The Alpha King's Hated Slave
The Alpha King’s Hated Slave Chapter 286

THIRD TO FINAL CHAPTER; Part 2.

Name: The Declaration Of Love.

He barely resisted the urge to lift her off her feet, instead, he had to remind himself that they are not alone. They are in court.

His hands linger for a few more seconds before he pulled back from her completely.

Finally, when King Lucien can no longer ignore the shocked gasps, whispers of bewilderment, and hushed murmurings, he turned and faced the Mombana Court.

Everywhere went silent immediately. No sound was heard. No even a harsh breath.

“I know you all wonder why I am here today. Not only in Mombana, but in the Royal Court.” He stated firmly.

“Yes, Your Majesty.” The Ministers responded uniformly, bowing their heads.

“I am here to ask for Queen Danika’s hand in marriage.”

The announcement produced the expected reaction. Gasps of shock echoes everywhere. Everyone began talking at once.

“….But that isn’t possible!?”

“How is it possible…!?”

“A king cannot marry a Queen!”

“….what will happen to their Kingdoms!?”

“But the King hates our Queen and our Kingdom…!”

King Lucien raised his hand in a silent command.

Everyone stopped talking. Silence descended.

“I know you all have lots of questions. I do believe that they are also necessary questions you think will explain what is happening here on this day. I do not have a lot of words to satisfy you all, but I do know a few things.” He paused.

They all looked at him expectantly.

He continued, “I hated Queen Danika for a long time. After what Salem went through, I hated her with a passion that was indescribable. At first, the thoughts of her filled me with rage. Her name makes me boil in anger and revenge. The sight of her raises—and not in a good way—those monsters her father created in me.”

“Then, a lot changed. I am not a man of so many words, so I do not have any idea how to explain how a lot changed. But then, the thoughts of her fills me with possession. Her makes bring me the best kind of peace.” He stared at her, softer light in his eyes. “And, the very sight of her gladdens my heart and sets my monsters to sleep.”

Queen Danika was too dumbfounded to say a word, but the tears that overflowed from her eyes were loud. Loud and filled with love.

He turned back to the shocked ministers, “I love your Queen. She is my woman. My possession. I love her and my child she is carrying inside her. So, I am here today to ask for her hand in marriage.”

Letting the Minister stew over that, he turned back to Danika. Using his finger, he collected a tear running down her eyes.

Then, he lowered himself to his knees in front of her, completely ignoring the shocked gasps of people around them. For the second time since he got out of Slavery, he knelt down for another human being. For the same woman.

“Will you accept my marriage proposal, Queen Danika?” He g*****d, staring her in the eyes.

“Yes,” there was no hesitation, she nodded her head vigorously, “Yes, yes. Yes, I accept your marriage p-proposal…! Yes, I want to be your wife…! Your Queen…! I want to be y-yours….! Now, forever…!”

That was all he needed, he rose then and lowered his lips to hers. They kissed passionately. Beautifully.

“Well, at least now we understand why our Queen avoided her marital discussions like the very devil.” The Minister of Taxation’s grumpy voice carried towards the royal couples.

They pulled away and faced the Court. The Queen was smiling through her tears. It is the happiest day of her life.

“Now you know, Taxation. Trying to marry off my woman and child to all the Lords in Mombana was not a good move.” King Lucien said calmly.

But the poor Minister heard the subtle anger and threat behind those calm words. He raised his hands in surrender. “Not my fault, Your Highness. All the Ministers in this court made the decision together.”

“Keep us out of this, Minister Dento.” The other Ministers raised their hands in surrender.

The Minister for Taxation glared at all of them.

Then, the Minister for Military Affairs cleared his throat to get the King’s attention. “But, what is going to happen to our Kingdoms?”

“You all have heard about my cousin, am I right?”

They nodded their heads.

“We are very happy that he did not die. He came back to life, Prince Declan. We are happy for you, Your Highness.” Minister for Defense said the others seconded with nods.

King Lucien continued, “Thank you. In the last six years, I have ruled Salem and Mombana together by merging the both Kingdoms. Today, I will suggest another merge of the Kingdoms.”

So many mouths opened at the same time in protest.

The King raised his hand.

They snapped their mouths shut.

“If the Queen permits,” he glanced at Danika for a few seconds before he faced the Ministers again, “I will merge the Kingdoms together, we rule over them while I teach my brother—who has been gone for long—how to take over, how to rule. I decided that I will leave Salem for my cousin brother, Declan. I will rule Mombana with my woman.”

The doubt and protests were still clear and blatant in the eyes of the Ministers.

Apart from the fact that they do not want another merge. There’s another thing to consider.

While they know that the King is a great ruler, and a powerful one who can rule Mombana so well, they also know that there’s a King that has all the reasons in the world to hate Mombana. And he does.

Loving their Queen is different than loving the Kingdom and its people. Will he rule the Kingdom like Salem? Will he rule the Kingdom wholeheartedly? Will he fight for the Kingdom if need be, like he will fight for Salem?

They were about to voice out their protests when a loud noise crashed outside. A very loud noise.

That disrupted the people. Fear and agitation filled the Ministers.

“What is that…?”

“What’s going on…!?”

“What’s that noise….!?”

Another loud crash came again. This time louder than before.

Followed by the sound of the Warning Bell.

King Lucien froze. He knows this for what it is. Those loud crashes were familiar…too familiar.

He heard the same loud crashes that night, sixteen years ago, when Salem was attacked by Cone. That night his whole family was killed.

A guard rushed into the Royal Court and shouted. “THE KINGDOM IS UNDER ATTACK!!!”

Just then, Queen Danika cried out loudly in pain, holding her waist.

Her water broke.