~Lucian~~The next day~ As the sun's rays pierced through the window of my chamber, I squinted and opened my eyes. The first thing that caught my blurry vision upon opening my eyes was Cassandra lying beside me. I blinked twice to bring clarity to the scene, and a smile instantly brightened my face.Even in her sleep, she exuded the same timeless beauty. Though I didn't want to disturb her peaceful slumber, I couldn't resist the temptation to touch her face. Gently running my fingers along the side of her face, she stirred slightly, tightening her eyes.A soft moan escaped her lips, accompanied by a gentle smile lighting up her face. "Good morning, sleeping beauty," I whispered, and she opened her eyes, still maintaining her smile. "Good morning, my handsome husband," she replied, causing a chuckle to escape me."If only you knew how incredible it feels to wake up with you by my side. It's the most wonderful sensation," I responded, and she reached out to touch my face, nodding i
~Lucian ~ We settled in the throne room, where I took a seat on the throne while Damian occupied one of the chairs to my right."I'm all ears," I said, propping my chin on my hands and gazing at him intently."Thank you, Lucian. As I mentioned earlier, I am Damian, your twin brother who was separated from you since birth. It all began before we were even born. King and Queen Walker were unable to have a child for many years, and they eventually decided to seek alternative means to secure an heir," he explained, and his story made me scoff."Are you suggesting that King Walker isn't my father?" I asked, feeling a strange mix of emotions towards him."I never said that. Can you please let me finish?" he requested, and I swallowed, nodding in agreement."The only reason I'm here talking to you is because of our striking resemblance," I murmured, leaning back. He nodded and resumed speaking."During the reign of King and Queen Walker, there was a maid named Melissa. The queen confided in
~Cassandra~ As I stood there, gazing at the man seated in the throne room, who bore an uncanny resemblance to my husband, memories of my encounter with the stranger came rushing back in an instant.The intensity with which he locked eyes with me spoke volumes, though I couldn't fully comprehend its meaning. And when he called out my name, everything seemed to fall into place.It was the same way the stranger had addressed me back in the hut."He is that stranger," I thought, hastily making my way out of the throne room and rushing to my own quarters.Entering the room, I slammed the door shut behind me, leaning against it for support as my heart raced and a multitude of thoughts flooded my mind.Looking at him, I sensed a peculiar yet undeniable connection. I didn't need anyone to confirm that he was the stranger I had spent that night with in the woods, but it left me with even more questions."Why is he here? Who is he to Lucian? Why are they so alike? Why did he do what he did to
~Lucian~ Upon arriving at the temple, I observed Priest Elsen positioned in front of it, accompanied by approximately five disciples who were collecting leaves. "Priest Elsen!" I called out, and he raised his head to meet my gaze. The moment he saw me, a smile illuminated his face, and he gradually approached me. Each passing second seemed to age Priest Elsen further. Compared to our last encounter, his walking pace had noticeably slowed.He relied on his staff for support, his back was more hunched, and his balance had deteriorated. "I'll come to you, Priest Elsen," I expressed, causing him to pause as I swiftly approached. Reaching him, I grasped his right hand while one of his disciples held onto his left."I apologize, King Lucian. Old age continues to afflict me each day," he spoke, his voice cracking and struggling to emerge."I'm sorry, Priest Elsen, but you still appear quite distinguished," I playfully remarked, prompting a chuckle from him."Indeed, I do."After enterin
~Cassandra~ After Lucian departed from my chamber, I took a seat at the edge of my bed, lost in my thoughts for a few minutes. Eventually, I rose and made my way to the closet, intending to select the perfect attire for the upcoming party when a knock interrupted me.A feminine voice from outside my door spoke, "My Queen, King Lucian has requested us to bring you an outfit and assist with your preparations for the party.""Please come in," I replied, and the door swung open, revealing three maids carrying various items in their hands. One held the outfits, another had lotions and scents on a towel, while the third carried a makeup box."I would like Zoe to attend as well. Please prepare an outfit for her," I requested, and they bowed in acknowledgment."We already have one prepared, Your Majesty. King Lucian arranged it for her," they informed me, and a smile formed on my lips. I was impressed by his thoughtfulness."That's wonderful. Let's get started then. I would love to have a mi
~Damian~ As I inhaled the aroma of her hair, my jaw tightened, intensifying my already heightened sexual attraction towards her. I had long been captivated by her allure, but the scent further ignited my desire for her.While I enjoyed how good she smelled, she abruptly pushed me away, distancing herself and staring at me like I had gone crazy. "What do you think you're doing, Damian? I am your brother's wife! How dare you gaze at me and address me in such a manner?" she exclaimed, deliberately avoiding eye contact."I am fully aware of that, Cassie..." "Don't call me that. My name is Cassandra. You have no right to call me that. Stay away from me," she replied through clenched teeth as she walked past me towards the door. Reacting swiftly, I grabbed her hand, causing her to come to a halt."I know that you recall every detail of that evening. The way you held onto me, refusing to let go while buried myself inside of you, Cassie. I saw the love in your eyes. We cannot deny the emo
~Cassandra~ I awoke to the faint sounds of Lucian preparing to leave. When he noticed I was awake, a wide smile brightened his face."Hey beautiful, good morning," he greeted, moving closer to the bed and leaning in to plant a gentle kiss on my lips and cheek."Good morning, handsome," I replied, a wide smile adorning my face as I sat up."I'm sorry if I woke you up. I tried to be as quiet as possible," he said apologetically, and I shook my head."You didn't wake me up. It was time for me to wake up," I assured him, smiling softly. "Are you going somewhere?" I asked, curiosity filling my voice. He nodded in response."Yes, I am. There's a council meeting arranged by the empire. It requires the presence of all the kings. It came up unexpectedly," he explained, causing me to furrow my brow."Is everything alright? Such meetings sound rather serious," I voiced my concerns.He chuckled and shook his head. "Well, I'm not entirely sure. We'll find out when we get there. But don't worry, n
~Cassandra~ After hastily closing the door in Damian's face, I spent a few minutes preparing myself before finally being ready to leave. Glancing at my reflection in the mirror, I maintained a composed expression, determined not to reveal any vulnerability to Damian.Approaching the door, I swung it open and discovered Damian seated on the floor beside it. When our eyes met, he broke into a wide smile and sprang up energetically."Finally, you're finished," he exclaimed, and I responded dismissively by rolling my eyes and shutting the door."Did you have nothing better to do than loiter by my door like a puppet?" I retorted rudely, but he continued grinning and shaking his head."I am at your service," he replied, causing me to shake my head and disregard his comment. Swiftly, I turned to leave, and he hurriedly caught up with me, so we could walk side by side."We'll start in the garden. All the rooms in the palace are constructed in the same style, with varying interior designs. So