I was in my room passing the time. Servants came to call me for the work but I am stubborn as hell. I won't be going to do the 'chores', I sat on my bed staring at the wall aimlessly.

Wasting time is such a hard work, Rose snickered in my mind.

'So you are saying that I should do what he told me like I am his puppet' I said irritation leaking from my voice. 

I never said that, you can use the time to train or do something useful

'I am doing something useful' I chuckled humorlessly still staring at the wall, I should do something better than that. Maybe roam around in the Castle to check how are the arrangements going on for the ball. Yeah. That's a good idea, waste your time in roaming around here.

You are an A plus idiot

'Thank you, I tried' I smirked getting up from the bed to do something useful. I opened the door and saw servants running here and there for the upcoming ball. I sighed in irritation, I don't know why I am feeling this much irritation. I guess, I should train for a while. It will be good for me and my mood. I made my way to the training field dodging the servants who were hurrying for their work. Suddenly I heard a shout behind me making me halt in my way. I turned around to look for the person who was apparently calling me. "You, new maid" the  woman who took me to my 'new' room was coming towards me with scowl on her face. 

What the hell she wants now.

"Where are you going?" she said stopping in front of me with her permanent scowl.

She will get wrinkles this way, Rose snickered

"Training field" I replied confused, why was she asking me. "Oh no, no, no, you have chores to do, we have lots of work to do" she said shaking her head. "What work?" I frowned, I am not going to help in the chores.

At least  you won't get bored.

'I have training for that' I replied in my mind. "You are a maid, do your work otherwise" she snapped. She lost her temper quickly, such a bad trait for a maid.

Head maid actually

'Whatever' I said still looking at the woman in front of me. "Look, I am not a maid here, if you have  a problem you can talk to your almighty King" I said and turned around to walk away from her. I don't have time for her bull shit. She started shouting for me to stop but I ignored her and went in the direction of training field. I need to freshen up my mind.

She is going to report to the King

'I am not afraid' I said irritation lacing in my words. 

Well he can put us in dungeon or worse punish us

'I don't care, he still needs us, so I will do whatever I want to do, I am not someone's lap dog' I snapped at her not wanting to argue any more on this topic. This King has made my life a living hell. I will make sure that before I get out of here, I will give him my personal hell.

Sure you do, sure you do, she smirked 

I opened the enormous door of training ground, there was no one in sight. Whole field was empty. Wow good for me. I quickly put the training clothes and took the sword from its sheath and went to the middle of the field. I closed my eyes and took a deep breath to clear my mind from the other conversation. Then I started swinging my sword with slow pace flexing my muscles and then increasing my speed at every swing. At the end making it quite impossible to see. I was happy with my progress, because last time I did this much exercise, I was panting like a dog. 

Then I heard slow clapping from behind, I quickly stopped the swinging and turned around to see who interrupted my training. There stood Alex looking impressed with my skills. "Wow, I didn't know you could do this" he said coming towards me, I dropped the sword down and put my hands on my hips looking at him blankly. I am not in the mood to talk to him or any other for that matter. "What are you doing here?" I asked, my tone voiding any emotions. "Did some one woke up on the wrong side of the bed" he smirked standing in front of me folding his arms on his chest. I just stared at him blankly waiting for the answer. He sighed after realizing that I am not going to reply to his useless questions. "Chase summoned you" he said looking at me with knowing gaze.

'Summoned', Its like we are still living in the medieval period , Rose laughed in my head.

I ignored her, "Why?" I asked bending down to pick up the sword and walking to place it in its sheath. I didn't hear his reply, so I looked at him, It looked like he was in deep thought. I walked to him and stand in front of him looking at him impassively tapping my foot for the answer. "I don't know" He just shrugged, I raised my eye brow, why does he not know. "I am busy" I murmured looking at other weapons to choose from. So that I can train some more. I need my strength back to get out of this damn kingdom. "Its important, he looked angry" he said with strained voice, I looked at him, he looked troubled "Alright, lead the way" I said walking towards the door.

Now, what does he wants?

'How would I know' I thought, Alex joining me. He wasn't blabbing like he usually do. "Are you alright?" I asked curiously, its not like I am concerned for him or anything. "Just Peachy" he muttered not looking at me. His whole focus was forward, His body was rigid, like something is troubling him. "Are you sure?" I asked further, not believing his words. "I am fine" he snapped at me, I looked at him taken aback. He sighed "I am sorry, I shouldn't have done that" he said cautious. I waved my hand dismissively "Its fine, happen to every one on a bad day". A tiny smile appeared on his face. And after that we walked in complete silence.

"There we go, he is in there" he said standing in front of the door I saw multiple time while roaming in this palace. "Thanks" I said going to push the door open when I feel his hand on my shoulder, just a little touch "Just take care of yourself , he is very angry" he said, body tensing again, I eyed his hand for a bit, then he realized this and quickly removed it from my shoulder "I will be fine" with that I opened the door and entered in the room. It looked like an office, just like my father used for his paper work. Just remembering him made my stomach clench. I missed him so much. 

