Amethyst's POV
Another month has gone by and the rogue kingdom is in an uproar. Apparently today is the day of the forced wedding of King Reed's most recent bride. Last month his men brought in a group of she-wolves from a rogue community not far from here. I met a few of them and have tried to help them when I can. It breaks my heart to hear the torment they go through. It's like when they made this place they purposefully didn't make it sound proof or the pigs they call wolves take pleasure and making their acts public. Only one of the new women hasn't had to suffer yet only because she is my disgusting grandfather's next victim but unfortunately after tonight that won't be the case. He will forcefully mark and mate her and even though him doing it to anyone disgusts and angers me, for some reason the thought of him touching her makes me even angrier. Maybe because over this month we have become friends.
'She makes me feel something special. I'm drawn to her.' Summer states.
'Me too, I wish I understood our connection to her.' I respond. 'She also smells like fresh baked cookies and every time we are near her I crave them, it makes me miss mom and the girls, it makes me miss home.'
'Yeah, maybe that's why we like her so much, she reminds us of home. Plus she's one of the most gorgeous she-wolves I have ever laid eyes on.' Summer agrees.
'She really is, I never really thought I had a specific type before but her blonde hair, sapphire blue eyes, and her gorgeous smile makes me think she's like a viking goddess personified. Honestly if it wasn't for the fact you haven't claimed her, I would think she was our mate.' I chuckle.
'Yeah, if only. Even with this damned collar blocking my abilities, if she were our mate I am sure I would sense it.'
As Summer and I day dream about our new friend we don't hear the faint footsteps come into our room. Her voice and scent hit us at the same time.
"What are you thinking about?" Lottie's angelic voice questions.
I turn around and give her the warmest smile. "Just you, and how your presence makes us think of home."
"Well isn't that sweet. When we get out of here you will just have to bring me to meet the rest of your family, but only if they aren't assholes like your grandfather. Seriously I still can't believe you are related to the Rogue King." Lottie sasses.
"Me either, honestly if it wasn't for the fact he looks like an older version of my dad, I would say he was lying." I scoff. "Anyway what brings you to my humble abode, I am honestly surprised they let you walk around, especially today."
"Well, you know they didn't let me come alone," she gestures to the two brutes standing by the door. "I also insisted that if they are going to force me to marry some wrinkly old foreskin that I needed you to be my handmaiden and for me to get you myself."
"Oh I am sure that went over well." I mock. "Tell me, how much of a beating did you get for making demands?"
"Well since today's my wedding day, none, but I'm sure the charming Rogue King won't let it slide after tonight." She bites back sarcastically.
"THAT IS ENOUGH!" One of the brutes roars.
"You will not speak ill of our King and you will do to remember your place." The other one demands.
Both Lottie and I look at each other and roll our eyes. Lottie is a lot like me in the fact she doesn't take shit from anyone. In this month alone she has probably had twice as many beatings as I had in my first month. The biggest difference is since I am related to the Rogue King none of his lackeys lay a finger on me, they just report to him and he issues my punishment. Whereas Lottie gets beaten by the lackeys and my grandfather for her disrespect. It's been about six months since my kidnapping and they still think I will bow down but I refuse. I feel Lottie will be the same way. I just hope she will be able to overcome being raped tonight because unfortunately we both know that's what this wedding means for her. If we could have escaped we would've already done so and I know I will not be able to help her tonight. It makes me sick just thinking about it.
'I would love to kill them all right here, right now, especially that good for nothing wolf they say is our grandfather.' Summer growls.
'I agree.' I acknowledge, 'We will have our chance, I just know it. I can feel we will be able to escape this hell soon. We will free all the she-wolves and destroy all the wolves. I promise to the moon goddess herself it will be done.'
"Okay ladies, it is time to get the new bride ready for her big night." Winifred bellows as she comes barging into my room. "Amethyst dear, bring Lottie to her room, I have set up everything she needs for the wedding. See to her care and make sure she is perfect for his majesty."
Rolling my eyes again I take Lottie by the hand and the both of us along with the two brutes head upstairs to her suite, the same room I was brought to when it was expected that I would be the Rogue King's bride. I shudder at the thought. Once we arrive in the room the brutes lock us inside and I help Lottie get ready. First I draw her bath not planning to use anything that witch left in here until I feel pain in my head and a clear message 'Don't disobey, use what I have left out for the bride.' Groaning I place the labeled bridal prep stuff into the bath and apologize to Lottie leaving the bathroom so she can bathe. I wait for her to finish by gathering the rest of her wedding things, placing the dress and lingerie on the bed, the makeup, hair products and lotions on the vanity, and pull the jewelry out. Even though Lottie isn't King Reed's first bride he still goes out for every single one. It would be charming if it wasn't so sickening.
Lottie comes out of the bathroom and starts putting on the lingerie that's laid out. She looks incredibly sexy in it. It makes me wish she was wearing it for me. I must have my jaw dropped because she looks at me and giggles.
"Like what you see?" Shaking her hips and then doing a little spin, she smirks at me. Causing me to blush. "Don't worry if I saw you wearing this I would probably have the same reaction." She winks and grabs the dress to put on. I help her tie it up, then help her with her shoes. Once the dress and shoes are on she sits at the vanity so I can help her with her hair and makeup. Once that's done, I place the jewelry on her and help her stand.
"I'm sorry you're being forced into this," I whisper to her, "for what it's worth, you are a stunning bride."
"Thank you, and don't worry about me, I can handle this." She remarks confidently.
Just then the guards open the door and Winifred walks in, she eyes up Lottie, gives her approval and escorts us down to the grand hall where this shame of a wedding is to take place. I am escorted in by one of the kings man guards and placed next to my grandfather like I am his best man or something. He shoves a box into my hands and tells me to hold it until he asks for it. Just then the doors open and the room looks towards it. Lottie starts walking down the aisle, she is glaring at everyone in the room but when her eyes lock with mine she gives a small wink then goes back to glaring. It makes Summer chuckle and I try to hold back my own laughter.
'She's going to give him hell.' Summer snickers.