Dragon's Sorceress Queen

23. False Suspicion

Rosabelle's POV-

"You really want me to read this book?" I ask Dargan while rasing my eyebrows.

Somehow we managed to get out of the previous... compromising position and Dargan has started doing what he came here for. And to my shock he has taken out several books on Dragons and Sorcerers.

"I am." He answers simply.

"Why do you want me to read this book? These are the history of mythical creatures, not to forget whom people hate and wouldn't Ma be angry if I read about the history of someone who is hated and not of our own kind?" I ask too many questions all together.

"I'm sure you already know the history of..

our kind but I want you to read these and moreover it's Ma's wish... more like, command." He says flipping pages.

"Are you threatening me?" I glare at him.

"I don't know. If you are scared of her then yes, I am, and if you are not then no, I'm just informing you." He says still flipping pages.

"Your mother hasn't done anything yet that should make me feel warm when I hear her name. I only remember the pain she inflicted on me and didn't even explain anything to me." I say.

"She did what she had to." He says and I look at him incredulously.

Is he serious? Did he not see my marks?

"You very well know how hurt I was. I wasn't even able to stand let alone walk and you are still defending her? Tell me why she has to do it? I want to know the reason why she made me go through that humiliating act." I ask him balling my fist.

If he doesn't want to take my side, I don't care, but at least don't defend her acts!

"She had a reason. And she still has one. Do not forget I married you for a reason as well." He says and I can clearly see his displeasure and anger.

"And what is it? I know I was married to you so I could be protected." I say reluctantly. I feel like I'm a weakling every time I think of my reason of marrying him.

"That's your father's reason, but why did I accept it? Did you ever think? Or have you taken me for a caretaker who would look after you?" He says.

Just a few moments ago, we were both here, chest to chest and he played a prank on me like we were friends and now he is here arguing with me.

"Of course, I don't take you as one. Taking care requires having heart which you don't have." I say and turn to leave when suddenly he grabs my wrist stopping me.

"Take the books before you go." He says and I turn sharply.

What else did I think? He won't ever apologise.

I pick up the books and turn again. I hastily make my way to the staircase and slowly start descending down.

"Don't let them be seen by anyone else." He says loudly but I ignore him and move to my chamber.

How dare he treat me nice one moment and humiliate me the very next? And why do I feel hot when I'm near him?!

That's it! I won't give any attention to him and I'll focus on my plan. I won't get affected by his touches!

Yes! I won't be affected by his touches! I won't be!

"I don't care what happens to her. I just don't want any troubles for Rose. And Lady Gold does look like trouble. She screams it, if you ask me!" I hear Nina exclaim as she sits with Tina and Ana.

"I didn't know you could read people so well, Nina." I say chuckling while entering the room.

They all three chuckle as well, as I keep the books on the bed.

At least someone is having a good time.

"My Queen." Tina greets me calmly with a smile while Ana literally jumps over to me.

"My Queen!" I chuckle at her attics before sitting down on the bed.

"Hello, Ana. Hey, Tina." I greet them and see Nina frown at the side and I roll my eyes.

"Hello, my dear, Nina. What were you guys talking about?" I ask them while Ana has her eyes locked at the books I have just brought in.

"We were talking about Gold. Ana and Tina said they met her on their way here and that she talked bad about you for letting two outsiders in. She said bad things to them." Nina says sadly.

"What did she say?" I frowns nd look at Ana, but she just scoffs.

"How cares what she said? She doesn't know what I can do to her." She says making me frown deeper before Tina suddenly butt's in.

"I apologise, my Queen. Ana is just frustrated because of Lady Gold. Since we know how to fight pretty well being staying out as rogues, she thinks she can defeat Lady Gold in a combat. It's just her anger speaking." Tina explains while Ana looks at her annoyed.

"Well, if you are really up for that combat thing with her... count me in, because I wanna disfigure her face after hwo low she thinks of others." I say and the both sisters smile but of course Nina has that worried frown like a mother.

"Rose, promise me you won't get in any trouble." She says walking towards me and I sigh.

"As long as it is not required." I say.

Third Person's POV-

In the middle of a forest-

"Arcsia, I have already received a message from Richmond. He'll soon be the Alpha of the second strongest pack and we'll have his army. But I want you to go and talk the the Rogue Alpha whom they call their Tara, their Star. He has a big number of rogues serving to him and if he comes on our side, it'll be for the best." The man with slightly grey hairs in his beard and on his head speaks to his daughter as he sits on top of a big rock serving as his throne.

His tone could tell how seriously he was talking to his daughter who was listening to him intently. After handling that little boy who wouldn't stop praising that b***h of a Queen, he was furious.

Arcsia's daughter's black hair sway in the wind but she didn't care as she heard her father's command.

"Do whatever it takes to get him on our side. You have a brain and a body of a perfect woman. No matter what, I want him on our side. And if you fail, do not show up ever again." He says to his daughter who stands with her hands at her back.

