Ezinne Malik remained silent, his gaze distant and thoughtful, before he finally broke the silence. "Love. It was something I vowed not to feel. I watched how it destroyed my father for years. I felt it destroyed my life too. You know, if my father had not loved my mother so much, maybe he would ha
As he spoke, tears began to stream down my cheeks. A surge of guilt overwhelmed me, and I was torn with indecision. Should I confess my initial plans to him, even though I had no plans of carrying them out anymore? Should I just go ahead and accept the future he offered, even if there was a chance i
~Malik~ As I strolled from the training grounds through the echoing hallways, I hummed a light, carefree tune. Kael quietly followed behind me. Today, my spirits had soared unusually high during training; I even managed to crack a joke or two. Ezinne and I had slept wrapped up in each other's arms
"Yes, please," she answered without meeting my eyes, her attention still riveted on the stubborn fixture. "It's just not working right." I stepped into the shower area, a goofy grin spreading across my face, as I examined the handle and the showerhead. Despite my best intentions, my eyes couldn't h
~Ezinne~ I awoke in complete darkness, and my body was bound tightly to a chair. The room was so dark that even after straining my eyes to adjust, I saw nothing but an enveloping blackness. A foul, rancid odour hung heavily in the air, so potent I could almost taste its sourness. Disgust curled my
"You ought to know that such threats no longer sway me. I cannot comply with your demands," I declared firmly. "Why not?!" Ashere snapped, her tone fierce and demanding. "Because I love him," I said, tears welling up in my eyes. "I love Malik, and I'm not afraid of what might happen, even if it co
~Ezinne~ The doctor clicked off the small flashlight with a soft snap, its beam fading from my weary eyes. Malik stood quietly by the corner of the room; his arms folded across his chest. Blood samples had been taken from me for further examinations, and it broke my heart that Malik could not even
~Ezinne~ "Your Highness? Your Highness." I was pulled from my thoughts by the sound of Rhea’s voice. Turning around, I saw her standing behind me. Her face was unusually pale, which made me worry. I had not had time to see anyone since I returned from Eclipse Pack, and after that terrible nightma