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Remeta reached the gates of the Palace and hesitated. Her heart in her throat. So much guilt in her heart.
Beware of the Three W.
If her Queen had known that it means, beware of the Three Witnesses that witnessed her compromising position with the former Slave Trainer, would it have changed a thing?
Remeta's mother, the King and his mistress had witnessed that day in the storeroom. The day that changed everything. Would it have changed a thing?
Corna had told her in those tiny voice of his that it's not her fault, and it wouldn't have changed anything.
She gathered enough strength and walked into the gates of the Palace. She went straight to her mother's bedroom.
Baski and Sally just got back from the forest, they just spent hours picking different kinds of leaves and seeds.
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1243 word(s)Published186King Lucien was seating at the inner room, reading Melia's favorite book. He has lost count how many times he'd read that book over the years. He'd memorized almost all the wordings.A knock came at the door. Soft. Hesitant."Go away." He flipped the page, his brows knitted in concentration.Long minutes passed, he forgot about the knock, reading more pages from the storybook.The knock came again, the same as the first one."Go away. I will not say it again." He groaned, flipping to a new page.The sound of door opening forced the King's head up. He closed the book and rose from his chair.His steps steady, he walked out of the inner bedroom just in time to see the wild auburn hair of Remeta as she peeped into the bedroom. Wide eyes met his and held. 
865 word(s)Published187Danika laid there on the mat that covered the coldness of the ground, but it did not cover the hardness of the ground. Or the coldness in her heart.It's been three days and she will be executed tomorrow morning.She does not want to give up. Baski said never to give up because her child is also fighting for them. But, she can't help that her heart is no longer strong enough to bear all this.Tears licked from her eyes and splashed at the white cloth beside her. In between her thighs, she can feel a new wetness slip down her body. It has been like this for the past few days.Everywhere hurts from lying on the ground. Her belly aches, either from hunger or her baby... And her heart?The pain is excruciating.For the past three days, she asked herself how something like this can ever hap
1020 word(s)Published188Corna stepped forward then, "You do not want to believe because it will be too much. For it will mean that you made a bad judgment. That you collar-shocked your pregnant woman for something that was not her fault. That you almost executed an innocent woman that loves you dearly.""You will stop talking right now." His deep groan was calm and deadly."Most of all, it will be easier to believe if there is no seed growing inside her." Little Corna continued like he never spoke, "It is so hard to believe that she never betrayed you, because of the seed inside her. You think yourself unable to create a life."I do not think. I know." He stated through gritted teeth, his hands tightened into fists."And, you are right." The little boy said.King Lucien stood there, the old pain reverberating inside him. It is l
1189 word(s)Published189With each step Vetta took to the King's Chambers, she tried her best to force shave off the pains from her body and focus on the goodnews.Danika will be executed tomorrow morning.She and that thing in her belly will be gone, and she will have the King again. This has given her a particular kind of joy all day, it helped her forget the aches in her body.She will have the King to herself. She will be the one bearing his children.A smile ghosted her face as she crossed the hallway that leads to the door of the King's Chambers. Then, she winced when her inner thighs ached.Immediately after the execution, she will go and see Monah, the healer. Maybe she will help her with herbs to stop the bleedings and the aches in her body.She pulled out of her thoughts long enough to stare at the
1447 word(s) Published 190 King Lucien paid them no heed. All his attention was on the willowy blond lying before him. He bend down and lifted Danika into his arms. When her head rolled to one side, he cradled her close. Dried tears outlined her cheeks, her eyes closed. He didn't take his eyes away from her face as he began giving orders. "Baski, get all the herbs you can possibly need and bring them to my Chambers. Dargak, send the guards out to call Angie, the medicine man. Tell him I request for him and all his disciples to my Chambers. Garon, go to my Chambers and pick Remeta and a boy. Take them to Baski's Chambers and have one of Angie's discipline look at them when they get here." "On it, Your Highness!" The both of them replied at the same time and hurried out of sight. The King walked out of the dungeon, shaking his head when Chad
873 word(s)Published191Baski was using cold water on a towel to wipe the sweat from Remeta's face when her eyes opened. She got up and looked around, confused."Remeta! I'm so glad you're awake." Baski gasped, dropping the towel to hug her tight.Remeta allowed herself to be encompassed into her mother's arms, "Mama? What happened?"Baski pulled back, "You and Corna fainted. But, I'm glad you're okay now!""I remember going to the King... Trying to defend my Queen... I remember the King being so angry... He ordered us out!" she gasped, "Oh, mama...my Queen is definitely done for.""You don't remember what happened after that?" Baski asked, awestruck. Remeta shook her head.Just then, Corna breathed deeply, the little boy opened his eyes and looked around. He looked as lost as Remeta. "Where am I?"&nb
926 word(s) Published 192 Vetta sat in her bedroom feeling like the whole world was suddenly closing in on her. After the King sent them all out, when he got Danika to his Chambers, she'd followed Baski to her bedroom and in hurried words, the older woman had told her what happened quite happily. Seers. How is this possible? How could they have possibly vindicated Danika, the case against her was very strong!? And not only did Danika escape being executed tomorrow, the King knows that the bitch is carrying his child! "Danika, that bitch!" She reached for the flower-vast that decorated her table and lifted it high above her head before she threw it to the across the bedroom. It shattered everywhere. Vetta stood breathing fast in rage. Angry tears filled her eyes. The King has accepted Danika. Everything has turned wor
1181 word(s) Published 193 "Easy. You will get an indigestion." Came the deep voice of the King. Danika turned with her mouth full of spaghetti, and the tomato sauce dripping from her mouth and stared at the King in fear and mortification. She looked like a cat caught in a trap. She eat go of the plate of food like it burned her, and sprang up from the chair. The quick movement blurred her eyes, a wave of dizziness slammed her. She lost balance. Strong hands held her immediately, steadying her up. "You are not fully recovered, Danika. Carefully." He coaxed, holding her upright. His hands on her reminded her of her glaring state of undress. She only has a silky wrapped loosely around herself. But, that is not the main thing, that has her shocked as she stared up at him. Why is he being this way