"When do I leave, father?" She asks already knowing that each and every word that has just come out of his father's mouth was true.

He would indeed not accept her coming empty handed.

"Immediately."

Arcsia bows to her father before she turns to take her leave and go find the Rogue Alpha. The Star of the rogues. The Tara as they all call him.

Back in the Royal pack-

Roald takes his steps calmly as he can't seem nervous in front of Rosabelle.

Though he is still a little confused with what he encountered before, it seems to him that he is the only one who has the true knowledge about that crystal, sharp lace.

His reward has been already decided, he just doesn't know whether or not it would be granted. But then, if Rosabelle knew about the lace and its ability, she would've never wanted it near anyone but she flaunted it out to everyone.

Roald stops in front of her chambers before knocking softly at the door.

The door creaks open and an innocent face of an innocent girl pops out of the door.

Nina looks at Roald with that cute frown that makes Roald forget his nervousness.

"I'll inform the Queen of your presence, my Lord." She softly says while bowing before rushing inside.

Roald merely waits for her for a few seconds, before she has come again.

"You can come inside, my Lord." She says and opens the door wide.

Roald walks inside and looks back at her as she stands to wait outside. Giving one quick glance to her, he walks further inside.

"Raold, this is getting habitual, isn't it?" Rosabelle says as she gets off the bed with a silk robe covering her body as she was preparing for bed.

It was full sleeves and escaped touching the floor by mere centimetres.

"I had to talk about my reward." He says as she pours a drink for him and water for herself.

"Don't bother, Rosabelle. I anyway don't drink that. I prefer red and Merlot at that." He says.

"You didn't complain yesterday." Rosabelle chides him.

"Well, I wanted to be polite." He says smiling sheepishly before Rosabelle offers him water rather.

"Thank you."

"So, you came to dicuss your reward. Have you thought about it?" Rosabelle asks motioning him towards the couch.

"Yes, and I'm very sure of what I want as well."

"Well, then tell me, what is it?"

"The lace. The lace you wore while fighting me." He says and Rosabelle frowns confused.

"The lace? What could you possibly need it for?" She asks and he shrugs acting calm.

"Well, I think it looks beautiful at you and seems precious. So, I am asking you to sacrifice that. And I also doubt it is a lucky one." He says whispering the last part asking Rosabelle chuckle.

"You are not gonna wear it in the battles, are you?" She asks with a playful suspicious look.

"Can't say." Roald exhales rubbing his hands on his knees that makes Rosabelle giggle.

"Well, if that really all it is, you can have it." Rosabelle shrugs and Roald relaxes.

"I'll bring it." Rosabelle says and brings the lace from the chest filled with the gifts by Winston.

Roald eyes her other 'useless' gifts before gracing his face with a smile as she turns around and comes towards him with the lace in her hand.

"There you go." She hands it over to him.

"Thank you."

Roald leaves after thanking her and wishing her a good night.

He moves holding the lace by its one end only, just to be sure that it doesn't freeze his hand before dropping it behind a pillar as soon as he sees, Alpha King Dargan coming his way.

"Alpha." He quickly bows down.

"What are you doing in this area, Roald? I think the last time that you were here, I made it clear to you that nobody is allowed in this part of the castle. Just because Rosabelle allowed you, it doesn't mean you have to be here all the time, especially at night." Dargan says through gritted teeth.

Never ever has anyone gone against his rules but his wife did. And that too against the one rule which is so strict and known.

"I apologise, Alpha. I just came to take my reward from the Queen." He says bowing while the corner of his eyes makes sure that the lace is hidden.

While Roald is caring about lace, Dargan's eyes widen as his suspicion comes true. Anger bursts through his whole body before he pushes Roald hard in the wall behind him and runs through the hallways towards his wife's chambers.

He pushes the door open startling Rosabelle and Nina who was putting Rosabelle's robe aside on the couch.

"GET OUT!" Dargan ordered Nina giving her a single glance and she looked worriedly towards Rosabelle.

Dargan strode over to Rosabelle and held her jaw tightly bringing her close to himself.

Nina shivers as she wants to help her best friend but Rosabelle's quick hand movement let's her know that she wants her to go.

Dargan notices and turns back to the helper gulping in fear.

"GO AWAY BEFORE I HAVE YOU BURNED BY MIDNIGHT!" He roars out and Rosabelle pleads with her eyes for her to go out.

Nina scurries away quickly and Dargan's heated gaze turn to Rosabelle again.

He leaves her jaw and holds her by her throat before pushing her down on the bed. He hovers over her completely ignoring the salty water filling her eyes and the need to breathe.

"How dare you let any other man touch what's mine?! How dare you f**k him and grant his f*****g reward?!" He booms while the poor girl caught on the bed only thinks one thing.

Is that how little you think of me?