Capitulum 45

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Unfortunately we didn't have time to discuss the plan the three days that had gone by. Cyllene had put a guard on each of us while we worked. Every single night Don had picked me up since Cyllene had insisted that I spend my nights in the holding cell. She wanted to break me, I knew that. But I was slowly starting to see my way out of here. Even Leto seemed to find some left over strength hidden far away.

Once again I was stuck in a cold, small room. Camille had promised me to try and sneak into the basement to find some old documents, apparently my mom had a certain place she loved to go to and had hidden the details in some kind of old artifact.

After a few hours of sleep I was roughly awakened by Don, he pulled me to my feet before handcuffing me. 'What is going on?' But he didn't answer, instead he angrily pushed me through the halls until we came to a room where Cyllene was hovering over Camille, Jen, Rose, Beau and some more. Her eyes were glowing a bright green, anger radiating of her body. The other girls I didn't know where shivering in fear, Don pushed me to my knees. 'I am glad everyone is here.' Cyllene snarled, her claws were out as she walked in front of us.

I send a confused look to Rose, but she shrugged as she shook her head. Alright, she didn't know what was going on and I bet no one else did. Every single one of us was forced to sit on our knees and our hands tied behind our backs. The girl next to me shivered, her entire scent reeked of fear. I nudged her gently and smiled, hoping it would encourage her to stay calm. But to no avail, Cyllene grabbed her and wrapped her hand around the girls throat.

I bit back a growl, Cyllene kept eye contact with me. 'Last night, someone stole something from me. I would love to have it back.' She hissed, no one spoke. 'No one I see, well...' without another word she slit the girls throat. The girls next to us gasped in fear, but the four women next to me didn't even flinch. They kept quiet, staring hard at the wall behind Cyllene.

'I guess I will have to kill each and one of you slowly until someone speaks up, next.' A guard quickly rushed forward to grab another girl before handing her to Cyllene. I closed my eyes as I tried to fight the uncontrollable power that surged through me, my gums were throbbing as my canines started to grow. Breath Azalea, breath I tried to encourage myself. Another body fell to the ground with a loud thud, but before I could let out a growl Camille nudged me, her gaze met mine as she smiled. 'Noli Timere Regina,' She whispered softly. 'Don't be afraid, we got this.'

Another girl was handed to Cyllene, but Beau stood. 'It was me.' she said, Rose growled as she tried to fight the handcuffs. 'Beau don't, you idiot.' But Beau didn't respond, just walked forward to Cyllene. She tilted her head as she watched Beau approach her. 'Now that must have been difficult.'

Cyllene smiled. 'It is a shame Beau, you won't be able to see me rule and kill your precious princess.'

Beau sighed, 'Kill me if you must Cyllene. But I shall never bow to a Queen who wears a crown studded with the jewels of every life she has ended,' Her gaze met mine as Cyllene let out a angry growl before digging her claw deep in Beau her stomach, 'Vivat Regina..' Beau whispered.

I gasped, tears welling up in my eyes. My face turned to Jen and Camille, they had their eyes shut. Shaking with rage as tears fell down their cheeks. Rose had completely dropped her head, she looked devastated.

'Get rid of these bodies and the rest to their rooms. I have seen enough of them today,' She snapped at the guards. 'And you,' She growled, pointing her finger at me. 'I will find your little friend and rip her limbs off one by one.' She snarled before angrily walking out of the door.

One by one the guards pulled up us on their feet, I couldn't bring myself to look up at Beau her lifeless body.  Once again someone sacrificed themselves only because of me and the war my father created with Cyllene. I wish it didn't have to be like this, I never asked for it.

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A few guards pulled us up, dragging us through the doors before tossing us back in the old bedroom.  'Return to your duties. ' Only gruffly said before removing the handcuffs from us, Jen instantly rushed to Rose pulling her flat against her chest. At that moment Rose broke down, her tears and cries pierced right through me. I placed my hand on her shoulder, 'Rose I am so sorry.'

Her teary eyes met mine before she pulled me into a tight hug. 'Please Azalea. Kill the filthy woman, my oath is to you.'

I was a little shocked with the sudden hug but wrapped my arms around her, 'I promise. I will do whatever it takes for me to end her life. For every life she took, for my parents, for my mate, my pack and for you guys. I promise.'

'Good,' Camille spoke. 'Because in that case I would like to say I have found the place, well kind of.'

'You did? Where?' Rose let me go so I could move over. Camille pointed to three spots, 'Exactly in the middle of these spots is a hidden entrance that will lead you deep inside an extremely old cave. Unfortunately I don't exactly know where, but it is a start.'

'Here,' Rose spoke, walking up to me as she handed me an old necklace. It was a beautiful silver one with a large tooth. 'It belonged to your mother, at least we think so it was hidden in a small box we found in the basement. Well.. Beau did.' Her voice broke at the mention of her name.

Jen sighed, 'We have decided we can't go with you, we have to stay here to make sure Cyllene doesn't follow you. We'll try to give you a little of a head start. We never truly took an oath to serve you, although it passes along when the Queen died. Yet, if we do make it out of here alive, we-'

I cut her off: 'I will get you all out of here alive and after, you are free to go and do whatever you want. I don't want to be the kind of queen that demands power and for everyone to risk their lives for.' I didn't want to admit it bothered me that they stayed behind. But I forced myself to understand as I smiled.

Camille chuckled, wrapping her arm around me for an awkward side hug. 'You know, maybe I was wrong about you. You are just like your mother, stubborn, strong and you got a big heart. Just be careful, alright? Lycosura needs a new Queen to bring some order in this shit hole.'

'When are you planning on leaving?' Jen asked, grabbing her cleaning supplies. I shrugged, helping her carry the stuff towards the kitchen. I grimaced as the awful smell of rotten food hit my nose.

'How about tonight?' Camille whispered, my eyes met hers and I saw the determination in them. 'Isn't that too early?' Rose tried, but Camille shook her head. 'It's perfect, the men have some kind of party they will be drunk. Cyllene her lover is in town so she will be pre-occupied.'

Jen made a disapproving noise as she filled her bucket with water. 'Wouldn't call it a lover, she just uses him and his rogues but he mistakes it for love. Frankly it is rare for a Lycan to meet their mate, when we do well.. if we do find them we never leave their side. Mostly because it could kill us if we stay away from them too long.'

I let her words sink in as I abruptly stopped scrubbing the table, she did have a point. The minute I had met Kena, realizing she was my mate. I didn't want to be away from her, even if it was only for a second. I had completely forgotten about the whole dying part and now it hit me. My breath caught in my throat as I realized the whole situation, I hadn't just put myself in danger, I had put Kena her life in danger as well. Leto growled softly in the back of my mind. 'I am so sorry Leto..' It hurt me deeply because bluntly said I was killing Leto.

Jen noticed the silence as she wrapped her arm around me. 'We will get you back to your mate Azalea.'

'How long.. would it take?' I was afraid to hear the answer.

Camille shrugged. 'It honestly depends, but I think Kena not being a Lycan bought you enough time. How long have you been gone now?'

I shrugged. 'Two to three weeks I think? I kind of lost track of the days,' I sighed. 'Besides, Kena has a Lycan gene.'

Rose gasped, dropping her bucket with water on the floor. 'What?'

I nodded my head, 'Yeah.. Alcione told me. I don't know how, or why. All I know is that I am the only one to trigger it.'

Camille and Jen made eye contact. 'So it is true.'

Rose nodded her head, 'I believe it is.. I believe it is.'

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