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Conditions

"Oh, who do we have here today?" My head snapped at the voice so fast that I thought I broke my neck.

I saw as the Queen was standing at the threshold crossing her arms over her chest with a sickening sweet smile on her beautiful face.

My face heated up in embarrassment and utmost humiliation.

I was in his husband's arms and what she must be thinking of me right now.

I looked up only to meet with his vigilant eyes which continue to stare down at me without even bothering to hide the fact that his wife was staring at us.

"Please, let me go." I whispered-yelled at him as finally his hold on me loosened and he took a step back.

"I-I'm sorry, Your Majesty. Excuse me." I stumbled upon to reach to the door when she yanked my arm back harshly causing me to landed on the floor with a audible thud.

"Ow!" I cried as my elbow got hit with the process, leaving a noticeable bruise behind. 

I groaned and looked up to see the Beast King was clenching his jaw tightly while his pupils were dilated into a dark yellow colour.

Using his inhumane speed he stood in between me and the queen in a blink of an eye while she was busy eyed us interestingly.

"Don't Melanie. I called her here to make sure she does all her works in due time and leave the castle for the best." He cast a side glance at me before returning his gaze to the raging queen in front of us.

"Oh, is it? I didn't know a maid has the audacity to come this close to you to know about her works." She remarked sarcastically as her green eyes were spitting venom in my direction.

I was alive by then only because looks couldn't kill.

I got up slowly and bowed in front of her while muttering, "I an-angered His Majesty by my qu-questions that's why he decided to teach me a lesson. It was my fa-fault, Your Majesty."

As much as I hate to explain myself in front of her I didn't want that their relationship to break because of me.

"Now, if you please let us be alone for a minute, my Queen, so that I can discuss the works with her." His usual poker face was there but his tone was demanding and harsh.

The room was buzzing with thick tension as I squirmed uncomfortably in my position. They both were glaring at each other.

"Okay, I'll leave. But, if see her ever again near you, trust me, I'll not hesitate to rip her throat apart." Saying this the queen left the chamber not before shutting the door behind her with a loud noise.

I cringed at the sound and saw as the Beast King taking deep breaths to control his emotions. His eyes were shut closed as the pulse in his neck started to throb frantically.

All of a sudden he staggered back and almost fell before I grasped his arm tightly.

"Your Majesty!" I exclaimed, horrified as he threw his hand in air, making me halt midway.

"Your first work here is to clean this wing, then cook my meal and accompanying me to mortal world whenever I wish." He declared in his clam voice as a wave of relief and happiness flooded over me.

I could go to my world, even if it is with him. But I could. The sole idea made me feel joyous.

"If you make me satisfy with your work and prove yourself as a worthy maid, then only I shall remove my ownership from your house and release you."

A smile made its way on my face upon hearing his statement as I bowed my head in gratitude.

"Thank y-" my eyes widened as I observed in terror that a thin trail of blood was seeping down from his cloak to the marble floor.