1339 word(s)Published04 The king closed his book and turned his attention to his mistress. "My slave does not manipulate me, Vetta. She has not been manipulative, and if she is, it is left for me to find out. I haven't found out, and so, it will only be an accusation you make without basics." He isn't believing her...!? "But, my king---"She began again. "Let the subject drop." He ordered calmly, never one to raise his voice. He never has to. Vetta snapped her mouth shut, raging in her mind. He's shutting her out now? He wouldn't even listen to the things she has to say! "Your wish is my command, Your Highness." She bowed her head, biting her lips so hard to keep the words in. He picked up his book again and opened it. The silence stretched as he began going through the book again. Vetta h

 1024 word(s)Published93 After Remeta ran away, Danika couldn't help stealing glances at the king. There was so much pain in his eyes, it made her heartburn. Why would he hurt his way? Oh, what did Remeta say to trigger a look like this on his face? She didn't know when her arm rose on its own accord to rub soothingly on his back. She didn't know where the courage came from, but she found herself patting him. King Lucien was deep into his head before he felt the soothing caresses on his back. Remeta had spoken about babies, and it had triggered painful memories. Memories of when the healers and medicine men of the kingdom told him one after another, that he can't father a child. Memories of the first year after slavery when he had desperately tried to prove them wrong, bedding so many women of the kingdom who had been all too happ

 1253 word(s)Published95 When Baski came out of the palace to search for Remeta, Uyah had told her that she saw Remeta going for a walk with the King and the slave princess. She was surprised that the king would let Remeta tag along, and it had also brought a smile to her face. Recently, she has so much to smile about.... Her baby, her Remeta is getting better as days goes by. Healing doesn't happen all at once. As a gradual process, Remeta is going so good. When it's the early hours of the night, it's time for Remeta to take her portions, she went in search of her. She took the river straight, instead of going through the woods. She heard a feminine footstep laughing and chasing the chirps of crickets and smiled again, knowing she has found Remeta even before she saw her. "Remeta, it's time to go." Baski called as she came out in

  1258 word(s) Published 97   Chad entered his bedroom and was most surprised when he saw Sally sitting down on the chair by the side of the bed.   His eyes mirrored his surprise. "Sally?"   Nervousness had Sally's fingers picking on the seams of her clothes. "It's me..." She whispered.   When Baski told her that her princess will be spending the night in the King's Quarters, and Remeta will be sleeping in her own bedroom, Sally had decided to use the opportunity to come see him.   He has been avoiding her and when they come across each other, he'll always keep his eyes averted, not looking her in the eyes.   After the things Baski told her about his behaviour the other night, Sally knows that she has to make the move or he'll keep blaming himself and avoiding her.   "What are you doing here?" He asked, forcin

  923 word(s) Published 99   She saw the moment when he made a decision and his face took on it's usual blank look. Then, his eyes held hers as he began undressing himself.   She gasped softly. He isn't going to blindfold her, and he isn't going to take her fully-clothed. Just like last night, he's going to take her naked.   Only this time, he's undressing himself fully for her. She'd only seen bids and piece of his skin, and now, she's going to see him fully unclothed.   She felt humbled that he's trusting her that way, and at the same time, her nervousness only skyrocketed.   He stood naked in front of her, the moonlight glow of the night feeling the bedroom. He looked like an avenging angel.   He was all big, bulky and hardness everywhere. The moonlight gave his scars a glow of some kind, they looked mighty beautiful to her. Li