Chapter 27: Chapter 27

Zachary’s P.O.V.

“So, this is how’s gonna be from now huh??”

I said while glaring at the flawless back of my sulking Princess who was sitting on my bed with crossed legs. Since I brought Diana to my palace, she hadn’t spoken a word to me. The reason is the same.

I declined her request to save Jasmine.

I know I forced Diana but it was important. Right now, I am in no mood to pull up a fight with Theodore. I just want to spend time with Diana and focus on my wedding. Already that bloody Ariel had wasted a lot of my time. Now I just want to claim Diana sooner so that she never escapes and always remains mine.

Demons never marry. All this fucking wedding shit happens in Heaven. We only mark our beloveds and then claim them. By breaking their virgin seals, we directly claim their souls, and then we become one. After that, no one can separate us.

But I can’t risk telling all this to my Princess otherwise she would freak out. So, I am making her mine by arranging a proper wedding ceremony which is in the evening but Diana is continuously giving me a cold shoulder. I don’t know how long will I be able to deal with it ’cause I am losing my shit now!

Grabbing her left forearm, I forcefully make her look at me, “Listen and listen well, I am sending the maids and you, better get dressed. Don’t throw any tantrums and come down quietly like the good girl you are”, I spoke with clenched teeth and pecked her chapped lips. But she immediately pushed me back taking me off guard.

Diana jumped off the bed and looked at me with a scowl, “I ain’t marrying you. Here my family, my friend, and her sister’s life are in danger and you are only thinking about yourself? How selfish you are Zac?? Don’t forget I am not any random girl. I am the Princess of Moonland and you just can’t order me around. Right now, Jasmine’s protection is my top priority and I am going to help her whether you like it or not!!!”

I was shocked by her unexpected outburst but anger surged through me when I found her eyes blazing with fire. I strode towards her and grabbed her shoulders in a tight grip.

“I AM BEING SELFISH?? WHY ARE YOU BEING SO STUBBORN, HUH!!! THAT FUCKING JASMINE DON’T GIVE A DAMN ABOUT YOU AND HERE YOU’RE- STOP BEING MAGNANIMOUS DIANA!!”

I seethed on her face. Her generosity is plain stupidity. That Jasmine doesn’t even give two flying fucks about her. She was trying to save Princess only because she wanted Theodore. She did all this only to fulfill her dream and she was bloody successful in it too. I even told Diana everything but still, this stupid girl is fighting with me for her.

Diana yanked off my hands harshly and gritted while moving back from me, “I am born this way. Just because I am marrying you doesn’t mean I will change my principles for you. You might be like heartless but I am not-”

“ENOUGH!!!”

She flinched hard by my roar. Her eyes turned large as saucers but I am done with this bullshit.

“You’re coming downstairs in thirty minutes. You dare delay and I will fucking show you how heartless I can become.”

My heart clenched when I saw tears shining in her scared eyes. But I continued glowering at her, daring her to rebel. Diana pressed herself to the wall as she continued staring at me with her wide fearful eyes.

“Y-You are forcing me, Zac”, she complained while shooting me a tearful glare. I scoffed.

“I am claiming what’s mine. So, clearly, it isn’t forcing.” I stipulated in a calm tone.

She stomped her heels on the ground in frustration, “No, my parents aren’t here. I- You know nothing about my rituals. This wedding wouldn’t be legitimate from any aspect.”

“You should be ready in thirty minutes.”

She continued ranting but I simply ignored her words and gave her a curt reply. I turned my heels and walked to the door, ready to leave this place before I lose my mind.

“I WON’T MARRY YOU!! I AM GOING BACK!!!”

End of Zachary’s P.O.V.

Silence.

A deadly silence crept into the magnificent room after the Princess’ fierce scream. Her heavy breathing mixed with snivels was the only sound that reverberated through the four walls. On the other hand, Zachary was frozen on his spot, his back was still facing her. But his silence was a harbinger of a lethal storm.

Diana was startled when she saw him shaking. His heavy wings that were neatly pinned on his muscular back rustled and flapped open making her jolt on her spot. She was too frightened to utter a single word. Goosebumps appeared on her skin as she could feel a dark aura emanating through Zachary. A gasp left her lips when his wings again fluttered but this time releasing small embers that rapidly started flooding the whole room.

The temperature of the room increased rapidly. Diana winced as she felt those embers burning her skin. She looked at Zachary but her eyes widened in horror watching his ghastly look.

He looked no less than a monster.

Purple veins popped from his neck and face and his face was completely dark. The crazed look in his red eyes was enough to freeze her blood. Diana pressed herself on the wall when Zachary started advancing toward her like a predator.

“One should think before speaking, isn’t it Princess Diana?”

He spoke, his voice was devoid of any emotion but Diana didn’t miss the hidden caveat behind his words. She simply shook her head in fear. She couldn’t find words to explain him. His sharp fangs and red irises paralyzed her tongue.

