NOVEL NEXT Chapter 92: Watch Tower
Day 13
Jessica Wildness sat in the beautiful room Black Beard Gruff had locked her in. His men brought her food, wine and water. They even brought her hot water and a cloth to wash herself with.
Jessica had said nothing. She refused to speak. She just gave them dirty looks when they came near her.
She was woken up early in the morning by a bird sitting on her face. She shooed it away.
“I am not a Disney princess.” She moaned “Stupid bird. Stupid high tower.”
She looked out the window. It was too small to climb out of and even if it was big enough there was not enough bedding, rope, or hair on her head to reach the ground.
Black Beard Gruff personally came in with a silver tray of food.
He had told his men to treat her as the queen for soon she would be, and they wanted favor from the new queen.
Jessica gave him an annoyed look.
“My queen” he said “The Stiopia tribe should receive my message soon and once they do, they will be on their way. You will be returned to your people and the plans to replace the queen can continue.” He said presumptuously.
Jessica couldn’t understand him. But she did see he was very happy with himself.
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When Reigning Prince Ryu received the message. He was concerned. He had not received word from his son except for news of the queen’s offer to bond. It was very irregular, but it had pleased him. Now news that the missing heir was in safe care with a man he hadn’t even heard if! It worried him.
He shared the news with his wife.
“It must be Jessica that they are speaking of.” Libelle said, “But why would a stranger have her?”
“Let’s go to this tower and fetch Jessica. We will then go to the castle and see for ourselves what is happening.” Ryu decided.
So, they called their army to ride with them and they headed for the watch tower on the north road out of Point.
It was midday when Jessica saw the dragons blot out the horizon. There were so many that darkness fell beneath them. The shadow moved towards the tower.
Jessica heard Black Beards men scuffling about in the tower.
She was glad to see dragons, it meant Drake had come for her.
Prince Ryu and Princess Libelle dismounted their dragons. Soldiers walked in front of them. Black Beard opened the door.
“Welcome. We do not have much, but whatever we have is yours.” He said bowing.
“Where is the girl?” Ryu asked.
“Please follow me.”
Black Beard led them to the room Jessica was confined too.
They looked at Jessica she seemed unharmed.
“Where is Prince Drake?” Libelle asked.
“I do not know?” Black Bread said.
“How did you obtain this woman?” Ryu asked.
“The villagers revolted against the queen. I have favor with the villagers, and we have all heard the stories that the lost heir is with the Dragon Rider’s, so when they found her in the castle, they brought her to me.” Black Beard explained.
When Jessica saw Prince Ryu and Princess Libelle her heart sank. Drake was not with them. Now she wished she had looked harder for a way out.
“Villagers revolting?” Ryu asked.
“How surprisingly organized of them.” Libelle added.
“Good timing, I guess.” Black Beard said “If I had known that you were taking over, I would have appeased them with the news. We would all like to see the Skiopia tribe as rulers of this world.”
“Who are you that the Stiopia should discuss their plans?” Prince Ryu asked annoyed, no body spoke so arrogantly as to have the right to know his business.
“I am your loyal servant.” He replied.
“Stay here at this tower so if we need your services, we may call upon you.” Princess Libelle said.
They left Jessica and headed towards the castle.
Jessica said nothing. Just a half smile.
Prince Ryu and Princess Libelle had noticed the earrings she was wearing. Neither seemed happy.
Jessica wondered why they had left her with Black Bread. Either way it was not good for her. She knew they didn’t like her and leaving her with the kidnappers was proof.
About one hundred and fifty men with dragons arrived at the castle in the early afternoon.
To Be Continued in ‘Uninvited Guests’ Chapter 94.