I take off to the door but I get tackled to the ground. I land on my back with August on top of me.

He growls looking down at me into my eyes. "Now my girlfriend." He says watching me wince from the pain of him being with another. Tears form in my eyes. He smirks as he continues "bought you to be my pet. So that's exactly what you will be."

He picks me up by my shoulder "you will be my pet and will watch me be with another. You will forever be rejected by your mate." Tears fall down my cheeks as my lip trembles.

"Aw is the pet sad." He coos as he pets my hair.

I flinch remembering my brother, a sob escaping my lips. He straightens his posture and growls at me.

He then walks out slamming the door.

My inner dragon cries at the rejection from her mate.

It was the first time I had heard from her in years.

I sit up and I open the palm of my hand and sob as the flame looks even smaller and is no longer dancing. I close my palm and bring my knees to my chest.

Suddenly a door opens and a girl walks in.

"Ittzy you can follow me." She says with a small smile. I slowly stand to my feet and follow her. She leads me down the hall a few doors down and opens another door and leads me in the room. It is smaller and more simple than the room I had just came out of.

"This is your room. Quickly change supper will be soon and His majesty doesn't like to wait. " she says sternly. She walks out and slams the door.

I sigh. Feeling almost numb as I walk into the bathroom and quickly bathe I let the tears mix with the water as I wash all the dirt and yesterday's and Today's stress away.

At least I try.

I finally get out and dry off running a brush through my dark black hair. I wrap the towel around my body and step out into the room.

I quickly put undergarments on and a simple dress. My wet hair clings to my skin and the dress.

I sigh as I hear a knock on the door. My doom awaits.

"Come in." I whisper and the same girl comes in.

"Supper is ready." I nod and follow her out the door. "My name is Marie by the way." She calls over her shoulder.

Having nothing to say I just simply nod my head.

"You don't talk much do you." She asks and shrugs a moment later "It's okay I'm used to it being quiet in the castle. "

We end up at a set of huge wooden doors. She pushes them open to reveal a huge dinning room with a table to match. She leads me to a chair near August. He is chewing on his food as he stares me down.

I sit down and she scurries off quickly.

"Ah it's nice for you to join us Ittzy." Jaiden smiles at me from across the table. She places a hand on August arm and smiles at him.

"So since you haven't killed her I suppose you like my gift." Jaiden ask hesitantly. He brings her hand to his lips and kisses it gently.

"Love it."

My heart burns in envy and betrayal.

"Well what are you going to do with her." Jaiden ask casting me a glance. I pick at my food while they talk about me like I'm not even here.

Out of the corner of my eye I see August smirk as he looks at me.

"Fight her."

My eyes widen as does Jaiden but her mouth opens, while mine stays shut.

"But-but you already have a fighter August, I just bought the best one money could buy two months ago." She stammers her glossy lips parted in confusion.

Fighting? Me fighting? Royals normally sponsored great dragon fighters, some were gifted to them. There are different fights of course and I am assuming August is talking about putting me in a runts fighting cage.

"Yes and he has lost many of fights." August retorts.

"I'll throw her in one tonight, she survives she will be come my new fighter." He adds looking at  Jaiden leaving room for no argument.

I see a small glimpse of sympathy go through Jaiden's eyes as she cast me a look.

August snaps his fingers and a man walks in quickly.

"Yes Majesty." The Man says with a bow.

I study his long brown hair and green eyes, he is also very tall. As rigid as he stands he looks just like a statue.

"Take her and get her ready for a fight. The beginner runt fight of course." August states nodding in my direction.

"Your majesty what shall I do about Roger." The man asks.

"Well I am in a pleasant mood so he can have a break. Tonight." The man nods and looks in my direction. I don't waist a second ready to get far away from August as I follow the guard out I feel eyes on me.

Icy blue ones to be exact.

The guard takes me down a few halls into a room. It looks like a training room. Exercise machines are everywhere.

The guard points a long armored finger at a dressing room. "Pick your armor and hurry up. We have to leave soon to make it on time." I nod and rush into the dressing room and look at the well designed armor.

I run my hand along the jewels of many but I stop at one.

It had no jewels. Barely armor. It was moveable, which is what I would need to get through this.

I shrug off my dress and quickly put on the top paired with black leggings. I put the silver knee caps on my knees and slip on the black shoes. I look in the mirror and look myself over.

My hair hangs down to my butt in messy beach waves. I use my hair as a curtain hiding most of my face. I turn and walk out. The guard looks me up and down finally  rolling his eyes "You know how to represent royalty don't you."

Well I sir am not royal.

I say nothing and he sighs and turns on his heels "Come on we are late."

I follow him silently as we walk out. We walk out side and a small carriage is waiting on us. He hurries me in and gets in behind me.

Not a moment later the carriage takes off.

I have never been in a fight. I have been hit, kicked, choked and everything else but I never reacted. I never dodged even. I just took it, fighting back is going to go against everything I have ever done.

I twirl my hair in between my fingers and chew on my bottom lip. How life changes so quickly makes me uncomfortable. This could be my last day on earth. I could very well take my last breath today. Not knowing the outcome is making my heart beat faster than it should with me sitting still.

Or maybe it's just me. Maybe my heart is beating at a normal pace. I am just freaking out. I can't tell honestly.

The carriage comes to a halt. I turn to the guard and he gets out. I follow him and look around as I step out. Many people line up trying to enter what looks like an arena.

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