Chapter 13: Where's Branston?
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Rani
When I agreed that Rudra could help me freshen up, I didn't expect him to do all of the work. He wouldn't let me do anything and I mean anything. He said I don't need to lift a finger and let him do all the work. I protested a few times but he refuse everytime so I gave up and let him be. He washed my body, shampooed and conditioned my hair and during that time he checked if I had any bruises or scars on my body; after that he dried myself up and dressed me. He also dried my hair and brushed it gently, making sure there's no knots in my hair. Secretly, I enjoyed his caring treatment but I won't admit it to him though.
He massaged my muscles, starting from my shoulders, arms, my back, my legs and right now he's messaging my feet. My goddesses his hands are like magic. Who would of thought that this vicious beast can have such a delicate touch. I was in cloud nine.
"Is this ok my pretty little demon" Rudra asked calmly,
"It's better ok swamp beast, it's wonderful" I said feeling blissful. He chuckled.
"Good. I told you I want to help" he smirked.
"Help? You did everything and not letting me clean myself up"
"And I said I don't want you to lift a finger. I want you rested" he said sternly. I rolled my eyes.
"Who would of thought the big bad beast has a soft touch" I teased.
"I only have a soft touch for you. Now shut up so I can work my magic you little brat" he responded. I just stick my tongue at him which lead my a smack on my sole of my feet.
"Ouch! That hurt Rudra" I grumbled.
"Then behave or I'll stop and leave you with sore feet" he warned. I shut my mouth and he smirked. Curse that man and his skillful hands.
"Fine I'll behave. Now less talky and more massaging swamp beast, i want to go back to my zen" I said dismissively. He just shook his head and continued massaging my feet.
After a peaceful moment of amazing message from Rudra, he spoke the silence.
"Do you want to tell me what happened on the training ground earlier today?" He asked. I signed. I guess I don't have much of a choice. I did say I would tell him after I've freshened up.
"Ok but promise me that you won't react until I've finished and you won't do anything rash?" I asked reasonabley.
"Just tell me Rani" Rudra signed.
"Promise me first then I'll tell you" I pleaded.
"Fine, I promise I won't react until you finished telling me what happened and I won't be rash. Now can you tell please" he responded calmly. So I told him everything that happened on the training ground and the reason why Marco was comforting me; Rudra kept his promise. He was listening to me without reacting during my story; giving me his whole attention. Once I was finished, Rudra was silent, too silent for my liking.
"Uh swamp beast? Say something. Anything. You're starting to worry me now" I said nervously and waving my hand at his face. He just stayed silent with no emotion on his face. Every second that he's not saying anything the more I got anxious. After few more moments he shot up, giving me shocked, and starting to leave the bedroom. I followed right behind him.
"Where're you going swamp beast?" I asked with concerned. He didn't respond but just kept walking.
"Rudra, where are you going?" I repeated and again he didn't respond. He was heading outside, to the training grounds. Guessing what he was thinking, I ran in front of him and put my hands on his chest to stop him. He stopped in his tracks and looked at me, fury in his eyes. Oh no. This ain't going to be good.
"Stay out of my way Rani" he growled.
"No, not until you tell me what you're going to do" I asked, shaking my head at him and refusingto move. He didn't replied. He just gently moved me to the side and kept on walking. I followed him. Once we were on the training ground, Rudra stopped and scanned everyone.
"Where's Branston?" He growled aggressively. Everyone on the field froze on the spot. When no one answered, Rudra lost his patience.
"If no one not going to tell me in two seconds to where's Branston is I swear to all the goddesses and the mother of all dragons is my witness, I will personally skin every inch of each other bodies and burn you slowly so that you have a slow, painful death if you don't tell me where's Branston is" he bellowed so load that he made cracks on the building and the grounds around it. Me ears was ringing to how load he was. That's what I get for standing too close to him. I should of known better. I'm just surprised that my ear drums burst.
One of the pack members took a step forward and raised their hands,
"You'll find him in the food hall at this time your majesty " they said nervously. Rudra went straight to the food hall without saying anything to the pack member. I was hot on his heel.
"Rudra, what are you going to do to him" I asked worried.
"To teach him a lesson" he replied without giving me a second glance and stormed straight through the food hall. He looked around. I saw that his hands is turning into claws. Oh goddess there's going to a blood bath. I just know it.
"Branston, show yourself " Rudra commanded. That's when Branston turned round from the buffet table and paled when he saw that Rudra strode towards smoke coming out of his body.
"You're majesty, how may I help you?" Branston asked nervously. Rudra didn't respond. He went up to him and punched him in the face so hard that his head went backwards. Any further, Branston would of broken his neck. There was a sickening crunch to his nose. Branston fell to the ground and holding his nose in the process. There was blood slipping out of his hands. Everyone in the hall stopped what they were doing and watched the commotion.
"W-wwhat d-ddid I do y-your ma-majesty?" He trembled. Rudra grabbed his jaw .
"How dare you lay harm what's mine" Rudra growled. Branston looked confused.
"I d-don't know w-what you m-mean your ma-majesty? I n-nnever h-hharmed an-anyone that is y-yyours" he choked out.
"Lies. You harmed her. She told me everything" Rudra gritted. Pointing at me. Branston looked to where he was pointing at and noticed that it was me. Great. Now all eyes are on me. I hate having attention.
"Rudra, let it go. His not worth it. You're better than this" I mindlinked him. However, he just ignored me, his whole focus was on Branston. Rudra through him across the table, crashing all the plates in the process. The food was scattered everywhere.
"If you dare to think or touch her again, I swear to you that you will find disturbing ways to torture you. I'll be begging for death. I'll make you suffer so badly I'll make Satan himself look like a Saint to compare to me. Do I make myself clear?" He said with homicidal tone in his voice.
"Yes your majesty" Branston croked. When Rudra was about turn round when Branston gave me a death stare and mouthed 'you're dead', using his index finger to cross his neck as a knife. However, Rudra notice it and he longed on him. His hands was in flames. Branston lost all blood on his face. He was petrified now.
"How dare you threaten Rani like that. I guess you got a death wish" roared in his face. He was about to strike him until I blinked in front of him. I cupped his face.
"Rudra, look at me, only me" I pleaded. He moved his eyes away from Branston and focused on me. His eyes turning into flames. His hands on each side of my waist, holding it a little tight but I know he trying to control himself so I bare the pain.
"Breathe... just breathe Rudra. Keep looking at me. It's just you and me, no else matters right now" I cooed, stroking his cheek. The flames in his eyes died down but his eyes are now red. Taking deep breath. It's better than nothing I thought.
"That's it... just keep looking at me. Breathe swamp beast just breathe" I said softly, still stroking his cheeks. He let go one of his hand on me, took my hand, and gave a long kiss on the palm of my hand gently, while to staring at me. There were whispers around us but I didn't care. My main focus was making sure that Rudra was calm and not cause serious damage to everyone.
"Guards" Rudra barked. Two guards came running down and bowed.
"You're majesty" they said unison.
"Take this filth in the dungeons. I'll deal with him later and use silver chain to tie him up" he growled while he was still staring at me.
"No please your majesty. Have mercy. I won't threaten her again. Please, please" Branston begged. Trying to loosen their grip from the guards but they didn't budge and just dragged him carelessly to the dungeons. Ignoring his plead.
Rudra's eyes turned back to his ocean blue eyes that I love.
"There's my swamp beast" I said lovingly, caressing his cheeks. He gave my palm another kiss. He was back to him normal self. He then lift me up bridle style and he flames us out of the food hall, leaving everyone frozen on the spot, speechless.
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