of what happened the last time I met him flooded through my head. I disliked him.

He walked up to Cole. The next thing I knew, Cole was slapped across the face.

"Do you know what you just did?!" He yelled in anger.

"What I know is that you just slapped me." Cole said, still acting cool about everything.

Though, I could tell he was trying to keep his anger in.

I knew by the way his jaw clenched and unclenched.

Before anyone knew it, he was slapped again.

"I should have killed you and your twin when I killed your worthless mother." His father spat.

"You've ruined what I worked so hard for you son of a bitch!" He yelled.

Cole had clearly had enough of his nonsense.

No one expected what happened next.

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