Once darkness engulfed me I went into a dream-like state, everything around me was slowed and it felt like I was living another one's life "Sir, what's wrong?" A high pitched voice called out "uh nothing May" I spoke involuntarily, "I see..." she paused "but you don't really think SHE is your bounder do you?" She continued "I mean look at her, she doesn't even know you, let alone herself...she's even hanging on to the thoughts about that rabid beast, bounders shouldn't be able to feel for anyone except their bounder and you know that; and what would the people think, we are already a fallen and weak tribe, we're only still here because of your pact with King Oliver, what do you think they're going to feel once they find out that their 'Queen' has been living the high life in some other place, hey what do you say Cryo? I would be a more suitable Queen, I'll be loyal to you and you only, so Cryo...make me yours," she cried and begged. My blood began to boil, 'who the hell do she think she is?' I thought "don't speak to me so casually, we may have been childhood but you have disrespected not only me but my mate as well," 'I' cursed violently. I felt my heart fill with happiness, and joy "Cryo" I whined and was awakened from my sleep when I heard the door to the bedroom slam open. There stood Cryo - red-faced - "what?" I asked groggily and he sat down on the bed "come here," he ordered. I wanted to deny him, but something inside of my just obeyed and did what I was told. Cryo grabbed me in his arms and cradled me like a child "uh" I said awkwardly at the embarrassing gesture "shh," he said while placing kisses upon my cheeks, making me giggle and blush. "What did you hear?" he asked seriously all of a sudden, and I played stupid "what do you mean? I've been sleeping the whole time," I said innocently "Nika don't play stupid with me, others may not be able to tell when you're lying, but I can and you're not being honest right now," Cryo said while glaring into my eyes, making me feel uneasy "I-I heard what she said about me..." I trailed off "and?" he asked while cocking an eyebrow. I became angry at the thought of her trying to seduce Cryo "nothing," I puffed "listen..." Cryo paused "I may not be the best person, but I would never betray or hurt my bounder," he said with a reassuring smile. "Speaking of which...King Oliver...has he ever met the tribe?" I asked with curiosity " I...no, but he has blessed us with protection from the Calibers," he said while looking down with shame "why the shame?" I asked "well..." he paused "it's shameful...for me...bounder of the new Queen to rely on such a pitiful kind for protec-" "I don't think it's shameful" I interrupted, and he looked at me "please I don't need your pity," he said coldly before getting up and walking away; and left me dumbfounded. After what seemed like a few minutes, the maid that I had seen in my 'dream' walked into the bedroom in pink and black see-through lingerie and a thin robe in arms "oh Cryo?" She said with a seductive tone. "Excuse me?" I said with anger and snapping my head towards her "Oh y-your Majesty," she stuttered at my appearance and throwing on the robe. "What are you doing?" I asked while rising from the huge bed and walking towards her mincingly. "Your Highness, I didn't mean anything by my presence...I only wanted t-" I cut her off with a slap on the cheek "leave here bitch!" I hissed, bearing my fangs "look here Stranger, you may be the ' Queen' and Cryos mate, but you know nothing about him and nothing about this tribe...So I suggest you watch who you're talking to, Your Highness, " she announced while stepping up to me - boobs bouncing and hair swaying - "Don't piss me off," I ordered, "or what?" She taunted. "I don't want to hurt you, but you're really testing me," I said as my nails became extremely long "no I don't want to hurt you," she sneered as her voice became heavy. "What's going on here!?" Cryo's voice echoed through the room making the whore of a maid cower "O-oh nothing Sweetie," she stuttered while trying to sound loving, "This whore came in here looking for you, but that's none of my business is it?" I said sarcastically shooting them both a glare "don't call her a whore," he said firmly. "You dare defend her over your so-called mate," I reminded him "you may be my mate but that doesn't give you the right to run things, Ms. MIA Queen" Cryo announced while walking over to the cowering maid and giving me his back. "Well don't you just flip-flop," I chuckled "excuse me?" he said while turning towards me and cocking an eyebrow like he had no idea what I was talking about "You go from don't about my mate like that... to don't talk about my childhood WHORE like that," he stood there dumbfounded at my sudden outburst "now if you excuse me," I announced as I attempted to leave the room. I was stopped when a tight grip grabbed my arm and tossed me onto the bed like a rag doll "Leave!" Cryo screamed angrily and the maid looked like she had seen a ghost before leaving the room. I watch as she left, not paying Cryo any attention "now you listen here I-" "or what?" I cut him off nothing giving a second thought to my actions, but I deeply regretted it when he appeared on top of me with a claw at my throat "I don't give a fuck if you ARE my mate, I'll end you like you are my enemy," he hissed in my face "do your worse," I ordered while raising my arms up in a surrendering motion and smirking. Cryo just looked at me with a slightly surprised look before getting off of me and sitting on the edge of the bed "what's wrong? can't hurt your mate?" I asked sarcastically, before getting off the bed and walking to the door "that rabbit had a name... it was Ao, and he was a way better man than you," I announced before opening the door and leaving the bedroom.