***hola mis patatas fritas! Im sorry about the wait but I had loads of test last week! Anyhoo this is a really short chapter but the next will be longer! I hope you enjoy! Comment and review please! Now on with the story!****
Alexis POV
"How is she?" I asked the medic worriedly. I was currently standing outside of the infirmary, pacing back and forth while my mother laid injured in the other room. The Darkling, my father, had ordered that no one be allowed in the infirmary without his permission.
"She is still unconscious but I am most certain that she will wake in a few hours. Her body just needs time to rest, "The older man explained. He seemed like a man who really cared for his patients and their families.
"May I see her?" I questioned hopefully. I knew it was in vain, but I at least had to try.
"I'm sorry son, I have direct orders from the Darkling himself. No one is allowed in without his permission."
"Please," I begged. "I just want to make sure my mother is alright."
I could see the indecision on his face. Finally after several moments of silence, he sighed and motioned me towards the door while picking up a book to read.
"Thank you," I murmured appreciatively.
I knew that the medic would most likely get in trouble if it was found out that he had let me into the Queens room, but at that moment all my concern was for my mother.
I hurriedly walked towards the door and pushed it open softly.
Darkling's POV
"I want this whole castle under watch. Rotate every six hours to allow guards to rest." I spoke calmly to the head guard. Inside I was a muddle of emotions.
"Yes sir. Your majesty if I may, I would like to suggest that your son be placed with at least two guards. One for the day and one at night."
"You think he will be targeted?" I questioned her.
"I think someone is trying to rattle you Sir, and if the Queen awakes and finds her son is injured or captured, then that would cause more trouble."
"Very well. Put him with four guards though. Two in the day, and two at night. You are dismissed."
With a bow she left the room, leaving me to my thoughts.
Immediately rage filled my body. Only alone could I unleash my emotions. The sound of shattering glass pulled me out of my thoughts of revenge and torture. I had long ago stopped torturing people, as it had caused Alina discomfort. However, now that she has been attacked the only thought that occupied my mind was to find this assailant and make them suffer greatly for the pain and worry that has consumed me the moment I saw Alina laying in a heap on the floor, unconscious and bloody.
Deciding to go check on her, I rose from my throne and strode towards the infirmary. Maybe seeing her safe will appease my worry.
As I approached the infirmary I noticed that there were no guards placed at the entrance, just the medic who was absorbed in a book.
I stood there for several moments, waiting for him to realize I was there. He must have felt my eyes on him, for suddenly he glanced up and his face paled.
"Your Majesty, my apologies. I had no idea you were standing there." He explained.
"How is she?" I questioned. Ignoring his apologies.
"Still unconscious Sir, but she is showing signs of improvement. She should awaked in the next few hours."
"Has anyone entered this room?" I asked him. The moment I asked this his pupils dilated and little beads of sweat formed on his temple.
"You-your son, Your majesty. He went in just a few minutes ago." He stuttered.
I felt my rage increase. I specifically said no one was allowed in there without my permission.
I quickly stormed towards the door and flung it open. Immediately my eyes were drawn to the middle of the room, where Alexis sat on the bed clutching his mother's dress that was soaked in blood.
On the wall there was a message was written in blood.
Long live the Queen
