The Alpha King's Hated Slave
The Alpha King’s Hated Slave Chapter 35

Danika was so pressed, she knew she’ll urinate on herself if she’s here any longer.

She knelt down in front of King Lucien. “I w-want to use the bathroom, m-master.” Her voice trembled.

“Five minutes.” Was all he said.

“T-Thank you, master.” She got up and walked towards the door, the guards opened the door for her and she walked out.

Outside the door of the courtroom, Danika had the insane urge to run away. To run as fast as her legs could carry her.

And she did.

Only, she could run to the bathroom. There is no escape from this place…from Salem…from the palace….from the introduction.

In the bathroom, she was breathing heavily and tears was running down her cheeks. She closed the door, leaned against the wall and started sobbing.

It’s like her world is crashing down. Like she’s breaking down even before she’s supposed to. But she couldn’t help herself.

Don’t forget who you’re. Don’t forget who you’re.

As she used the bathroom, she cried as much as her heavy heart could allow. Her heavy heart filled is filled with fear.

“You can do this, Danika. You can do it.” She whispered to herself hoarsely.

Afterwards, she stared at her reflection in the mirror of the bathroom. She wiped her tears, grateful that her eyes isn’t all swollen…just a little red behind the mask.

Don’t forget who are you’re, Danika. Keep your head high. You can do this.

She opened the door and got out. As she walked towards the door of the courtroom, she was surprised to see Baski walking towards her.

There was visible relief in the older woman’s eyes. “Danika, there you are, I was looking for you.”

“I took permission from the king to use the bathr—” she tried to explain.

But, Baski hurried towards her and took her hand. “There’s some work I need you to do.”

“But the king—“

“I already told the king about it, and he gave his consent. Now, quit being a troublehead and follow me.” She commanded.

Danika snapped her mouth shut. Baski was already walking in those hurried steps of hers, and Danika followed her. She didn’t understand why the woman is calling her away.

What can Baski possibly need from her that can’t wait until after the introduction?

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From his throne, King Lucien stared at all the kings. He tried not to think of what is going to happen here.

He tried not to, but it went into his cold heart and stamped itself there. He closed his heart to it and swore again, that he would fight for the greater future.

He would never give up and he would die trying if he has to. For his people. For the lowborns. For him. For his father.

He wanted this introduction to be the last in his reign. And it will happen because his kingdom can’t afford to go to war now for so many reasons, it’s not even an option.

But before the day is over, he’s hoping to get King Noir and King Zeba to be on his side for the fight for abolish some traditions.

He knows for sure that Moreh and Phillip are a lost cause, they would never agree to it. He doesn’t know the stand of Pesih yet, but he intends to find out.

But as for Noir and Zeba, Lucien heard that both kings has never attended introductions in any kingdoms before and according to his findings, the slaves of these two kingdoms are being treated as good as slaves should be.

These kings are only here, not because they find fun from the Introduction of King’s Slaves, but because it’s the late King Cone’s daughter.

“But the king—“

“I already told the king about it, and he gave his consent. Now, quit being a troublehead and follow me.” She commanded.

It’s about anger, hate and revenge. It is not about the introduction, it is about the introduced.

He knows that he can persuade them to join his side in the fight for the abolition of some inhumane laws.

When the door opened and Danika entered the courtroom, King Lucien knew almost immediately that she isn’t Danika. The woman behind the mask isn’t Danika.

He sat up on his throne and surveyed her carefully. Same clothes. Same hair. Same mask. She isn’t Danika.

How did he know this? The woman behind the mask walked towards him and lowered herself to the ground beside him.

Maybe it’s because his slave is a little taller than the person behind the mask? Or because of the difference in regality. Danika’s poise always emphasized her previous status, and even though this person almost has the poise, it isn’t the same.

Then, he saw the way the girl’s hands were trembling at her sides,even as she curled them into fists to stop the movements.

Sally. This girl behind the mask is Danika’s former personal maid, Sally.

How did this happen? And where is Danika?

Before he could say something about it,King Phillip got up and commanded Danika slave to go to the inner room.

The girl didn’t hesitate, she got up. And that was when King Lucien looked into her eyes.

He saw fear, and sadness. Above them all he saw determination.

She practically wore her intentions in her eyes. It says….,

‘I wasn’t forced to be here. I want to protect my princess. I will do anything to protect her.’