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Chapter XXV
Swollen red lips, dark hair covering his face, and chest exposed. Alec looked like an angel, as the king thought. He studied his features slowly with his eyes, from the moles on his forehead to his half-opened mouth he wished to kiss again. Alec was sitting on the floor, with his legs stretched and his arms hugging his sword. A smile appeared on Kenneth's face as he watched him and wondered why he did not meet him years earlier.
Alec opened his eyes slowly to be welcomed by the vivid and intimidating scar around the king's right eye. He tilted his head and realised Kenneth was crouched down on the floor and looking at him. He arranged his long blond hair in the back, and a few locks escaped and lied comfortably on his shoulders.
"You are awake," Alec whispered.
Kenneth nodded, and the young guard noticed he was not in his nightro
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Keith could not believe his eyes. Same feline brown eyes, same height, same pale skin. It was like looking through a mirror. He gulped and closed his eyes for a moment, then reopened them again to make sure he was not dreaming."No," he shook his head in disbelief, "How... How is that possible?"Kenneth could not stop looking at his brother. Even though he knew of his existence all his life, it was surprising to see him after many years. Keith looked like him, but a little thinner, and tanner. He did not get to experience the luxury of eating nice food or sleeping on a soft mattress, and he spent most of his time outside under the burning sun. Looking at Keith was like travelling back to the past, to his childhood. He did not know he had a brother until he was five years old when he found out by accident. His parents were always secretive when it came to him, and at that time, Ken
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Alec looked for the king, and the servants told him he was taking a bath, so he headed to the bathroom, and the guards opened the door. A wave of steam welcomed him inside as well as a fragrance of fresh roses. Kenneth was sitting in the large tub, his legs under the warm water and his arms on the sides. His eyes were closed, and his long hair untied, letting the blond tips soak in the water. The court ladies filled more buckets with rose water and splashed it slowly around the king. To Alec's displeasure, one of them knelt beside him and started massaging his shoulders. Kenneth let out a groan as her hands rubbed behind his neck, and Alec frowned as he was confused that the king agreed to be touched by someone else. He walked around the tub, and he gulped when he saw rose petals sticking on his neck, his chest, and his shoulders. He could not help but feel his body get warmer, and it was not only because of the steam. Kenneth was a handsome man. It was difficult not to look a
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Keith took a seat on a bench down in the servants' quarters. The hallway was empty, and he took advantage of the silence to explore his thoughts. He did not have much time to think about the recent events as he was busy with training and learning the palace protocols. The king is his brother — his twin — but how was that possible? Keith lived his entire life in a tiny house in the village. He was surrounded by a small and poor family. He started working since he was a child as his parents could not afford their meals alone, and they needed more hands to bring more coins. While he was suffering to help his family, Kenneth was leading a fancy life in his palace, eating the best food, and having the most beautiful women by his side — and killing whoever he desired. How could they be brothers if they lived separately — and differently?Keith was still under shock not only because Alec told him he was the king's
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"Carolyn!" Alec embraced his younger sister, and he took a deep breath as he smelled her familiar fragrance. "I am so sorry!" he cried, taking her long hair tightly in his hand. It was strange to feel her in his arms after such a long time. As she embraced him, he realised how much he missed her and his family. Kenneth watched his guard sobbing on his sister's shoulder, and it pained him as he felt guilty to have deprived him of his family for months. It was he who threatened him to stay at the palace in exchange for his family's protection. At the same time, he felt slightly jealous of Alec because of his love for his sister and brother and their affection for him. He hadn't known that feeling since he was a child when his parents were still alive, and he had been craving it for many years. His twin brother —Keith —was still alive, but alas, he despised him. "I am sorry f
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Alec pushed Kenneth slightly into the small kitchen to hide him while he stood by the door and listened to the palace guards' heavy footsteps. They were looking for the king everywhere in the village and he knew it was all Gwendolyn's doing. Now that she was pregnant, she was finally sure that her child would be the heir or heiress to the throne and she would be the Queen Mother.Gwendolyn and the prime minister must have been planning for that for many years judging by the way they poisoned the king since the wedding to drive him mad and make his people despise and fear him."Why am I hiding?" Kenneth raised an eyebrow, "They aremyguards, then why should I fear them?""I don't believe they're your guards," Alec mumbled, knowing those men obeyed Gwendolyn more than their king.Before Kenneth could add a
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A tempting food fragrance reigned around the kitchen, along with quiet conversations and laughter. Kenneth watched his guard teasing his best friend and helping his sister cook their lunch, and for a moment, he pictured himself having a family to laugh with, a sister to protect and teach, a brother to support him, and parents to love him. The king could not recall the last time he had a pleasant chat with someone — aside from the time he escaped to the other palace. If he could give himself a chance, he would like to go back to the past and correct everything that shattered his family. Kenneth would give everything to live a different childhood and grow up with his parents, his twin brother and his little sister by his side. His life would have been happier if nothing happened to them.Kenneth quietly observed Alec and how his eyes got smaller when he grinned — he thought he looked adorable. His smile was one of t
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