From chapter three: reunion.
Just as Max opened his mouth to say something the cafe's door crashed open.
"How quaint! I hate to interrupt this touching reunion but I'm looking for Maria." Striding further into the room, Ulric, King Zarek's head of security, paused in front of Liz. "Now be a good little human and tell me where she is." Taking a step back Liz glared at the newcomer. "Screw you, Ulric! Do you honestly believe that I would tell you anything. I'd die first." Something evil and dangerous passed through Ulric's eyes. "That can be arranged. Now listen to me bitch. You will tell me everything I want to know or I will make this painful for you." As he took a menacing step towards her Max cut him off. Putting up a safety shield Max wrapped a protective arm around Liz. "Back off, Ulric. There is three of us and you don't stand a chance."
Ulric started to laugh. "Do you think I'm scared, Boy King? No one will stop us. Maria will return to her husband's side and rule as Lady Aiyana!"
Suddenly Ulric flew sideways and was pinned to the wall, his arms spread out and manacled by an invisible force. "If my husband wanted me to rule by his side he shouldn't have killed me in the first place. Don't you think?" Standing inside of the doorway with her arm raised was a smirking Maria. "That was a bad move." An equally smirking Alex answered.
(A/N: I love Alex and he had to be in my story. I'll explain more about him later. If you're wondering Alex is the guy who escorted Aiyana to the Annual Academy Ball. Both Maria and Alex look different. Maria is wearing black leather pants, army boots, and a black wife-beater. The tips of her golden blond hair are now jet black. She also has a gathering of blue and silver stars tattooed on her left shoulder blade. Alex is also wearing black leather pants, army boots and a black wife-beater. He is also bigger. Let's just say our boy has filled out. He also has a tattoo of a dragon. It's body starts on his left biceps and it's tail wraps around his forearm stopping just above his wrist.)
Stepping away from the doorway Maria stalked towards Ulric. "Hmm..I find this situation very interesting. Tell me Ulric what's the real reason you are here? Cause we both know that Zarek didn't send you because he misses little ole me. Now we can do this the easy way or the painful way it's your choice." When Ulric remained defiantly silent Maria clenched her fist causing him to scream out in pain. "I guess it's the painful way." Maria didn't let up until Ulric's chest started to glow red and his screams turned into whimpers. "Are you going to tell me what I want to know or do I need to be more persuasive?" Breathing heavily Ulric nodded his head. "I'll tell you," he whispered.
"The reason Zarek wants you back is because your people are revolting against him."
TBC
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