C9 Captured

Veronica's P.O.V

He left. He left. Just like that, he left. What I thought would be an amazing day with my husband turned into him going to war and me going to the doctors alone. I knew he had responsibilities and I knew what I was getting into when I married him, but I didn't imagine how much it would hurt. My heart felt like it was being ripped into tiny pieces as I watched him walk away and his frame became smaller and smaller until it eventually disappeared.

,,Drive!"I ordered the driver and we took off. I laid my face against the cold glass of the car's window. I stared as the rain poured, hitting the glass drop after drop. What was the point of all the titles if he couldn't even be there for his own wife and child? I closed my eyes and sighed. I had to remind myself that he wasn't doing this because he wanted to, but because he had to and yet it still pained me.

I had slipped into my thoughts when I felt the car come to a stop. I looked out to see the hospital, but I felt no desire to leave the car. Instead of happy, I felt lonely and couples that passed by weren't helping. I didn't want to be around people right now and I especially didn't want to be bombarded with questions like ,,Where is the king?''

I mumbled a quick ,,Thanks" as my driver got out of the car, opened the door for me, and held an umbrella so I wouldn't get wet. I started walking towards the door, stepping into the building. People bowed as I walked down the long white hallway and I kept having to tell sick people to stay in their seats. Luckily, I had made an appointment so I didn't have to wait and just knocked straight onto my doctor's door. ,,Hello Queen!" Doctor Holly bowed, standing up from her chair. I smiled at her. ,,Are we waiting on anyone, or are we getting started straight away?"

,,Let's get started, I'll be alone today." The look on my face probably explained enough because she luckily didn't question me further. That or she didn't dare to, either way, it worked in my favor. I changed into a soft blue gown and laid on the bed. Doctor Holly put some cold gel on my tummy and began the ultrasound. I heard my baby's heart beating healthy and strong. Tears welled up for what seemed like the hundredth time today, but this time the tears were once of happiness. I wish his or her father was here to hear the little heart and look at the tiny human growing inside of my belly.

,,Are you ready to know the gender." The doctor asked with a smile.

,,Yes" I replied, returning her smile with one of my own.

,,Congratulations Queen, you and the king are having a healthy baby girl!" A girl. A little princess. A daughter. A million thoughts ran through my mind as I wondered if she would be a mommy's girl or a daddy's girl. I wondered if she would like big fancy dresses or to dress more subtle like me. I wondered whose features she was going to get-nose, lips, eyes and etc. I wondered what her personality would be like and if it would resemble mine or Felix's in any way. The smile on my face grew larger by the second and I wiped a tear from my eyes. ,,Thank you, doctor Holly!"

After a little bit of paperwork and a few questions she had on symptoms and diet, she dismissed me. I left the building, feeling much happier than I did when I first entered. I was fully convinced that I would stare at my sweet baby and listen to her heartbeat for the whole nine months If I could. I looked down at my growing bump, which was mostly bloat, but it still made me feel prettier. My little princess!

On the way back my phone was practically blowing up with Felix's texts and calls. I ignored him for a while, thinking that if he cared enough he would be here with me, but my love for him got the best of me and I pulled open our chat. ,,It's a girl!" I wrote and put the phone on silent. I knew he was worried, but right now I could care less. If he was worried enough, he could have waited until after the appointment to leave. He had a war to win anyway so he had plenty to worry about and I was sure my daughter and I were the last things on his mind.

When we pulled up to the castle I didn't want to go inside. Natalia was there and now that Felix was gone she would make me miserable. I decided to have a walk in the garden which was so large that there was a river through it. It had stopped raining, but the scent of fresh rain still lingered in the air. As I walked, I could hear the birds singing their song and the river bubbling away. I could see beautiful yellow, purple, pink, blue, and red flowers spread all around, forming paths along with the scattered rocks.

The sun was now high in the sky so the weather was perfect for a walk. I was walking when a very pretty yellow rose caught my attention and I bent down to smell it. While I was gushing over the rose, I felt someone grab me and put something over my mouth to cover it. I struggled against the person's tight grip, thrashing and kicking as I tried to break free. Very soon I realised my mistake as my vision started to blur and I began feeling dizzy. There was something on the cloth.

I don't know how long I was out for, but when I woke up my hands and legs were tied to a chair. There was a fabrick covering my eyes and that same cloth was on my mouth, probably so I wouldn't scream for help. The place felt so wet and humid, and mixing it with my fear I could hardly breathe. I felt like I was suffocating, each breath I took getting stuck before it reached my lungs. I was terrified that I would never see Felix again, that they would hurt me or our baby, and even just sounds made me shake. I desperately tried to untie my legs, then my arms but nothing was working. Tears started flowing in my eyes and soon enough I was sobbing. Suddenly, the fight we had earlier seemed like the most stupid and worthless thing ever. The thought that I could die without saying goodbye and on a bad note made my heart clench in pain.

I grew quiter as I heard footsteps. Shit! Someone had heard me. I mentally slaped myself for being so loud. Maybe if I had been quiet they would have thought I was still unconscious and I would have bought myself more time, but it was too late now. I had to face my faith. I gulped as I heard a door open and immediately knew they were getting closer. I tried to figure out how many people were entering, but I couldn't.

,,Hello, Queen Veronica! Hope you are feeling comfortable as you might be here for a while!" A man snickered mockingly. I certainly didn't feel like no queen at the moment. ,,Now, if you are a good girl and promise not to scream I will let my men take your blindfold and mouth cloth off, but-" He got closer and grabbed my face harshly ,,If you try to yell, if you even think about it, you will pay dearly! Understood?" I frantickly nodded.

,,Take the blindfolds off!" The man ordered. I felt two rough hands grab the cloth away from my mouth and another two hands untie the blindfold from my eyes. Once my vision adjusted I could see the dim light in an otherwise dark room. There were graffiti all over the walls and random horribly smelling liquids covered the floors. On the walls, there were bloodstains and holes from where, I assumed, the men have punched. They must have noticed I was looking around the room because one of them, the leader, slapped me across the face. I let a quiet whimper in pain. I had never been hit before. My parents, sister or nanies never laid a hand on me and nor did Felix so this was a first, a first I never wanted to experience again. The two men beside him laughed at me.

,,What do you want from me?" I cried out. ,,If you want money I will give you everything I have just please let me go." I pleaded, leaving my last ounce of hope to the negotiations. I realise that maybe I should have fought harder, but having another life inside of me meant I wasn't looking out only for myself, but for my baby as well. I knew that even if I tried to do something, at the end of the day, I was a pregnant woman with three large men in front of her. Overall, I was doomed.

,,We don't want your dirty money! We have been given enough to capture you." He spat. ,,We won't harm you as long as you listen and obey. Once we are done with you, we will let you go back to the palace and that husband of yours." Obey them? That made no sense. What could they possibly want from me if it wasn't money?

,,I will do anything just please let me go!"

,,Whatever we say?" I hesitantly nodded, realising too late that that had probably been a bad idea.

,,This might be easier than we thought" The man on the right whispered to his boss.

,,Great! Then let me explain what you are here for so we can all move on with our lives." The leader said annoyed as if I had captured him and not the other way around.

Authors note

Hy guys! Thank you for giving my book a chance and I hope you are enjoying it! What do you think the men will do to Veronica?