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Chapter Eight

Mal's POV

Things were odd here in Auradon.

Things were different.

King Ben had told me that no one would hurt me. But could I trust him? I don't know. He kept trying to help...which was odd he never tried to help me.

The rules were different too.

Like the breakfast rule.

Eat alongside King Ben…it seemed wrong. I was beneath him. I should eat after him not next to him. He shouldn't have to share his food with me. At least that's how it was in the Isle.

And the rules!

He said there were no rules for me!

I think it's a trap though, I'll let my guard down and then he will punish me for breaking a rule. But for some reason, I feel like it isn't that I can trust him but that's my heart talking because my brain knows not to trust a guy.

King Ben was feeding me!

This is wrong!

I should be feeding him, but he wouldn't let me, saying that's ridiculous but it wasn't! I am beneath him, I should feed him, he's the alpha and I'm the omega.

I wanted to scream at him but I didn't know if that's was okay but I do know whatever he thinks is right, its law, it's what I need to live by to survive. I held myself back from rolling my eyes...I didn't want to get punished...they were always worse but I knew I deserved them...I did. He only taught me what was right, a woman should always be behind a man, obeying him, doing whatever he needs.

King Ben continued to give me bites of the food while he eats small bites as well. I didn't question him as he feeds me the food, it was better this way...he did however tell me what I was going to eat before I took a bite, though I didn't understand why, it was a pure blessing to have breakfast and all of the food it was too much but if he was going to feed me this much it was better not to question, who knows, maybe it was because it was going to be my last meal for the week?..It didn't matter if I was going to enjoy it, I was, after all, very lucky.

"Are you finished?" King Ben asked me. I nodded my head but keeps looking at the bowl filled with strawberries. I wanted to get one, I wanted to finish all of them. But I didn't want to get in trouble. I knew it was a test-he was testing me to see if I would obey him and I did. That should make him happy.

He smiled at me and put the tray on the desk. I felt myself ease when he smiled, that was a good sign.
If he's happy that means no punishment.

I stayed in the same spot, as he moved around fixing my bed. I watched as he moved back and forth. Until it hit me.

Did he want me to help? I wanted to hit myself of courses he wanted my help! If he didn't he probably wanted me to do it. He's probably doing it right now because I didn't do it earlier! How could I be so stupid?! He moved close to me, was he going to hurt me? I was going to be punished! I looked down and started to scratch my arm, how could I be so stupid?

Stupid!

Stupid!

Stupid!

He picked me up, I held my breath..he shouldn't be carrying me this is wrong!

This is so wrong!

I thought about him, he never ever carried me..even if I was hurt, he would tell me I deserved it, he was right, but it was because I did stupid mistakes...like his food would be too hot or I would sneeze while he eat.

I'm so stupid!

But I learned quickly.

Yet being my dumb self, I always found a way to make a mistake...he was right...I was lucky he cared for me.

King Ben had placed me on the bed. And laid me there, did he not want me to move? He gave me a smile he opened his mouth to say something but before he could I heard a ding! He frowned but moved to get whatever made the noise. I gripped the blanket, wincing when I made pressure with my injured hand, no no no, now he's angry! Why did that sound go off!

He grabbed whatever made the sound and he moved to sit next to me.

I kept my eyes on him, watching his face, waiting for the hit or his facial expression change to worst, but instead, he smiled. I eased my grip, he's happy.

"Mal," he gave me a warm smile. "I want you to meet some people okay? They're going to help you get ready and change into clean clothes." Change? Why did I need to change? He must have seen me panicking because he quickly added, "It's okay..nothing bad..no one is hurting you"

Before I could even agree there was a knock on the door, he gave me an alluring smile before getting up to open the door. When he died he was greeted by a kiss and a hug from three other girls as they walked into the room and stood near the door.

Walking over to me King Ben smiled, "Mal, this is Evie, Jane and Lonnie" he walked me over to them "they are going to help you get ready"

I stared at them as I held his hands, one of them, the blue-haired girl, looked at hands and frowned and clenched her first before smiling again and relaxing her hand though she didn't look completely happy. My eyes widen in the realization!

Oh, they're his.

Like him, King Ben also had others.

As he should no man needs to be tied down to one woman, they need to be with other people too it was just how things were. After all, as King, I expected him to have others. But I felt this aching pain in my chest that seemed to feel hurt that he was another woman to please him. I wanted to be the only one. I wanted to be his and him to be mine.

I looked down, gripping his hand before hiding behind him. King Ben turned around and pushed a piece of my hair behind my ear he lifted my head, "I'm going to leave while they get you cleaned up okay?"

I look at him, he gave me a reassuring smile as he nodded his head. I bit my lip and held his hand tight, I didn't want him to leave. I wanted him to stay. What if they hurt me, the other girls with him did. Why would these three be any different?

"I'll be back in 2 hours okay?" he didn't wait for my reply instead he kissed my forehead and going to talk to the three first quietly before he walked out. I looked at the three girls and fisted my good hand, digging my nails into my palm, I wanted to get away...I wanted to be alone...I wanted King Ben.


QUESTIONS

did you enjoy Mal's POV?

how long will it take for the VK's to gain her trust?

How does Ben feel about 'the rules'?

did you like the new POV?

who else should I do?

Are the girls ready for the new Mal?


REMINDERS

- also, don't forget that chapters after 10 will show why I choose M

- The updates might CHANGE because I have school starting and I don't know if I'll be able to write between school days

- Also I actually wasn't going to update but I was like eh why not

- Almost done with CHAPTER 15! here's a hint.. the royal council!


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