The Princess Slave
Chapter 74

Viktor POV

What have I done? I rushed into the dungeon where Enzo was holding her and I let out a growl.

“Get away from her,” I said.

“But.. My King.. she’s..” I stepped in and took her from his arms.

“I will fix this,” I said. I carried my mate out of the dungeon and through the castle. Several people stood by to watch but I couldn’t keep my eyes off her.

“Mate..” I said softly. Her face was so pale.. her body limp. What have I done? How could I have been so stupid?

I didn’t believe it.. I didn’t want to believe that I could be so cruel to my mate.. but everything made so much sense, now.

The pains.. the feelings.. everything..

I carried her to my chambers where everyone was sitting and laid her down gently on the bed.

“How can I save her?” I asked Beatrice..

“I.. I do not know.” She said.

“Can I mark her?” I asked. Maybe that will fix this.. maybe.. I’ve heard of marks making your mate stronger.

“No.. I’m afraid that it will be too much on her right now.. we need her to wake up first. To gain some strength back.” She said. I looked at my beautiful mate and a sob escaped my lips.

“I’ve been killing her.” I fell to my knees. Beatrice walked to me and placed her hand on my shoulder.

“You were falling in love.. she hadn’t had pains for months,” Beatrice said.

“It’s all my fault, Beatrice..” I said.

“she will forgive you.. you didn’t know.. none of us did. We’ve all been blind because of who her father is.” She said.

“Please.. clear the room. I need time.” I said. They did as I asked and all left.

I stood up and paced around the room.. just waiting for her to wake up.. I can’t tell her.. not yet. I need her to forgive me first.

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Hours went by as I sat and stared at her. Beatrice came by a few times to check in on her.. her heart was now beating like normal, and her breathing was normal as well.

She just needed to wake up..

I placed my hand on her head and kissed her.

“Please wake up,” I said softly. I’ve messed everything up. The seer told me to have faith. To trust in her yet I didn’t. And I almost lost her because of it.

The only way to know for sure is to mark her. If her mark stays.. she is surely my mate.. and I will make it up to her every single day of my life.

A soft g***n came from her throat as her eyes fluttered open.

“Violette..” I whispered. She looked around and when she saw me and pushed herself away.

“Don’t kill me..” she cried. I reached for her but she crawled off the bed and stumbled away.

“Violette, please,” I begged.

“You promised..” she cried.

“I’m sorry, Violette.. please let me explain.” I pleaded. She looked at me as if I was a monster.. no.. I am a monster.

“No! There’s nothing to explain. I never betrayed you. You don’t believe me. And that’s not my problem!

“I..” I didn’t know what to say as I stared at the woman who hated me.

“I don’t want you to come near me.. Let me go.” She said. She backed away towards the door as her hand rested over her belly.. and I stood up.

“Violette.. don’t,” I said. She shook her head as tears fell from her eyes.

“I don’t want to be near you! Please let me go.. you won’t have to see me again.. just let me go..” she cried. I dropped my hands in defeat.

“You may go.. to your chambers only,” I said. She opened the door and quickly rushed out without giving me another word.

She hates me..

I promised her I would keep her safe.. that I would never treat her the way I did when I first brought her here.. that I cared deeply for her and only her.. and I broke that promise.

I sat on my bed and didn’t move.

This was my fault.

She hadn’t betrayed me.. I betrayed her..

I choked her.. threw her on the floor. My pup.. our pup.

Goddess.. what have I done?

There was a knock on the door and my heart jumped.. has she come back to me?

“It’s Beatrice, My king,” Loren said through mind link.

“Let her in,” I replied.

The door opened and Beatrice walked in.

“Where is she?” She asked. Her heart raced in her chest.

“She.. didn’t want me to touch her,” I said.

“Oh, dear..” Beatrice said. She walked over to me.

“Is she in her room?” She asked. I nodded my head.

“I betrayed her.. I betrayed my mate, Beatrice.” I said.

“You didn’t know. None of us did.” She said. She placed her hand on my shoulder.

“I will go check on her.. and make sure everything is alright with her and the pup.” She said. I looked up at her with pleading eyes.

“Please come back with good news. I don’t think I could live with myself.. if I killed the pup.. our pup.. and don’t tell her anything. I need to be the one.” I said softly.

“I will do everything I can.” She said. She turned around and left me alone with my thoughts.

I closed my eyes.. trying to bring back the memories of these past few weeks with her. Her smiles.. her happiness..

I love her.

I prayed to the moon goddess that everything would be alright.. I can’t bear to lose her.. to lose either of them.

Moments of her holding my hand.. kissing me.. flowed through my mind and I couldn’t contain my emotions. I buried my face into my hands.

I feel like I’m dying..

Without her, what am I?

My Violette.. my love.. my mate.

I betrayed her.. on several occasions, I betrayed her. No wonder I couldn’t perform with Minerva. She’s not my mate. It made me sick to think of the things I’ve done to Violette..

I swore I would treat my mate with respect. Love. To never harm her.. yet, all I’ve done is the exact opposite. I’ve beaten her, belittled her.. How could I?

Will she ever forgive me?