Chase was sitting in the chair behind the large working desk where file and papers were neatly organised. I walked towards him still taking the whole room in. He looked at me impassively, but I ignored his gaze as best I could, "Well, take a seat" he asked still looking at me. I looked at his golden eyes meeting his stare and took the seat opposite of him. I waited for him to start. All my anger and irritation disappeared for the time being.  

"How are you?" he asked which made my head snapped in his direction. Did he just ask me about my well being. I raised my eye brow, he was acting strange, " What happened to the cruel King who was ready to throw his mate in the dungeon" I asked instead staring at him coldly. He laughed at my response, "You and I both know that you are not cut out to be my mate" his reply hurt me where it shouldn't have but I didn't let it shown on my face. "Why did you 'summoned' me here?" I cut to the chase, I don't want to spend much time with him. His scent is making me feel dizzy. "You are not helping the maids with the work, I heard" he said folding his hand together pinning me with his gaze. I scoffed at his, did he really think that I would do whatever he told me. "You heard right, and if you are angry you can throw me in the dungeon" I said not caring one bit.

You are digging your own grave.

"I would have done that the moment I saw you" he glared at me. I felt a pinch at my heart. Fucking mate bond. "But I can't until you serve your purpose" he said like this idea repulse him but he doesn't have any choice. "Why am I here, surely you didn't call me just to scold me right?" I glared at me. He stood up from his seat  all the while staring at me and took a seat beside me. I scoff and pushed my chair a little bit away from him. At this, smirk appear on his face. "Well I am glad to see my presence affect you" he smirked. How I want to punch him in the face. I glared at him in irritation. Did he just call me here to have a chat with me.

Or maybe he missed his mate.

'Like hell' I replied back to her. "Look, I called you here, because I can feel your irritation, your anger which making my head hurt" his statement made me look at him. How is this possible.

 I know we are mates but that stuff suppose to be happen until one of us accept the bond. 

With that realization dawned on me, I glared at him full force "You accepted the bond, you jerk" I yelled at him standing from my seat. He winced with the impact of my voice. "How could you?" I glared at him. I want to get out of this hell hole and here this jerk bound me to him. "Well does it look like I have other choice, I have to know your whereabouts every time so if you happened to escape I could find you easily" he said relaxing in his chair knowing I am not yelling at him any more. "I promised you that I won't run away, still you did that" I sighed in frustration. "Your thought doesn't sound promising to me" he said pointedly at me. Then I remember my thought where I want to get out from here and kill that bastard. "That's my mind,  I am free to think whatever I want, you are invading my privacy" I shouted at him feeling angry all of a sudden. 

How could he do that. He was supposed to be my mate who should care for me. But I got the monster instead. "There is no privacy when you decided to live in this castle" he said blankly. I scowled at him "You mean abduction, when you kidnapped me against my will".

He laughed with out any emotion. "Whatever you say my dear mate" he mocked me, how much I want to wring his neck. "If looks could kill" he gave a short laugh. I sighed and sat on my previous seat.  How did my life become so difficult. 

" I just called you here to remind you that if you try to run away I will find you and when I would do that, that won't be good for you" I see he is threatening me. A slow smirked appeared on my face. I am just waiting for the time for my powers to return. Then we will see. "Whatever" I muttered carelessly. "Can I go now?" I asked impatiently want to get out of here. "Not yet my dear mate " he said amused with my discomfort. I growled looking at him. "You are coming to the ball with Alexander right?" he asked, I saw his jaw clenching. 

Is this mate of yours is jealous

I laughed at the joke. He looked at me in confusion, he must think that I am crazy. Well good. "Yeah, I am going with him" I said enjoying this very much. "Alright, just take this into consideration, if you create any chaos tonight, I will punish you myself" he said making me shiver not in fear but his husky tone made me feel something else. Stop it Emerald, he can never be the mate you want.

 "You are free to go now" he said dismissively and went back to his previous seat. I looked at him, he just threatened me . I stood up "Just for your information, I hate you" I said emotionless and walked away without looking at him closing the door behind me.

Chase P.O.V

I looked at her as she walked out of the door. I hate you. Her words repeating in my head over and over again. I sighed and rested my head on the desk. It is difficult to handle that fire ball. But I just want Annalise to be happy, she wants a family besides a King need his heir. I know its uncalled for using her for my purpose but I can't feel anything for her, not just her, any other for that matter. I want a Queen by my side and Annalise is fit to be that. I don't love her or anything. She is good in bed, she satisfy my need and have a mind as well. So I am fine by that. Beside I don't want a mate. After the baby, I will reject her and let her go for her own good.

This sound so selfish, my subconscious tell me

But I ignored it, I don't feel bad for any one, not even my so called mate.