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Danika walked towards the King's door in the evening, the same time the door opened and the king came out of his room.
She was all nervous and she doesn't know why. It's an ordinary walk, not an invite to any gathering or any party.
And yet, she is nervous. She was all dressed up and with the help of Sally, she has her hair all arranged. She came up before him and lowered her head in greeting.
"Mast---" she paused, swallowed, and added, "My King."
King Lucien looked at her with the same expressionless face that has become his usual look. But, his eyes slid through her body.
From her simple wear to her beautifully styled hair. He does not understand how one woman would carry the beauty of several women.
She was not wearing the series of jewelry women from prestigious families design thems
1024 word(s)Published93After 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
1078 word(s) Published 94 Danika's cheeks flushed red at the compliment, she ducked her head. "Thank you, master." He turned and started walking with his hands behind his back. "I am your king for this evening. Not your master." The reminder made her glow. She decided to take a leap at fate. "Then, can I ask you a question, My King?" When he gave no reply, she bit her lips. She walked right beside him in silence, inwardly cautioning herself not to overstep her boundaries again. He stretched out his hand towards her and waited. She stared at this hand in bewilderment, wondering what the silent request is. She raised her eyes to his expressionless face—which was staring ahead of them—and there was no clue on it. Surely, it isn't what she's thinking.... "Put y
1253 word(s)Published95When 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
869 word(s)Published96"My king....?" She whispered."Mmh." He didn't open his eyes.She hesitated, "Can I pat your hair...?"A pause. "You can."Her left hand was still circled in the protectiveness of his hand, so she curled her other hand to his hair and began patting so softly and rhythmically.They stared at the river in front of them, while her thoughts were only in the slight distance separating them. She hasn't recovered from the long night she spent in his arms last night, but her aching body still longs for his.If he demands her in his bed again tonight, she will be there. She will let him have her anyhow he wanted her...even if it hurts or even if it feels way too good. That's how much she loves him.Night has fallen, but she didn't want to go back. She wanted this moment with
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
1153 word(s) Published 98 It was well past midnight when the king walked into his chambers. Heavy burdens stood on his shoulders, his face hard as rock. The lightness that surrounded him as he left his chambers had long departed from him....especially after he heard the news of why the messenger came. He'd always known that this day will come. He'd always done his best not to think about it. But, finally, it's here. A day when he'll have to do the greatest duty required of him. He has to take a wife. He has to have an heir. He has to form an allegiance with another great kingdom. King Valendy has always been a good king, and he'd always supported good. When it comes to support, King Lucien knows that he has the support of that king. King Valendy had sent his messenger to
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
975 word(s) Published 100 Chad laid with Sally on the bed. She rested her head on his chest while he patted her head rhythmically. They were fully clothed. He was running his hand through her long auburn hair while she kept her eyes closed listening to the soft thuds of his heartbeat. Sally doesn't know how much time has passed since they'd been conversing. He'd promised her that he'll no longer avoid her. He'd ordered for his food and hers, and the guards had brought it in. They talked as they ate. She'd found out a lot about him that she never knew before. It's the most cherished time of their lives. The moment they are spending together. Especially now. Chad finally admitted to himself that he has feelings for Sally. Deep-rooted feelings. And so help him Creator, but he doesn't think he can keep denying them.