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"It was the first time Cone gave such a mission. She killed a person. An innocent woman."
Danika lowered her head in shame. How did that monster father her?
"Cone gave her a mission to sneak into the home of a Privileged and kill his wife. I don't have any idea why he would want the woman dead, but Cone had a lot of enemies.
She couldn't get past that kill, because the woman she was sent to kill was a woman she knows. A woman she cared for." He revealed in a low voice.
That was unexpected. "What...!?"
He turned and faced her then, standing in the middle of the room, while she was seated behind his desk to alleviate her hurting legs.
"Vetta's parents were slaves owned by the Raskin family. Her mother died at childbirth, her father fell sick and dropped dead while worki
650 word(s)Published226He shook his head. It made her relieved."I have been so selfish because I was so engrossed in my own pain, I forgot that she went through so much like me...if not worse. She was broken to pieces, and yet she was so strong even after slavery, because she made me the center of her world.She buried all the memories of her life, and channeled all her energy and her whole life to being with me. That was the reality she used to escaped her past, and that was also why she held onto that reality for so long because she knows that if it goes, she has nothing else to hold on to. Nothing else to escape to. I didn't realize this one time.""Oh, Lucien....""I was so engrossed in myself, I did not see what was happening beneath my nose. If I didn't neglect her so much, I would have realized what she was doing on time and try to stop her.
1147 word(s)Published228"Come to bed with me..."His eyes found his table. Danika didn't think it was possible but he looked sadder as his eyes rested on the unfinished scroll lying at one part of the table.Then, he shook his head, "I have to finish up with work. It's a message, I need the messenger to send it out to the several kingdoms on the morrow.""What is the message all about?" She asked softly.Jaws locked, he looked away. "Nothing of great importance. Go and sleep, I will join you later."The stubborn lock of his jaw told her that he wouldn't be saying anything else about the 'work', so, she accepted his words with a nod. "Alright, My King."She has no idea when she grew accustomed to that kiss in the forehead and the belly, which he always gave her in private whenever they are about to part ways,
1033 word(s)Published229The next evening, Danika stood in front of Vetta's dungeon. The guard hurried past her, the sound of keys opening a lock filled the air, followed by the sound of deadbolt opening.She nodded her gratitude, the guard acknowledged her before he hurried out of the cell. She looked around sadly, holding the wrapped food tightly in her hand.She can't believe that it has been four months she got out of this place. It feels like ages ago.Her eyes took in the familiar stone walls. There was a light coming in from inside the dungeon, which shows that someone is in there. Other times, the light bulb is off.For a moment, she relished the first time she was in this place. Her hand touched her collar absently...He'd collared her and kept her here for over a week. She can still remember clearly, the look of pure an
1094 word(s)Published230It was like a blow to Danika's cheeks. Tears stung her eyes, but she blinked hard to keep it away."You know how impossible that is. If you love him so much, why will you wish such great pain on him by killing his only child? Knowing fully well that he can't sire another?"Silence. For a few seconds, the silence was deafening.Then, Vetta uncoiled from the ground, sitting up with her back to the cold wall, her hate-filled held Danika's. "What do you mean by that!? What do you mean that he can't sire another...?"At the clear confusion in her voice, it dawned on Danika that the Mistress doesn't know of the King's condition.She snapped her mouth shut. It wasn't her place to reveal it, but the King's.And even if she does reveal that the King can't bear a child because of his roasted ph
1127 word(s)Published231"I told your father, but he wouldn't listen. His daughter is still messing around with the peasant, he wouldn't listen."Automatically, Kamara got in front of Callan in a protective stance. "Why are you being this way? You think my father will finally crown you the Head Concubine with this?""Oh, I know he will. Because I just proved that I'm looking out for him yet again. He will make me the Head Concubine, then, I'll birth him a child and my son will be a prince." She smirked.Kamara's heart thudded in her chest because she's been caught and she put Callan in trouble, not because of Donna's claims that she will stop being the Head Mistress and be crowned the Head Concubine. That isn't a problem to her.Kings has NOT made Head Concubines in centuries for a good reason. They don't even think about it."Le
963 word(s)Published232Kamara's eyes widened in horror. He hasn't house arrested her in ages because he knows how much she hates it. "Please, father, I'm sorry!" She cried."This madness of yours MUST stop!" He barked as the door opened, three guards entered and bowed to their king."Take the princess to her bedroom. She is not to step foot outside of it until I command otherwise.""Yes, Your Majesty."King Valendy stormed out of the room in angry footsteps.Mistress Donna watched the scene that played out in front of her with a smile on her face. This is a very interesting scene, seeing the proud and mighty Kamara, crying and pleading on her knees.Seeing the very doting father and powerful King that hangs on every word his daughter says disbelieving and angry at his daughter. And now, she got a house arres
745 word(s)Published233Baski beat herself up for being so busy all day as she walked towards the Consultation Room. There was a recruit of new palace workers, so, she had a lot to do.It's late at night now. Only an hour ago did she get enough time to go to the kitchen and sneak out a huge meal for Vetta. She'd taken it to her in the dungeon before she went back to the kitchen and cooked chicken broth herself for Danika.As usual, the pregnant woman put up a huge fuss because she has no interest in eating broth but in the end, she'd ate it again while cussing her and creating so much fuss.Afterwards, she'd made her bed for her and they'd said goodnight. She just returned to her bedroom when the guards told her that she's been summoned by the King in the Consultation Room..***********Why the Consultation Room? Baski as
1027 word(s)Published234"I am giving her back her rightful place, Baski. Being a free person does not cut it for a Royalty." He stated matter-of-factly, "I will make her a Queen."A Queen...?Baski's mouth was ready to shriek in sheer happiness, but her heart became heavy. "No, My King... She can't ascend the Mombana's throne! Not now!""She can. It is required of her.""Have you forgotten her condition, My King? She can't. Not in this condition when she is most vulnerable!"Silence.Then, "In my life I have known several strong women. But Danika and Vetta will remain the strongest women I have ever met.""That is without doubt, Your Majesty." She conceded with a calming smile."She will be fine, Baski. She will be more than fine. She has all qualities of a great lea