Stolen by the Rebel King
As a princess who could not wield magic, Princess Daphneβs only value to her kingdom was her arranged marriage. The task was simple, but when Daphne was kidnapped and brought to the cold mountains of Vramid, she realized that she was in over her head.
She had heard of these cursed mountains beforeβ rocky terrain, freezing temperatures, and the land was ruled by a man feared by many within the continent.
King Atticus Heinvres, the blood-thirsty ruler of the North.
Even though she had never met him before, tales were spread of King Atticusβs ruthlessness. Some said he was a monster, others claimed he was the devil himself, but whatever the story was, everyone knew of the man who had powers beyond anyoneβs imagination. He could topple armies and crumble nations with just one wave of his hand, aided by what others rumored to be a cursed obsidian ring.
No one outside of Vramid had ever met the fearsome king before. Not until Daphne.
However, upon meeting the formidable man, Daphne found out that the king might not really be the monster others had claimed him to be.
In fact, what was hidden under that obsidian shield could just be a diamond in the rough.
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[Excerpt]
βNowβ¦ where should I put you both?β he asked casually, not expecting a reply. βItβs regretful that I only have one chandelier.β
βUnderneath my bed? No, no, too dirty. My dust bunnies donβt deserve this,β Atticus mused to himself. βThe mantlepiece? How about the vanity table? I suppose if I lop off one of your heads I could mount it overβ¦ Wife, which head do you want to stare at while you do your hair?β
βAtticus!β Daphne screamed. βI donβt want any heads! Let them go.β
βFair enough.β Atticus shrugged, and flicked his fingers.
There were two identical cracks as both necks snapped at once.
Daphne gasped, horrified. This man, her husband, had just killed two men with a flick of his finger, as though he was snuffing out candles.
βI told you to let them go!β Daphne cried out.
βYes, I let them go,β Atticus said. Then, his eyes darkened. βTo receive divine judgment from the heavens.β
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Spin-off/Prequel: The Hidden King's Stolen Wife (WIP)
saltedpepper Β· Fantasy
