Iris POV.At this point, too many thought seem to be running through my mind as I kept wondering over and over again if Logan was alive and back to play pranks at me but then again, I was right there when he died.Even held him in my arms and there was no life in him, his throat was ripped out and there is no way he could have survive such. If it’s not Logan then who could it be? Who else knew about my secret, I can’t even think of someone else no matter how hard I tried.The threat was enough to cause blood to drain from my face. I knew, I wasn't safe anymore and neither is my child. We are both in danger of the King finding out.Unable to sit still, I kept on pacing with anxiety taking over my whole being until my thoughts settled on lady Avril.Am I wrong to think she might be the one? But then again, how did she know about my secret?"Did prince tell her about me?" I asked out loud but shook my head at the possibility. Prince would never do that. Absolutely not, I was sure of it.
(Otis POV)“If that would be all, I would like to take my leave, father” I said with a deep bow.“That would be all. You may go”I excused myself and then out the door. Even though my father and I don’t see eye to eye, we still have our okay moment and now was one of those time.I had just finished a brief meeting with him back at the throne room and he seem to be in a good mood.New batch of supplies would be coming in soon and I just had to take care of that.With quick stride, I continued to headed down my chambers with many thoughts running through my mind. Being a king is easier said than done, maybe Dan would have been the rightful person to rule after my father and not me. Even though he was irrational, he still had some quality in him.I wish he never got greedy and thought I would steal the throne from him, unknown to him, I'm not really interested in it. I just want to live peacefully with Iris and our unborn child.Now that I know we can have children together, I can’t hel
"You can ask for anything and I would make sure I give it to you," I said."You have taken my feelings for granted way too long, your Highness. On the night of our engagement, it was because of her you left me in the middle of our love making with silly excuses. I felt dirty and not desired by the one man I ever let see me naked. I cried the whole night in the bathroom trying to scrub off my skin with the thoughts that I'm not enough. Unknown to me, you already had someone," lady Avril said to me with tears pooling eyes.She blinked them back and looked away with a sad smile trying to fight back more tears that were now threatening to pour. I became calm and really felt pity for her but I can never leave Iris for her, Iris is the one for me, the one I love and will ever love, no one else."I'm sorry for what happened, I never knew my actions that night would make you feel this way," I apologized.“Oh, it did. You never cared because I was not obvious to you. With Iris, I don't exist
I walked into her room and slammed the door shut, so much so that it shook the very pillars of the room.“You came back so soon, you miss me already?” She said teasingly as she came running to meet me."Where is Iris bracelet?" I snarled at her through gritted teeth, halting her midway.She arched a brow at me, “What are you talking about, your Highness”I reached over and grabbed her arm tightly and pulled her closer, “Do not fuck with me because I have lost the little patience I have for you. Now I’m going to ask one more time, where is the bracelet you took from my room earlier? I want it back so hand it over before I do something bad that you might regret”I threaten in a low voice."I already told you I don’t have it. I mean, Why do you think I have it?" she asked me in return with a wince."If you didn’t take it then what gave you the confidence to approach me with your fucking demands knowing fully well that I would be left with no other choice but to agree to it," I replied."
"Yes, I have to for the sake of you and the baby. I can't watch my father kill you. You know how much he hates your kind. He wouldn't think of the baby you are carrying. He won't even hesitate to kill you,"She was quiet for a moment and I can tell she is processing everything I have told her.“What did the king say?”I shrugged, “He has given us until three days to get married”"And me?, what would become of me then? A mistress?" Iris said as she stood up from the bed and moved away from me, her expression that of pain.I tried to reach for her hand but she moved away from me causing me to clench my hands into tight fist."I hope you understand that we have to make this sacrifice. I love you, Iris and can't lose you. Lady Avril was a mistake I could not get away from and all I’m asking is a chance to make it right”“ I know but how can you be certain she will give it back once you two are finally married?”“I don’t know but if it marriage she wants in return then we can as well trus
(Iris POV)With each passing day, I’m getting weaker due to my state. If I don't feed on blood soon, I might die. Prince already offered me his but I rejected it.I couldn't leave the room because my condition has gotten worse, even eating was a problem as I would throw up. I couldn't even look at prince anymore, not when he is upset with me because I refused to drink his blood.I don’t know how it would affect my child and the fact that I have to feed on something as secret as that is enough to make me feel ashamed of myself. At this point, I have already decided to end it all and I can’t tell the Prince what I intend to do or he would never allow it.If I’m gone, he would be able to live normally and marry lady Avril truly and she will bear him a son that would succeed him. I’m just a hindrance to him and he can’t see it because of his love for me and that’s why I need to spare him from everything."It is okay, Iris," I heard him say when a tear slide down my cheek. I only nodded to
Iris POV. With slouched posture and head lowered, she continued to stared at the floor quietly. Her hands fidgeting with the hem of her dress even more. From the frantic beating of her heart, I could tell she was nervous about something. “Agnes? Do you really know where I can get my bracelet back? If you do please let me know. I really need to get it back” I asked again before lifting her chin up to stare into her eyes and in them I saw guilt, so much guilt and regret as tears had start to pool in them before spilling across her cheeks. "I'm so sorry, Iris. Please forgive me” She cried, holding on to my hands but I couldn’t say a word as I was pretty much taken back by her unexpected reaction and she continued. “I didn’t mean to take it” she said quietly, her voice barely a whisper. I didn’t even know how to react. I knew she was the only one that had access to the room but I didn’t imagine she had taken it. What could have been her reason? “Why did you take it? Did you know who
(Otis POV)There an intense heaviness in my chest as I stood beside Lady Avril at the center of the arena surrounded by guests and of course, my father the king who was sitting at his spot, his cold eyes not so cold at the moment but glistering with what I could only term as joy.I bet this moment has been in his imagination longer than anything he has ever thought of. Everyone else has a look of fulfilled expectations on their faces.Not once did I imagined that my life would turn out like this. I don't want to marry the woman standing beside me but I had no choice. I wanted to stop the wedding but couldn't. I can’t even look at the face of the woman is who is about to be mated to me. I know she was happy and full of smiles and didn't even care about my expression nor feelings. She just wanted to be called my wife and be the next Queen Luna. My eyes searched around the hall, hoping to see Iris but she was nowhere in sight. When I got out of bed this morning, she was still asleep.