Ascension of the Monster Queen

While eating, the king couldn't help but notice Nessa and chuckled.

"Do you have a cold?" He asked and she nodded.

"That explains your sniffing; it's fine; you don't have to act strange," He said and she sighed.

"I know, but I don't want you to get any sicker. I also wanted to let you know that I hav't forgott about the favor; I will do my best to contact your family members. Another thing, if something bothers you, you can tell me; you can trust me." She responded and he smiled, knowing he could.

"Don't worry, I know, and thank you again, Nessa," He said, she smiled th sneezed and he chuckled as she sighed.

"Go get yourself a cup of hot chocolate or coffee, they work wonders, hot chocolate..." He sighed, and she chuckled as he finished his meal and she took the tray from him.

"I will be back to check on you later, sd for me if you need anything, did you take your medication?" She asked.

"Got it and yes I did, they do taste a little differt,"  He responded, and she smiled and exited the room, relieved that he had tak the medication she had giv him.

The girl wt to the kitch where she saw the head maid whose name was Tina was waiting for her.

"What's the matter? You seem a bit stressed," Nessa said and the girl sighed.

"He's a tough guy... Ugh..." She replied, th placed a tray of food in front of Nessa.

"He wants you to make his coffee and take his breakfast; I'm not in the mood for him; if he wasn't the king's nephew, I'm afraid I'd strangle him," She said th Nessa patted her on the shoulder.

"I understand the way you are feeling, fine, this time I will go deal with him," She replied and Tine smiled.

"Thank you very much, Nessa," She said as Nessa made him a cup of coffee and th sighed.

"You are welcome," She replied.

"Where is he?" Nessa asked.

"In his room, be careful, he has got strong eyes on you," Tina responded and Nessa scoffed before leaving.

Wh Nessa arrived at his room, she noticed the door was op and knocked. She tered and saw him combing his hair, th he smirked and sat down on his couch as she placed the tray in front of him.

"Good morning, your highness," She said as she served him his breakfast.

"Good morning, Nessa, what took you so long?" He asked and she glanced at him, feeling annoyed.

"I had other things to attd to, your highness; I hope you joy your meal." She was about to leave wh he called out her name, and she turned to face him.

"Is there anything else you need?" She asked as his eyes narrowed.

"Sit, let's talk," He responded and she sighed th sat down to hear what he wanted to talk about and also since she didn't have much of a choice.

"Did I do something wrong?" She asked.

"No, you didn't do anything wrong, you are new a here right?" He asked and she glanced at him.

"No, I am not, why?" She asked.

"Thought so, there ar't many people with your hair, you stand out because of it," He responded, and she lowered her head.

'What's wrong with this guy?' Nessa paused, th sighed.

"Nessa, where are you lost?" He asked and she looked at him.

"Just thinking about my own life, some of us td to have more problems to deal with," She responded and he scoffed.

"You don't like me at all, do you?" He inquired.

"Are you certain you want me to respond to that question, your highness?" He chuckled wh she asked.

"No, don't bother answering that; I believe I already know the answer, but I don't mind; you know I can make your life easier, right?" He asked.

"Oh really? How is that?" She asked.

"Luxury, you'll have what you didn't have before, and you won't have to work as a maid," He repsonded, and she smiled.

"No, I prefer to work for what I want; I apologize for being rude, but you should pass that offer on to someone else because I will never accept it," She said as she stood up and prepared to leave, he grabbed her arm and shoved her against the wall, and she looked him in the eyes.

"You will get hurt, your highness; I advise you not to do anything you will regret later." He lowered his head and gnashed his teeth as she looked at him, th he let go of her hand and clutched his head.

"Hey, are you all right?" She inquired as he sighed and sat back down.

"Yeah, I'm fine, sorry, I nearly lost it, you're one of a kind right in front of my eyes, go on, get back to work," He said and she sighed.

'This guy is a serious problem for me; I need to stay away from him,' Nessa thought as she exited the room, but Akio appeared in the hallway where no one was and she looked at him.

"Are you okay?" He asked and she smiled.

"Yeah, I'll be fine; don't worry too much about me, Akio; he does need to be handled, can you do me a favor?" She inquired.

"Sure, what exactly is it?" He asked.

"Keep an eye on the king for me from time to time," She responded.

"That I can do, be careful," He said before vanishing into the shadows.

'I'm taking it this time, I'll be careful,' Nessa thought as she walked to the kitch, but the prince rushed out of his room and bumped into her, causing her to collapse onto the floor, hitting her head, and he sighed before helping her up.

"What's the matter with you?" She asked, rubbing the back of her head th looked at him.

"I'm sorry, here, could you please take this to Nisla?" He inquired as he handed her a money bag, and she looked at him.

"You want me to take your money?" She asked.

"Yes, there is no one better, he will be waiting at the city trance from this direction, go on," He responded, and she sighed th left.