Mated To The Cruel Prince novel Chapter 599

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Chapter 599: Family Réunion

The high Fae’s voice reverberated through the village square, his words laced with menace and authority. As his horse lurched forward threateningly, the winter Faeries nearby recoiled in fear, their faces etched with dread at the looming consequences.

"I ask once more, who dares to feed you peasants without bringing it to my attention, the high lord of the Winter court!" he thundered, his voice carrying a chilling undertone that sent shivers down the spines of those gathered.

The winter Faeries looked between one another, wondering what to do. While they could easily deliver the kind-hearted Fae who had fed them — not that he was seen at the moment — and be saved, they were Fae and it was in their nature, to pay back good with good. They were not humans who could easily betray their fellow all to save their own self. Instead, they held onto their sense of honor and integrity, refusing to betray someone who had shown them kindness. They were willing to face the consequences of their actions with dignity rather than live in shame and dishonor.

With steely resolve, the residents remained silent, facing the High Lord with unwavering bravery despite the fear that flickered in their eyes. They were determined to defend their benefactor, even if it meant risking their lives.

As if sensing the resolve in the winter Faeries’ eyes, the Winter High Lord chuckled coldly. "Is that so? You’re all prepared to die. Fine. But let it not be said that I didn’t give you a second chance." With a subtle gesture, he signaled to a soldier who swiftly snatched a Fae child from their parents’ arms.

"Mama!" The child’s screams echoed through the chaos as he was forcibly torn from his mother’s arms. He kicked and thrashed in a desperate attempt to break free, but the soldier’s grip remained firm.

"No!" The parents’ cries rang out in horror as they watched their child being taken away. With tears streaming down her face, the mother was the first to move, driven by maternal instinct, summoning her magic in a desperate bid to reach him.

However, before she could act, another soldier intervened, swiftly neutralizing her with a freezing spell. She stood frozen in shock, her arms outstretched toward her child, her eyes wide with disbelief and despair.

"No!" The husband’s anguished cry filled the air as he summoned ice from the ground, lashing out at the soldier with desperate fury. But his efforts were in vain as he was swiftly subdued by the other soldiers, pinned to the ground and frozen in place, his expression a mix of agony and frustration.

Meanwhile, the child was forcibly handed over to the Winter High lord, who wasted no time in brandishing his iron sword and pressing it threateningly against the boy’s tender neck. Gasps of horror rippled through the crowd as they witnessed the high lord’s merciless act.

With a sadistic laugh, the high lord reveled in their fear and desperation, relishing the power he held over them. "So, what will it be this time?" he taunted, his voice dripping with malice. "The child, or the answer I seek?"

This time, the answer was evident on the faces of the Faeries. Faes did not bear children as readily as humans, and as a result, each child was cherished and valued dearly. Threatening a child was viewed as a heinous crime, even by the high lord himself. But then, what could they do?