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Chapter XX
Keith was walking in the village after intense sword training in the woods. It was strange for him to train without Alec as they used to do it every morning before starting the day. Long weeks passed after Alec's departure, but it was not a mystery anymore. Keith knew his best friend was working in the palace but had no idea why and the reason behind the secrecy. He was mad at his friend for not even bothering to send him a letter and tell him what happened. How could he leave his sister and little brother alone? It was not like him.
There was a crowd in the place, and men gathered around a poster glued on the wall. Keith raised an eyebrow and approached. He knew it was from the palace as he saw the royal seal at the bottom of the page.
"Royal Guard Selection in a fortnight. Men around sixteen and thirty are to present themselves."
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Villagers and servants gathered around the arena, dressed in their finest clothing and accompanied by their loved ones for an event that only occurred every three years. The young participants wore armours and showed their fiercest looks to make an impression on the king. They stood on the sandy ground, their heads burning under the scorching sun. Their friends and families joined the spectators and cheered for them from their seats. But the screams and shouts gave place to a thunderous silence when the Mad King made his entrance. The participants stood straight, with their hands joined behind their back, and their heads high.Kenneth walked inside the arena, looking stunning, and yet very intimidating. His golden hair descended majestically on the black velvet jacket and highlighting the patterns embroidered in gold. His crown stood large and elegant over his head, and a silver mask covered his face. It was a tradition fo
THE MAD KING AND HIS GUARD Chapter XXII
Later in the night, the palace was silent as the servants gathered in the kitchen to celebrate the new palace guards' arrival. The cooks prepared a feast — grilled lambs, roasted vegetables, cakes and lots of wine. It was not every day that they got to freely sing and dance.On the other side of the halls, Gwendolyn was walking to the king's chambers, followed by her maids. She wore a new dress and was ready to grant her wish this time and make Kenneth fall under her spell. Her blue fabric trailed behind her, leaving traces of their luxury everywhere on the palace ground. She stopped in front of the large wooden door and fixed her composure and asked her maids to make sure her hair and her attire were perfect to impress Kenneth. Then, she nodded her head at one of her maids, who soon knocked and waited.Alec was the one to open the door to the king's room. Gwendolyn faked a smile, and her eyes rested on the band around his shoulder.
THE MAD KING AND HIS GUARD Chapter XXIII
Alec walked in the hallways, his steps heavy and loud. His fists were clenched and a ball formed in his throat. He was furious. He was enraged at the king for being naive despite all the things Gwendolyn and her father did to him. But at the same time, it was not just his naivety that was making him that way. Knowing that Kenneth felt the same pleasure he had a few weeks ago with him, with someone else, was driving him mad.Gwendolyn was the queen, Kenneth's wife, and it was only natural for them to make love. But hearing her moan with pleasure and the king groaning, tightened his chest. Earlier in the night, he forced himself to close his eyes and sleep even if it was only for a short moment as he could not tolerate hearing their voices anymore. Alec felt betrayed by the king — and by himself too. How could he feel something for a married man? Let alone a king!Alec h
THE MAD KING AND HIS GUARD Chapter XXIV
Drink after drink, Alec was getting drowsy. He asked Carl and Joshua to walk the king back to his chambers, and he stayed at the feast for a while to look after Keith, who was having fun with his new friends. When he made sure his best friend was safe and still sober not to make any stupid decision, he walked out of the main hall and headed to the king's chambers. He was surprised to see the queen's servants in front of the door, and his heart tightened when he guessed what was going on."The queen is inside?" he asked tiredly, and the maids nodded. He raised an eyebrow as their looks were nervous. Something must be wrong. Before he could ask, he heard shattered glasses and the king asking the queen to get out. Alec widened his eyes, and the surprise sobered him up a little. He looked at the servants nervously and hurried to open the door.Gwendolyn pinned Kenneth on top of the be
THE MAD KING AND HIS GUARD 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
THE MAD KING AND HIS GUARD Chapter XXVI
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
THE MAD KING AND HIS GUARD Chapter XXVII
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
THE MAD KING AND HIS GUARD Chapter XXVIII
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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