Aria Aria's eyes quickly snap open from another nightmare. her horrid dreams were about King Kaida in his sick condition. in her dreams he looked worse, he was dying and he didn't hide it from her. he told Aria to take care of Prince Zane and not let him live alone. Aria hated her dreams because she would like to believe that King Kaida wasn't dying, there had to be a way to save him. if she was able to find a way to save King Kaida, Prince Zane was going to be with her again. he hadn't come to the room even after opening the door to King Kaida's chamber. Aria wanted to stop her nightmare that had been happening ever since the past few days that she last saw King Kaida. She didn't only want to stop her nightmare, but she also wanted to see Prince Zane smiling his arrogant smile at her once again. "focus Aria, focus." alpha Draven rubbed the temple of his head in frustration."I'm foc_"Aria's words were interrupted by her brother's attack. "Is this how you plan on going to war ag
Aria "To save King Kaida, your kind is needed," Elqenna said to Aria. 'My kind?' Aria thought."There are different types of shape-shifters but only the lifespan of a werewolf could be used to keep King Kaida from dying. and they have to be at a specific age." a certain horror comes to Aria as she remembers about the missing wolf. 'Did King Kaida use them to keep himself from dying?' Aria was afraid to ask Elqenna. If Alpha Bryant was to ever find out the truth, then the peace treaty they had with Esterial was over because his first mate was a victim of King Kaida's act. "the spell that is to be used on the werewolf is a dangerous one. if one is not careful it can even kill the spell caster." "What..." Aria stammers, she wants to know how to save King Kaida but this isn't what she wants. so many werewolves died because of King Kaida. just because Aria didn't care about Jenny didn't mean that she wanted others to die as well. "what does the spell do to the werewolf after it had be
Aria "he secretly followed you because he knew that you were coming to meet me, maybe he was afraid that something bad was going to happen to you." 'I doubt that was the reason he was here.' Aria looked at Prince Zane from the side of her eyes. he probably wanted to know everything that Elqenna was going to tell her. Aria sort of wished that Prince Zane didn't know how to save his father. 'was he going to do the same awful things King Kaida did?' she thought. she wanted to believe that he wouldn't, but Prince Zane was desperate and he was willing to do anything to get what he wanted."tell me." Prince Zane's voice was full of hatred and anger. "How did my marriage with Aria make my father feel like it was okay if he died." "it is because of the pendant." Elqenna said without beating around the bush. "you boldly remove the pendant, revealing Aria's true identity in front of the inner court, it made King Kaida realize that his son was old enough to take care of himself." Aria frown
Aria 'he probably never wants to see my face ever again.' Aria breathed in a heavy breath, forgetting that Prince Zane couldn't see. ever since Elqenna had been seen in the palace her thoughts moved in a circular motion of King Kaida, Prince Zane, and Elqenna. nothing could help her feel at ease. Training until she was tired barely helped.Axel punches Aria straight in the face."Are you okay?" he asked, "I thought you were going to block that attack.""I'm fine, let's continue," Aria said pushing herself. even though Axel's fist had been in front of her eyes she wasn't focused. 'do I still want to save King Kaida, did Zane still want to save his father?' Aria thought as she continued training with Axel. the only way to save King Kaida was by committing a crime, it was disgusting. 'how long is the peace treaty between Esterial and Dreamstake pack going to last, what was Prince Zane going to do? how was he feeling, do I still have a right to know how he was feeling? what are we now?'
Aria "I have spoken to King Kaida. he's willing to talk to you. this time he's going to tell you the truth about who you are?" Elqenna said to Prince Zane. Aria didn't like the way she sounded, she sounded as though Prince Zane wasn't King Kaida's biological son. but that was impossible. "I suggest you don't waste much time to see him." Elqenna mysteriously vanished the same way she came in. 'don't waste time.' Aria thought of Elqenna's words, 'King Kaida don't have must time left.' 'I guess he doesn't care that she escapes prison.' Aria thought as she saw a little bit of excitement on Prince Zane's face even though he tried to mask it. she didn't blame him for the happiness he felt. he had been trying hard for years to find out what his father was hiding from him. although Prince Zane's happiness was quickly swallowed up by a dark look on his face. his father was dying. the truth he had always wanted to know was now bitter, Aria hoped that it wouldn't be too hard for him to swal
Aria "Zane, you weren't born blind." King Kaida said in a tired voice. Aria could see how much he was struggling to continue talking. the slight pain that reflected on his face now and then told her how much having a conversation must have hurt King Kaida. but that didn't take away what he said. His words felt like bombs explored in Aria's ear. She couldn't imagine how Prince Zane felt, he had always known that his blindsight wasn't normal. but he had lived his whole life believing that something was wrong with him because he was born with strange eyes that couldn't see.Prince Zane remained silent as he listened to his father. As though he wanted his father to keep talking regardless of what he said, hearing his voice was enough for him because it proved that King Kaida was still alive. "I and your mother, we are both the reason you are blind. the spell we cast on you with Elqenna's help took your mother's life, and now." King Kaida coughs out again. "it slowly drains mine away. t
Aria King Kaida gave a weak smile to Aria, "Yes, he's strong now." confirming Aria's words. "I'm sorry Zane. please forgive me for everything I did. I thought it was going to help but in the end, I realized that it was all because of my selfish interest. the elders didn't like you because you couldn't see. you face a hard time growing up with other noble kids who mock you because of your sight. most times I had thought that perhaps the true reason I agreed to the spell and coaxed your mother into it was because I wanted to hide my crimes, I didn't want anyone to know that I got married to someone who wasn't human." 'lies.' Aria thought. She knew how much King Kaida loved Zane. his guilt for making Prince Zane go years without his sight was making him twist things. "most times I wonder what would have happened if I never let Elqenna cast that sealing spell, your mother would have still been alive." 'guilt.' "she died because of me." 'guilt.' Aria thought again. "I shouldn't have
Aria "How are the arrangements coming along?" Aria asked Erika who was helping her with all the things that were needed for the late King Kaida's burial."the burial is about to start, my Queen, the elders are already there waiting for you to start the ceremony." Aria gave out a heavy sigh. she wasn't used to hearing anyone call her 'queen'. even though it had been her fate when she decided to marry Zane. "remember everything I taught you." lady Brunhilda said. just like Aria and Erika, she was putting on a black gown. the whole kingdom was mourning the death of King Kaida. Aria nodded. "you two can go without me, I'm going to wait for my father and my brother." "we will wait with you dear." lady Brunhilda gave Aria a reassuring smile. Aria's father no longer bothers her about leaving the kingdom or her husband. it wasn't because he started having some likeness for the man she was married to, it was because he had finally accepted that Aria had no intention to leave. "We are re