From Slave To Queen (by Karyn Anderson) novel Chapter 314

Chapter 314

At the Federal Bures, the air was thick with the metalic lang of rust and the stench of blood, making one’s stomach chum

Nicolas was subjected to brutal torture the moment he arrived

Thirty strokes of the disciplinary whip left his skin lacerated, his blood soaked clothes clinging to raw flesh. Even the slightest movement sent excruciating pain through his body,

He was a wretched sight, with blood dripping from his hair.

Directly across from him, Kander sat in a shadowy comer, immaculate and untouched by the filth around him.

Like a devil incarnate, Xander watched coldly as Nicolas was beaten within an inch of his life

Nicolas knew Kander was just settling a personal score. He was venting Athena’s anger.

A violent cough ripped through Nicolas, blood bubbling up from his lungs. He choked, his face turning crimson as he gasped despe

Nicolas glared defiantly at Kander and shouted, “I am an official of the court. How can you abuse your power and fortore me like this, Prince Xander? Aren’t you afraid the Emperor will hold you accountable?”

Ansel lashed the whip across Nicolas’s back and sneered. “We’ve heard that before. Some people just have to learn the hard way Lord Nicolas confes now and spare yourself the pain

Nicolas was but a scholar. He could not possibly endure such a savage beating

Nicolas let out an agonized cry as the searing pain sent his muscles into uncontrollable spasms

He screamed, “I want to see Athena, Let me see Athenal” His face twisted in madness

A cold chuckle came from the corner as Xander slowly emerged from the darkness. Fixing Nicolas with an icy stare, he sneered, “You really think you’re worthy of Athena coming to see you!”

Nicolas retorted, “Prince Xander, aren’t your targeting me like this just to settle a personal score?”

“So what if I am?” Xander replied, his voice icy and utterly fearless, or every pain Athena suffered, you’ll pay a thousandfold. If it weren’t for her, you’d be nothing. Your whole family would’ve been wiped out long ago?

Nicolas’s eyes widened in sheer horror. “Your Highness, how can you flout imperial law and torture an official? Aren’t you afraid of the Emperor’s

Another lash descended

Nicolas screamed in agony, the pain contorting his refined features beyond recognition. One could barely tell that he used to be a noble young man.

At this moment, he was nothing but a shackled prisoner, yet still deluded about his own standing

Ansel couldn’t help but cast a pitying glance at Nicolas. To speak so recklessly before Xander would surely grant him punishment.

“Back when you harmed Athena, did you ever imagine this day would come?” Xander’s voice, blending with the distant drip of water in the dungeon pierced Nicolas’s ears like an ice pick

Nicolas trembled all over as he stared at Xander, his eyes filled with the terror one would feel when lacing a demon

He thought, “So it’s true. He really is taking revenge on the Monson family”

Nicolas’s throat constricted in terror, his jaw clenched so tightly that no sound could escape.

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Chapter 314

Nicolas thought, “Xander is like a predator. I have only sent Athena to the military camp for three years, yet now he wants the Monson family to pay for it

with our death

t was me. Who’s next? Matthew!

Joseph is still suffering in that military camp.

What about Mom and Dad? And Wilkow?

Nicolas finally panicked. Slowly shaking his head, he said with a fearful expression, “I admit we were reckless with Athens. But that is all in the past now She’s already let it go. Prince Xander, why must you keep darling on it?

“Are you not satisfied until you’ve destroyed the entire Monson family?”

Xander’s razor–sharp glare cut Nicolas off mid sentence.

He said, “Who said Athena has let it go? She merely lacked the power to seek justice for herself. I know every grievance she suffered, and my heart i

for all her hardships.

No sooner had he spoken than a guard strode in and addressed Xander, “Your Highness, someone has come to confess.”

Disregarding the prison guards attempts to stop her, Eloise threw herself in front of Nicolas, tears streaming down her face. “My poor boy. they beat you into such a state

“Mother, have you lost your mind? How could you confess to crimes you didn’t commit?” Nicolas asked desperately.

Eloise looked at him with bloodshot eyes and forced a bitter smile” could never just stand by and watch you dia.”“

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