Arabella POV-

I was lying in the hospital bed half asleep and half awake when suddenly I heard him.

"What will happen to her Abby?" I heard him ask her.

"Her body rejected your mark, it won't be there tomorrow" Abby sighed.

"So she will be ok?" the king asked her.

"Yes. however if you try to forcefully mark her again" there was a pause "I'm afraid her body won't be able to cope and may give up" she finished.

I didn't hear anything after that. I must have fallen asleep, I fell asleep thinking about the yellow eyes that send tingles through my whole body.

I woke up in the most comfortable bed I've ever lay in, I sat up and looked around. I was in a room that was the colour purple 'worst colour ever' may I just say. Where the hell am I? "You're awake?" a voice said in the corner I looked to see the king. What is with this king and corners and scaring me.

I stretched my neck and felt pain. My hand flew up to the bandage "What happened to me?" I asked him.

"You fell," he simply replied.

Lies I heard you when I was in between sleep of course I won't tell him that at all.

"I fell?" I questioned him.

"Yes you fell" he just replied and walked back over to the bed. "Get ready Arabella it's dinner time" he simply said and threw my two piece at me and I sighed.

I quickly got ready, taking the warm black top off my body and changing into the two pieces. He nodded his head and then took my hand in his walking out the door.

We walked in total silence and when we got close to the hall he let go of my hand and I just shrugged my shoulders. Maybe he just doesn't want to be seen with me, I've got to admit it kind of hurt. What are you saying Arabella get a grip? I told myself and walked into the hall seeing everybody sitting. I quickly sat down taking a deep breath when I realised I would be nowhere near him. Thank god I needed a break.

The king took his seat and stood up holding his glass of what looked like blood "As you know the full moon is 2 days away from now. We must be careful. We will be preparing tomorrow the slaves will be locked away while the kings protect the castle. Everybody must obey the rules and if you don't I'll feed you to the dogs" he smirked "we will win, we are strong and we are kings." he finished his speech and all the kings drank some of the disgusting drink in their hands. I couldn't help but to think of Jack locked in the dungeon, I wonder if he is alright? I sighed and sipped the soup in front of me, my taste buds welcoming the taste. I looked around the hall noticing Katy, she smiled at me and I smiled back. Suddenly King Nicholas stood up and cleared his throat.

He bowed towards the king "My king, as you know the full moon is upon us I was wondering if you would give us permission to pick a girl to gain full strength before the night?" he looked towards the king and the king seemed deep in thought.

"Of course" he said, waving his hand and everybody grew silent. "If one of you gets chosen to feed from you should feel honoured that you have been chosen to protect you from the beasts." I rolled my eyes looking at the floor 'beasts' . The only beasts here were them. I gritted my teeth. Dinner went on until everyone was dismissed while the kings talked afterwards and I walked back to my room. "Oh look it's Arabella" I heard Amber say and I rolled my eyes. "What's wrong baby?" She questioned coming right in front of me. She gave me a hard glare "Don't expect the king to pick you tomorrow, I'm his favourite I will have the honour" She spoke with her head held high this girl was brainwashed.

"You can have him , now please move '' I said looking into her eyes I couldn't be bothered with her. My neck was hurting. She looked shocked.

"Yes well I'm glad you understand me as you know I'm his beloved." She claimed and some girls looked at her shocked. I really wanted to laugh at her and say that I wish she was but I just looked at her with my face straight.

"Ok now move" I replied and moved past her with a sigh she didn't bother coming after me as I walked towards my room.

When I got in I took a deep breath and lay on my bed not bothering to change. I was too tired. Before I closed my eyes I wondered who the king will pick tomorrow? They seem so bothered by this full moon I wonder why?