Ella's POV
I had almost lost hope of finding Laura. She seemed to be in a place where my powers couldn't reach. I was really frustrated and couldn't sit on the throne because the entire pack still believed I was the killer of the alpha simply because of the letter.
Not like anyone would stop me from sitting on the throne, but it would make it appear like I really killed the Alpha just so I could become the ruler. It was only by getting hold of Laura and exposing her that I was vindicated.
But how?
The problem did not arise until this evening. It was so unbelievable, and I really found it hard to accept that it was happening because the last set of people to trust or believe their words were demons.
I was stunned to see the young lady from the demon clan at my door when I opened it to see who was knocking.
She hurried in immediately. I opened the door and went down to her knees, tears in her eyes as she shivered in fear. She must have felt the inner energy, which was a threat to her life, but she was still adamant about meeting me.
"What are you doing here? How brave of you to think you will go back alive! Or do you have a death wish? I snorted at the young lady, who was wincing in pain each time she adjusted herself while kneeling. She seemed to be in pain, but the most sadness was brimming in her eyes.
"My name is Lena, and I don't mind being killed as long as you help me destroy that woman, Laura. I am here because I was told you are the only one who can kill her, as you have grudges with her. She is also planning to start a war against this pack with all the demon warriors." Tears fell from her eyes.
"Are you for real? I couldn't just believe what I was hearing. I don't think Laura is working for the demons.
"Please help me get rid of her before she destroys our people. The king had plans to stop unnecessary killings and several evils. He planned to create a new demon clan where we would stay in peace and harmony together without causing trouble, but Laura had changed everything. He fell in love with her, and that's where the big problem began. Many had died already. My butt hurts badly from her whip, all because I confronted her that I was supposed to be the next queen, not her. She explained, sobbing silently.
Anger burned inside me like a raging flame as I recalled all the evil Laura had done to this pack with the help of the demons. Now she was doing more without remorse.
"Take me to her! I snapped in anger, and at the same time, Dracula walked into the room and was shocked when he sensed the demon girl in there.
"What is she doing here? He growled, his powers triggered by her scent.
"She is here to take us to Laura."
"And you believe her? He frowned, glaring at her. "What if it's a trap?
"It is not a trap, I swear. I know it's hard to believe, but this was my only option to stop that wicked woman from destroying us. She is obsessed with supremacy! The lady sighed, and I nodded at Dracula.
"Let's give her a try.
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Laura's POV
It was like a dream come true. After what seemed like an eternity for me, it was finally the day I would be crowned the queen of the demon clan.
I knew how Ella was going to come for me, so all I needed was this crown to be placed on my head so I could plan a sudden ambush on her pack.
They won't expect it, so I would have the upper hand. It was more exciting to be a ruler here because no one dares go against your order. It was just as if their lives were tied around your fingertip.
As long as you're either the king or queen, your wish is their command, and they must do it.
Everything was going as planned. The decorations and how crowds were pulling out as every single one of the demons attended, even when I knew how much they hated me in their hearts.
None of them would dare spill anything against me because it would result in death.
Every part of the ceremony and festival rituals went smoothly until it was finally the designated time for me to be crowned queen.
I had felt a kind of foreboding sensation at that moment, anxiety washing through me as if something bad was going to happen. It was as if Ella's eyes were on me, but I shoved the thoughts away, believing I was just overthinking because there was no way she could enter this clan.
Never did I think that a knight's daughter would go so far as to help Ella, our greatest enemy. I had been stylishly looking for her among the crowd and couldn't find her, but I didn't think it was something to be concerned about.
"Now, our new queen will be crowned. Rise to your feet! The announcer's voice echoed, and I could see how they reluctantly stood with deep frowns on their faces, but who cares?
I don't fucking care if they like me or not. It still doesn't prevent them from being beneath me all the days of their lives.
Losers!
I scoffed and beamed as I stood with the demon king smiling and winking at me.
The crown was brought out by one of the knights who was to crown me, and he kept forcing his smiles.
I stepped forward and knelt before him, grinning from ear to ear. This was the best moment of my life.
"Today, I, the..."
An arrow from somewhere I don't know fired it's way directly at the crown, snatching it out of his hand and sticking it to the wall in what appeared like a flash.
There was an uproar as everyone began to roam their eyes around in search of who did that.
"Who did that? The king roared at the crowd, but silence was the reply.
I drifted my eyes at the arrow and saw a paper stick to the edge. I stood and went over, picking it out.
My heart began to race as I recognized the handwriting as that of Ella.
"It is over, bitch! I read, sending chills of overwhelming fear down my spine.
The king came over. "What is written there?
His questions sounded distant as fear shook me more.
"Get the crown on my head, now! I shouted at the knight, as that was the only thing that would give me the authority to command the armies to war, as I knew the king wouldn't have the courage to do that.
"Do as she said! The demon king added, and the arrow was plucked out, bringing out the crown, but just as it was about to be placed on my head, the same arrow was fired, and this time it struck down the knight dead instantly.
More outbursts ensued from the crowd.
What is happening? Guards! Protect us!" The demon king thundered, trying to hug me, but I shrugged out and bent to pick up the crown and place it on my head, but the bodyguards he beckoned on didn't do as he said, allowing another arrow to hit my leg at that moment.
"Ahhh!" I burst into a loud cry.
"It is over, bitch! The voice of Ella broke in, and a path was created among the crowd for her and the knight's daughter with her mate. The three were walking majestically towards me, with no one attempting to stop them.
"Kill them!!!" I shouted, but everyone stood still. "Are you all deaf?
"They want you dead, so they won't attack anyone who is here to help them." The knight's daughter snickered as they climbed up to the stage.
"What the hell are you doing?" The demon king growled.
"To save our land. This woman is about to destroy us. She wants war for her own safety, not minding how many of us get killed. She doesn't belong here and should go and pay for her crime instead of using us as her shield." She poured to the demon king, who suddenly sensed truth in her words.
It was as if his eyes had opened. "You're right! I've been losing many lives recently because of her.
"Don't believe this."
I couldn't say further as a hot slap from Ella shut my mouth. Out of rage, I attacked her, but her mate wouldn't even allow me to stress her before coming in with a powerful blow on my stomach that forced blood out of my mouth as I crashed to the ground.
"Please order your warriors to take them away from here. They want to kill me. I plead with the demon king, but for the first time, he looked away from me.
"No." He stated this and kneeled before Ella.
"I know you're the chosen one from the moon goddess to destroy us, but please give us a second chance to follow the right path.
*What!" I exclaimed.
"We need her. Hand her to us, then! Ella said, and he nodded.
"What??"
"I thought you loved me?"
"I have a queen already, and that's her. Not you." He responded, pointing at the knight's daughter.
There were screams and noises of jubilation from the crowd. The happiness that had been lacking since the start of the event coursed into everyone immediately as I was shackled and dragged out like an animal, scorned and spat on by the demons gathered as they hailed and thanked Ella for taking me away.
"Are you going to leave these evil demons unharmed? I seethed in shame, but a hard booth was kicked at my face, shutting me up immediately.
It was actually over. The demons were given a second chance to make right their wrongs, but I was excluded. Ella was never going to spare my life.
That was how I ended up in the gallow after months of being treated like a slave by Ella and her mate, who got married happily as the rulers of both the Lycan kingdom and the Wolf Pack.
My life ended with no family, children, or anything to be remembered with.
Fuck it.
The End.