Covering the short distance, Zachary finally stood in front of her. He then bent to her level and placed his arms beside her head, caging her. Diana pressed her back more on the wall, she wished the wall to swallow her at the moment.

Diana had witnessed this side of Zachary multiple times but she never felt this scared. Zachary also tried to control his temper for her but this time, he did not make any attempt to calm her. Instead, he continued intimidating her even though she was scared to her core.

Diana was shivering like a leaf. She was witnessing a completely different Zachary today. His countenance was cold, his aura was dominant and authoritative and his beautiful eyes today seemed unforgiving and merciless.

She forgot to breathe when Zachary cupped her wobbling chin between his index finger and thumb and made her look at him.

“I would today like to make myself clear to you. A message which would be beneficial to you for your entire life.” He rasped in his deep voice and leaned forward. Diana shut her eyes tightly when she felt his hot breath fanning her lips.

“Once you enter my world, there’s no going back.”

With that, he took her lips in a searing kiss. Diana froze on her spot and squeezed her eyes tightly when she felt his lips molding on hers perfectly. His rough lips started chewing her chapped pink petals but she neither pushed him nor responded. She didn’t feel any tingles in her stomach nor did she rejoice in it like usual. Her heart didn’t flutter instead a strong feeling of repugnance and sadness hit her. All she could feel was that he was simply drubbing in her mind that she was his.

His to use.

His to force.

His to break.

And his to heal.

A tear slid down his cheek but before it could hit the floor, Zachary brushed it away with the pad of his thumb and cupped her face. He grabbed her nape and deepened the kiss but Diana did nothing. She was still as dead and he could feel her hesitance. He then broke the kiss with a sloppy sound and rested his forehead on her.

Zachary slowly opened his eyes and looked at Diana who was crying silently. He felt a sharp pang in his chest watching tears rolling down her cheeks. He gently cupped her face in his palms and wiped off her tears with his fingers.

“I am not a sadist that I would revel in your tears, Diana. You’re thinking from everyone’s perspective but not mine. It took months for me to convince you, then your family, and when finally, things started to fall in place, your sister-in-law ruined everything. Despite that, I still helped everyone whomever you said. You are well aware that Jasmine helped me for her gains still I have to be blamed. Why, is it Diana? Aren’t you being too harsh on me? Do I really mean nothing to you? My love, my words are that useless to you that you can see everyone’s pain but not mine.”

Diana looked at Zachary and found her staring at her with a disappointed look. His words hit her hard. Indeed, she was venting out her anger on him and he managed to keep her calm and fulfill all her requests with no ifs or buts. She was the one being selfish here not the other way around.

Diana lowered her head in guilt and shame. Zachary sighed and pulled her in a warm embrace.

“I know you’re worried about Rose’s reaction. You’re fearing that she would blame you for everything and you would lose your only friend but I am damn sure Rose must be aware of her sister’s little obsession. Jasmine is responsible for her decision and even if she regrets it later, she is to blame for that. Even if Rose or you or anyone would have tried to stop her, she would still have managed to marry Theodore. So, stop worrying about her and focus on your life, Princess. You did everything to save her but what’s done has been done. Now, we should just move on and embrace our new life.”

He spoke while caressing her hair. Diana couldn’t control it anymore and burst into heavy tears. She wrapped her arms around his large torso and buried her face in his chest.

“I-I am s-sorry… I-I was v-very scared. I-I am scared for my f-family. My brother A-Arthur is the next k-king of Moonland but my betrayal had p-put his life in d-danger. T-Theodore won’t s-spare anyone. He w-would h-hate Jasmine. I k-know everything but I can’t help but worry,” she spoke while sobbing hard.

Zachary kissed her crown, “I know baby but don’t worry. He won’t be able to harm a single hair of your family. But for that, you need to be mine so that I can take the bridle in my hands. I need to be a part of your family so that I can assure their safety. Just become mine and leave the rest to me,” he spoke sweetly in her ears.

When Diana finally calmed down, Zachary broke the hug and cleared her face with his fingers. Placing a soft kiss on her forehead, he looked into her swollen eyes and gave her a warm smile.

“Now let’s get ready. I want to make this day special for you.”

His brows furrowed when Diana didn’t return the smile instead stared at her curiously.

“Zac, you are planning on using Rose as a mediator to complete this ceremony but the thing is without the presence of family members, our weddings are considered incomplete. The other option is the sacred Angel Tomb but that’s also not possible here. You won’t be able to marry me according to my traditions. So, let’s get married according to your rituals.”

Zachary looked at her in shock.

Marry his way?

Diana frowned when she noticed his red ears. Blood crept on his cheeks and neck and she couldn’t help but wonder what made his Dark Prince flustered?

“What’s wrong?”

Zachary looked at Diana and found her staring at him innocently. He cleared his throat and looked away, “Uhmm, actually you’re right Princess but the thing is we don’t marry. We c-claim our beloveds.”

