Chapter 22- Betrayal
‘Bullshit you do!” Declande yelled
“Declande language” I snapped
“Declande is rightful heir to the thrown” Devon spoke for the first time
“Is he eighteen?” Channing asked
“Sixteen” I replied automatically
“By law the eldest son of the King gets the throne” Channing explained
“No here it is the eldest son and king and Queen. You are not her son” Devon explained.
“He might not even be my son” Drake said. I looked at Drake and then walked up to Channing. I looked into his eyes and knew that he was indeed Drake’s son. I looked back at drake
“He has your eyes” I said softly
“Amalia no! Please it must have been before you!” Drake pleaded. I rested my hand on my slightly bulging stomach
“He’s eighteen. Of course it was before me” I whispered and then I headed up to the bedroom. I kept wondering how Drake could do this?! Did he not remember her?
A small knock came at my door. I quickly wiped my eyes and smiled
“Come in” I barely whispered. Declande walked in followed by Maria and Lydia. Declande sat beside me and hugged me. He was such a good son.
“We just heard” Maria said
“I just didn't think that this could happen” I said frowning in confusion.
“drake was a wild one before you” Lydia confessed. I nodded numbly
“Will he be staying here mum?” Declande asked
“I don't know. But don't get upset sweetheart. He will not be king that title is yours” I said patting his shoulder
“Yes and vampires will not worship a hybrid” Maria said shivering in disgust. I smiled but still felt a little betrayed.
“Come on Your Highness dinner is ready” Lydia said wiping her hands on her apron. I got up and so did Declande
“I better get going I have to help the gypsies” Maria said smiling and hugging me before leaving. Declande sat next to me at the dinner table (he was at the head) while Drake was at the other head and Channing next to him. Dinner was awkward to say the least.
“Mum can I go for a ride on Angelo tomorrow?” Declande asked. I smiled and took a sip of my blood
“Of course darling” I said to him. he smiled and then Drake piped up
“Just don't go hunting.... oh wait you screwed that up” I dropped my fork and knife
“That is enough!” I said sternly. I saw Declande’s jaw tense and he looked livid
“He needs to learn from his mistakes” Drake said
“When did your father make you do that huh? When did he belittle you?” I demanded
“Don’t bring my father into this” Drake snapped
“Then don't talk to your son like that!” I retorted
“You all look so happy on the outside” Channing mused
“Shut up you. you don't even belong here” Declande snapped
“He had every right to be here” Drake said
“Alright ENOUGH!” I yelled standing up. I rested a hand on my tummy and glared at Drake
“You were gone for five years of his life do not even talk to him like that! and Declande please try to be hospitable. And you Channing will not degrade my son as he is more royal than you!” I said. they all stared at me open mouthed.
“Where are you going?!” drake demanded
“To see Maria” I snapped walking out the door. I made my way to Maria and when she saw me she sighed and brought me some tea
“He is losing it. he really is” I said shaking my head at the thought of Drake’s behaviour.
“It seems so. Everyone is wondering how you are taking it” she said
“Not well. I just don't see the man I love anymore. I really don't. He is there somewhere but he isn't reachable” I sighed and shook my head rubbing my tummy
“Whatever happens I really hope this baby is brought into a world of love” I said sighing again
“Trust me it will be” she assured me.
“What changed?” I asked
“What do you mean?” she asked
“We used to be so in love. And he used to love Declande so much and now something has snapped and he has changed” I explained
“Maybe something is poisoning his mind”
“He is actually acting like the fictional Dracula” I said smiling slightly. I rubbed my hand over my tummy wondering what I was having when I felt them kick
“Maria!” I breathed
“What is it?” she asked looked concerned
“It kicked. My baby kicked” I said smiling happily.
“Amazing” I grabbed her hand and placed it on my tummy. She gasped when the baby kicked. She smiled
“How truly amazing”
“Mum?” I looked up and saw Declande. He looked kind of pale.
“What is it darling?” I asked
“You need to come home” he barely whispered
“What happened?” I asked
“Please just come home” he begged. I nodded and gave Maria an apologetic look before following Declande home. When we walked in something was different.
“Why is it quiet?” I asked
“Channing took dad somewhere” he whispered
“what?!” I demanded
“He was chatting to dad and then Dad was gone. Channing told me to keep my mouth shut but you had to know. He really is evil” he said to me. I nodded and then looked around for some sort of sign to where they went. But there was nothing. I looked around everywhere and I mean everywhere. Then something clicked.
“Call the guards and tell them to meet me by the gates” I said running out. people saw me and whispered while I ran. I geared up Angelo and walked him out
“What is so urgent your Highness?” Devon asked
“Channing the little bastard has kidnapped Drake” I said. in a second the guards were mounted up and ready to go
“Where would he have gone?”
“To the field where his mother died” I said as they opened the gates. We galloped to the field and when we arrived I dismounted and walked into the field. I saw Drake tied and he looked beaten. I ran to him
“My love?” I asked. he barely opened his eyes but just groaned. I tried untying him but then a voice stopped me
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Dracula's Soulmate (Watty Awards 2011)
VampireAfter an extremely horrifying event in her life, Amalia is at a loss. Sent to live with her dad in a dreary place, Amalia breaks the one rule she was told to obey. Don't go into the Forest and is almost killed herself by a pack of wolves. After bein...
