57 Chapter 55 - Anya

A boat?! I'm on a boat! I could hear footsteps running towards the front deck where I was standing. Damn it's those stupid guards!

That's it I had enough! I am not airport luggage to be thrown around place to place! These people can't keep treating me like trash!

"There she is!" A large man said with three other men behind him. "Look girl. Come with us back to your room willingly or we will force you." He hissed smiling wickedly at me. He put his hand on my shoulder and squeezed leaning into my face licking his lips.

"So what will it be girlie?" My fist flew into his face and he stumbled backwards in shock falling over the ship and hitting the water hard.

"AAAH! Man overboard!" The other men ran to the side of the ship to help the big guy. I ran past them hoping I could see land. If there's land in site, I'll just jump overboard and swim to it. I'm a good swimmer besides, I rather drown or get eaten by sharks them stay isolated with a bunch of disgusting men who has who knows what planned for me.

"Well, aren't you just a feisty little kitten." A man with red bangs and black short hair said clamly. He was leaning against the ship without a care in the world.

I narrowed my eyes at him studying him hard. He was muscular and handsome with bright green eyes. He seemed quite amused but he looked ridiculous dressed like royalty in 100° weather but I could tell he was someone important. He held his head up high and his eyes held power but the guards standing behind him said all I needed to know. He was in charge.

"Who are you and why am I here?" I asked annoyed with my hands on my hips. "My name is Rogan and I my dear am the Emperor of Vino." He said bowing lightly like a prince.

I felt myself tense up. Oh. . My. . God. . I'm so dead. This guy thinks I killed his Father. Is that why I am here?

"O-oh, h-how do you do?" I asked a little nervous. His smile grew when he noticed my discomfort.

"Come. Have dinner with me." He said sternly offering me his hand. I didn't budge from where I was standing.

"I'm sorry for what happened to your father. Teo said you find me responsible and want to punish me for his death, so forgive me for saying I don't trust you. If you want to punish me then do it. Don't toy with me." I said seriously. He stared at me for a few seconds before he broke out into a smile.

"Why would I punish the savior of my country?" He said smirking at me.

"Wha-" I shook my head. "Stop trying to trick me! Is this some kind of punishment? Screwing with my mind?!" I yelled in frustration. What is this guy up too? What is his intentions?

"I assure you. I'm not trying to trick you my love. Please, let's talk about this over a nice hot meal." He said kindly. I couldn't detect any deception coming from him but that doesn't mean I can let my guard down around him. I studied him a little longer before I finally agreed. The least I can do is hear him out.

"Okay, dinner sounds nice." I said still a little sceptical. He seemed pleased enough with my answer.

"Right this way my dear." He said leading the way.

I wish he stopped with the pet peeve names but he's an Emperor. It wouldn't be wise of me to get on his bad side when he said he has no intentions of harming me. It's bad enough he thinks I killed his father I don't need to be adding fuel to the fire.

You can do this Anya, just dinner with an Emperor and a nice conversation that may lead to your death. . no pressure.