He answered awkwardly and mentally cursed himself for stuttering. Diana groaned in frustration.

“Ahh!! Stop talking in puzzles and clearly explain it.”

Zachary was flabbergasted but Diana was clueless. But suddenly an evil idea popped into his mind.

He looked at Diana and flashed her a smirk. She looked at him confused but her heart lurched in her chest when he pulled her off her feet and wrapped her legs around his waist.

“W-What are you-AHH!!”

She let out a horrifying shriek when Zachary threw her on the bed making her bounce on the mattress. Before she could comprehend, he hovered over her petite frame and pinned her hands above her head.

“This is what I mean by claiming”, he spoke in a husky voice that made Diana go scarlet. She gripped his hands when he pulled her lower lip with his teeth and nibbled on it. Leaving her lips, he started peppering feathery kisses on her jaw. Her breathing turned ragged when he glided her right hand down and grabbed her left bosom giving it a light squeeze making her heart jolt. His left hand was still holding both of her hands on the spot.

“Z-Zac-ahh”, a loud moan left her lips when she felt his lips sucking her flesh roughly. Zachary groaned feeling her soft breast fitting in his large palm perfectly. He left her hands and grabbed her other bosom making her jolt in surprise.

“Claiming means I will make love to you, my Princess. I would taste and suck every corner of your skin, lick and make you scream my name in delight. Give you pain and pleasure while you moan my name all night long,” Zachary growled while tracing the outline of her erected buds through her gown. Diana was still in clothes but the carnal desire roaming in his obsidian orbs was making her feel bare and exposed.

She grabbed her biceps and dug her nails in his shoulder blades when his skillful fingers twirled her buds between his thumb and forefinger. He buried her face in the crook of her neck and hummed in satisfaction after sniffing her divine scent.

Diana was in a daze. Her heart was forbidding her but her body craved and leaned to his sensual touches. She didn’t want him to stop but couldn’t grab the courage to voice out her feelings.

Zachary planted a wet kiss on her left earlobe and started licking the shell of her ear making her go insane.

“I can’t stop, Princess. Tell me to stop before I lose my damn control and stake my claim on you,” he grated out with a clenched jaw as he was slowly losing his calm. Diana was still speechless. Her mouth was dry and she could only moan and gasp.

Zachary looked at her flushed face. Her cheeks were glowing pink, eyes closed and lips quivering. Her body was continuously responding to his touches but he knew that her mind was still in denial mode. His eyes fell on her deep bare cleavage as her gown slid off her shoulder. His gaze darkened when he saw the valley of her breasts. He grabbed the hem of her gown and immediately pulled it down to her stomach with a harsh tug. Diana let out a loud gasp but did not attempt to cover herself. Instead, she coiled her arms around his neck and squeezed her eyes shut.

Zachary smirked as he could sense her approval but she was too shy to admit it. But he wanted her to admit so he unwrapped his arms around her neck. His act made her eyes open.

Zachary chuckled when she shot him a frustrated look, “Nah, Nah Princess. This ain’t gonna work this time. Tell me what you want. I am more eager than you but I won’t do anything until and unless I hear that.”

Diana agape at his response but that only earned her another chuckle. Her eyelids fluttered when he caressed her flat stomach with his knuckles.

“Come on say it.” He snickered and pulled her left bud with fingers making her flinch. Diana arched her back when he slipped his right hand inside her ripped gown.

“Z-Zac, I-please”, her voice came out as a strained plea when she felt his fingers touching her forbidden region. Zachary couldn’t control it anymore and ripped her gown into shreds. His violent act made her jolt in shock. She looked at him but Zachary was stunned to see no resistance, no fear in them. They were filled with longing and lust just like him.

Getting on his knees, he ripped off his shirt revealing his muscular clean shaved chest and eight abs. His well-chiseled figure, broad shoulders, and taut stomach made Diana drool. Zachary flashed her a cocky smirk when he found her staring at his body without blinking.

“I am all yours, love just like you’re mine.”

Diana looked away as her cheek heated in embarrassment. Zachary grinned when he found her smiling while blushing like a new bride.

Getting rid of their clothes, he then finally looked at Diana who was breathing heavily in anticipation. Very carefully, he then hovered over her and cupped her right cheek in his palm. Diana opened her crystal eyes only to find him staring at her softly.

“You’re the most beautiful girl I’ve ever seen in my life. If you give me a chance Princess Diana, I promise to cherish you, protect you, and love you till the last breath of my life. I just want you to trust me. I want to make you mine but not at the point of tears or scars but at the cost of your consent and love. So, I ask you today, do you willingly take me as your husband?”

Diana chuckled with teary eyes watching him acting like a priest. His genuine words pulled the strings of her heart and she immediately melted in his touch like ice. Nodding, she pulled him closer by his nape and breathed on his lips.

“Make me yours tonight, Zac.”

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