Novel Square
17
CHAPTER SEVENTEEN
Edward POV
I stared at them and the anger I had for this nuisance grew. I knew that he was only my friend or rather someone who followed me around because of who and what I am. Seeing him with Alice ekes me more than I care to admit.
I saw them look at me, one with unbridled anger and another full of hatred and tiredness. Why is he even here, must they meet and why in God’s name do they get to be in the same place.
“Guards.” I yelled out in anger. I heard footsteps before I saw three guards stationed in front of this cell.
“Why on earth would you allow these two to meet and talk?” I asked and it was not a rhetorical question because I needed a damn answer.
“Your grace??” One of them said,
“Did I stutter? Why would you let them meet? Do the dungeons resemble a place for a sweet vacation and a common room where you can sit and talk all you want?” I explained in my anger.
“We apologise for our incompetence sire.” Another answered me.
“Well obviously you lots are incompetent. You were asked to guard a girl and yet you allowed the prisoner to have visitors.” I yelled to their faces, I knew I was angry but I was also getting more annoyed at the fact that I have absolutely no idea as to why I was getting this angry.© 2024 Nôv/el/Dram/a.Org.
“We beg for your pardon, your grace, it will not repeat itself.” They replied.
“You better make sure of that or I will have you sent out of this position. The kingdom does not lack able men to assist in the knighthood of the kingdom. And absolutely none of you is not replaceable.” I threatened, and yet I could still not calm down my annoyance.
“Yes, your grace. We understand.” He meekly responded for himself and his comrades.
“Get out of my sight.” I told them and did not bother to look at them before I walked in front of my former friend who just loved pissing me off.
“Come with me now.” I commanded.
“No.” He gave me a reply. I looked at him with a mixture of shock and annoyance. I looked down to see Alice looking at him worriedly. What is going on here, I did not bother to use my words. I grabbed him by his collar and dragged him, I know that I was way stronger than him because I trained daily and he does not.
I did not listen to his protest as I dragged him out of the cell and through the passageway, I threw him to the floor in pure anger, why does he think that he could disobey my orders when I asked him to stay away from someone.
“Why the hell would you get to disobey your prince’s order Stuart.” I asked.
“And what order would that be your grace.” He replied in a rude tone. I knew that the atmosphere between us got more tense when I asked him to feed me during my meal. A cruel smirk came on my lips when I remembered how I asked him to use his cloth to clean my wine.
“I meant the order that you should stay away from that maid.” I growled out.
“Ohhh, was there ever a time you gave me an order like that, your grace?” He dragged out his words with a look that says two could play the ignorance game.
“Do not fuck with me Stuart, or do I need to remind you where your place is.” I dropped my tone to make my message pass more effectively.
“Why on earth would the prince need to do that just for a mere maid. Or would you rather now monitor who I do and do not speak to?” he asked in an annoyed tone.
“You know what she is, she is a thief that stole from the royal family twice, might I add. Why do you not want to see that she is a danger.” Screamed to his face.
“And? She did what she had to do to survive because she was in the streets.” He defended her.
“Are you mad? Why would you defend a maid?” I asked.
“I do not know, maybe you asked why you were so angry that I was speaking to the said maid.” He continued still defending her.
“She is a thief.” I repeated what I said earlier.
“And I would repeat it again, she needed to survive and she needed the money. Besides we both know that you know the truth, she did not steal anything this time around and she was falsely accused.” He declared looking directly into my eyes.
“I have no idea what you just said. She stole the goblet and was caught, besides the said item was found in her possession.” I uttered, returning his gaze.
“Oh come on, you know that is not true.” He said.
“You are acknowledging the word of a maid over the word of your prince? Stuart do not get blinded by her words, she is very skilled in the art of making people believe what she had said to be true.” I responded.
“Really now? I seriously can’t believe you.” He rumbled out with a look of annoyance.
“She is a seducing witch so I may understand why you would want to….” I never finished my statement leaving it to his imagination. I saw him red from anger and his hands clenched together, I gave him my signature smirk and I knew if I had not been the Prince then he would have thrown caution to the wind and would have given me a punch
“Whatever you say, I need to clear Alice’s name.” He said to himself but I heard it.
“What did you just say?” I asked hoping he would repeat that. He turned to look at me.
“Could you tell me your grace as to why you are so smitten by this maid that you are out to make her life unbearable.” He asked, well I guess that makes two of us who are curious as to why that is.
“Oh but she is the only one I could play with. I like her reaction and how she looks so pitiful yet she cannot escape. I just want to be entertained and she is the perfect doll for that.” I responded with a smirk on my face.
“You are sick Edward.” He said in a disgusted tone.
“Mind your words now.” I responded.
“You are sick and disgusting, I regret ever being close with you talk less of calling myself your friend. I want absolutely nothing to do with you now and ever.” He repeated his words.
“Well, suit yourself.” I laughed out loud. He turned and started to walk away from me, then he stopped in his tracks.
“I will get her out of here, and not just the cell. I will get her out of this fucked up castle of yours and I will treat her the way she is meant to be treated. I will do this even if it is the last thing I do, this I promise you.” He said with so much conviction. I grew annoyed and angered at his words, what does he want to do? Challenge me? Is that his play? I grew more uncomfortable by what he said, now why would I want to lose my plaything.
“You would not get the chance to Stuart. In here I am part of the law and you tend to forget that sometimes, let me jog your memory for you.” I said.
“What do you mean?” He questioned.
“Guards, take this filth and lock him up till I say otherwise.” I commanded and the guards around busted into action. I guess my anger before served a better purpose and they were not as sluggish as I would have expected.
I turned and left the place since I have had a fill of messing with someone today but still, the annoying feeling of seeing them together still persisted.