Chapter 3 - The Exchange
A huge roar awoke the village people that night. And there was no mistaking it for a hallucination this time.
People walked outside and everyone gasped when they saw it.
A note pinned to the fountain with claw marks everywhere.
The writing dripped down the page, making it seem like it had been written in blood.
Mrs Poppy
Goodness... Isabella, call down my husband immediately!
People cautiously walked towards the letter and soon, someone read it out loud.
Young Man
"It is time to pay up for living on my lands, feeble humans. Unless you want me to slaughter the whole village, send up the most beautiful and hardworking beauty that you can find. If she is not to my satisfaction, I shall devour all of your young at night."
Young Man
"I will take her as my bride... do not ignore this message or else you will pay."
The moment I joined the crowd, people's eyes found mine.
Young Man
The most beautiful...
Young Lady
... and hardworking...
Mrs Poppy snarled, biting her bottom lip.
Mrs Poppy
You can't... she's engaged to-
Young Lady
Get her dressed in a lace dress! Mary-Anne? Get her done up properly.
People started to surround me as the woman brought me into her tailor shop and produced a beautiful lace white dress.
Isabella Ashton
What's going on?
She helped me get dressed, weaving into my hair chains of pearls.
An old woman who was her mother arrived and did my makeup with expensive products.
They trimmed my nails, put my feet into beautiful silver sandals and made me look like a princess once they were done.
Young Lady
Yes. She should be able to satisfy him... hopefully.
Mrs Poppy
I forbid you to do this!
Mrs Poppy ran into the shop, outraged.
Young Man
Would you rather us all die? It's too late to run for a monster.
Young Man
Who knows what it will do to us if we try and trick it! She's our only shot at survival!
The lady then grabbed my wrist and pulled me up, bringing me outside.
There, a basket of food was waiting for me and the townspeople surrounded me.
Young Man
She'll do nicely.
Isabella Ashton
What's going on? Where are you taking me?
Young Man
You're going to become that monster's bride to appease it from killing us all.
Isabella Ashton
Wait, what?
I couldn't believe it. I went to say something when a handkerchief covered my mouth.
I have a sharp inhale due to shock and it took me a moment to drop unconscious.
Young Lady
What did you do that for?
Young Man
Well, at least she won't struggle. I'll bring her up to the door, knock and leave.
They picked me up and placed my unconscious body onto a horse while three men rode up the hill towards the cursed castle.
The gate, which were normally locked shut, were now open.
Welcoming the poor girl who was to be offered up as a sacrifice for the sake of the rest.
A man carried me to the front of the castle door and laid me onto the floor before knocking loudly and hard.
He ran back down, mounting his horse and escaping fast before anyone could have seen him.
The full moon was at its peak when a figure came to find me at the door, sleeping.
A growl of annoyance rippled out of a deep man's lungs before he carried me inside, shutting the door behind him.
Misty Plume
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emmaj2776 エマ
idk why but that white cat is bothering me
2021-10-07
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Dont mind me👀
well go on girl you gonna meet yr prince
2021-06-10
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Yong Frida
I love this story it has a unique storyline 💙💙
2021-05-29
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