The Kings Series #1 His Beauty Queen novel Chapter 33

Human.

Who are you?

I am you and you are me.

What? How?

You will know in time. Remember to protect our pups.

Alexander?

Our Lycan King is looking for us. His beast calls for me.

What are you? Tell me. I can't wake up!

Shhh...Not yet! I will tell you when it's time.

Alexander!

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Anna Michelle

The coldness of the floor made her shiver. She was in her usual tee shirt and jeans and it was not doing anything to protect her from the cold.

Rough deep coughs echoed in the room where she was kept. Her chest hurt. Having no idea how long it had been since she and her sister were taken by the witch, she huddled on one corner, trying to take in air through deep breaths.

Her stomach rumbled. Telling her the last meal she had was breakfast. It must be close to midnight for her to feel hunger bordering on pain.

She had to be strong. Remembering the days she and her sisters had nothing and they had to sleep so they won't be bothered by their empty stomachs. It was difficult to do it again since Xavier had made sure her nutritional needs were met every day. She can still do it.

Yes. She will sleep. And she will dream of her loving beloved.

Please, I don't want to be sick.

Deep bouts of coughs escaped her once more. Ruining her concentration.

Beloved. He will come always for her.

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Xavier

The sun has set, everyone was on edge. They watched all the surveillance videos and finally understood what had transpired.

His beloved was enchanted by a witch who pretended to be an innocent child. No one could fault Mish. She was a woman-child herself. What he needed to do was find a way to get her back. And protect her. And care for her.

The waiting game was killing them. He and Alexander had a search party on call but they needed help to locate their queens. They were absolutely sure their ladies were being held captive on a witch's realm.

A blinding light appeared at the clearing and sighs of collective relief were all around them.

Esmeralda had finally arrived. Alone. They will finally find out what happened at the Lycan Queen's room.

Xavier peered behind the light. Where the hell was the dragon king?

"He scouts the area, Xavier. Show me the Queen's room." The elegant woman glided, her beacon of light washed away the scent of blood on the floor.

He was also sure she was sending out healing spells to their injured men and women.

Alexander walked by her side. As stiff and as impatient as he was.

His beloved Mish. The throbbing in his chest was beating in time with his longing for her. He ached. Every part of his body was in pain from the distance. Regardless if she was marked or not. Their souls were one.

He yearned for her to be okay. Worried that her capture will lead to another sickness. Once she was back, he will never leave her side.

Dream of me. I will come to you. Be strong, my beloved.

They stopped inside the Lycan Queen's room.

Esmeralda sucked in a sharp breath. Her eyes glowed with a powerful light.

"Ruby!" The white witch's loud disembodied voice shook the room. Alexander and he widened their stances to brace themselves from the intense energy flowing from her.

Esmeralda floated in the dense air and raised her hands to call forth her enchantments and mystics.

Cold air began to churn around them, the dark vines jerked. Scenes began to unfold.

Suddenly, all that has happened in the chamber was revealed to them. He heard and saw his beloved crying out for him, the misery he was feeling grew in intensity.

His Michelle's arms had protected her sister lying on the bed while heavy gusts of wind threatened to blow them away.

Their men and nurses tried to reach them, one by one the harsh condition tore at their skins and each one fell bleeding on the floor, unable to rescue the queens.

After that, they heard a child's demonic giggle. Taunting. A circle of fire appeared out of nowhere. Only the bright halo and petals protected them right at that moment.

Gaze horrified, focused on the black hole materializing on the high ceiling, sucking the bed and its occupants. Screams asking for mercy came from his beloved as they were consumed inside the dark place. Then silence.

A girl hopped happily after them.

The scene brought him to his knees. Her cries calling for him... He roared in anguished.