Marvel imagines pt.4

The truth this time 🌿 Steve (royal AU)

Steve's head is the first to turn, yours following suit. You're met with the lady again. You visibly tense up, Steve can't help but register it out of the corner of his eye.

'What's the meaning of this...' Steve's in full defence mode.

'Your majesty you are in grave danger! Your wife... she's...' the woman has trouble catching her breath, but manages to do so while Steve's hand around yours tightens almost painfully.

'Guards! Take her away-'

'She's a witch! A very dangerous one!'

Steve lifts his hand, giving the woman a chance to speak further. You swallow the lump in your throat. Hot sweat spreads over your body now.

'Talking I'll of the queen usually costs someone their heads...'

'She's not denying it! You've heard the rumours your majesty.. I know who she really is, I'm merely here to protect you and this kingdom, from her!'

'That is preposterous!' One of your friends, Natasha, butts in. 'She would never!'

'But she would! Just look at her your majesty! She's not denying it like she does with the rest that's being said about her, she's nervous...'

Steve lets go off your hand when he glances your way. He can't help but believe the woman. You do seem nervous, and he can't deny that you've been acting strange lately.

'There's a way to prove it...' the woman speaks again.

Your glare hardens as the words leave her mouth. You try your best to stay calm but the lady is about to expose you to everyone.

'Your wife... is a traitor, a murdered and a witch... witches are allergic to certain gems...'

'Then my wife cannot be a witch.. she wears jewellery every day...'

'Those are fake... try one of yours... and you will see the skin burn, you will hear it sizzle.. and then you will be glad that I came to you before she could give you the same fate as many other kings....'

'Steve...' you plead. 'Don't...'

He takes your wrist in his palm and lifts your sleeve. 'You're not what she makes you out to be...'

'Don't do this... please...' you pull slightly but his grip gets stronger every time. 'Nothing will happen...'

Panic sets in when he takes one of his rings, with the gem that will certainly expose you. He presses it against the smooth skin and a cry leaves your lips.

The skin burns, the skin sizzles, just like the lady said. You try to pull away from him but all he can do is stare at you wide eyed. 'What?'

'Steve I- I can explain...'

His face turns cold all of the sudden. His eyes not as bright as they used to be. It's like he's shutting himself away from you. 'Guards...'

'No Steve I can explain... let me explain it please!' You beg him as he lets go off your wrist. Only for it to grabbed by his guards.