Night and Day - Twilight Saga - Jacob and Renesmee

I Promise

The beaming sunlight stealing its way into the cave didn't disturb Steven and Angara. Instead it was the sound of men's inconspicuous movements that startled the couple. It wasn't long before there were a dozen of Angara's men with Viktor prominently in front of them. His face casted rage at what he witnessed before him. It was evident that the two were lovers as their naked bodies laid next to each other.

Angara covered herself with the fur blanket and held her head up high. She knew her father well, and silenced herself as speaking would only worsen the situation. Steven, however, embarrassed at his own demise found his clothes and dressed himself rather quickly.

"Viktor. I assure you, I meant no disrespect."

Viktor didn't blink at all. He stood there watching the human before him speak, but everything he spoke was a blur to his ears. He didn't want to believe this was the daughter he once knew. He felt he failed as a father and as someone who failed his people.

"Gather your things, prisoner. There shall be no more training from here on out."

Viktor turned to walk away, but Steven wasn't finished with him.

"I love her, Viktor." Steven paused for a moment to see if he would get a reaction out of Viktor. "Your daughter. I love her and wish to make her my wife. If you would accept it, sir."

Viktor's brows furrowed at the confession he heard. "She is not yours to claim." His back never turned in hopes the conversation would halt, but instead Steven stepped forward. Angara pleaded to Steven to not speak anymore, but Steven knew this was his only chance.

"Your Highness, I am not asking for your permission. I am stating what it is that my heart desires . . . "

Without even a single step, Viktor swiftly moved in front of Steven. His height overshadowed Steven's smaller frame. "Give her all your heart if you wish, but her heart does not belong to you." His voice stern and cold, but it did not cause a single flinch in Steven's body.

"Guards!" All the guards surrounded Steven. Viktor's eyes were on Steven and not once did he blink. "It is time this prisoner sees how we truly treat our prisoners. Yulian, take him out."

Yulian hesitated but he knew defying his King would be worse. He walked over to Steven and without warning knocked Steve out cold with his massive punch.

The guards grabbed Steven's body and dragged him out of the cave. Angara rushed up to her father fearing the worst about Steven. "Please, Father. Do not do this. You will regret this decision."

Viktor turned to look down at his daughter. "I never thought I would ever be disappointed in you, Angara. Do you realize what you have done? Your people, this kingdom, rely on you alone to set them free. All this for a human, who will for sure never see you ever again."

"No, father. You cannot! I have given myself and my heart fully to him already."

Viktor didn't know what else to say. His eyes widen at her confession for he knew that if she was to give herself completely, then she would never be able to break the curse. "How could you? Knowing full well the consequences. This is the reason I have never allowed you near another man in your life, in fear that this would occur."

Viktor slouched his shoulders, his head lowered. His mood changed drastically. It was not anger anymore but of discontent.

"It is not too late, Angara. You will have to change your mind again."

"No, Father. It really is too late."

She held her head up high and took in a deep breath, "I am with child, and it is Stepan's child I carry."